Honey not only adds sweetness to food and drinks but also offers a wide range of health benefits. In particular, Manuka honey stands out due to its potent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Manuka honey is predominantly found in New Zealand and Australia, where bees gather nectar from the Manuka tree to produce this distinctive honey….

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, decisions had to be made. This was the moment for scientists around the world to come together and offer solutions. At the time, Dr. Simon Goddek, a systems dynamics biotechnologist from the Netherlands, had developed a comprehensive model for the human body. And when he mapped out the immune system,…

Beetroot, a root vegetable that is also known as a beet, is considered a superfood by many due to its high level of antioxidants and phytochemicals known to boost your body’s health. This ruby-colored delight gets its pigment from betacyanins, powerful antioxidants known to reduce inflammation and protect against oxidative stress. Beets also contain anthocyanins, antioxidants found only in red, purple, and…

Long before COVID-19 put intense focus on the immune system, research into the wide effects of inflammation on human health was growing. More than ten years ago, research in the journal EMBO Reports stated that “inflammation has long been a well-known symptom of many infectious diseases, but molecular and epidemiological research increasingly suggests that it…

Many COVID-19 long-haulers, including myself, suffer from lung damage and prolonged lung issues after the virus. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a lung condition characterized by breathing difficulty, coughing, and excess mucus production. It’s caused by long-term exposure to irritants, such as tobacco smoke but is also triggered by respiratory infections such as COVID-19. Another potential complication of…

The love that nutritionist Jill Sheppard Davenport has for the ancient, savory chicken topper “Mole Negro Wisdom Sauce” grew from a cultural experience that emphasized the deliciousness of health-promoting and healing foods based on broths.  Davenport lived as a student for a year in Oaxaca, Mexico, with a family in which the woman of the…

The love that nutritionist Jill Sheppard Davenport has for the ancient, savory chicken topper “Mole Negro Wisdom Sauce” grew from a cultural experience that emphasized the deliciousness of health-promoting and healing foods based on broths.  Davenport lived as a student for a year in Oaxaca, Mexico, with a family in which the woman of the…

Even when choosing the same quantity of fruits and vegetables, those making higher antioxidant choices experienced a reduction in C-reactive protein (inflammation) levels. Should we really try to go out of our way to make higher antioxidant choices? Isn’t it enough just to eat lots of fruits and vegetables? Does it really matter which ones…

By Chef Enrico Alaggia These two refreshing smoothies are loaded with Vitamin C and antioxidants to keep your immune system strong. They are delicious, vibrant, and deliver amazing health benefits. Turmeric, ginger, and beets have superpowers when it comes to easing inflammation. According to research, gingerol, a molecule present in ginger, has antioxidant characteristics. This reduces oxidative…

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Commonly prescribed to treat pain, NSAIDs are linked to an increased risk of heart failure in people with Type 2 diabetes. Data show that people with diabetes have twice the risk of heart failure without using NSAIDs, and have a higher risk of chronic low back pain and degenerative lumbar spine disorders, which…