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Keto diets involving very limited carbs and increased amounts of fat have become increasingly popular, yet a study conducted recently suggests they could increase levels of bad cholesterol while increasing cardiovascular event risks such as blocked arteries requiring stenting, angina attacks, strokes, and heart attacks by two fold. A recent study conducted by University College …
Researchers have recently discovered that drinking 500ml of beetroot juice daily helps reduce high blood pressure significantly. Their research suggests that beetroot juice’s dietary nitrate content (found both in beetroot juice and green leafy veggies) plays a significant role in this reduction – rather than being solely attributable to antioxidant content like was once believed. …
Broccoli could help prevent and slow bladder cancer Its New research has identified compounds found in broccoli that may aid in preventing or slowing the progression of bladder cancer. The findings support previous findings which demonstrated that men who consumed two or more half-cup servings per week saw 44% lower bladder cancer incidence compared to …
Studies have uncovered evidence of an acid produced when digesting popular sweeteners is genotoxic, meaning it breaks up DNA. Trace amounts of this chemical can also be found within sweeteners themselves and raise concerns over whether they might play any part in health problems. Sucralose, commonly marketed under its brand name Splenda(r), was examined in …
Broccoli may help prevent and protect against cancer, specifically prostate cancer. Recent research has demonstrated that digested green vegetables such as broccoli produce chemicals which are known to suppress prostate cancer cell growth. These results demonstrate that 3,3′-diindolylmethane produced from eating cruciferous vegetables acts as an effective antiandrogen to suppress prostate cancer proliferation cells in …
An extensive genomic study on how meditation affects biological processes involved with disease development revealed that 8 days of intense meditation result in powerful immune system activation. Although meditation’s positive effects are well known, not much is understood regarding its genetic and molecular effects. Genetic profile samples provided by 106 individuals were examined before and …
People around the world continue to use herbs to treat various aliments such as headaches, the common cold and digestive problems. Furthermore, people use herbal and spice teas, tisanes and soups infused with medicinal plants to strengthen immunity and avoid sickness. Your body and brain rely on having a robust immune system in order to …
Research indicates that an excessive intake of salt could wreak havoc with your immune system. Researchers indicate that excess consumption could damage key immune regulators known as regulatory T cells by disrupting their energy metabolism and disrupting their work. Regulatory T cells regulate immune reactions in an orderly manner. But excessive salt consumption reduces their …
Ginger has long been used as part of traditional medicine to strengthen immunity and has recently been verified in a study that offers evidence in support of this claim. Laboratory tests demonstrate that even small doses of an active component found in ginger can encourage white blood cells to become more responsive, increasing their responsiveness. …
Are you up for an adventurous journey through South American rainforests? Acai palm trees will greet you there, proudly showing off their distinctive purple fruits – known as acai berries! These delicious treats have quickly become extremely popular, and for good reason. Packed full of antioxidants and offering numerous health advantages, they’re now considered a …