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09/16/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Goji berry extract found to be an effective treatment for two deadly tropical diseases

Goji berries, which are full of nutrients, are a popular remedy. According to a study, the brightly colored berries could also be used to treat two fatal tropical diseases. The research was published in the European Journal of Medical Chemistry. Can goji berries fight the parasites that cause fascioliasis and schistosomiasis? The research centered around a […]

09/03/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Grapes have long been hailed as the “food of the gods” … they contain powerful antioxidants that protect your health

Grapes, or Vitis vinifera, has a scientific name that translates to “the vine that bears wine.” The vine produces berries that are either green (also known as “white”) or red. There are seed and seedless grape varieties, but grape seeds are edible and full of nutrients. Grape juice, pulp, skin, and seeds can be used for various preparations. The […]

08/26/2018 / By Janine Acero

Spearmint’s antibacterial properties prove useful against food-borne pathogens

A study published in the Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology found that spearmint (Mentha spicata) leaves and infusion contained antibacterial activity, as well as its essential oil, which was noted to be especially potent against food-borne pathogenic bacteria associated with outbreaks. The plant genus Mentha, which comprises of 25 to 30 different species, is known for its […]

08/20/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Insufficient acetylcholine responsible for those “senior moments” – here are natural ways to increase its levels

Acetylcholine earned its title of the “memory molecule” for a good reason. Low levels of the normally numerous neurotransmitter can make even young and otherwise smart people every bit the senile senior citizen. An article on Be Brain Fit shows how you can boost the amount of acetylcholine in your brain. The initial means is […]

08/19/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Distinctly pretty and delicate, the wild carrot may be a natural treatment for cancer

Don’t let its tiny, delicate, white flowers lead you into underestimating the wild carrot. According to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, this plant’s oil extracts could have huge medicinal benefits, specifically, the ability to fight skin cancer. Every year, more people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer […]

07/06/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Nutritional analysis PROVES the effectiveness of herbal medicine in treating diabetes

It stands to reason that since a lot of drug treatments in Western medicine are rooted from plant-based sources, actual plants that are used as medicine should be considered in the same regard. Of course, that isn’t the case with most medicinal plants, as the same community that has approved its synthetic derivatives for use […]

06/23/2018 / By Zoey Sky

There is a direct link between eating raw fruits and vegetables and your mood — this is the easiest way to avoid depression

Following a diet full of fresh fruits and vegetables is good for your overall health. But did you know that eating lots of fresh produce can also help you manage your depression? According to a study, the consumption of raw fruits and vegetables is linked to better mental health. Most of the time, public health campaigns […]

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