Ginger is a flowering plant whose root is widely used as a spice, and, in many cultures, as a traditional medicine. Ginger’s scientific name is Zingiber officinale. Ginger has been in use as a food since at least 1,500 BC, and was first recorded as a medicinal...
A new meta-analysis conducted in Italy has corroborated earlier research that the essential mineral magnesium dramatically reduces diabetes symptoms. The main outcome, according to researchers, was “a decline in insulin resistance with magnesium intake,...
More than 90 scientists, doctors and public health researchers are calling for new safety reviews for acetaminophen, the world’s most popular over-the-counter painkiller. Their concerns are highlighted in a new scientific consensus statement that was published...
While moderate physical exercise has been proven to consistently improve one’s immune system, strenuous exercise may exert an opposite effect—at least temporarily. This happens because strenuous exercise activates immunological and endocrine mechanisms...
Glucosamine is recognized by most for it’s joint support properties, but a new scientific trial has shown it is also beneficial for promoting intestinal function. The improvements in gut health included healthy changes of microbiota in additio to less bloating,...
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...