Health

  The many herbal formulas prescribed by Thai ethnomedicine have finally received some scientific evidence to back up their long-asserted therapeutic effects. A recent study established that these polyherbal tonics contain numerous natural compounds that serve as antioxidants and metal chelators. Traditional…
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  The immune system is essential for survival that much is a fact. But for something people need to live, it’s often neglected — until people become sick, that is. In some cases, the immune system can act up, which can lead to conditions which range from cold hands and diarrhea to more severe conditions such as…
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  Plums (Prunus salicina L.) can be used as a natural way to prevent colon cancer. A study published in the journal Nutrition Research found that the fruit contains polyphenols, such as chlorogenic acid and neochlorogenic acid, that can inhibit the spread of colon cancer cells. The nutritional prevention of aberrant…
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  The number of childhood vaccines has grown exponentially in the last few decades creating a lot of controversy and debate. This still growing list with an increasing number of side-effects, toxic adjuvants and chronic health concerns is being taken increasingly seriously by parents and adults who refuse to blindly…
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  Food has been the medicine of humanity since the dawn of time. Many herbs that we associate only with seasoning our food are, in fact, potent medicinal plants. The distinction between herbal food and medicinal plants is actually quite subjective. There is a wide area of overlap with the two categories. If you think of all…
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  Obtaining new information may be addictive. Study finds information acquisition shares the same dopamine producing reward system pathway as food, financial rewards and drugs. Can’t stop checking your phone, even when you’re not expecting any important messages? Blame your brain.A new study by researchers at UC…
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  Toxic heavy metals are growing more common in bodies of water, including those that serve as important sources of drinking water. To remedy this problem, Sudanese researchers investigated a trio of local medicinal plants used as water purifiers. They reported that the extracts of moringa (Moringa oleifera), bulrush (Typha…
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  Scientists have discovered how to make old human cells young again through rejuvenation. It’s an exciting discovery that could change the way humans age. Researchers at the University of Exeter and University of Brighton found they could rejuvenate senescent cells, cells that had stopped their natural growth…
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  Did you know the energy from the Earth can help you live a healthier life? The concept is known as earthing or grounding, which is no more complicated than walking barefoot. In Down to Earth — which received the IndieFEST Award of Excellence for a short documentary in January 2017 — experts speak to shed light on…
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  Your blood pressure does not drop during a sauna visit – it rises, as well as your heart rate. This increase is even comparable to the effect of a short, moderate workout. This is the result of a new study conducted by researchers at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and the Medical Center…
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