Hesperidin, a polyphenolic compound extracted from citrus fruits and known for its anti-inflammatory properties, may have beneficial effects in the prevention of cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. Further study indicates that hesperidin may prevent varicose vein formation and be useful in the treatment of hemorrhoids and diabetes, yet many have yet to hear about this powerful flavonoid
Hippocrates - the father of medicine - said, "Let your food be your medicine, and let your medicine be your food." Medicines are a subset of foods, according to Hippocrates. I like that. What are medicines today? What are foods?
Did you know that ginseng, a root-based plant, has wonderful health benefits for your brain and heart and protects the natural functioning and balance of your entire body?
Why the same mushroom that expands your mind also extends your cellular lifespan
Here’s what science has found most beneficial about silymarin, extracted from milk thistle and known to be a friend of your liver mainly through its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
Modern scientific research has confirmed many of black seed's traditional uses and revealed even more therapeutic benefits
The sun has been a resource for Planet Earth since the beginning of time, and biological organisms evolved with a constant supply of energy they could count on every day with the rising sun
More than its strong smell and strong kick to the mouth as a sushi companion, wasabi -- or Japanese horseradish -- provides a world of important health benefits
All life on Earth owes its existence to energy from the Sun
Despite the devastating impact of Parkinson's disease on millions of lives, the FDA has failed to approve a single drug that can prevent the decline of health in affected patients. While pharmaceutical companies focus on patented chemicals, a wealth of research points to the untapped potential of natural compounds in the fight against this debilitating condition.
A new long-term study on dementia has highlighted the importance of staying as fit as possible, for as long as possible, to ensure not just a healthy body, but also a healthy mind
While Parkinson's disease has no known cause or cure, a number of critical risk factors have been identified and advances have been made in alternative treatment options. Ultimately, increasing quality of life for those with Parkinson's disease is the goal
Did you know that apple peels contain ursolic acid -- a powerhouse in protecting your health?
Our brains can be harmed by many factors such as disease, stress from the environment, physical injuries or natural aging but pine bark extract may be one key to a healthier brain
Research reveals that group drumming improves the condition of those with Parkinson’s disease; a condition largely considered by conventional medical authorities to be irreversible and lethal
New research offers Parkinson's patients haunted by violent dreams a glimmer of hope through supplementing sleep-regulating brain chemicals depleted by their medications.
Thanks to the preservation of some sacred texts, we have access to the wisdom of 5000 years of medical science. Find out what healing substances have stood the test of time, and are still some of the safest and most potent medicines available today
Contrary to conventional wisdom, brain regeneration is possible. One promising therapy that promotes neurogenesis and is effective in pre-clinical studies of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s is near infrared light therapy, and it may improve other mental illnesses and neurodegenerative disorders including dementia, stroke, ALS, and traumatic brain injury as well
A plant native to the Amazonian jungles has been used by the native population for generations untold for physical, spiritual and emotional health. Now, the science proves its efficacy
Ginsenosides, the main compound in ginseng root, have been well-researched for their immune-boosting, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Researchers believe this powerful compound could present an alternative treatment method for a variety of health issues, including neurological disorders, erectile dysfunction and fatigue
Research reveals that green tea could be a powerful brain healer by stimulating the activity of a nerve growth factor known as BDNF
Could two of the Western world's most popular foods - wheat and cow's dairy - be depleting you of your antioxidants and altering your DNA expression in a harmful way?
