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Top benefits of rooibos tea
Tea may be drunk hot or cold but, either way, it’s made by infusing the dried crushed leaves of the tea plant in boiling water. Rooibos (pronounced “roy-boss”)1 is made from the fermented leaves of the Aspalathus linearis, which is native to South Africa.2 According to the South African Rooibos Council,3 it’s not a true tea but, rather, a fermented and dried herb. The tea is red in color and is sometimes referred to as African red tea, or red bush tea.4 It’s been a popular beverage in Africa for centuries and has a sweet honey taste...
read moreCould cranberries combat superbugs?
Finding a drug to either kill harmful bacteria or slow their growth has been a priority for medical practitioners for thousands of years. Not all antibiotics have been effective or even safe, although herbs, honey and moldy bread poultices used in ancient Greece, Rome, China and Egypt were used with some success.1 Needless to say, as scientists experimented with treatment possibilities and resorted to things like animal feces, heavy metals like mercury, bismuth and arsenic to eradicate sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea and...
read moreWeekly health quiz — CBD, homeopathy and 5G
1 Which of the following nutrients has not been shown to protect skin from ultraviolet damage? Vitamin E Vitamin A Scientists have identified several nutrients that have UV protective activity, reducing your risk of sunburn and related skin damage, including astaxanthin, vitamins D and E, lycopene and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). Learn more. Lycopene Astaxanthin 2 Which of the following plants is cannabidiol (CBD) derived from? Poppy Hemp only Cannabis and hemp CBD is the nonpsychoactive component of cannabis and hemp. Unlike the THC in...
read moreThe crucial connection between magnesium and vitamin B6
You may be familiar with the connection between magnesium, calcium and vitamins K2 and D, and how they work in tandem. But are you aware of the crucial link between magnesium and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)? Individually, magnesium and vitamin B6 are both essential for heart and brain health. Both also play roles in the regulation of your blood sugar level.1,2 When you get insufficient amounts of magnesium from your diet, your body will leach magnesium from your bones, muscles and internal organs, which can lead to osteoporosis, kidney problems...
read moreHow to Make Your Own Healthy Tartar Sauce
When people think of the world’s various cuisines, main dishes are the first things that enter their minds. But how about condiments? You might be surprised to know that condiments, along with herbs and spices, play a huge role in a culture’s cuisine. Condiments come in various forms, many of which you may be familiar with, such as chili sauce, vinegar and soy sauce. Ketchup may be one of the most ubiquitous condiments. According to an article by National Geographic, around 97% of American households have a bottle of ketchup. Another widely...
read moreSickle Cell Anemia: Facts About This Genetic Disease
Table of Contents What Is Sickle Cell Anemia? Symptoms of Sickle Cell Anemia Sickle Cell Anemia Causes Sickle Cell Anemia Life Span Sickle Cell Anemia Treatment Bone Marrow Transplant Blood Transfusions Herbal Remedies Sickle Cell Anemia Prevention Sickle Cell Anemia Diet Frequently Asked Questions About Sickle Cell Anemia About 100,000 Americans today are struggling with sickle cell disease (SCD),1 a group of genetic disorders that causes the red blood cells to have an unusual shape. The severity of symptoms may vary, with some people...
read moreOptimize Your Health by Assessing Your Biochemical Individuality
Emily Givler1 is a functional genetic nutrition consultant with the NutriGenetic Research Institute and Tree of Life, founded by Robert Miller, a traditional naturopath and trailblazer in the field of functional genomics, which looks at the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs, pronounced “snips”) of genes. Here, Givler discusses the benefits of the urine organic acid test (OAT) — a little-known test that can provide you with valuable insight into your biochemical individuality. “We’re all living in this super toxic world, so everyone is...
read moreCoQ10’s Potential Capabilities for Your Health
Table of Contents What Is CoQ10? Food Sources of CoQ10 Notable Health Benefits of CoQ10 What Does CoQ10 Do? Studies Conducted on CoQ10 How Should You Take CoQ10? Side Effects of CoQ10 CoQ10: This Antioxidant May Be More Important Than You Realize Frequently Asked Questions About CoQ10 Hundreds of thousands Americans are struggling with heart disease,1 a condition that not only takes its toll on a person’s health, but on the wallet too. For example, statin drugs, which are prescribed to lower cholesterol in the belief the drugs will help...
read moreReview — Are you prepared for a natural disaster?
Natural disasters take a significant financial, personal and psychological toll on those who live through them. The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration points out that natural disasters affect mental health not just before the event but after as well:1 “The toll and trauma that stems from disasters can contribute to stress and anxiety, acute stress reaction and ability to self-regulate — and for some, post-traumatic stress disorder.” Although anyone may suffer psychological harm, children may be most at...
read moreJust One Drop — The Science of Homeopathy
For years, homeopathy has been unfairly maligned by the American Medical Association (AMA), FDA and mainstream medicine as a worthless placebo that lacks any scientific evidence of effectiveness. If you listen to these aggressive mainstream critics, you would never know that homeopathy was originally a well-accepted medical practice taught in medical schools, which conferred degrees in the specialty. There were even homeopathic hospitals and the practice was supported by governments and influential leaders. Homeopathy was developed by Dr....
read moreGuide to Growing Peonies
Table of Contents History of the Peony Peonies Offer a Wide Variety of Blooms, Color and Fragrance How to Plant Your Peonies More Tips to Planting Peonies Take Care With Sun and Soil for Beautiful Blooms Cut and Store Your Peonies for a Special Occasion Flowers hold a special place in a gardener’s heart as they bring a profusion of color, contrasting patterns and fragrances. Many have medicinal and culinary value as well. Working in the garden and appreciating your handiwork has physical and mental health benefits. Looking after plants...
read moreGardening Is Good for Your Health in Many Ways
Table of Contents Gardening Provides Valuable Exercise Be Mindful of Your Body Mechanics Gardening Relieves Depression and Boosts Happiness Soil Microbes Linked to Stress Reduction Gardening Linked to Improved Cognition Gardening Is an Excellent Way to Improve Your Nutrition Modern living has driven a concrete wedge between us and the natural world, and many are starting to connect the dots, recognizing that a connection with the land is important for our well-being. Scientists have also concluded gardening provides a number of valuable...
read moreSriracha: Here’s Why This Spice Can Be Good for Your Body
Table of Contents Is Sriracha a Healthy Sauce? Common Uses of Sriracha Sauce How to Make Your Own Sriracha at Home Healthy and Tasty Sriracha Sauce Recipes Although sriracha’s rise to popularity occurred in the last 30 or 40 years, its origins are humble. Sriracha sauce (pronounced sir-rotch-ah1) is named after the seaside city of Si Racha in eastern Thailand,2 where it was created by a villager, Thanom Chakkapak, over 80 years ago. Chakkapak first shared the sauce with her family and friends, but its rising popularity prompted her to...
read moreStudy Claims Alzheimer’s Disease Is a Double-Prion Disorder
Prions are abnormal and infectious forms of proteins that collect in brain tissue, causing cells to die. The sponge-like holes left in the brain are a hallmark of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies such as bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE, also known as mad cow disease in cows and Chronic Wasting Disease1 in deer and elk) and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease2 (CJD), the human version of BSE. Both BSE and CJD are the result of a prion infection; both are untreatable and always fatal. Sporadic CJD (sCJD), a form that appears without known...
read moreHow Temperature Affects Your Sleep
If you’ve ever woken up because you’re too hot or cold, you know that temperature extremes can significantly affect your sleep quality. But even subtle differences in temperature can influence your sleep, for better or worse. Your body temperature cycles along with your sleep-wake rhythm, decreasing at night while you’re asleep and increasing during the day.1 You’re most likely to sleep when your core body temperature decreases and unlikely to sleep while it’s on the rise. Further, after you fall asleep, your...
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