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News & Articles By Evangelyn Rodriguez
07/30/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Flavanols in grape seed have potential anti-obesity properties – study
Eating fatty foods is associated with a lot of health problems. Studies show that people on a high-fat diet are more likely to sustain arterial damage, suffer from a heart attack and develop insulin resistance than people who eat healthy. However, according to researchers at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and The Ohio State University, the negative effects […]
07/29/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Functional foods are healthy, but why?
A recent article published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness discussed the potential of functional foods as a preventive or supplementary therapy for chronic or metabolic diseases. Numerous studies have found that functional foods promoting autophagy — a regulated mechanism that enables the removal of dysfunctional or unnecessary cell components — can prevent or treat chronic diseases, as […]
07/24/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers explore the health benefits of African plants and spices
According to studies, up to 80 percent of people in developing countries use complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs). In fact, CAMs are the most widespread sources of medicine worldwide. When it comes to treating bacterial and fungal skin infections, essential oils are the CAMs of choice. Known for their potent antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, some essential […]
07/22/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The role of functional foods in treating chronic diseases
In this study, researchers at Wuhan Sports University in China summarized several widely investigated bioactive components used as functional foods and their role in autophagy. Their review was published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. Functional foods, which could be either natural or processed foods that contain bioactive compounds, can provide health-promoting effects beyond […]
07/17/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Saudi honey found to be a potent antibacterial against drug-resistant bacteria
Honey collected from different parts of the world have demonstrated powerful antibacterial properties in multiple studies. They have also proven themselves useful in reducing inflammation, accelerating wound debridement, and promoting other processes that lead to faster wound healing. Various kinds of honey have been tested on different types of wounds, such as infected wounds, burns […]
07/15/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study reveals Sumra honey can inhibit the growth of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
In this study, researchers from Saudi Arabia compared the antibacterial activity of Saudi honeys with known geographical origins with that of medically graded Manuka honey. Their findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Honey has been gaining recognition as a potential therapeutic agent for wound infections. While Manuka honey is known as a powerful […]
07/14/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Can cinnamon extracts help with diabetes and obesity?
Cinnamon is a well-known spice used to flavor savory and sweet foods. It is also widely used as a traditional medicine. Two varieties of cinnamon are used for these purposes, cinnamon cassia (Cinnamomum cassia) and ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum). Although the former is the more common of the two, the latter is scientifically known for […]
07/13/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
How can drinking black tea benefit people with diabetes?
Tea in the form of green, oolong or black tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world today. All three forms are made from a single plant, specifically, the leaves of Camellia sinensis, a small, evergreen shrub native to China. According to historical records, the Ancient Chinese cultivated this plant first […]
07/09/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Holy basil: This Ayurvedic medicine for skin diseases is also a potent anti-cancer agent
Ocimum sanctum, also known as holy basil or tulsi, is an aromatic medicinal herb native to Southeast Asia. Widely used in traditional medicine, holy basil is considered a great tonic for the body, mind and spirit. In fact, it is also called the “queen of the herbs” because of its many therapeutic properties. In Ayurveda — […]
07/08/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Siberian ginseng can potentially modulate immune response
Acanthopanax senticosus, more commonly known as Siberian ginseng, is a small, woody shrub whose roots are used to make traditional herbal medicine. A well-known adaptogen, it is often used to strengthen the body and increase its resistance to daily stress. Siberian ginseng is also used to treat chronic diseases like heart and kidney disease, address […]
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