Health

  Increased consumption of flavanols – a group of molecules which occur naturally in fruit and vegetables – can increase your mental agility, according to new research at the University of Birmingham. A team in the University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences found that people…
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  That scent of linen or lavender from your favorite “air freshener” may be comforting, but (in too many cases) toxic chemicals are lurking under that pleasant fragrance. These include such “nasties” as phthalates, acetone, benzene and formaldehyde – compounds which have been linked to migraine…
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  On December 2nd Donald Trump – the sitting President of the United State of America – released a 46 minute recorded speech. In an alarming display of co-ordinated censorship, much of the media simply refused to air it. In the speech he details all the suspicious behaviour surrounding the November 3rd election, as…
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  For thousands of years, the many herbs and spices of the Far East have brought an aromatic and flavorful punch to Indian cuisine. In more recent years however, science has proven that these spices also possess a host of medicinal qualities. One particular spice blend sits on the shelves of many kitchens across South Asia,…
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  IgA cells that originate in the gut play a role appear to have neuroprotective properties against diseases associated with neuroinflammation, such as meningitis. The membranes surrounding our brains are in a never-ending battle against deadly infections, as germs constantly try to elude watchful immune…
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  Berries aren’t called superfoods for nothing. A review covering 336 scientific articles on these fruits has shown that berry consumption can go a long way in preventing and managing Type 2 diabetes and its complications. From the hunter-gatherers of ancient times to modern humans, berries hold incredible…
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  There are a number of 80+ year-old yogis and yoginis who have been asked what is their secret to being in such great physical and mental shape. They let us in on a little secret and shared that they include broccoli, green tea, and spirulina into their diet. When these three foods are taken together, they will…
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  When a frightful creature startles you, your brain may activate its fear-processing circuitry, sending your heart racing to help you escape the threat. It’s also the job of the brain’s fear-processing circuits to help you learn from experience to recognize which situations are truly dangerous and to respond…
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  Mangiferin, a polyphenol found in mango fruit and plant extracts, possesses potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Mangiferin has been shown to have beneficial effects on gastrointestinal health, Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular health, and may have anticancer properties. Mango, a type of…
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  A study published in the journal Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Review found that curcumin supplementation can help increase adiponectin levels. Adiponectin is said to help reduce the risk of cardiometabolic disease. According to researchers from the United Kingdom and Iran, people with…
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