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How To Enhance And Preserve Brain Power As We Age
August 25, 2009Cognitive decline is an inevitable consequence of aging, but are there activities and products that can make a difference? What is the truth? Is decline inevitable, or is there a possibility of retaining our faculties if we exercise them? And which kinds of exercises and products are effective, and which are merely hype?
Herbs ‘Can Be Natural Pesticides’
August 19, 2009Common herbs and spices show promise as an environmentally-friendly alternative to conventional pesticides, scientists have told a major US conference. They could become a key weapon against insect pests in organic agriculture, the researchers say, as the industry attempts to satisfy demand. The best herbs to use are…
Research That Proves Organic Food Is Superior To Conventional
August 13, 2009A recent literature review by the U.K. Food Standards Agency concluded that organic foods offer no nutritional advantages to ones grown with conventional chemical agriculture. This simply is false and I think everyone knows it. Here’s proof that organic IS better…
Pesticide Kills Over 100 Billion Honey Bees…Who’s Responsible?
August 12, 2009New research from the Washington State University has confirmed that a microscopic pathogen and pesticides found in honeycombs are two major contributors to the bee disease known as colony collapse disorder, which have wiped out billions of bees throughout the world over the past three years. The pesticide made from Bayer CropScience (who works with Monsanto) has caused…
White Tea Keeps You Healthy And Looking Younger
August 12, 2009Next time you’re in the mood for some tea, new research shows it might be wise to opt for a white tea if you want to reduce your risk of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis or even just age-associated wrinkles. Researchers tested the health properties of 21 plant and herb extracts, they all…
Beet Juice Boosts Stamina by 16%
August 07, 2009A University of Exeter team found that drinking beetroot juice boosts stamina and could help people exercise for up to 16% longer. The study found the nitrate contained in the vegetable leads to a reduction in oxygen uptake, making exercise less tiring. The study suggests the effect is greater than…
Why Drinking Black Tea Can Fight Diabetes
July 28, 2009Long known for its antioxidants, immune boosting and, most recently, antihypertensive properties, black tea could have another health benefit. Black tea may be used to control diabetes, according to a study in the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists…
Meet ACE the Worlds New Super Pepper
July 28, 2009Scientists have developed a pepper that contains more vitamins and antioxidants than any other variety. Just one ACE pepper, named after the vitamins it is rich in, contains the recommended daily intake of vitamin C and half that of A and E. The ACE pepper was discovered in Israel then…
The Health Benefits of Organic Raw Chocolate
July 27, 2009Chocolate is a healthy superfood that is bursting with antioxidants. Additionally, it benefits your heart, helps increase alertness and improves mood – all with very little caffeine. However, to reap the health benefits, you have to choose the right chocolate: chocolate that is pure, 100% organically grown, and…
A Secret Experiment of Genetically Modified Potato Crops Discovered in England
July 27, 2009It was discovered yesterday that controversial trials of genetically modified crops have begun in ‘secret’ on a British farm. Locals were not told the GM potatoes that are engineered to be resistant to pests were planted earlier this year. But environmental campaigners warned that neighboring farms could be put at risk…
The Mystery of Blue Ginger
July 23, 2009I was at the grocery store yesterday when I noticed something I’d never seen… Blue Ginger. I was incredibly intrigued…it looked like ginger but had white flesh and pinkish skin with reddish brown rings. I decided to buy some and do a little research on this new herb I discovered. Turns out that…
A Simple Guide to: What is High Cholesterol?
July 21, 2009What is cholesterol? How much is to much cholesterol? Is cholesterol good or bad? Do I even need cholesterol? Over 40% of Americans have high cholesterol, but many have no idea what it is. I’ve created a simple guide to help demystify this fatty substance we call cholesterol.
Are You Protecting Your Heart by Eating Turmeric
July 21, 2009The compound that gives curry spice powder its yellowish color may protect arteries from fatty buildup, new research in mice shows. Curcumin, the main ingredient in the curry spice turmeric, is a naturally occurring antioxidant known as a polyphenol. Polyphenols are found in plants that have anti-inflammatory and…
Don’t Miss the Longest Total Solar Eclipse of the Century
July 21, 2009A total solar eclipse passing over some of Earth’s most densely populated regions will occur on Wednesday, July 22, 2009, and may become the most viewed eclipse ever. The next solar eclipse that’ll last that long won’t occur until 2132. If your location doesn’t permit you to see the eclipse directly, worry not, as you can still follow it online.
What Your Tongue is Telling You About Your Health
July 20, 2009You may not give your tongue much thought, but chances are your doctor does. Telling a patient to stick out their tongue is a valid way to start examining someone, says Dr. Jordan S. Josephson, attending physician at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. In fact, in Chinese medicine they believe that the tongue…
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