Health

  The ginkgo biloba tree, native to Asia, particularly China, Korea and Japan, has many benefits when used as a supplement. Some of its most impressive actions are associated with brain and memory function, but studies have also indicated that ginkgo biloba can reduce symptoms of anxiety, improve glaucoma (through its…
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  Low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diets, which have attracted public interest in recent years for their proposed benefits in lowering inflammation and promoting weight loss and heart health, have a dramatic impact on the microbes residing in the human gut, collectively referred to as the microbiome, according to a new UC San…
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  When your immune system isn’t functioning at its best, you’re more susceptible to infectious diseases like the common cold. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), eating certain foods and spices can help boost your immune health. TCM refers to a 5,000-year-old system that uses natural…
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  By Daisy Luther Here’s my recommendation for your end-of-summer food preservation. First, you need 100 pounds of tomatoes (45 kilograms). Yes – 100 pounds, and more if you can get them. No other item of produce increases in nutrients when cooked and stored like tomatoes. Canning them is like loading…
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  We have all heard that sugar is bad for us, but is it?Did you know that the perfect food for a human being is packed with sugars? And the reason it`s perfect is just that, the sugars. You see, the human body relies on it, the sugars. The body will absorb the simple sugars in its natural form as water in the desert.…
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  Some 22 million Americans suffer from mild to moderate sleep apnea, characterized by loud snoring, snorts and choking sounds that result from breath interruptions while you are sleeping. An estimated 80 percent of moderate to severe sleep apnea cases go undiagnosed, putting you at risk for serious health issues…
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  Around 1750 BC Hannibal waged war to control the areas in North Africa where aloe vera flourished. It's no wonder when you understand the powerful medicine contained in this plant. Aloe vera is a succulent plant that belongs to the lily family. There are more than 300…
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  Melatonin, a hormone produced naturally by your body’s pineal gland, is a popular supplement used by an estimated 3.1 million Americans. Melatonin has a very safe track record, with few reports of adverse events, and may offer additional benefits beyond sleep, including metabolic, anti-inflammatory,…
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  Everyone knows that organic is the healthier choice. Now, new evidence sheds even more light on just how important it is to eat organic food. A groundbreaking study suggests that you can significantly cut down your risk of cancer just by eating organic. While organic food tends to be more expensive, this landmark…
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  A review of the evidence published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that intermittent fasting — the practice of limiting how much you eat during the day or week — can actually be a healthy way to eat. “The state of the science on intermittent fasting has evolved to the point that it now can be…
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