Tag: healthy living

Eating Chili Pepper Reduces Risk Of Heart Or Cerebral Attack Deaths

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Eating Chili Pepper Reduces Risk Of Heart Or Cerebral Attack Deaths from Natural Blaze An Italian study, conducted on twenty-three thousand people and published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, shows that regular consumption of this spice is linked to a reduction of death risk for cardiac and cerebrovascular causes Chili pepper is a common guest in Italians’ kitchens, and over the centuries it has been praised for its supposed therapeutic virtues. Now an Italian research shows that people who consume it on a regular basis have…

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

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

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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

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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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Probiotics can help treat anxiety and depression, according to research

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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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Ancient Egypt got it right with peppermint: Here are 15 conditions it can treat

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Ancient Egypt got it right with peppermint: Here are 15 conditions it can treat By Grace Olson for Prevention.news Peppermint is mostly used for flavoring, but it has medicinal applications as well. In fact, the ancient Egyptians used it as a natural remedy for indigestion. The discovery of dried peppermint leaves in several Egyptian pyramids reveals their importance in the ancient world. Today, people can still benefit from using peppermint. Here are some of the conditions that it can treat: Allergic rhinitis – Peppermint extracts can be used to help a person with allergic rhinitis or hay…

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Breakthrough Prostate Cancer Treatment Uses Ultrasound Waves To Eliminate Tumors

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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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Why Your Brain Craves PQQ

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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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Adding beetroots to your diet can prevent high blood pressure from salty food

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Adding beetroots to your diet can prevent high blood pressure from salty food By Melissa Smith for Prevention Eating lots of salty food can contribute to the development of hypertension or high blood pressure, which is a key risk factor for many heart-related diseases. Protect yourself from hypertension by adding nitrate-rich beetroots to your diet. A study published in the journal Hypertension found that small amounts of beetroot and other foods loaded with nitrates may prevent increases in blood pressure caused by salt consumption. In this study, researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, Michigan…

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Omega-3 Fish Oil As Effective As Drugs For Some Children With ADHD

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Omega-3 Fish Oil As Effective As Drugs For Some Children With ADHD By Jane Chang via Natural Blaze Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is quite common. It affects about one in 20 children and is three or four times more common in boys than in girls. Children with ADHD, which is characterised by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity, are more likely to drop out of school. Fortunately, drugs to treat the condition work well for 60-80% of children who take them. But that leaves 20-40% of children who have a poor response to the drugs or…

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