Tag: healthy living

The Demand for Frankincense Built Global Trade

Randolph Jason

The Demand for Frankincense Built Global Trade by Dr. Joseph Mercola for Mercola Frankincense, which is also known as olibanum,1 was once as common in households as toothpaste and deodorant are today.2 High quality oil or resin is a product of the Boswellia sacra tree, commonly found along the Arabian Peninsula that is home to several countries, including Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.3 There are 30 species of the Boswellia plant4 and frankincense is harvested from the B. sacra tree. The gum resin of the plant contains a volatile oil…

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Why This Superfood Is A Must In Winter And How To Maximize Its Benefits

Randolph Jason

Why This Superfood Is A Must In Winter And How To Maximize Its Benefits By Sara Tipton for Ready Nutrition For centuries, garlic has long been hailed as a multi-purpose medicinal herb that treats many ailments. History shows that garlic has been used for over two thousand years ago in many ancient civilizations. This well-trusted remedy served many medicinal purposes including a natural antibiotic, antifungal, used as an antibacterial remedy, to assist with a persistent cough, weakness, and more. Studies show that because garlic is a superfood and possesses health benefits it…

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Walnuts are a delicious way to take care of your heart

Randolph Jason

Walnuts are a delicious way to take care of your heart by: Arsenio Toledo for Natural News People have long regarded walnuts to be potent superfoods and have understood its nutritional benefits. But did you know that eating walnuts is also a great way for you to keep your heart healthy? What’s up with walnuts? Americans consume over 2.5 million tons of walnuts every year. This high demand could be due to walnuts being both delicious and nutritious – they’re filled with essential nutrients like calcium, iron, protein, and vitamin B6. But that’s just the start. What makes walnuts really stand out is how…

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Think positive: Optimists eat healthier

Randolph Jason

Think positive: Optimists eat healthier by: Melissa Smith for Natural News Having a positive mindset can lead to eating healthier. A study published in the journal Appetite found that optimists tend to follow a healthy diet. A team of researchers from the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England looked at the motivational role of a theory known as regulatory focus on consumers’ involvement in nutrition. In other words, they measured the time and effort the consumers put in to finding out about nutrition and seeking out nutritious food. The research team also investigated the influence of nutrition…

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Health Benefits of MSM — A Powerful Sulfur Donor

Randolph Jason

Health Benefits of MSM — A Powerful Sulfur Donor by Dr. Joseph Mercola for Mercola Sulfur is a somewhat “forgotten” nutrient you don’t hear mentioned very often, but it’s very important for optimal body function and health. You get most of your sulfur from certain proteins in your diet, specifically the amino acids methionine, cysteine, cystine, homocysteine, homocystine and taurine.1 Of these, the two most important sources are methionine and cysteine. Methionine is an essential amino acid, which means it cannot be synthesized by your body and must be supplied through…

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Natural remedies for clean arteries: Prevent cardiovascular disease with these 7 foods

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Natural remedies for clean arteries: Prevent cardiovascular disease with these 7 foods By Melissa Smith for Prevention The arteries are an important component of the cardiovascular system. They carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to be distributed to the rest of the body, while the veins transport blood back to the heart. This mechanism ensures the proper functioning of many vital organs. However, the arteries can become clogged and narrowed due to the buildup of plaque, resulting in a condition called atherosclerosis. Protect your arteries with the following foods that can help…

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Dog Ownership Associated With Living Longer

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Dog Ownership Associated With Living Longer from Natural Blaze Dog ownership may be associated with longer life and better cardiovascular outcomes, especially for heart attack and stroke survivors who live alone, according to a new study and a separate meta-analysis published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a journal of the American Heart Association. “The findings in these two well-done studies and analyses build upon prior studies and the conclusions of the 2013 AHA Scientific Statement ‘Pet Ownership and Cardiovascular Risk’ that dog ownership is associated with reductions in factors…

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Elderberry juice scientifically confirmed to function as a natural remedy for the flu: Study

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Elderberry juice scientifically confirmed to function as a natural remedy for the flu: Study by: Tracey Watson for Natural News Influenza – commonly known as the flu – is incredibly common, affecting between 5 and 20 percent of the U.S. population, and resulting in around 31.4 million outpatient visits and over 200,000 hospitalizations each year. Flu is a respiratory illness which can vary in severity from being fairly mild to causing secondary complications that can be deadly. Sadly, thousands of people, particularly the elderly and young children who are the most vulnerable,…

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Prescription drugs aren’t the answer: “Food is medicine” … eating more fresh fruits and vegetables can make you healthier, stronger

Randolph Jason

Prescription drugs aren’t the answer: “Food is medicine” … eating more fresh fruits and vegetables can make you healthier, stronger  y: Isabelle Z. for Natural News It is becoming increasingly clear that food is some of the best medicine that exists. We know that eating right can prevent many common diseases, and dietary improvements can alleviate illness as well. Have you ever wondered what would happen if people were prescribed healthy foods the way they are prescribed medicine? A group of researchers did, and the answer points to the superiority of…

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