Tag: healthy living

Eating Organic Cuts Cancer Risk

Randolph Jason

Eating Organic Cuts Cancer Risk by up to 25% from Humans Are Free Everyone knows that organic is the healthier choice. Now, new evidence sheds even more light on just how important it is to eat organic food. A groundbreaking study suggests that you can significantly cut down your risk of cancer just by eating organic. While organic food tends to be more expensive, this landmark study may just change your mind if you’re on the fence about spending the extra money. Cancer statistics are scary, to say the least.…

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The Best Foods That Heal Knee Pain and Build Cartilage

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The Best Foods That Heal Knee Pain and Build Cartilage by For Knees Diet and Health: You Are What You Eat Your diet can have a big impact on your health, but did you know it can also affect the level of your knee pain? Whether you’re suffering from chronic knee issues, or you’re an active athlete who puts a strain on their knees, it’s important to consume the best foods to keep your knees healthy and avoid pain.   The best foods for your knees can help sprains, arthritis,…

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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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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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Australian Honey Abuzz With High-Value Antibacterial Activity

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Australian Honey Abuzz With High-Value Antibacterial Activity from Natural Blaze GNN Note – I found some of this honey at a “variety” store that is more known for their Maxx clothing and home goods but sell a fair amount of food items. It was priced similar to local, raw honey so I wanted to try it out. First, everywhere else I have found this honey it is extremely expensive – typically 2-2.5 times the cost of regular honey. High quality honey is not an inexpensive item, medicinal honey from New…

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How Dietary Intervention Lifts Depression

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How Dietary Intervention Lifts Depression by Dr. Joseph Mercola for Mercola Foods have an immense impact on your body and your brain, and eating whole foods as described in my nutrition plan is a good way to simultaneously support your mental and physical health. Avoiding sugar and artificial sweeteners is in my view, based on the evidence, a crucial aspect of preventing and/or treating depression. Both contribute to chronic inflammation and can wreak havoc with your brain function. Recent research also shows how swapping processed junk food for a healthier diet…

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Vitamin C Fruits and Vegetables Highest in Vitamin C

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Vitamin C Fruits and Vegetables Highest in Vitamin C by Ken Jorgustin for Modern Survival Blog Vitamin C | Your Body Does NOT Make It’s Own! Vitamin C is THE most Popular Vitamin Supplement. There are good reasons for that (health benefits!) Your body is not able to make vitamin C on its own. It doesn’t store vitamin C. Therefore it’s very important to include vitamin C-containing foods in your diet, vitamin C fruits and vegetables. And/or get it by way of a vitamin supplement. Vitamin C, also known as L-ascorbic…

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Researchers: Eating fatty fish can boost omega-3 levels and reduce heart disease risk

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Researchers: Eating fatty fish can boost omega-3 levels and reduce heart disease risk by: Melissa Smith for Natural News Omega-3 fatty acids are important nutrients that the human body needs. In fact, omega-3 intake has been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. A recent study in the journal Nutrition Research supports this link as a team of researchers from the U.S. and Italy found that olive oil, fatty fish, and omega-3 supplements may boost a person’s omega-3 levels, which could then protect against cardiovascular disease (CVD). The researchers looked at whether the consumption…

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