Selenium Helps Fight HIV
Research is indicating that selenium deficiency makes matters worse for an HIV patient. Supplementing selenium is not difficult, and not expensive.
Journal of Plant Medicines | Current Issue: Vol. 6. No. 4
Arsenic Linked to Skin Cancer
Scientists working in conjunction with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at the National Health and Environmental Health Effects Research Laboratory have found that arsenic exposure may be linked to several types of cancer, particularly...
Zinc and Other Minerals Help Autoimmunity
Research has shown that zinc and other minerals can reduce autoimmune responses.
Too Much Saturated Fat Still Causes Heart Disease
Despite the many pundits claiming that diets overloaded in saturated fats are healthier, new and old evidence proves that consuming too much saturated fat reduces cardiovascular health, and consuming more complex carbohydrates improves our cardiovascular health.
Willow-Herb Fights Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
We can now add to our growing list of natural antibiotics the Willowherb plant – not to be confused with Willow bark. Find out how Willowherb can fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria alone or combined with antibiotics.
Fruit Lowers Breast Cancer Risk – Alcohol Increases It
Research is increasingly finding strategies that will significantly reduce a woman’s risk of breast cancer. Fruit consumption decreases breast cancer risk and alcohol consumption increases it. Learn how much affects breast cancer risk.
Berries Fight Gum Disease and Tooth Decay
Berries fight tooth decay and gum disease according to recent research. This includes bilberries, blackcurrants, crowberries and lingonberries.
Tomato Sauce Beats Raw Tomatoes for Heart Benefits
Raw fruits are typically more nourishing than cooked or processed fruit sauces or juices. This is not the case for tomatoes and tomato sauce. Learn why.
Nuts and Heart Disease
Nuts are nutritious, and our gut bacteria like them too. Turns out nuts and probiotics help our heart.
Sesame and Rice Bran Oil for Diabetes, Hypertension, Bad Cholesterol
Research is now confirming natural remedies for diabetes, high blood pressure and high levels of “bad” cholesterol – in the form of sesame oil and rice bran oil. Learn the facts about these safe natural alternatives.
Drinking Peppermint Tea Boosts Memory
Want a natural pick-me-up that also boosts memory within 20 minutes? New research confirms that peppermint tea increases short-term and long-term memory.
Beets Boost Cardiovascular Health, Reduce Blood Pressure
Beets improve blood vessel function and reduce blood pressure. They also contain many antioxidants and nutrients. Can’t beat nature.
Can Chinese Herbal Medicine fight Cancer?
Multiple studies and large scale reviews of studies proves with hundreds of thousands of cancer patients that Chinese herbal medicine offers significant treatment for many cancers. Why isn’t western medicine embracing Traditional Chinese Medicine for cancer treatment?
Essential Oils that fight Tonsillitis Bacteria
New research from France’s University of Angers has determined that certain essential oils are effective in killing the bacteria known to cause tonsillitis.