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08/02/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Avocados are one of the simplest and most satisfying ways to prevent degenerative disease

A degenerative disease is a condition wherein the structure or function of certain organs or tissues worsen over time. Heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and arthritis are just a few examples of degenerative diseases. Fortunately, adhering to a healthy lifestyle greatly reduces the risk of developing many of the conditions that fall under this term. […]

02/20/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Research confirms: Eating a variety of REAL food and staying physically active is the key to lasting brain health

Keeping your brain healthy well into old age can be difficult. But with the right combination of dietary and lifestyle choices, it’s completely manageable and feasible. That’s what a team of researchers from the Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) has put forth in their report titled Brain Food: GCBH Recommendations on Nourishing Your Brain Health. What […]

11/11/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Younger than your age: Scientists identify superfood nutrient that makes your cells look and act younger

Has the secret to halting the aging process been unveiled? That certainly seems to be the case with the work done by researchers from the University of Exeter and the University of Brighton. Together, the team of scientists has discovered a new method of rejuvenating inactive senescent cells, or cells that have lost the ability […]

09/28/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Juniper sources, health risks

The juniper or Juniperus genus consists of 60 to 70 species of aromatic evergreen trees and shrubs widely distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere. These plants are a common feature in herbal medicine and foods. Although the members of this genus are packed with varying amounts of nutrients and medicinal properties, they can be dangerous when […]

09/14/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Strawberries found to decrease knee pain in arthritis sufferers

Strawberries are regarded as a healthy fruit with a multitude of health benefits, and a recent study has uncovered another one. Regular strawberry consumption has been found to alleviate the pain levels of knee osteoarthritis. For the purposes of their study, published in Nutrients, the researchers took in 17 obese adult volunteers then divided them […]

08/29/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Gardenia Fruit – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com

Gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides), also known as cape jasmine, is an evergreen flowering plant originating from Asia. Though known mostly for its fragrant white flowers, gardenia also bears deep-orange, berry-like fruits with practical and therapeutic applications, especially in China and Korea. Gardenia fruit, also known as “Zhi Zi” in traditional Chinese medicine, has been utilized in […]

08/24/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Guggul – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com

The guggul (Commiphora mukul), also known as the Mukul myrrh tree, is a small, thorny tree that is native to the arid and semi-arid areas of central Asia and northern Africa, though it’s most common in northern India. Guggul is also the name for the yellowish resinous sap extracted from the plant’s bark. This gum […]

08/18/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Crowberries – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com

The crowberry (Empetrum nigrum) is a perennial flowering plant native to the Falkland Islands but widely distributed across the northern hemisphere. Though largely unknown outside of Arctic regions, crowberries are a beloved fruit in Nordic countries. There, crowberries are used in traditional home cooking and medicine. All parts of the plant can be utilized for […]

08/18/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Blackberry Juice – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com

Blackberry juice is the sweet extract derived from the blackberry (Rubus fructicosus) fruit, a deep purple- to blue-black-colored edible fruit belonging to the Rubus genus. Blackberries are highly nutritious fruits that have been consumed for their health benefits for thousands of years, and blackberry juice is no different. In Europe, blackberry juice was used as […]

08/15/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Gac – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com

Gac (Momordica cochinchinensis), also known as sweet gourd or baby jackfruit, is a spiky, orange fruit native to Southeast Asia. It is grown and cultivated in Thailand, southern China, and Indo China, where its harvesting season lasts from December to January, or a mere two months every year. Because of this, gac was once largely […]

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