Most expectant mothers have been told by their doctor to take a folic acid supplement during their pregnancy; however, emerging evidence is showing that selenium and manganese are equally important during pregnancy. Not only can these minerals play a key part in the...
According to new research, a diet that includes probiotics and phytonutrients can make you look and feel younger in as little as eight weeks. The multi-institutional U.S. study determined that certain diet and lifestyle changes may knock off as much as three years in...
A new study has found that a typical Western diet high in Omega-6 oils increases the risk of chronic pain. Meanwhile, reversing this diet, and balancing the Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio, improved the same chronic pain. The research was conducted by The University of Texas...
Today the anti-inflammatory benefits of proteolytic enzymes and antioxidants are widely known. The CDC website touts the antioxidant benefits of fruits and vegetables, and many physicians today might try a regimen of enzymes before prescribing prescriptions to a...
If you were born in America, you probably heard “Eat your vegetables” on a regular basis when you were growing up. But if you lived in an Asian country, it’s more likely you heard “Eat your mushrooms!” Now modern research is finding that...
You probably know the antioxidants in fruits and vegetables are powerful immune building nutrients, but did you know they are also a powerful antidote for stress? These are the findings of researchers from Edith Cowan University in Perth, Australia. The university has...
