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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 …
Research indicates that dark chocolate with 50-70% cacao helps ease stress, improve gut health, and enhance blood flow – effects which could indirectly strengthen the immune system. Dark chocolate contains phytonutrients or polyphenols known as flavonoids that may help in disease prevention. Cocoa powder contains up to 50mg of polyphenols per gram and one serving …
Cabbage juice was first proven effective against ulcers in 1949 in a small study conducted. Cabbage juice was found to significantly shorten healing time for six individuals suffering from gastric ulcers who took it as treatment, compared with 42 days for individuals receiving conventional therapy for stomach ulcers. Seven individuals suffering from duodenal ulcers took …
Researchers have recently reported that eating one avocado every day for six months resulted in a slight reduction of harmful cholesterol levels.1 An avocado every day did not lead to weight gain and instead led to a small reduction in LDL cholesterol levels. Researchers conducted a 6-month study involving over 1,000 obese or overweight individuals; …
