The Health Benefits Of Alfalfa
Alfalfa or Lucerne as it’s known in Europe is a crop similar to clover but with a number of surprising health benefits. We love it […]
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White Willow Bark Extracts
The ancient Greeks knew a thing or two about white willow bark extracts. Back in the day of Hippocrates who famously directed medics in his […]
Horsetail – Why It Helps To Restore Skin
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) might be a real problem weed for the gardener and their roots go down to Hades but extracts of this plant make […]
Watercress – a plant that helps to detoxify environmental pollutants
Watercress might not be on everybody’s list when it comes to looking for a plant that helps to detoxify environmental pollutants, but there is a […]
The Benefits Of Blood From Beef Cattle
It may seem odd to think that blood might be treated as a health food. Blood from beef cattle could certainly fall into this category. […]
Kiwi Fruit Is Surprisingly Very Healthy
Kiwi fruit (Actinidia chinensis) has a beautiful green flesh which almost shines out with its goodness. Nutritionally, kiwifruit is commonly reported to be a good […]
A Few Notes About The Glycemic Index
The glycemic index (GI)is a measure of how quickly carbohydrates from foods are released into the body and appear in the bloodstream. It is an […]
The Health Benefits Of the Chicken Mushroom
The Chicken mushroom or chicken of the woods, (Laetiporus sulphureus) is claimed many of its admirers to be an edible fungus for the gourmand. It […]
Arugula – Great For Salads And Just As Great For Health
Arugula which is also known as rocket, taramira or rucola is a popular salad leaf with many health benefits. It belongs to the same family of […]
Obesity Is Tackled With ‘Fake’ High-Protein Diets
High protein diets have been known for many years to tackle obesity and being overweight. However, hunger suppression can be achieved using much simpler diets […]
Drinking Two Cans Of Fizzy Drinks Can Increase Diabetes Risk
Recent research reveals that drinking just two cans of sugary-sweet fizzy drinks like soda or cola can increase your risk of developing type-2 diabetes. Apparently, […]
Links Made Between Acetominophen And ADHD During Pregnancy
Acetominophen is a common over-the-counter medicine for treating fevers, aches and pains but ingestion during pregnancy may be linked to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). […]
What is Metabolic Syndrome ?
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a term often used by nutritionists to define those risk factors associated with metabolism. It is also extended to other conditions […]
Best And Worst Foods For Those With Stomach Ulcers
A stomach ulcer is a debilitating condition. It is worth noting though that ulcers can occur throughout the digestive tract from throat through to the […]
Does Vitamin A Help Or Hinder In Bone Fracture? It’s Still Not Clear
Fractures, especially those resulting from osteoporosis are one of the leading causes of morbidity and even death. It is still a global health issue despite […]
Japanese Study Shows That Vitamin C Helps Prevent Stroke In Non-Smokers
Could it be possible that vitamin C helps prevent stroke? Antioxidants have long been regarded as positive contributors to health. Vitamins C & E for […]
Keeping Up A Good Diet Improves Fitness Into Old Age
New study finds strong links between a healthy diet throughout life, so as to improve fitness and physical activity into older age. It is all […]
Achillea millefollium
Achillea millefolium L. (Asteraceae) is a perennial herb used in Mexican folk medicine. It’s common name is Yarrow or Milfoil. It is commonly used to […]
Cynanchun Extracts Could Reduce Influenza
Cynanchun paniculatum offers the pharmacologist an interesting range of compounds. These include two in particular: cynanversicoside A and cynanversicoside C. It’s possible they have activity […]
Rosehip Seed Oil
Rosehips are a fantastic nutritional health source but the seeds also yield an excellent oil which is composed of omega-6 (45 percent) and omega-3 (35 […]