Many people following the autoimmune paleo (AIP) protocol witness objective measures of improvement, but now we have a bonafide clinical trial revealing its efficacy in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). These results may be applicable to all autoimmune disorders, since these conditions share common etiological origins
Your bones support your entire body. Isn’t it time to find natural alternatives to strengthen them?
Cross-talk between plant and animal cells may be accomplished via microRNA-carrying exosomes, gene-regulating elements contained in plants which reinforce that food is information and suggests an inextricable co-evolutionary relationship between these two disparate kingdoms
That box of cookies or frozen microwaved meal may be convenient, but new research suggests it could also be slowly eroding your health
Age-related cataracts are the leading cause of low vision and blindness throughout the world. By age 75, about 70% of people will have them. Surgery to remove cataracts has become almost routine. Can diet make a difference?
If high blood pressure plagues you, eating certain whole foods may be an effective way to help manage your condition
The secret to more youthful-looking skin may be sitting right there in your produce basket. A new study suggests that adding a daily avocado to your diet could help improve skin elasticity and firmness, combating common signs of aging
A University of Washington study involving cheese products found endocrine-disrupting phthalates present in 29 of 30 samples tested
In the quest for parenthood, could the answer lie in a glass of homemade juice? A groundbreaking new study suggests that a simple blend of beetroot, watermelon, and ginger could significantly improve the success rates of in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments.
A study published in the May, 2015 issue of the Archives of Medical Research indicates that it can help patients with ulcerative colitis
Two announcements out of Washington, D.C. over the past week are blatant signs that more aggressive involvement from the industry is needed in order to protect the long-term interests of organic food
The Mediterranean Diet has been rated as the healthiest diet on the planet three years in a row, and as the meals are simple to prepare and truly delicious, it has also been ranked as the easiest diet to follow long term
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
Without a doubt, organic produce is the superior choice compared to GMO and other conventional varieties, but do organic meats share the same benefits? The answer may surprise you.
For the millions of women suffering from endometriosis, finding effective pain relief can feel like an endless battle. But what if the answer lies not in prescription drugs, but in the humble vitamin aisle of your local grocery store? A recent meta-analysis suggests that the antioxidant power of vitamins C and E may hold the key to managing the debilitating symptoms of this chronic condition.
The greatest ally against chronic disease may be found in your everyday diet, from fresh, raw fruits and vegetables to popular beverages such as coffee and green tea
Black raspberries, when compared to more well-known red raspberries or blackberries, may surprise you for their sweet delicious taste as well as their strong health properties
I don’t know what’s worse: a product full of GMOs and chemically-derived additives that proudly lauds its healthfulness and humanitarian benefits, or, a manufacturer that blatantly hides the fact they are using GMO ingredients by keeping them off the label?
It is a little known and under-appreciated fact that all humans are born with a serious, life-threatening genetic defect: namely, the inability to manufacture Vitamin C. Vitamin C, in fact, has significant value in disease prevention and treatment, according to research gathered from the National Library of Medicine
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.
Learn how amygdalin, a compound found in apricot seeds, has been connected to antioxidative, antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory and immunoregulatory activities
While pomegranate enjoys high standing as far as its culinary status, too few folks realize how many evidence-based health benefits of this 'super food' have already been identified.
Are paleo recommendations to avoid grains and legumes due to anti-nutrient content predicated in science or founded in fear mongering? An evidence-based analysis of the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to lectins, phytates, and autoimmune disease