Out of 12 dietary, lifestyle and metabolic "preventable causes of death" that were examined in a 2009 study, omega-3 fatty acid deficiency ranked as the sixth highest killer among Americans. Research shows that omega 3-fatty acids, which can be obtained from taking fish oil and consuming fish, can help ward off a number of common causes…
Mushrooms have been consumed for centuries as part of diets promoted in folklore and Eastern medicine practices, including Traditional Chinese Medicine. The ancient Egyptians considered mushrooms, such as cremini mushrooms, to be a food that promoted immortality and were worthy of being included in diets fed to royal leaders. Still, to this day, mushrooms are…
Have you ever had a goiter (or goitre) or known someone who has? If you aren't sure, the most noticeable sign of a goiter is a bulging in the bottom of the neck. Small to moderate-sized goiters are actually relatively common in the U.S., and they can happen to people of all ages. For some people,…
Is broccoli the healthiest vegetable? It’s certainly near the top of the list thanks to all that broccoli nutrition provides. Ask any nutritionist, medical doctor, neuropath or nutrition researcher for his or her personal list of the most nutrient-dense foods, and cruciferous vegetables like broccoli are sure to show up on all of them. Broccoli is…
Considered to be among the healthiest fats to consume, omega-3s benefits include those related to heart health, mental illnesses, brain decline, inflammation, autoimmune diseases and even cancer. A new study found a link between consumption of omega-3s and breast cancer (BC), specifically that when premenopausal women and obese women consumed more of these healthy fats,…
As cancer and metabolic disorder rates rise simultaneously, researchers have evaluated the effects of nutrition and what types of diets have a greater impact for cancer prevention. A recent review of data found that when looking at a plant-based diet vs. keto diet, two diets that have become popular in oncology, plant-based eating may have…
The widespread use of artificial sweeteners occurred, at the end of the day, because food and beverage manufacturers saw a business opportunity: They could tease their low-calorie foods or even zero-calorie drinks to potential customers who were looking to cut back on their calorie and sugar consumption. The bonus sounded too good to be true:…
Artemisinin, a major active command in the Artemisia annua plant species, is one of the most commonly prescribed therapy in traditional Chinese medicine. It was first developed as a drug to treat malaria and has since become the standard treatment for the disease worldwide. Today, researchers are exploring its use as an alternative therapy for…
Pancreatic cancer is considered to be one of the most deadly of all cancers. (Only one in 10 diagnosed with this condition survives for five+ years.) Not only is it very difficult to treat, but it's hard to screen for and to detect in its early stages. Although pancreatic cancer is a relatively rare type…
Dandelions have a reputation as both a granter of wishes and a dreaded weed and lawn nuisance. However, did you know that dandelion root is loaded with nutrients and boasts a variety of benefits to your health — just like dandelion greens and dandelion tea? What is dandelion root good for? This plant is low…
