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06/27/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
White mulberry can help with weight loss, study finds
White mulberry (Morus alba) is a tree native to China well-known for its use in traditional medicine. According to historical texts, Ancient Chinese healers made a tincture for toothache from the bark of the white mulberry tree and a remedy for colds and flu from white mulberry leaves. White mulberry fruits, on the other hand, served […]
06/26/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Curb the symptoms of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by adopting a Mediterranean diet
Multiple studies have found that eating more fish and plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains — typical components of the Mediterranean diet — contribute to good health even in old age. According to Harvard Medical School researchers, people who stick to a Mediterranean diet have a 46 percent higher chance of healthy aging than […]
06/26/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Collagen from this African and Western Asian fish harbors potent antioxidant activity
Antioxidants are important for the human body, especially for the immune system. They not only boost immune function, but they also prevent or slow cell damage caused by unstable molecules called free radicals. Free radicals are produced by cells as a byproduct of several processes. Various internal and external factors are also known to contribute to […]
06/26/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Go nuts for nuts: Long-term nut consumption can reduce your risk of obesity and reduce weight gain
Nutritionists have been hyping the health benefits of eating nuts for years — and for good reason. Numerous studies have found strong evidence of the ability of nuts (and seeds) to lower the risk of chronic conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes. Besides disease prevention, nuts also provide plenty of nutrients which the body […]
06/24/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Capsicum annuum extracts found to prevent the development of autoimmune inflammation
Researchers from Odessa National Medical University in Ukraine evaluated the effectiveness of Capsicum annuum (chili pepper) alcohol extract as a natural treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. They reported their findings in an article published in The Journal of Phytopharmacology. In southern Ukraine, C. annuum is widely used for the treatment of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. To determine how […]
06/23/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Can this summer lawn weed help protect you from cervical cancer? Researchers say YES
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is a common garden weed that’s consumed as a vegetable because of its high nutrient content. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), purslane is used to remove toxic heat and substances from the body. It is also used to treat dysentery, eczema, hemorrhoidal bleeding and abnormal uterine bleeding. In a recent study, researchers at Heilongjiang […]
06/19/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Which plants are effective at treating kidney diseases?
Plant-based foods are much better at promoting health than animal-based foods for a variety of reasons. Besides their abundance in essential nutrients, edible plants also contain a variety of phytonutrients that help combat or treat disease. The ability of these plants to produce antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and other therapeutic compounds serves as their main advantage over conventional medicines, which […]
06/18/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Brazilian propolis inhibits intestinal barrier defects and inflammation
In this study, researchers at Hiroshima University in Japan investigated the mechanisms underlying the anti-inflammatory properties of Brazilian propolis. Their findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Brazilian propolis is rich in cinnamic acid derivatives and has been shown to reduce intestinal inflammation in rodents. The researchers hypothesized that the activities of cinnamic acid derivatives, […]
06/16/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Plant extracts from Rosaceae plants can be used as natural treatments for cholera
Cholera is a bacterial infection that causes severe diarrhea. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), this infectious disease can kill within hours if left untreated. Studies have estimated that up to four million cases of cholera emerge every year, and about 143,000 people worldwide die from the disease. Diarrhea, the main symptom of cholera, is […]
06/16/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Yam flour can be a great substitute for wheat flour in a variety of food products
Yam is a staple crop grown in Asia, the Caribbean, South Pacific and Africa. In some parts of the world, particularly in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, yam serves as the main source of calories in people’s diets. According to researchers at North Dakota State University, increased utilization of local staple crops, such as sorghum, sweet […]
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