Category: Healthy Living

Poor oral hygiene linked to heart disease, warn researchers

Randolph Jason

Poor oral hygiene linked to heart disease, warn researchers By Darnel Fernandez for Prevention Children are often reminded by their parents to brush their teeth every day. While some kids have no problem with this habit, others are harder to encourage and refuse to clean their pearly whites. These actions could lead to complications like tooth decay or gum disease. Now, recent evidence suggests that children who refuse to brush their teeth regularly are also at a higher risk of heart disease later on in life. A study published in the JAMA Network…

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Pomegranates are a cancer-fighting superfood: Here are 4 reasons why

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Pomegranates are a cancer-fighting superfood: Here are 4 reasons why by: Grace Olson for Natural News Cancer is widespread in America, killing thousands of people each year. However, various studies have found that pomegranates have anti-cancer properties, which can be used for the prevention and treatment of this dreaded disease. How pomegranates fight cancer The American Cancer Society estimated 1,762,450 individuals would be diagnosed with cancer this year, and another 606,880 would die from it. Billions of dollars are invested in national expenditures for cancer care, but numbers only increase each year. Research has identified various foods…

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Beware of ‘Nitrate-Free’ Organic Cured Meats

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Beware of ‘Nitrate-Free’ Organic Cured Meats by Dr. Joseph Mercola for Mercola For many years now, I’ve written about the health hazards posed by cured meats, which are high in nitrates. As explained in “Top 9 Reasons to Optimize Your Nitric Oxide Production,” not all dietary nitrates are the same. While nitrates from plant foods promote beneficial nitric oxide production in your body, processed meats trigger conversion of nitrates into carcinogenic N-nitroso compounds.1 Nitrates from plants turn into beneficial nitric oxide due to the presence of antioxidants such as vitamin C and polyphenols, which are absent…

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HOW SAFE IS YOUR WATER? SHOULD YOU FILTER YOUR TAP WATER?

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HOW SAFE IS YOUR WATER? SHOULD YOU FILTER YOUR TAP WATER? by Mac Slavo for SHTFPlan A new database can give you an idea of whether or not your tap water is safe.  But even if your water gets a passing grade, it may be worth your time and money to filter it anyway. If you’ve ever wondered how safe your tap water really is, you can now find out. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) released its updated Tap Water Database on Wednesday, which allows people to discover which contaminants are in…

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The antifungal properties of coconut oil extend even to opportunistic pathogens: Study

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The antifungal properties of coconut oil extend even to opportunistic pathogens: Study by: Darnel Fernandez for Natural News Coconut is a popular health-promoting and versatile medicinal food that provides a variety of  benefits, including boosting heart health, reducing stress, and preventing brain diseases like Alzheimer’s. Now, recent research suggests that coconut, specifically coconut oil, has antifungal properties as well. A study published in the American Society of Microbiology’s journal mSphere found that coconut oil can control the overgrowth of Candida albicans, a type of pathogenic yeast, in mice. This suggests that coconut oil can be used as an alternative…

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Optimizing Your Chromium Levels May Help Regulate Blood Sugar

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Optimizing Your Chromium Levels May Help Regulate Blood Sugar from Mercola The body requires a wide variety of minerals to function properly, either by triggering certain processes to start or by supporting organ systems. One of these minerals is chromium, an essential trace element needed by the body in relatively minute amounts. It is especially useful in balancing out blood sugar by regulating insulin production. Chromium may also positively affect heart health and depression, although more studies are needed to affirm these benefits.1,2 There’s no question that chromium is important…

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Michigan apples being recalled in eight states for possible Listeria contamination

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Michigan apples being recalled in eight states for possible Listeria contamination by Sean Walton for The Daily Sheeple Michigan-based North Bay Produce is voluntarily recalling several varieties of apples for possible Listeria contamination. Nearly 2,300 cases of fresh Michigan apples and two bulk bins that were distributed in eight states are part of the recall because they are potentially contaminated with the Listeria monocytogenes bacteria, the company said in a news release. Recalled varieties include McIntosh, Honeycrisp, Jonathan, Fuji, Jonamac and Red Delicious apples. The apples were sold in plastic bags under…

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One Avocado A Day Helps Lower ‘Bad’ Cholesterol For Heart Healthy Benefits

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One Avocado A Day Helps Lower ‘Bad’ Cholesterol For Heart Healthy Benefits from Natural Blaze Move over, apples — new research from Penn State suggests that eating one avocado a day may help keep “bad cholesterol” at bay. According to the researchers, bad cholesterol can refer to both oxidized low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and small, dense LDL particles. In a randomized, controlled feeding study, the researchers found that eating one avocado a day was associated with lower levels of LDL (specifically small, dense LDL particles) and oxidized LDL in adults with…

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Stock up on these 12 healing herbs and spices that boost flavor and your overall well-being

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Stock up on these 12 healing herbs and spices that boost flavor and your overall well-being by: Zoey Sky for Natural News Cooking with various herbs and spices produces tasty dishes that also offer many health benefits. Here are 12 healing ingredients that you need in your kitchen. Black pepper According to the Indian system of medicine called Ayurveda, black pepper’s pungency and heat can help metabolize food as you digest it in your body. Additionally, black pepper’s warming qualities can clear congestion in your respiratory system. Cook with black pepper to address…

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Fermented Dairy Lowers Heart Disease

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Fermented Dairy Lowers Heart Disease by Dr. Joseph Mercola for Mercola Nearly 610,000 people die each year from heart disease, which accounts for 25% of all deaths in the U.S.1 Each year 735,000 have a heart attack; in this group, it was the first cardiac event for 525,000 of them. According to the American Heart Association, the annual cost of cardiovascular disease and stroke was estimated at $351.2 billion in 2014-2015.2 The American Heart Association also reports that 116.4 million Americans have high blood pressure and that someone dies of a stroke…

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