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09/18/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Is the artichoke an effective natural remedy for diabetes?

Far from just being a popular edible plant, the artichoke has also been utilized as a medicinal plant throughout the centuries by numerous cultures. A study published in the Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences investigated the plant’s effects on diabetes, as well as evaluate the nutritional profiles of the head and leaves. First, […]

09/07/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Embracing Chinese medicine: Scientists have developed a new, fast authentication method for verifying herb composition

One of the arguments against Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is that it is not scientifically and medically validated. Detractors love to mention that these folk medicine healers, despite having followed knowledge practiced for thousands of years, still preach advice to use herbs that cannot be empirically proven to be effective. Moreover, conventional medicine still cannot […]

08/28/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Artichokes show remarkable cholesterol-reducing properties

The plant world has long been viewed as a source of viable remedies for hypercholesterolemia or high cholesterol. One such plant that has been considered as a potential cure is artichoke. Thus, a study published in the Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences has taken an in-depth look at the possible cardiovascular and renal […]

08/02/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

The effects of heat on the beneficial qualities of turnip greens

A team of researchers from the University of Santiago de Compostela conducted an experiment to determine which cooking method had the least detrimental effects on Brassica vegetables. Exposing these types of vegetables to heat is known to negatively impact their phytochemical content. Four sample of turnip greens were washed, chopped, and sliced prior to being […]

06/21/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Feeling the first signs of a flu? Load up on probiotics

The next time you feel like you’re about to come down with the flu, reach for your favorite probiotic. As per a recent study, published in Synthetic and Systems Biotechnology, probiotics are “safe and effective” at combating the symptoms of respiratory infections and the common cold. The results of the study have suggested that this […]

06/07/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Latest research shows astaxanthin to be a powerful anti-aging agent

Astaxanthin was found to be a potent anti-aging agent, according to a mouse study published in the Endocrine Journal. The study was carried out by a team of researchers from Zhejiang University of Technology in China and Asahikawa Medicine University in Japan who looked at the preventive effects of astaxanthin on aging with the use of an […]

06/02/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The use of lighting for health and wellness is a growing trend

A workshop to explore, define, and promote the adoption of lighting systems, particularly for healthcare environments, was carried out and sponsored by the Center for Lighting Enabled Systems & Applications (LESA) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the Illumination Engineering Society (IES). The workshop was attended by lighting and human health researchers, healthy-lighting design experts, senior […]

06/01/2018 / By Ralph Flores

The damage is instantaneous: Researchers say even ONE high-fat meal sets you up for heart disease

If you think eating healthy throughout the week is enough to warrant you a high-fat cheat day, think again. Scientists report that just having a single high-fat meal is enough for our bodies to be at risk for cardiovascular disease. The study, published at Laboratory Investigation, stated that consuming a meal with a calorie content […]

06/01/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Women who snack on peanuts eat less during the day, study shows

People who regularly eat peanuts are in for a treat: A study in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism revealed that those who snack on peanuts – in particular, women – significantly cut back on their total snack consumption. In particular, researchers from the University of Adelaide, University of South Australia, and The University of Newcastle arrived at this result […]

05/17/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Walnuts reduce hunger and cravings by changing your brain

Researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have found that walnuts can “trick” your brain into feeling full by activating an area in the brain that regulates hunger and cravings. The study, published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, is the first of its kind to directly explore the neurocognitive effects that the nuts have on the brain. “We […]

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