Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Discover The Benefits Of Alkaline Balance

Discover The Benefits Of Alkaline Balance | Better Health Research: By consuming a diet made of 80 percent alkaline foods and 20 percent acid-forming foods while drinking at least eight glasses of alkaline water daily, you should see an improvement in your health in no time.

Monday, July 30, 2012

Effect of sunlight exposure on cognitive function

Effect of sunlight exposure on cognitive func... [Environ Health. 2009] - PubMed - NCBI: Among depressed participants, a dose-response relationship was found between sunlight exposure and cognitive function, with lower levels of sunlight associated with impaired cognitive status (odds ratio = 2.58; 95% CI 1.43-6.69). While both season and sunlight were correlated with cognitive function, a significant relation remained between each of them and cognitive impairment after controlling for their joint effects.

Sunday, July 29, 2012

WHFoods: Kale

WHFoods: Kale: It only takes 100 calories of kale to provide us with 25-35% of the National Academy of Sciences' public health recommendation for the most basic omega-3 fatty acid (alpha-linolenic acid, or ALA).

Saturday, July 28, 2012

The Health Benefits Of Garlic Cloves

The Health Benefits Of Garlic Cloves | LIVESTRONG.COM: According to Dr. Hullquist, numerous studies have shown that garlic has a beneficial effect on the immune system. Garlic is an antioxidant that helps to fight free radical damage on your body. It may have the ability to combat cancerous tumor cells and also help to strengthen the overall working of the immune system. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, people who eat raw or cooked garlic on a regular basis seem less likely to develop some types of cancer, including colon, breast, prostate and stomach cancers.

Friday, July 27, 2012

Radish - A Source of Bountiful Nutrition

Radish - A Source of Bountiful Nutrition | Medindia: Radish improves digestion as it can provide relief from common digestion disorders such as acid reflux and constipation. Radish has a mild diuretic and laxative effect too. Due to its diuretic properties they are beneficial in treating urinary disorders.

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Monday, July 23, 2012

Deprenyl: The Anti-Aging Smart Drug

Deprenyl: The Anti-Aging Smart Drug - BrainMeta.com Forum: Recently, deprenyl has been recognized as one of the most promising (and safe) drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease. Deprenyl is also one of the first drugs proven to extend maximum lifespan in animals, and it has been found to act as a cognition-enhancer in normal, healthy animals.

Sunday, July 22, 2012

White rice increases risk of Type 2 diabetes

White rice increases risk of Type 2 diabetes | e! Science News: White rice has a lower content of nutrients than brown rice including fibre, magnesium and vitamins, some of which are associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. The authors report, therefore, that a high consumption of white rice may lead to increased risk because of the low intake of these nutrients.

Saturday, July 21, 2012

This Superherb Protects Both Liver and Brain

This Superherb Protects Both Liver and Brain | Live in the Now | Natural Health News | Natural Health Resources: Silymarin is one of a small number of compounds able to cross the blood-brain barrier and affect neural function and chemical neurotransmitters. Long known for its ability to detoxify the liver, silymarin also exerts a powerful protective edge against nerve damage and brain preservation.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Using Essential Oils To Fight Superbugs

Using Essential Oils To Fight Superbugs: Essential oils have been recognised for hundreds of years for their therapeutic properties, although very little is still known about how they exert their antimicrobial effects in humans. Australian aborigines used Tea tree oil to treat colds, sore throats, skin infections and insect bites and the remedy was sold commercially as a medicinal antiseptic from the early 20th century. Various scientific studies have demonstrated that essential oils are not only well tolerated, but are effective against a range of bacterial and fungal species. Their therapeutic value has been shown for the treatment of a variety of conditions, including acne, dandruff, head lice and oral infections.

Monday, July 16, 2012

Goji Tea Benefits

Goji Tea Benefits | LIVESTRONG.COM: A study published in the May 2008 Journal of Complementary Medicine found that a goji-based juice significantly increased energy levels, quality of sleep, calmness and general feelings of health in the test subject group. Additionally, test subjects also reported reduced fatigue and stress.

Sunday, July 15, 2012

WHFoods: Papaya

WHFoods: Papaya: Papayas offer not only the luscious taste and sunlit color of the tropics, but are rich sources of antioxidant nutrients such as carotenes, vitamin C and flavonoids; the B vitamins, folate and pantothenic acid; and the minerals, potassium and magnesium; and fiber. Together, these nutrients promote the health of the cardiovascular system and also provide protection against colon cancer.

Saturday, July 14, 2012

Increased fiber intake associated with lower risk of dying over twelve year period

Increased fiber intake associated with lower risk of dying over twelve year period - Life Extension Update: Fiber could promote health via several mechanisms, including helping to control weight, improving glycemic control, and aiding in the maintenance of a favorable intestinal environment. Fiber may help protect against circulatory diseases by lowering low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, which, when elevated, is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Fiber intake has also been associated with a reduction in inflammatory markers including C-reactive protein, interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha.

Friday, July 13, 2012

Super Foods: Barley

Super Foods: Barley - Life Extension: Studies suggest that barley can lessen your risk of cardiovascular diseases by hindering the amount of cholesterol absorbed by the intestines. Cardiovascular disease prevention is an established benefit of whole-grain fiber intake.

Thursday, July 12, 2012

WHFoods: Pineapple

WHFoods: Pineapple: Pineapple is an excellent source the trace mineral manganese, which is an essential cofactor in a number of enzymes important in energy production and antioxidant defenses.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Substance In Tangerines Fights Obesity And Protects Against Heart Disease

Substance In Tangerines Fights Obesity And Protects Against Heart Disease: New research from The University of Western Ontario has discovered a substance in tangerines not only prevents obesity, but also offers protection against type 2 diabetes, and even atherosclerosis, the underlying disease responsible for most heart attacks and strokes.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Boosting mental performance - volunteers required to take food supplement

Boosting mental performance - volunteers required to take food supplement: A particular fish oil (omega-3) supplement has been shown to improve blood flow to the brain during mental activity and to impact on certain aspects of mental performance in young adults, according to research from Northumbria University.

Monday, July 9, 2012

Enhancement of Learning and Memory by Elevating Brain Magnesium

Enhancement of Learning and Memory by Elevating Brain Magnesium: Learning and memory are fundamental brain functions affected by dietary and environmental factors. Here, we show that increasing brain magnesium using a newly developed magnesium compound (magnesium-L-threonate, MgT) leads to the enhancement of learning abilities, working memory, and short- and long-term memory in rats.

Sunday, July 8, 2012

The Little-Known Longevity Factor in the Japanese Diet

The Little-Known Longevity Factor in the Japanese Diet – Life Extension: Virtually no one in the West obtains enough of these critical molecules, which have been shown to facilitate tissue regeneration, immune function, and cell-to-cell communication.

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Eating Beans, Vegetables May Cut Risk of Coronary Heart Disease

Eating Beans, Vegetables May Cut Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: A meta-analysis of data from 15 studies published prior to Aug 2010 suggests eating lots of vegetables, which are high in folic acid or folate may help prevent coronary heart disease (CHD) or coronary artery disease.

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Blueberries and other purple fruits to ward off Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's

Blueberries and other purple fruits to ward off Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's: Eating purple fruits such as blueberries and drinking green tea can help ward off diseases including Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's, a University of Manchester report claims.

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

PLoS Medicine: Long-Term Risk of Incident Type 2 Diabetes and Measures of Overall and Regional Obesity

PLoS Medicine: Long-Term Risk of Incident Type 2 Diabetes and Measures of Overall and Regional Obesity: The EPIC-InterAct Case-Cohort Study: WC is independently and strongly associated with T2D, particularly in women, and should be more widely measured. If targeted measurement is necessary for reasons of resource scarcity, measuring WC in overweight individuals may be an effective strategy since it identifies a high-risk subgroup of individuals who could benefit from individualised preventive action.

Monday, July 2, 2012

Eating junk food can lead to depression, new study finds

Eating junk food can lead to depression, new study finds - New York Daily News: After adjusting for variables like age and sex, the scientists found that high consumption of the processed foods was more likely to lead to depression, while people who ate healthier were least likely to be depressed.

Sunday, July 1, 2012

Dietary formula that maintains youthful function into old age

Dietary formula that maintains youthful function into old age: Ingredients consists of items that were purchased in local stores selling vitamin and health supplements for people, including vitamins B1, C, D, E, acetylsalicylic acid, beta carotene, folic acid, garlic, ginger root, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, green tea extract, magnesium, melatonin, potassium, cod liver oil, and flax seed oil.