Battle of the citrus fruits: Comparing the health benefits of lemons and limes

Battle of the citrus fruits: Comparing the health benefits of lemons and limes by: Zoey Sky for Natural News Lemons and limes are often used to make a variety of citrusy treats and drinks like pies and juices. They even share similar nutritional profiles and health benefits. But lemons and limes also have certain differences. For example, lemons are slightly more acidic than limes. The nutritional profile of lemons and limes Lemons and limes offer similar nutritional benefits. While lemons contain more vitamins and minerals, the small difference doesn’t have any significant effects. Acidity…

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Gov’t Refusing Louisiana Baby Medicine that Could Cure His Deadly Disease

Gov’t Refusing Louisiana Baby Medicine that Could Cure His Deadly Disease by Matt Agorist for The Free Thought Project Last year, the world grieved when a 23-month-old baby boy died after he was held hostage by the British government against the wishes of his parents who may have been able to save his life. The denial of medical care to baby Alfie—which was being offered to him for free by doctors in Italy—happened, not out of some vile conspiracy to harm a child, but as a function of the British healthcare system. Now, a…

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Observing the immediate health outcomes of switching to a whole foods diet

Observing the immediate health outcomes of switching to a whole foods diet By Evangelyn Rodriguez for Prevention.news In this study, researchers from the National University of Natural Medicine in Oregon assessed the feasibility of measuring the health impact of a 12-week naturopathic whole foods nutrition education course among adults with or at risk of prediabetes. Their results were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. A pilot non-randomized pre-post intervention design investigated physiological changes in 45 adults after their participation in a structured naturopathic nutrition education course. The study was conducted in…

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How Controlled Breathing Helps Elite Athletes — And You Can Benefit From It Too

How Controlled Breathing Helps Elite Athletes — And You Can Benefit From It Too by By David Shearer, University of South Wales via Natural Blaze Professional sport is full of stories of elite athletes “choking” emotionally and mentally under the pressure of competition. One famous example is golfer Greg Norman, who was leading the 1994 US Masters by six strokes at the beginning of the final round, but then lost by five strokes to Nick Faldo. And England football teams are well known for their struggles in penalty shoot outs. But the occasion I remember…

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Antibiotics Linked to Parkinson’s Disease

Antibiotics Linked to Parkinson’s Disease from Mercola Higher exposure to commonly used oral antibiotics is linked to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, according to a study which suggests the neurodegenerative disorder may be tied to the loss of beneficial gut bacteria, as reported by The Week. The report detailed a study which showed that the use of certain antibiotics can upset the balance of your gut microbiome and, as a result, predispose people to Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder in which neurons and dopamine-producing cells in your brain…

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Probiotics can help treat anxiety and depression, according to research

Probiotics can help treat anxiety and depression, according to research by: Evangelyn Rodriguez for Natural News The state of microbial communities present in the gut greatly impacts overall health. A well-balanced microbial composition leads to surprising health benefits, while an imbalanced one triggers inflammation, which is the root cause of most diseases. To fix this imbalance, supplementation with probiotics — live bacteria that can restore gut microbial equilibrium — is the recommended solution by health experts. Probiotics not only promote digestive health, but they also alleviate gastrointestinal disorders like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). In…

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Third Day’s Mac Powell updates fans on wife’s brain aneurysm: ‘We hear and feel your prayers’

Third Day’s Mac Powell updates fans on wife’s brain aneurysm: ‘We hear and feel your prayers’ by Nate Flannagan  for Christian Today Third Day lead singer Mac Powell updated his fans on his wife Aimee’s condition after she suffered a brain aneurysm on Saturday. On 2nd December, Powell posted to Instagram: Instagram/Mac Powell “Sometimes a picture CAN tell a thousand words. This sweet moment just happened tonight. Not sure who’s idea it was but I’m glad it happened. Our sweet @camielovepcomes down every night to snuggle with me and Aimee on…

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Breakthrough Prostate Cancer Treatment Uses Ultrasound Waves To Eliminate Tumors

Breakthrough Prostate Cancer Treatment Uses Ultrasound Waves To Eliminate Tumors By Elias Marat for Natural Blaze Doctors have made a tremendous step forward in the fight against prostate cancer, using targeted ultrasound pulses to successfully eliminate the disease entirely in 65 percent of cases with few side effects. The new method, detailed in a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), could be a promising alternative to surgery. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men, second only to skin cancer. It is also the…

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Top 7 sources of the fuel that feed cancer – the warped cell generator

Top 7 sources of the fuel that feed cancer – the warped cell generator by: S.D. Wells for Natural News For 75 years, the American sick-care system has convinced nearly all Americans that chemotherapy is the only way to even attempt to beat cancer. It’s all been one big horrible lie. First off, we all have cancer cells in our body right now. The only way doctors ever even notice cancer cells is after they’ve multiplied uncontrollably into the billions and attacked some weakened tissue. By then, it’s been occurring for…

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Why Your Brain Craves PQQ

Why Your Brain Craves PQQ by Dr. Joseph Mercola for Mercola While your diet is one of the most important tools you can use to take control of your health, certain supplements can be helpful, especially when it comes to improving your mitochondrial function. One particularly powerful supplement in this regard is pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ),1 which has been shown to promote the growth of new mitochondria (mitochondrial biogenesis). Your mitochondria also require PQQ to catalyze energy producing reactions, and it’s critical in protecting your mitochondria from damage. Your mitochondria are the tiny energy producers…

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