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Mannose: This Sugar Has Incredible Benefits
Normally, sugar and cancer go together in a negative way. Because a growing number of studies show sugar feeds cancer1,2,3,4 and plays a role in most chronic disease,5 I typically advise you eliminate refined sugar from your diet. I also recommend you limit your fructose consumption for similar reasons. Even when consumed in the form of whole fruit, fructose may be harmful to your health if eaten excessively. Now, research out of Scotland suggests a type of sugar called mannose, found in cranberries and other fruits, may be useful in the...
read moreWeekly Health Quiz: Metabolism, Influenza and Fake News
1 According to recent research, to boost metabolism and increase energy expenditure you need to: Decrease protein intake Increase protein intake Decrease net carb intake Recent research shows that as your carbohydrate ratio diminishes, energy expenditure increases. On average, those eating just 20 grams of carbs a day burned 250 calories a day more than those eating 60 grams. Learn more. Increase net carb intake 2 The latest strategy the media and industry is using to restrict your access to the truth under the guise of “fake...
read moreGetting Your Omega-3 to Omega-6 Ratio Right Is Essential for Optimal Health
Omega-3 fats are essential polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) your body needs for a wide variety of functions, including proper cell division and function of cell receptors, muscle activity, cognition and heart health. Importantly, the marine-based omega-3 fats docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) — two long-chained PUFAs found in fatty fish, fish oil and krill oil — are actually cellular components, which makes them all the more crucial for optimal functioning of cells and mitochondria. DHA is particularly important for your...
read moreQuick and Savory Fish Curry With Roasted Cauliflower and Okra Recipe
Recipe From Pete Evans If you like (or love) curry, then you’ve probably tried different variations of this colorful and flavorful dish. India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Sri Lanka all have their own take on curry. Some cooks may make changes to a recipe because certain ingredients may not be available in their area, and they use substitutes instead that’ll help retain the essence of the curry.[i] Succulent fish, fresh and organic vegetables and flavorful spices come together in this Quick and Savory Fish Curry With Roasted...
read morePlague: One Scientist’s Intrepid Search for the Truth About Human Retroviruses and Chronic Disease
Judy Mikovits, Ph.D., a virologist, researcher and founding research director of the Whittemore Peterson Institute — which researches and treats chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) in Reno, Nevada — got embroiled in controversy when, in 2009, she was the senior author on a paper which reported that a retrovirus known as xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus (XMRV) may play a causal role in CFS and other diseases, including autism. Her book, “Plague: One Scientist’s Intrepid Search for the Truth About Human Retroviruses and...
read moreTendonitis: Learn More About Its Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Table of Contents What Is Tendonitis? Tendonitis Versus Tendinosis: Learn the Difference What Causes Tendonitis? What Are the Common Tendonitis Symptoms? What Are the Types of Tendonitis? Types of Tendonitis That Affect Your Arms Types of Tendonitis That Can Affect Your Hands Types of Tendonitis That May Target Your Legs Tendonitis May Arise in Your Feet Too Other Types of Tendonitis To Be Aware Of What Tests Are Done to Check for Tendonitis? Are There Tendonitis Complications? How to Treat Tendonitis Treatment Protocols for Specific Types of...
read moreWalking Backward Boosts Your Memory
Researchers from London’s University of Roehampton suggest people who walk backward perform better on memory tests than those who stand still or walk forward. If you are looking to inject new energy into your exercise routine, you might want to try walking or running backward. Beyond the physical benefits to your body, exercising backward may boost your brain power, balance and more. Walking Backward Shown to Boost Your Memory In a study published in the journal Cognition,1 researchers from the University of Roehampton (UR) in London have...
read moreManufactured Crisis — HPV, Hype and Horror
The HPV vaccine Gardasil was granted European license in February 2006,1 followed by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval that same year in June.2 Gardasil was controversial in the U.S. from the beginning, with vaccine safety activists questioning the quality of the clinical trials used to fast track the vaccine to licensure.3 Merck, which manufactures and distributes the HPV vaccine Gardasil, has worked with a global health group called PATH4 to get the vaccine approved worldwide. Lauded as a silver bullet against cervical...
read moreIf You Love Eating Guava, You’ll Love the Benefits of Guava Leaf Tea, Too
Guava is one of the most popular fruits grown around the world, with India being the global leader and Mexico coming in second. In the United States, Hawaii is the state with the highest production, with a total harvest of 1.7 million pounds in 2014 alone.1 Experts believe that guava came from Southern Mexico all the way through Central America. Early Spanish colonizers in America helped spread the fruit globally by bringing it to the East Indies and Guam.2 The fruit of the common guava has a yellow skin with white, yellow or pink flesh,...
read moreHow to Grow Sweet Alyssum
Flowers are more than just a pretty way to fill your garden. Apart from their aesthetic quality, they have the power to reduce stress and inspire creative thinking. You might even find yourself less anxious while admiring your garden. Flowers are often given as gifts to friends and loved ones and many have natural scents when in bloom, providing you with a natural air freshener and room deodorizer. Some flowers, such as marigolds, are natural pest repellents for your garden.1 Others play an important role in the growth of more flowers, fruits...
read moreHow to Grow Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle (Lonicera, in the family Caprifoliaceae) is commonly found growing along roadsides or creeping up fences as ornamental plants. But these colorful and delightfully scented plants are more than just pretty decorations — they have medicinal uses as well, exhibiting powerful antiviral activity.1,2 Depending on the variety, the plants will grow as shrubs or crawling vines, and can be either deciduous or evergreen, especially those growing in warmer regions. The climbing varieties flower in the summer, while shrubby varieties flower in...
read moreLessons from a Century After the Flu Epidemic of 1918: How Conventional Medicine Killed Millions and How Homeopathic Medicines Saved Millions
By Dana Ullman, MPH, CCH Every fall and winter, the media begins pumping stories about why you should be afraid, even very afraid, of the flu. Since 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has asserted that between 12,000 and 56,000 people have died from influenza every year. In actual fact, according to one of the most respected medical journals in the world, the annual death rate from influenza in the USA is closer to 1,000.1 When you realize that Big Pharma annually spends billions of dollars promoting their immensely...
read more7 Strategies to Help Handle Holiday Stress
The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but a shocking 45 percent of Americans said they’d prefer to skip the season entirely because it brings so much financial pressure. Nearly half of those surveyed by payday loan provider Think Finance said their holiday stress levels were high or extremely high, and that was just in relation to holiday expenses.1 A study commissioned by the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council similarly revealed that “festive stress” is ruining the holidays for many, with 31 percent describing...
read moreTurmeric: How This Spice Can Potentially Improve Your Health
Most people are familiar with turmeric (scientific name: Curcuma longa1) as a yellow spice that’s used in Indian cuisine, and has a peppery, warm and bitter flavor.2 Traditionally called “Indian saffron,” turmeric comes from a rhizome with rough brown skin, dull orange flesh3 and an earthy scent said to be more pungent than ginger.4 However, there’s more to this vibrant spice than meets the eye. Through the years, studies have been extensively conducted on the potential health benefits of turmeric, and the results were...
read moreGasoline Ingredient Found in Blood Pressure Meds
Many of the decisions you make each day, including what you eat and drink, how much you exercise and even how you breathe, have a compound effect on your overall health. Making small changes can pay big dividends. The same is true of the small unhealthy decisions you make. Lifestyle choices also affect your blood pressure and your risk for heart disease and stroke. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),1 nearly 33 percent of American adults have high blood pressure (hypertension) and another 33 percent have...
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