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10/13/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
New study finds we need to support decentralized, small-scale farming to meet our growing demand for nutritious food
Experts suggest that by 2050, there will be a need to increase food availability by 70 percent to meet the demands of the growing population. Nevertheless, volume is not the only thing that is needed for sustainability. Researchers say that food systems need to produce highly nutritious food in terms of crops, livestock, and fish […]
10/07/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Are you pre-diabetic? Study finds multivitamins, omega-3s are a “safe, economical, and effective means” of lowering diabetes risk
Contrary to popular belief, being pre-diabetic does not doom you to becoming diabetic. New studies are now proving the powerful effects of diet and lifestyle in the prevention and treatment of all diabetic conditions. Just recently, scientists and nutritionists have found evidence that suggest supplementing with multivitamins and omega-3 fatty acids is strong enough to […]
10/05/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Scientists find a natural way to increase breast milk production
Breastfeeding is recognized by both traditional and conventional healers to be the best source of nutrition for most infants. New moms are able to provide the right amounts of nutrients to their baby, including important antibodies that protect the infant from various viruses and bacteria. This is especially true of colostrum, the first milk. That […]
09/24/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Antioxidant-rich papaya helps reduce brain damage caused by heavy metal exposure
Scientists warn that cadmium poisoning is an underreported and little-known global health problem, causing a massive number of deaths annually and contributing to a lot of illnesses, not the least of which is cancer. The long-term exposure to the heavy metal has been documented to dramatically increase one’s risk of various skeletal, reproductive, cardiovascular, and […]
09/24/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
The benefits of omega-3 supplementation in pregnant women
Prenatal omega-3 fatty acid supplementation has been found to reduce the incidence of inflammatory-related diseases in children up to 12 years of age. The study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, concludes that pregnant women may help their unborn children lead better, healthier lives once they are born by simply increasing their intake of […]
09/24/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Study: The effects of long-term consumption of sugary drinks
New research from Cancer Council Victoria and the University of Melbourne has concluded that the long-term consumption of sugary soft drinks dramatically increases cancer risk, regardless of weight. This suggests that even among people of a healthy weight, drinking a sugary beverage raises the likelihood of several types of cancer. This would also imply that […]
09/19/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Papaya reduces cadmium-induced brain damage
A study published in the European Journal of Medicinal Plants recently concluded that papayas may be a delicious and natural way to prevent brain damage caused by cadmium toxicity. Cadmium is a known carcinogen and neurotoxin. In point of fact, this specific heavy metal is notorious for intensifying oxidative damage in the nervous system, thereby […]
09/16/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Amino acid arginine found to be crucial to mental health; low levels contribute to oxidative stress and inflammation
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a serious medical condition that currently affects 350 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). That is roughly five percent of the world’s entire population. Mental health professionals have previously believed that the disorder was hereditary and a result of neural damages or abnormalities in the brain. […]
09/07/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Scientists explore using sugarcane as alternative bio-jet fuel
Planes may soon be running on sugarcane oil, if plans made by researchers from the University of Illinois come to fruition. Their proposal, extensively detailed in a paper published in Bioenergy, suggests that replacing fossil fuel with genetically-engineered sugarcane oil is an economically viable green alternative for the aviation industry. It has been acknowledged that […]
09/06/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Often called the “king of medicine,” the myrobalan can help overweight people improve their joint function
The myrobalan is known in history as “Buddha’s chosen herb,” primarily because of its multiple therapeutic uses. The tropical fruit, which is native to South Asia, has been an ingredient in both Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine. In a study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers have validated the usefulness of myrobalan in improving […]
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