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03/26/2019 / By Janine Acero

Omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce high insulin levels and lower the risk of breast cancer in the process

Researchers found a link between consumption of omega-3s and reduced breast cancer risk by lowering insulin levels. The study, which was published in Nutrition Research, tested the ability of omega-3 free fatty acids (FFAs) to reduce insulin-induced breast cancer cell proliferation. High insulin levels in obese people are considered a risk factor in breast carcinogenesis. Consumption of […]

03/25/2019 / By Janine Acero

Taking a soy-whey protein blend before stem cell transplantation can boost protein-energy absorption in leukemia patients

Researchers from China investigate the effects of supplementing with soy-whey protein blend on patients with acute leukemia before they undergo allogeneic stem cell transplantation. Their findings were published in the October 2017 issue of the journal Nutrition Research. Patients with acute leukemia commonly exhibit severe protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) and decrease in muscle mass. The ingestion […]

01/30/2019 / By Janine Acero

Junk food triggers a type of addiction that unleashes withdrawal symptoms when you try to quit

We all have our favorite foods, and it’s quite normal to crave them every now and then. However, it’s a different story when it comes to food addiction, especially junk food which fills our bodies with unhealthy fats and sugar. A study published in the journal Appetite examines the addiction-like symptoms that highly processed foods may trigger in some individuals, including withdrawal […]

01/03/2019 / By Janine Acero

Drinking less alcohol lowers your risk of cancer, researchers conclude

Heavy drinking has always been linked to many health conditions. So it comes to no surprise that drinking less may be linked to a lower risk of cancer, as a study published in the journal PLOS Medicine suggests. Researchers found that people who drank less alcohol had a lower risk of cancer and death from any cause […]

10/20/2018 / By Janine Acero

South African herb demonstrates multiple health benefits, including antibacterial, anticancer, and antioxidant properties

The use of medicinal plants to treat skin conditions is a common practice in many cultures. Plant medicines have been proven to be effective skin treatments when applied topically, thanks to their potent antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. However, the precise mechanism of cure is not always understood. One plant in particular became the focus of […]

08/09/2018 / By Janine Acero

Tomatoes are your best bet to prevent stomach cancer

Eating tomatoes may not only be good for your skin, but it may also help you prevent stomach cancer. According to a study published in the Journal of Cellular Physiology, tomato extracts can inhibit the growth of stomach cancer cells, which may be potentially useful in supporting conventional treatments. Stomach cancer is one of the most common types of […]

05/20/2018 / By Janine Acero

The top 11 foods you should stop eating to avoid inflammation – UPDATE – correction

Editor’s note: After a review of this article, I’ve decided the information it presents from a book by a cardiac surgeon contradicts the well-documented health benefits of whole foods. Some of the foods originally listed here are very healthy, especially when consumed as organics. The original article relied on a doctor’s claim that “lectins” may […]

05/14/2018 / By Janine Acero

Strawberries are the most pesticide-ridden crop you can eat

Eating fruits and vegetables is vital for overall health, but what if every juicy bite contains a cocktail of toxic pesticides? The Environmental Working Group (EWG) analyzed samples of conventionally grown produce tested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and found that nearly 70 percent were contaminated with pesticide residues. The USDA detected a total of 230 different pesticides and […]

03/05/2018 / By Janine Acero

South African herb lance-leaved waxberry found to offer antimicrobial and antitumor benefits

The use of medicinal plants as an alternative treatment to various health conditions is a common practice in many cultures. Many plants have natural antimicrobial activity and other medicinal properties that have yet to be fully explored. One South African herb became the focus of a study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine investigating its antimicrobial and cytotoxic properties. The South […]

03/04/2018 / By Janine Acero

Root extracts from South African herb Morella serrata (Lam.) Killick (Myricaceae) found to possess antimicrobial and antitumor compounds

A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine investigated the antimicrobial and cytotoxic properties of a South African herb that has been extensively used in African traditional healing practices. Morella serrata (Lam.) or the lance-leaved waxberry is a densely leafed, multi-stem shrub known in African folkloric medicine to treat various human and livestock diseases, as well as reportedly enhance male sexual performance. M. serrata is […]

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