Consuming a Mediterranean-style diet, rich in vegetables, fruits and nuts, olive oil, and legumes, may prevent depression, according to a new study from Spain. Individuals who ate a Mediterranean-style diet were 30 per cent less likely to suffer from depression,...
One in seven couples has difficulty conceiving, and many experts in the field predict this could double over the next decade. That infertility rates are rising suggests that specific factors in modern day living are responsible. Pinpointing these reasons is essential,...
Soaking nuts, grains, seeds, and legumes Nature has set it up so that the nut, grain and seed may survive until proper growing conditions are present. Natures defense mechanism includes nutritional inhibitors and toxic substances that can be removed naturally when...
Most people dont think they need to worry about dehydration. To them, dehydration is something that happens to travelers in the desert when they run out of water. But there is a chronic form of dehydration that does not have the sudden and intense nature of the acute...
Artichokes, which can be eaten or taken as artichoke leaf extract, have been shown to improve various digestive health disorders. They significantly lower blood cholesterol levels, prevent heart disease and atherosclerosis, enhance detoxification reactions, as well as...
Cell Phone Radiation and GinkgoPast studies have determined that mobile phone use and the subsequent emission of low level EMR (electromagnetic radiation) can lead to oxidative damage in brain tissue. Ginkgo biloba has been shown to prevent mobile phone induced...
A study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry reports that root extracts from the vine kudzu help lower cholersterol, blood pressure, blood sugar and insulin levels. Long used in China and Japan as a health food supplement, kudzu shows promise as...
Uncontrolled high blood pressure can cause heart attack, stroke, heart failure and kindney failure. New research shows that it is also linked to memory problems and cognitive impairment. A study in the journal “Neurology” is the largest of its kind to look...
If you dread trips to the hair salon and cringe every time you pass a mirror, theres a pretty good chance youre concerned about hair loss. Making sure certain foods are in your diet will help keep your scalp healthy, happy and hopefully, full of hair. Below are a...
Our homes are filled with plastics, and most of us don’t really know what they’re made of — or whether they’re safe. Environmental Working Group has put together tips to help you choose better plastics and plastic alternatives for your family....
