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Eat Less and Live Heathier and Longer? In a the following Prophetic tradition was cited: Miqdaam bin Ma'dee Kariba said: I heard the Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) say: "The son of Aadam does not fill a container worse than his stomach. It is sufficient for the son ... Read more »

Improvement in Chewing Activity Reduces Energy Intake in One Meal Digestion is most often thought of as taking place in the intestines and the stomach. In reality, the digestion process begins in the mouth. The process of chewing is a important component of the digestive process. The act of chewing breaks down very ... Read more »

Healthy Diets in Children Lead to Higher IQ Healthy Diets in Children Lead to Higher IQ Children fed healthy diets in early age may have a slightly higher IQ, while those on heavier junk food diets may have a slightly reduced IQ, according to new research from the University of Adelaide. The ... Read more »

Watching Television Makes Children Unhealthier If you still have this box in your house, there are more and more reasons why you should get rid of it... An increasing number of parents today are using the television as an 'electronic babysitter', according to evidence. Some parents tell their ... Read more »

Chemical Widely Used in Antibacterial Hand Soaps May Impair Muscle Function Chemical Widely Used in Antibacterial Hand Soaps May Impair Muscle Function University of California, Davis campus Triclosan, an antibacterial chemical widely used in hand soaps and other personal-care products, hinders muscle contractions at a cellular ... Read more »

End the War on Fat: It Could Be Making Us Sicker This is just one of many articles we have published previously on this issue (see related articles at bottom), indicating the wide disconnect between genuine scientific findings and actual practice, and that actual practice can sometimes be outdated ... Read more »

Chia Seeds: An Excellent Source of Omega-3 Fats and More Chia seeds are tiny seeds which are packed with essential fatty acids, protein, fiber and many health-protective antioxidants. In fact, weight for weight, these super-seeds provide twice the protein of any other seed or grain, five times the calcium ... Read more »

Some Amazing Facts About Sweet Potatoes The sweet potato is not actually a potato, or a yam. It is a nutritionally superior and versatile tuber that has a unique and distinctively sweet flavor. Here are some of the benefits of this delicious vegetable: High Nutritional Value Sweet ... Read more »

Eating Fish Reduces Risk of Alzheimer's Disease, Study Finds People who eat baked or broiled fish on a weekly basis are thought to be improving their brain health and reducing their risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study. "This is the first study ... Read more »

Artichoke Leaf Extract Reduces Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Improves Quality of Life Dyspepsia Sufferers The large thistle-like plant is native to the regions of southern Europe, North Africa, and the Canary Islands. It is said that in about 800 CE, two groups of Moors were responsible for cultivation of the artichoke in Sicily and Spain. The word apparently ... Read more »

Phenolic Compounds From the Leaf Extract of Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus L.) and Their Antimicrobial Activities The large thistle-like plant is native to the regions of southern Europe, North Africa, and the Canary Islands. It is said that in about 800 CE, two groups of Moors were responsible for cultivation of the artichoke in Sicily and Spain. The word apparently ... Read more »

Artichoke Leaf Extract Reduces Mild Dyspepsia in an Open Study The large thistle-like plant is native to the regions of southern Europe, North Africa, and the Canary Islands. It is said that in about 800 CE, two groups of Moors were responsible for cultivation of the artichoke in Sicily and Spain. The word apparently ... Read more »

The Mineral Selenium and Its Anti-Tumor Properties Combs GF Jr, Gray WP. Chemopreventive agents: selenium. Pharmacol Ther. 1998 Sep;79(3):179-92. The element selenium (Se) was recognized only 40 years ago as being essential in the nutrition of animals and humans. It is recognized as being an essential ... Read more »

Imaam Al-Shaafi'ee on the Importance of Learning Medicine Imaam al-Dhahabi wrote in al-Tibb al-Nabawi (Dar Ihyaa al-Uloom, Beirut, pp. 228-229): Chapter: Regarding the Encouragement of Teaching Medicine His (alayhis salaatu was-salaam's) saying, "Allaah did not send down a disease except that it has a ... Read more »

What Are Probiotics and Prebiotics and Why They are Vital For a Healthy Gut Probiotics and prebiotics are increasing becoming popular as a health food, but what are they, what is the difference between them and why should we take them? Growing research is finding that one of the keys to good health can be found in our guts ... Read more »

Fiber and Whole Grains 'Reduce Bowel Cancer Risk' Eating more cereals and whole grains could reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer, a British Medical Journal study says. Researchers from Imperial College London found that for every 10g a day increase in fiber intake, there was a 10% drop ... Read more »

Ginger Root Associated with Preventing Colon Cancer, Study Ginger supplements reduced markers of colon inflammation in a select group of patients, suggesting that this supplement has potential as a colon cancer prevention agent, according to a study published in Cancer Prevention Research, a journal of the American ... Read more »

Boost Your Immune System For The Winter The cold days of the winter months in particular, see a rise in respiratory tracts infections such as colds and flu. So as winter approaches, it's worth taking steps to boost your immunity. If you are fit and your immune system is healthy, your body ... Read more »

Vitamin K Is Essential for Blood Clotting, Healing and Bone Health This little known, but important nutrient has many important functions in the body. Vitamin K is essential for the production of blood clotting proteins, it helps wounds to heal properly, and plays important roles in bone metabolism and heart health. ... Read more »

Apples and Pears Associated With Reducing Stroke Risk A Dutch study has concluded that that eating a lot of fruits and vegetables with white flesh, such as apples and pears, is linked to protecting against stroke. While previous studies have linked high consumption of fruits and vegetables with lower ... Read more »

Health Benefits of Broccoli Require the Whole Food, Not Supplements New research has found that a key cancer-fighting chemical in broccoli and cabbage cannot be easily absorbed in supplement form. To obtain some important health benefits associated with eating broccoli or other cruciferous vegetables, you need to ... Read more »

Delicious Raw Date and Nut Bites These raw food bites make a wonderful snack and a healthy natural alternative to processed chocolate or other refined sugar-filled treats. Not only are they easy to make, they are also cheaper than similar raw organic bars available to buy. The main ... Read more »

Omega-3 Fish Oils Produce Healthy Babies When Taken During Pregnancy, Study A study published online in the journal Pediatrics suggests that consuming omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy helps to protect babies against illness during early infancy. The brain is made from omega-3 fats, so these fats are crucial for development ... Read more »

10 Foods to Eat Regularly For Better Health That Are Widely Available Some foods are better than others for providing a superior source of antioxidants and essential nutrients. These "superfoods" are whole foods that pack a lot of punch for their weight as far as nutrition goes. Here are ten superfoods that are readily ... Read more »

Fructose Found To Be More Harmful Than Glucose The sugar fructose is already well known to be highly detrimental to health in large doses and has been linked with contributing to ills including obesity, type-2 diabetes and an increased risk of heart disease. Further evidence again finds that weight ... Read more »

More Evidence Links High Vitamin D Levels With Lower Risk of Infection The super-nutrient vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, is a key nutrient in the fight against disease and for better health. In recent years, some scientists have suggested that the upsurge in infections seen in the winter is linked to lower ... Read more »

Almonds: The Healthy Snack Linked to Weight Loss The results of a study have found that supplementation with almonds, in contrast to complex carbohydrates, is associated with greater reductions in weight and BMI, waist circumference, fat mass, total body water and systolic blood pressure. Although ... Read more »

Cancer Fighting 'Super Broccoli' on Sale in UK An article published in the : A heart disease and cancer-fighting "superbroccoli" developed by British scientists goes on sale in the UK today. The vegetable looks the same as normal broccoli but contains boosted levels of glucoraphanin, which ... Read more »

10 Reasons to Avoid Refined Sugar Sugar comes in many forms. Fructose and glucose are monosaccharides, known as simple sugars. Glucose is the primary sugar in the blood, and fructose is the primary sugar in fruit and high fructose corn syrup. The simple sugars can combine to form more ... Read more »

Zinc Supplements Shorten Common Cold Duration, Research Suggests Zinc lozenges are associated with shortening the duration of common cold episodes by up to 40%, according to research. The evidence emerged from the combined results of 13 trials which tested the ability of zinc lozenges, which dissolve in the mouth ... Read more »