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News & Articles By Michelle Simmons
11/19/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Why mangosteen should be part of your diet, especially if you’re obese
People who are obese or overweight should consider eating mangosteen as it has anti-obesity effects, according to a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. The study found that mangosteen regulates energy metabolism and liver lipid metabolism. In this study, researchers at Dongguk University and the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology in Korea examined […]
11/17/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Chili peppers found to be a powerful natural cure for depression
Here’s a good reason to add some spice into your life: Chili peppers were found to be effective in managing symptoms of depression. In a study published in the European Journal of Medicinal Plants, chili pepper extracts were found to exhibit anti-depressive effects. Researchers from Kaduna State University in Nigeria aimed to determine whether methanol fruit extract […]
11/10/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Acai found to prevent renovascular hypertension-related abnormalities
Researchers have found a novel benefit from the acai fruit (Euterpe oleracea), as its seeds have been found to prevent and treat renal hypertension and its symptoms. In their study, published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, the team identified that this benefit may come from the fruit’s antihypertensive and antioxidant properties. For the study, researchers looked at […]
11/10/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Wheatgrass helps manage cholesterol levels in menopausal women
People with hyperlipidemia have high levels of total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and triglycerides. Fortunately, research has found a natural medicine to reduce these lipid levels. A study in the Journal of Dietary Supplements has suggested that taking wheatgrass (Triticum aestivum) supplements can improve cholesterol levels of hyperlipidemic individuals, particularly in menopausal women. For the […]
11/07/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Cocoa found to have a powerful inhibitory effect on influenza virus infections
Cocoa can protect against an influenza infection by activating the body’s natural immunity and enhancing immune response, according to a study in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. The study, conducted by researchers in Japan, looked the protective effect of cocoa on the influenza virus using both laboratory testing and clinical trials. […]
11/07/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Cocoa provides strong protection against the influenza virus
Researchers in Japan found that cocoa can provide strong protection against the influenza virus. In the study published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, the researchers examined the protective effect of cocoa on the influenza virus using both laboratory testing and clinical trials. Cocoa has been known to contain biologically active […]
11/06/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
One of nature’s best medicines, garlic is better at removing parasites in your body than conventional drugs
People have used garlic for thousands of years, whether it’s to add spice to a dish or treat various diseases. If a study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine is to be believed, the well-known herb can also treat a parasitic infection called schistosomiasis. The chronic condition, which also goes by snail fever, is caused by blood flukes […]
11/05/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Prevent obesity-related diseases with hooker chive
In Asia, hooker chive (Allium hookeri) is widely cultivated and used as a vegetable and medicine. In a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, researchers found that the leaf extract of hooker chive contains anti-obesity properties. They found that it may help reduce the negative effects of a high fat diet and prevent obesity-related diseases. The […]
11/03/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
A popular wild fruit, the Spanish tamarind has many medicinal benefits
The Spanish tamarind (Vangueria Madagascariensis) can potentially be used as a medicinal plant because of its phenolic and flavonoid content and antioxidant capacities, according to a study published in the Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. In the study, researchers from Omdurman Islamic University in Sudan, Sudan University of Science and Technology in Sudan, […]
11/03/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Another reason to eat African walnuts: They’re packed with antioxidants
Researchers continue to look for foods rich in natural antioxidants to be used for improving health and preventing diseases. Researchers from the University of Uyo and Rivers State University of Science and Technology in Nigeria found that the African walnut (Coula edulis Baill.), a plant abundant in Nigeria, is packed with antioxidants, which can be used in food […]
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