Prebiotics
Prebiotics, or fibers that feed "good" bacteria, are often touted for their health benefits. While they may help decrease the risk of some serious diseases, their effects on digestion are more nuanced.
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September 2, 2024
Lycopene
Red foods rich in lycopene, including tomatoes, watermelon and red peppers may help to reduce the risks for a number of different health conditions including heart disease and certain types of cancer.
August 22, 2024
Investors Are Buying Up Hospitals and Medical Practices: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Companies are buying hospitals and medical practices in an attempt to turn a quick profit. Unfortunately, these profits may come at the expense of patient care and increased costs.
August 16, 2024
Melatonin and Mood
Melatonin isn't just a sleep aid. Research has long suggested a host of benefits, including potential effects on improving mood.
August 11, 2024
Do Magnets Reduce Pain?
Since their discovery, magnets have been used for medical purposes. The latest research appears to suggest that the proper application of magnets may have modest but significant effects on pain.
August 4, 2024
Light Therapy and the Lymphatic System
Light therapy appears to hold promise as a tool for treating conditions related to poor lymphatic drainage by improving lymphatic function.
July 27, 2024
Pantothenic Acid
Pantothenic acid, or vitamin B5, may have benefits for some autoimmune conditions, skin health and longevity, although more research is needed to confirm its effects.
July 19, 2024
Herbal Medicines for the Lymphatic System
Problems with the lymphatic system are increasingly being found to be involved with chronic health problems. While more research is needed, herbal remedies may play a part in helping to restore lymphatic function.
July 12, 2024
Topical Arnica for Pain and Swelling
Arnica is a flower that has long been used in the topical treatment of pain, inflammation and bruising. And the latest research suggests that its use may be effective for these indications.
July 5, 2024
Heavy Metal Contamination of Herbal Products
Throughout the world, herbal remedies are often a component of traditional medicine practices. Unfortunately, herbal products are often contaminated with heavy metals and need to be tested properly to ensure safety.
June 28, 2024
Are Sugar Alcohols Safe?
A study published in 2023 suggested that the sugar alcohol erythritol could contribute to heart disease. Considering the wide use of sugar alcohols in diet products, it's worth trying to assess their safety.
June 23, 2024
Does Honey Cause Blood Sugar Problems?
Honey is often touted as a natural sweetener that doesn't cause blood sugar problems. However, the research is a bit more nuanced on honey's effects.
June 14, 2024
Whole Body Vibration Therapy
Whole body vibration therapy appears to provide a number of different benefits, including improved muscle strength, better circulation, decreased pain, increased bone density and fat loss.
June 7, 2024
White Tea
White tea, derived from the same plant as green tea, likely has similar health benefits. The strongest evidence suggests that white tea may improve dental health and help decrease heart disease and diabetes.
June 2, 2024
The Potential Health Benefits of Taurine
Taurine is an amino acid that isn't used to build proteins. It appears to have a number of benefits for the brain and heart.
May 24, 2024
Are Eggs Healthy?
People seem to go back and forth about whether or not eggs are a healthy food to consume. To find out, we review the latest studies on eggs and their associated health risks.
May 8, 2024
How to Make Probiotic, Dairy-Free Yogurt and Juices
Probiotics have numerous benefits, but can be expensive. However, it is possible to use probiotic supplements to make your own probiotic yogurts and juices.
May 1, 2024
The Health Benefits of Probiotics
Probiotics, or supplements that contain beneficial bacteria, have been shown to have numerous health benefits, from supporting gut and mental health to weight loss.
April 26, 2024
Natural Approaches to Increase Thyroid Function
Hypothyroidism is a common condition that can cause fatigue, constipation, muscle and joint pain and dry skin, among other symptoms. For mild cases, a number of herbal treatments appear to hold promise for restoring thyroid hormone levels.
April 19, 2024
Potential Treatments for Micro and Nanoplastic Exposure
With increasing plastic pollution, we are increasingly exposed to micro and nanoplastic particles that can cause damage to the human body. Early research is starting to suggest potential avenues for prevention and treatment of this toxic exposure.
April 11, 2024