Health

Chocolate is considered a delicious and nutritious snack, given that it is made from raw cacao, where most of its health benefits come from. Raw cacao, unlike processed cocoa powder and regular chocolate bars, is not exposed to high temperatures, which remove many of its unique health benefits. Here are more reasons why raw…
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Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects movements. Treatment for this condition focuses on managing its symptoms. Here are six alternative treatments that might help people with Parkinson’s disease.   1. Acupuncture : A traditional Chinese medicine,…
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  A team of Stanford neuroscientists may have stumbled onto a way to prevent the brain from aging–and if the results of tests on old mice are any indicator, the research is promising Hailed as a “stunning piece of research” by New Atlas, the study – published in peer-reviewed…
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  A recent human clinical study demonstrated sesame seeds were as good, or better than normal treatments using NSAID only (non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs) such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen in treating osteoarthritis. The humans involved in the study all suffered from osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. This…
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  The appendix has traditionally been considered a vestigial organ – a useless, evolutionary relic that sometimes turns life-threatening when it becomes severely inflamed, seemingly for no reason. But over the past several years, scientists have been amassing a compelling case that the appendix is actually a critical…
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  Today, people’s exposure to toxins has increased. One of the biggest sources of toxin exposure comes from the food you eat. Fortunately, you can flush out toxins from your body through food as well. Here are 12 detoxifying foods you can use: 1. Apples: An apple a day really keeps the doctor away.…
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  A healthy diet can do wonders for your body in a lot of ways. So it isn’t the least bit surprising that it could also help prevent obesity. Central obesity is a particularly dangerous type of obesity, where excessive fat accumulates in the abdominal area or belly. It is a pivotal component of…
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  Aside from the looming threat of the loss of medical freedom in regards to vaccination, what should truly frighten parents is the fact that there has never been a single safety study conducted on the inter-relationship between multiple vaccines, nor has there ever been a single safety study as far as the combination of…
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  Postmenopausal women experience a decline in hormones, which affects their mental and physical health. Oftentimes, they use hormone replacement therapy to address these concerns. However, multiple reports have shown that this conventional treatment causes many side effects. Because of this, there is an increasing interest in…
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  A study conducted at Baycrest Health Sciences has uncovered a crucial piece into why playing a musical instrument can help older adults retain their listening skills and ward off age-related cognitive declines. This finding could lead to the development of brain rehabilitation interventions through musical training.…
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