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The extract from a fruit that is commonly used in Asian countries like China and India, called bitter melon, has been found to help fight breast cancer, according to a new study. The study found that bitter melon extract inhibited the growth of breast cancer cells. ...
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that is found in a wide selection of foods, but many people do not get sufficient amounts from their diet. Generally, the body builds up its own stores of fat-soluble vitamins, but vitamin E is an exception - which is why it's so impor ...
Aspartame, an artificial sweetener found in diet sodas and other sugar-free foods, is one of the most toxic substances that is added to food. This sweetener, commonly marketed under brand names like [i]NutraSweet[/i] or [i]Equal[/i], generally appears to cause slow, sil ...
Zinc is a greatly ignored but incredibly important mineral that is essential for many processes, from healthy reproduction and growth, to resistance to infection and disease. Although zinc is a trace mineral, meaning only a small amount is needed daily, many people are ...
Substances found in green tea could help fight eye disease, according to authors of the latest research from the University of Hong Kong. Scientists confirmed that substances found in green tea - already known for their powerful disease-fighting properties - do penet ...
The Radish is the root of a plant closely related to mustard and has similar health properties. It is rich in vital nutrients like vitamin C, provides protection against cancer, and has numerous benefits for digestive health, including improving digestion. Radish ...
Having high levels of vitamin D in the body is associated with reducing the risk of developing heart disease or diabetes by 43%, researchers have said. It was found that high levels of vitamin D, through exposure to sunshine alongside a healthy diet rich in oily fish ...
Short walks combined with a glucosamine supplement have been shown to improve the symptoms of osteoarthritis, a painful condition that affects the joints. Researchers found that patients who walked for at least two bouts of 1500 steps each (approximately a 15-miute ...
Eating baked rhubarb, like in a crumble, is not only a tasty way to enjoy this food; it may also be the best way to take advantage of its health benefits, including helping to fight cancer. Researchers have found that baking British garden rhubarb for 20 minutes dra ...
An article in the Express. Around 80% of all Hepatitis B cases are found in people with a suppressed immune system that is brought about through lifestyle factors, and this is why this disease is found mostly amongst alcoholics and drug-takers. Around 85% of all cases a ...
A study has found that the spice saffron holds the key to stopping vision loss in old age and helps to keep vision sharp. Findings suggest that the spice reverses age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, the most common cause of blindness in old people. Researchers ...
Buckwheat is a wonderful health-giving food that provides a nutritious, protein-packed, gluten-free alternative to grains like wheat. Buckwheat is not a cereal grain but rather a fruit. It is a seed that is closely related to rhubarb. Buckwheat is high in fibe ...
A number of studies have suggested the consumption of sugar-laden soft-drinks increase the risk for pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is a relatively rare, but deadly form of cancer. It affects the pancreas, a gland found in the abdomen that produces and releases ...
Cells phones are associated with causing brain tumors, a report issued by the [i]International Electromagnetic Field Collaborative[/i] has concluded. The report, which was endorsed by 43 scientists from 13 countries, reviewed all evidence on cell phone use and brain hea ...
A big factor for healthy teeth and gums is good nutrition, and the condition of our teeth and is usually a good indicator of how healthy or otherwise the rest of the body is. Many studies have associated poor oral hygiene with serious chronic health problems. Dental pro ...
Candida infection is caused by a yeast overgrowth in the gut. It can cause gas, bloating, thrush, irritable bowel syndrome, and has been linked to many chronic illnesses. The spice turmeric has shown promise as an effective antifungal for candida as well as other fu ...
New research has found that an increase in the mineral magnesium in the brain improves learning and memory in young and old rats. The study, published in the January 28th issue of the journal [i]Neuron,[/i] suggests that increasing magnesium intake is a good way to e ...
A growing body of research is showing that regular physical activity helps to improve overall health, including preventing diseases and illnesses. Regular exercise has been found to: [ul][li]Reduce your cancer risk [li]Slow the aging process [li]Boost the imm ...
According to new findings, increased intakes of four key nutrients have been found to reduce the risk of eczema in children. The study from Korea suggests that increased intakes of [b]beta-carotene, vitamin E, folic acid,[/b] and [b]iron[/b] are associated with reduc ...
ArchivesArchives • February 2010
Bitter Melon Extract Kills Breast Cancer Cells
Posted by SoundHealth on Friday, February 26, 2010The extract from a fruit that is commonly used in Asian countries like China and India, called bitter melon, has been found to help fight breast cancer, according to a new study. The study found that bitter melon extract inhibited the growth of breast cancer cells. ...
Vitamin E: One Of the Most Powerful Natural Antioxidants
Posted by SoundHealth on Thursday, February 25, 2010Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that is found in a wide selection of foods, but many people do not get sufficient amounts from their diet. Generally, the body builds up its own stores of fat-soluble vitamins, but vitamin E is an exception - which is why it's so impor ...
Why the Sweetener Aspartame Is a Deadly Toxin
Posted by SoundHealth on Thursday, February 25, 2010Aspartame, an artificial sweetener found in diet sodas and other sugar-free foods, is one of the most toxic substances that is added to food. This sweetener, commonly marketed under brand names like [i]NutraSweet[/i] or [i]Equal[/i], generally appears to cause slow, sil ...
Zinc: A Key Mineral for Fertility, Resistance to Disease and Overall Good Health
Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, February 24, 2010Zinc is a greatly ignored but incredibly important mineral that is essential for many processes, from healthy reproduction and growth, to resistance to infection and disease. Although zinc is a trace mineral, meaning only a small amount is needed daily, many people are ...
Green Tea May Protect Eye Health
Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, February 22, 2010Substances found in green tea could help fight eye disease, according to authors of the latest research from the University of Hong Kong. Scientists confirmed that substances found in green tea - already known for their powerful disease-fighting properties - do penet ...
Radishes: Rich in Vitamin C and Great for Digestive Health
Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, February 22, 2010The Radish is the root of a plant closely related to mustard and has similar health properties. It is rich in vital nutrients like vitamin C, provides protection against cancer, and has numerous benefits for digestive health, including improving digestion. Radish ...
Vitamin D Linked to Reducing Diabetes Risk
Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, February 22, 2010Having high levels of vitamin D in the body is associated with reducing the risk of developing heart disease or diabetes by 43%, researchers have said. It was found that high levels of vitamin D, through exposure to sunshine alongside a healthy diet rich in oily fish ...
Moderate Walking Linked to Easing Arthritis Pain
Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, February 17, 2010Short walks combined with a glucosamine supplement have been shown to improve the symptoms of osteoarthritis, a painful condition that affects the joints. Researchers found that patients who walked for at least two bouts of 1500 steps each (approximately a 15-miute ...
Baked Rhubarb Has Cancer-Fighting Properties
Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, February 17, 2010Eating baked rhubarb, like in a crumble, is not only a tasty way to enjoy this food; it may also be the best way to take advantage of its health benefits, including helping to fight cancer. Researchers have found that baking British garden rhubarb for 20 minutes dra ...
Hepatitis B and Vaccine Damage in Public Sector Workers
Posted by HealthyMuslim on Monday, February 15, 2010An article in the Express. Around 80% of all Hepatitis B cases are found in people with a suppressed immune system that is brought about through lifestyle factors, and this is why this disease is found mostly amongst alcoholics and drug-takers. Around 85% of all cases a ...
Spice Saffron Found to Stop Blindness and Improve Eye Health
Posted by SoundHealth on Wednesday, February 10, 2010A study has found that the spice saffron holds the key to stopping vision loss in old age and helps to keep vision sharp. Findings suggest that the spice reverses age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, the most common cause of blindness in old people. Researchers ...
Buckwheat Is A Protein-Rich Healthful Food
Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, February 09, 2010Buckwheat is a wonderful health-giving food that provides a nutritious, protein-packed, gluten-free alternative to grains like wheat. Buckwheat is not a cereal grain but rather a fruit. It is a seed that is closely related to rhubarb. Buckwheat is high in fibe ...
Soft Drinks Associated With Increasing Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, February 09, 2010A number of studies have suggested the consumption of sugar-laden soft-drinks increase the risk for pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is a relatively rare, but deadly form of cancer. It affects the pancreas, a gland found in the abdomen that produces and releases ...
Cells Phones Cause Brain Cancer, Report Finds
Posted by SoundHealth on Friday, February 05, 2010Cells phones are associated with causing brain tumors, a report issued by the [i]International Electromagnetic Field Collaborative[/i] has concluded. The report, which was endorsed by 43 scientists from 13 countries, reviewed all evidence on cell phone use and brain hea ...
The Link Between Vitamin Deficiencies and Dental Problems
Posted by SoundHealth on Friday, February 05, 2010A big factor for healthy teeth and gums is good nutrition, and the condition of our teeth and is usually a good indicator of how healthy or otherwise the rest of the body is. Many studies have associated poor oral hygiene with serious chronic health problems. Dental pro ...
Another Powerful Health Benefit of Turmeric: Treats Candida Infection
Posted by SoundHealth on Thursday, February 04, 2010Candida infection is caused by a yeast overgrowth in the gut. It can cause gas, bloating, thrush, irritable bowel syndrome, and has been linked to many chronic illnesses. The spice turmeric has shown promise as an effective antifungal for candida as well as other fu ...
The Mineral Magnesium Helps Boost Brainpower
Posted by SoundHealth on Tuesday, February 02, 2010New research has found that an increase in the mineral magnesium in the brain improves learning and memory in young and old rats. The study, published in the January 28th issue of the journal [i]Neuron,[/i] suggests that increasing magnesium intake is a good way to e ...
Ways That Exercise Improves Health
Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, February 01, 2010A growing body of research is showing that regular physical activity helps to improve overall health, including preventing diseases and illnesses. Regular exercise has been found to: [ul][li]Reduce your cancer risk [li]Slow the aging process [li]Boost the imm ...
Vitamins and Minerals Associated With Reducing Eczema in Children
Posted by SoundHealth on Monday, February 01, 2010According to new findings, increased intakes of four key nutrients have been found to reduce the risk of eczema in children. The study from Korea suggests that increased intakes of [b]beta-carotene, vitamin E, folic acid,[/b] and [b]iron[/b] are associated with reduc ...
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