Moringa oleifera is a traditional plant celebrated for its range of health uses, from treating skin disorders to curbing disease-causing inflammation. Here's a closer look at this plant, of which leaf extracts show the highest antioxidant activity of all its parts
What if in the treatment of depression, food prescriptions replaced antidepressant drugs?
Plant-derived flavonoids, compounds that have multiple biological actions affecting various age-associated changes in the brain, have been hailed for their potential to assist in treating neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
Beets are a healthy vegetable but how often do they appear on your plate? Let's talk about what you are missing if you are not eating this wonderfully healthy vegetable
With a sour, cranberry-like flavor and powerful bioactive compounds known to help people shed pounds and feel less hungry, hibiscus -- also known as Roselle -- is a natural anti-obesity compound that should be on everyone’s radar
Too many people have recently experienced the eerie loss of their sense of smell due to coronavirus. Ginkgo biloba appears to be a safe and natural herb to regain what was lost
Find out more about quercetin and how this potent antioxidant flavonoid offers significant therapeutic benefits against a wide range of conditions, from diabetes to DNA damage
As it turns out, flavonoids seem to work mechanistically similar to anti-anxiety drugs: they are able to pass the blood-brain barrier, but without the side effects of medications
As we age, maintaining cognitive function becomes an increasing concern. But what if a simple berry extract could help keep our minds sharp? New research suggests wild blueberry extract may offer cognitive benefits for healthy older adults.
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
Simple alternatives to osteoporosis drug therapies can keep your bones healthy and help to prevent bone fractures
Sexual dysfunction is a growing health concern among men worldwide, but it doesn't have to be. Read on to learn the tasty way to help promote men's sexual health.
Onions are an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer and pro-heart powerhouse that come in various colors and types. Here are five of the vegetable's important contributions to health
The microbes in the soil make the hidden treasure called fulvic acid, the miracle of life. Our bodies need it for optimal health. Fulvic acid is not a vitamin or a mineral and cannot be synthesized
The World Health Organization's (WHO) Director-General shared five tips to look after your physical and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. The suggestions may not only protect your health in the long-term but could also help you fight COVID-19 if you become ill
Insulin resistance is a state, where cells cannot take properly sugar from blood to use it as an energy source. Cells become resistant to the action of insulin. It therefore takes more insulin to keep blood sugar in balance. People with insulin resistance syndrome will consequently have normal blood sugar levels but elevated insulin level
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
Contrary to what mass mainstream media would have you assume, coronaviruses aren't uncharted territory. In fact, human coronaviruses are responsible for 15-30% of common colds each year
A concerning new poll shows that over half of older adults taking daily aspirin have no history of heart disease and may be putting themselves at risk of potentially life-threatening bleeding, while safer natural alternatives exist
How did bleaching our faces become a "proactive" acne solution? Has the connection between our appearance and what we eat been completely lost in favor of the glorification of industrial chemicals?
Consuming seven Ajwa dates each day may help prevent preeclampsia during pregnancy -- and that's just one of dates' many health benefits
These foods can make the difference in who becomes a victim to ovarian cancer, the most lethal gynecological cancer known.
Could saving your teeth require firing your periodonist? While they mean well, many can not see beyond their training, using supportive, nutritional-based therapies that strike to the underlying cause of the problem
When seasonal allergies flare, do you reach for antihistamine drugs that can leave you edgy and dehydrated? If you'd like to explore natural options for your runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes, and post-nasal drip, these six foods, all rich in nutrients called flavonoids, may help you combat hay fever