Therapies

  Stevia rebaudiana, a member of the Asteraceae family, is widely known as a natural sweetener. Also called candyleaf, sweet leaf or sugarleaf due to its sweet-tasting leaves, the stevia plant has been used as an herbal medicine in many Eastern countries. According to studies, S. rebaudiana is bursting with medicinal…
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  In recent years there has been a surge in studies looking at the biologic effects of different kinds of fasting diets in both animal models and humans. These diets include continuous calorie restriction, intermittent fasting, and alternate-day fasting (ADF). Now the largest study of its kind to look at the effects…
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  Horny goat weed is an amazing medicinal plant with a funny history. A Chinese goat herder noticed that animals who ate the plant’s leaves had an increased interest in freshening. This amazing medicinal plant doesn’t only work for goats! A time-tested herbal supplement, horny goat weed is often used by men to…
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  Broccoli (Brassica oleracea) by itself is already chock-full of vitamins and minerals. In fact, this humble vegetable – a member of the cabbage family and a staple in many American households – is so nutrient-dense, it actually provides a little bit of almost every nutrient your body needs. Plus, it doesn’t…
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  While Intermittent fasting may sound like another dieting craze, the practice of routinely not eating and drinking for short periods of time has shown again to lead to potentially better health outcomes. While Intermittent fasting may sound like another dieting craze, the practice of routinely not eating and…
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  It has long been recognized that solid tumors contain poorly vascularized regions characterized by severe hypoxia (oxygen deprivation), acidosis and nutrient starvation. Over the past decade, work from many laboratories has indicated that hypoxic micro-environments contribute to cancer progression by activating adaptive…
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  Unfortunately, in our society alcohol consumption is seen as a people “bonding” necessity when socializing, as a comfort when one is sad or as a celebration must-have when one is happy. For some people, this leads to addiction, and their entire life starts to revolve around alcohol. Those strong enough to get rid…
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   Antibiotic resistant urinary tract infections are increasingly common, leaving many looking for natural alternatives. Grapefruit seed extract may be an effective treatment that is safe, affordable and easily accessible. Urinary tract infections (UTIs)…
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  Plants have proven their medicinal properties time and again. Studies have shown that the most potent antibacterial substances available come in the form of plant essential oils. Researchers from India evaluated the essential oil of Inula cappa (sheep’s ear) for its antibacterial properties. The study, which appeared in…
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  Using CRISPR gene editing, researchers have thwarted a lethal lung disease in an animal model in which a harmful mutation causes death within hours after birth. This proof-of-concept study showed that in utero editing could be a promising new approach for treating lung diseases before birth.…
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