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News & Articles By Edsel Cook
11/24/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Many botanical extracts show promise as natural, alternative insecticides
Horn flies and stable flies are growing more resistant to commonly-used chemical pesticides. A government-supported study evaluated plant-based insecticides and insect repellents as alternative means of controlling the populations of these biting flies. Biting flies feed on the blood of cattle and other livestock. Not only do their painful bites and swarming numbers disrupt the […]
11/06/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Prevent muscle mass aging by taking more plant-based protein
Worried about your muscles getting smaller and weaker with every year that passes? Canadian and Scottish researchers evaluated diet-based ways to improve the growth of skeletal muscle mass for aging people. They recommended adding more proteins from different kinds of plants to help maintain your muscles. As we get older, our muscles produce fewer new […]
10/28/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Deficiency in omega-3s can cause depression; supplementing with them can prevent or treat it
A recent review of decades of translational evidence showed that a deficiency in long chain omega-3 fatty acids can ultimately lead to depression. Conversely, increasing one’s intake of omega-3s through supplements could help prevent or treat the disorder. Both major and minor forms of depression affect a significant number of people around the world, many […]
10/24/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Shellfish and tea? Compounds found in both protect you from a progressive form of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Sipping tea in between mouthfuls of taurine-rich shellfish sounds like a strange combination. However, Chinese researchers say this is an excellent way to protect your liver from certain diseases. Their new study shows that the combination of taurine and tea polyphenols can prevent the onset of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). NASH is the progressive form of […]
10/17/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Sustainable deployment of manure found to increase maize yield
During a multi-year study, Spanish researchers investigated the efficacy of substituting cow manure for chemical fertilizers in maize crop that was being grown in Mediterranean conditions. They found that manure-based fertilization could benefit both the yield of the crop and the quality of the soil. The study was supported by the Universitat de Lleida. Its results were […]
10/17/2018
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By Edsel Cook
What is the best way to extend the lifespan of bread?
One of the most effective means of storing bread dough for later use is to freeze it. However, this method can negatively affect the properties of the dough. Mexican researchers determined the best way to freeze dough while preserving its properties for when it is defrosted and used to bake bread. Freezing is one of […]
10/17/2018
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By Edsel Cook
The Dayak onion may help improve lipid profiles and uterine wall strength in ovariectomized rats
An Indonesian experiment assessed the effects of Dayak onion extract on female ovariectomized rats in an animal model of menopause. The results showed that the extract was able to improve the lipid profiles and the uterine wall of the animals in much the same way as tamoxifen. For this study, the researchers received the support of the […]
10/11/2018
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By Edsel Cook
No wonder it’s a superfood! Black seed treats a variety of diseases from arthritis to diabetes
Iranian researchers conducted a thorough evaluation of various studies involving the therapeutic effects of the traditional medicinal plant Nigella sativa, commonly known as black seed or black cumin. They reported that the seeds and oil of black seed show much promise as a source of natural treatment for all kinds of diseases. An annual flowering plant […]
10/10/2018
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By Edsel Cook
You can prevent cancer by eating more fermented wheat germ extract
Wheat germ is quite healthy by itself. But put it through the fermentation process and it turns into a cancer-fighting food. German researchers report that an extract from fermented wheat germ can stop the growth and development of cancerous cells. Cancer patients take fermented wheat germ extract (FWGE) as a dietary supplement to help with […]
10/09/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Scientists look at anacardic acid as a potential treatment for pancreatic cancer
The fruit and seeds of the cashew tree are known to provide many beneficial nutrients and products. Kentucky-based researchers have recently found another positive property, this time related to cancer. They reported that anacardic acid from cashew nuts could help mitigate the growth and spread of pancreatic cancer. A highly aggressive form of the disease, […]
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