Category: Healthy Living

What Is Rosemary Good For?

Randolph Jason

What Is Rosemary Good For? from Mercola Since its primordial Mediterranean origins, the woodsy-citrus-like fragrance of rosemary has graced gardens, kitchens, and apothecaries throughout the world. A lovely herb with tags like “Dew of the Sea” and “Old Man,” rosemary is related to mint and resembles lavender, with leaves like flat pine needles touched with silver. Rosemary is one of those herbs with a thousand uses. It’s extremely hardy and therefore easy to grow and maintain inside or out. Indoors, it requires lots of light but not too much heat…

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Green tea is your new go-to cuppa, thanks to its anti-obesity and anti-inflammatory properties

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Green tea is your new go-to cuppa, thanks to its anti-obesity and anti-inflammatory properties by: Stephanie Diaz for Natural News Green tea is a popular health drink in many parts of the world. In a recent study published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, researchers found that green tea helps regulate weight and prevent gut inflammation. “Two-thirds of American adults are overweight or obese, and we know that just telling people to eat less and exercise more isn’t working. It’s important to establish complementary health-promoting approaches that can prevent obesity and related problems,” said Richard…

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Researchers Find A Single Bout Of Exercise Boosts Cognition And Memory

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Researchers Find A Single Bout Of Exercise Boosts Cognition And Memory from Natural Blaze New study suggests exercise is good for the aging brain Exercise seems to endow a wealth of benefits, from the release of happiness-inducing hormones to higher physical fitness. New research shows it may provide a boost to the mind too. University of Iowa researchers have found that a single bout of exercise improves cognitive functions and working memory in some older people. In experiments that included physical activity, brain scans, and working memory tests, the researchers also found…

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A flavonoid a day keeps the doctor away

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A flavonoid a day keeps the doctor away by Dr. Joseph Mercola for Mercola Flavonoids may not have the name recognition vitamins and minerals do, but as antioxidants with the power to fight disease and premature aging,1 plus decrease inflammation, they can make a dramatic difference in your health if you know where to find them. Believe it or not, there are more than 6,000 distinct flavonoids, and every one of them communicates a unique benefit for your body. Found in fruits, vegetables, nuts and herbs, these phytonutrients have the capacity to…

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How WHOLE Turmeric Heals the Damaged Brain

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How WHOLE Turmeric Heals the Damaged Brain By: Sayer Ji, Founder for Green Med Info Brain regeneration: long considered a feat impossible to accomplish, compelling research now reveals how a simple spice might contribute to stimulating the stem-cell mediated repair of the damaged brain Turmeric is hands down one of the, if not the, most versatile healing spice in the world with over 800 experimentally confirmed health benefits, and an ancient history filled with deep reverence for its seemingly compassionate power to alleviate human suffering. It may also represent the pharmaceutical industry’s single most existential…

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You can control your blood pressure without medication – here’s how

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You can control your blood pressure without medication – here’s how by: Lance D Johnson for Natural News M. Alfredo Mejia, an associate professor in the Department of Public Health, Nutrition & Wellness at Andrews University in Michigan has developed a program to help people manage their blood pressure using diet, exercise, and sleep. Mejia presented his NEWSTART Lifestyle program at the American Society for Nutrition’s annual meeting. The program focused on a plant-based diet that includes fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, seeds, and nuts. The program also targets water consumption, regular exercise, stress management…

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How exercise treats depression

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How exercise treats depression by Dr. Joseph Mercola for Mercola In this short video, Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D., a biomedical scientist and researcher with the Salk Institute for Biological Sciences in La Jolla, California, discusses the science behind the mood-lifting effects of exercise.1 Indeed, many experts agree that exercise is one of the most powerful tools available for the prevention and management of depression. For example, a meta-analysis2 published in 2016, which looked at 23 randomized controlled trials in which exercise was used as treatment for unipolar depression, found that, compared to no intervention,…

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Eat more fruits: These 12 nutrition powerhouses are high in health benefits and low in calories

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Eat more fruits: These 12 nutrition powerhouses are high in health benefits and low in calories by: Stephanie Diaz for Natural News Eating fruits offers tremendous health benefits — a fact supported by many studies. These are rich in vitamins and minerals, great for keeping diseases at bay, and have high levels of soluble and insoluble fiber, which improves digestion, increases satiety, and lowers cholesterol. But did you know that some fruits might be better than others, in terms of micronutrient content? Meet the 12 “powerhouse” fruits In a study published…

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Warning: Biodegradable bowls contain toxic chemicals

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Warning: Biodegradable bowls contain toxic chemicals by Dr. Joseph Mercola for Mercola Per- and polyfluoroalykyl substances1,2 (PFAS) are widely used chemicals that make products water-, oil-, grease- and stain-resistant. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) are associated with a wide array of health problems — even at very low exposure levels — including: Immune dysfunction3 Low birth weight4 Thyroid dysfunction5 High cholesterol6 Ulcerative colitis7 Pregnancy-induced hypertension8 Testicular cancer9 Kidney cancer10 In May 2015, 200 scientists from 38 countries signed the so-called Madrid Statement on PFASs,11,12which warns about the harms of all…

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Green Space Is Good For Your Mental Health

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Green Space Is Good For Your Mental Health from Natural Blaze First study to demonstrate relationship between green space and mental wellbeing at an individual level published Using data from 25,518 people, the researchers show that Londoners who live within 300m of green space have significantly better mental wellbeing Proximity to green space was more important than lifestyle factors such as employment, income, and general health. It is hoped that planners will use the results to help create a healthier, happier and more productive urban landscape. Living within 300m of…

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