According to recent estimates, over 5.8 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. As the population ages, the percentage of people affected by this debilitating disease will only increase. Experts say that every five years after age 65, the risk of Alzheimer’s disease doubles. The upshot is that a shocking 14 million Americans are…
Protect Your Brain and Heart: Why You Should Be Eating More Anthocyanins
Bioflavonoids Basics
A wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and beverages are rich in one of the most complex groups of naturally occurring compounds found in foods. Known as bioflavonoids, or simply flavonoids, more than 8,000 different types have been identified with even more likely to be discovered in the future. Bioflavonoids include isoflavonoids, flavanones, flavonols, flavanols, flavones…
Natural Alternatives to Statins
With more than 35 million people taking them, statins are among the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States, as they are considered the most effective in lowering the “bad cholesterol” in our body. Since high cholesterol can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and other heart-related medical conditions, and given the fact that heart…
Drinking This Popular Beverage Slashes Depression and Suicide Risk by Half, According to Study
July 25, 2022
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In the song “9 to 5,” from the 1980 movie of the same name, singer Dolly Parton refers to coffee as a “cup of ambition.” Now, emerging research indicates that coffee’s potential benefits extend far beyond increasing motivation; according to one study, coffee may even help prevent suicide. Other recent studies show that coffee can…
Amazing Compound Found in Tomatoes Can Strengthen Bones and Help Prevent Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis, characterized by low bone mineral density, causes brittle bones susceptible to breakage. Odds of developing osteoporosis skyrocket with advancing age – with women disproportionately affected. About 30 percent of postmenopausal women in the United States are affected by osteoporosis, and – according to the International Osteoporosis Foundation – roughly one in three women over age…
The 5 Best Reasons to Never Ever Eat Factory-Farmed Fish
While it may seem like a modern invention, “aquaculture,” has been around for ages—man has been “farming” fish in net enclosures, ponds, vats, urns, and even woven baskets for thousands of years. More recently, though, especially within the last few decades, worldwide demand has exploded, and farming fish has grown just as rapidly, evolving into…
Myth of ‘Moderation’: Is There No Safe Amount of Alcohol?
Mike Dyson, 33, passed away suddenly on Christmas Day after several drinks, before he even had a chance to open his presents. Dyson went to his neighbor’s house to drink at 1:30 p.m. After drinking about four glasses of whiskey and some hot water, he lay down on a bed. Everyone thought he was sleeping….
Magnesium Can Prevent Diabetes and Cancer; What’s the Correct Way to Supplement Magnesium?
People today are generally deficient in magnesium. Dietary surveys conducted in Europe and the United States show that the intake of magnesium is mostly below standard for people on a Western-style diet, and the amount is only equivalent to 30 percent to 50 percent of the recommended dietary allowance (RDA). In the past century, Americans’…
The Healthiest Foods for Summer, According to Chinese Medicine
July 22, 2022
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A solar term is a period of approximately two weeks based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. There are 24 solar terms in a year, which make up the traditional Chinese calendar system used to guide farming and everyday life. The calendar contributes to the ancient Chinese philosophy that living in accordance with nature…
Summer Snacks to Help Keep Cholesterol in Check
Snacking can be a regular part of summer. While you’re sitting outside on the porch, deck, dock, or beach, you’ve likely got a little something to peck at, as well. Snacks keep you feeling full and compliment a nice summer beverage. But they can also act as a source of some dangerous calories. Potato chips…
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