Zinc is an essential mineral for your health, so be sure you have enough zinc to keep you safe and enjoy a long life
Your body needs a variety of micronutrients and zinc is one of them. Zinc is anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, neuroprotective, cardio-protective and an infection fighter. Zinc deficiencies or lower levels of zinc in the body -- caused by poor diet, oxidative stressors in the environment, the use of statin drugs and even natural aging -- can lead to or increase your risk for a variety of health issues.
Walnuts benefit your heart, brain, bones and more. Here's why you need to eat more of them
Researchers from the University of California Davis say the U.S. government is wrong when it comes to demonizing high fat foods. In fact, one study shows eating high fat whole walnuts or walnut oil can slow prostate cancer growth.
Numerous studies have shown the negative health effects of drinking soda on your waistline and your teeth. Drinking soda however, has far more serious health risks than many of us may realize
"Nature, which makes nothing durable, always repeats itself so that nothing which it makes may be lost."
-Oscar Wilde
Have you ever thought about the natural laws that underpin our world? Governed by sacred geometry, organic patterns are the building blocks that shape our experiences. They show up again and again, begging to be recognized, understood, and utilized for the benefit of mankind.
For years, proton pump inhibitors were marketed to the public for stomach relief from 'excess acid production,' without the slightest clue that they were contributing to the burgeoning epidemic of neurodegenerative disease. All that has now changed...
If you want to add years to your life AND life to your years, why not take the "tonic for all ills" -- a funky fungus that grows on caterpillars: Cordyceps sinensis
Ginger is, hands down, one of the most broadly therapeutic and familiar plant allies available to us to prevent and even reverse a wide range of ailments, with the science supporting its safety and efficacy one of the most robust.
In case you're looking for an excuse to satisfy your sweet tooth with strawberries, they're among the healthiest fruits for your heart, brain and body
Strawberries are among the most popular fruits in the U.S., with the average American consuming about eight pounds per year.[i]For many, enjoying fresh ripe strawberries signals the start of summer, but there's reason to indulge in these sweet, nutrient-rich berries year-round.
If you are one of the estimated 15 million Americans suffering from depression, you may be surprised to learn that the path to wellness and vitality is through food.
Whether you love garlic or can't stand the stink, there is no denying that this bulb provides a treasure trove of healthy benefits.
Garlic (Allium sativum) has been called the "stinking rose." While some people think it reeks, others can't get enough of its bite. Whether you love garlic or can't stand it, there is no denying that this bulb provides a wealth of healthy benefits.
Poor air quality from industrial activities and the recent wildfires is a looming health risk for us all. Here are evidence-based strategies for removing toxic compounds from your body and mitigating the health risks of air pollution.
Folklore has always claimed an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Now we also know apples are fast-acting. Eating just one a day for a month can get you significant cardiovascular benefits.
Researchers at Ohio State University found eating one apple every day for just four weeks can lower blood levels of oxidized low-density lipoprotein - commonly called the "bad" LDL cholesterol – by 40% in healthy, middle aged people. According to the often challenged "lipid hypothesis" – also known as the "cholesterol myth" - cholesterol is a cause of heart disease. But oxidation is the real culprit.
Berberine, an alkaloid prized in traditional Chinese medicine, offers powerful antidiabetic effects that, in some cases, work better than metformin for Type 2 diabetes
It’s widely known that drinking cranberry juice is helpful for urinary tract infections, but have you ever wondered why this is so? Folk remedies are increasingly validated by science, and so it is that cranberries really are great for infections—and that’s the just the beginning of the storied benefits of this tart, little berry
For middle-aged women, the onset of menopause can arrive in the form of hot flashes, insomnia, mood changes, muscle pain and memory fog. Researchers have investigated the effects of black mulberry leaf on sufferers of these symptoms and found favorable effects
Cancer has surpassed heart disease as the No. 1 cause of death in high-income countries, highlighting the urgent need to change the way this disease is prevented and treated. Rather than being a random result of DNA mutations, it's possible that cancer could have much deeper roots that would be better targeted with natural therapies than toxicity
According to a 2013 article in the Washington Post, the subjects of Jesus Christ and homeopathy are the most controversial subjects on Wikipedia in four leading languages (English, German, French, and Spanish). Sadly, strong evidence of bias against homeopathy (and many other alternatives to Big Pharma) at Wikipedia is significant, and this evidence is provided here.
Cholesterol-lowering agents in the statin drug class have long been linked with erectile dysfunction and low testosterone -- effects that compromise more than just a man's general sense of well-being and physical health, but his ego as well.
Now, a new study on statins and male fertility has found for the first time that this cholesterol-lowering class of drugs may be causing significant and lasting damage to men's testicles and sperm, and by implication, possibly the health of future generations.
Once marketed by Bayer as "The wonder drug that works wonders," aspirin's profound toxicity and potentially deadly side effects can no longer be hidden from the public.
Metabolic syndrome is on the rise due to fast-food diets and inactivity, but you can fight back by adding more celery to your diet. This unassuming vegetable contains a surprising blend of antioxidants, flavonoids and other phytochemicals that work together, tackling metabolic syndrome via multiple pathways
Nature is full of powerful compounds that can boost your health, even in vegetables as unassuming as celery -- and for conditions as complex and prevalent as metabolic syndrome.
Arm yourself with the knowledge to protect you and your family from hidden dangers lurking in your food by reading "Food Forensics," currently the number one selling science book on Amazon.com
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Pharmaceuticals disappoint too many with uncontrolled hypertension, but time-tested garlic once again shows safe, natural promise - significantly boosting medication effects in a rigorous clinical trial.
Bowel and digestive problems like ulcerative colitis can be among the most discomforting and disruptive affronts to a person's lifestyle and overall well-being. What if adding a healthy dose of ginger to your diet could prevent indigestion, inflamed insides and even protect you from colon and rectal cancers? The evidence says, it can
Are aching, swollen joints stifling your activity levels and making life a real pain? Read on to learn how ginger, an inexpensive, herbal wonder, can lead to less pain and inflammation and allow you to do more of the activities you love
One study discovered the more grateful you are, the lower your risk of heart attack. Is there a recipe for gratitude? Learn what highly grateful people do differently from the rest
"Gratitude opens the door to the power, the wisdom, and the creativity of the Universe" - Deepak Chopra
It is well known that mental and physical health are closely intertwined, but evidence suggests your attitude may have a major influence your heart attack risk. The latest science reveals that a "grateful heart" is a healthy heart.