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10/11/2018
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By Edsel Cook
No wonder it’s a superfood! Black seed treats a variety of diseases from arthritis to diabetes
Iranian researchers conducted a thorough evaluation of various studies involving the therapeutic effects of the traditional medicinal plant Nigella sativa, commonly known as black seed or black cumin. They reported that the seeds and oil of black seed show much promise as a source of natural treatment for all kinds of diseases. An annual flowering plant […]
10/10/2018
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By Edsel Cook
You can prevent cancer by eating more fermented wheat germ extract
Wheat germ is quite healthy by itself. But put it through the fermentation process and it turns into a cancer-fighting food. German researchers report that an extract from fermented wheat germ can stop the growth and development of cancerous cells. Cancer patients take fermented wheat germ extract (FWGE) as a dietary supplement to help with […]
10/09/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Scientists look at anacardic acid as a potential treatment for pancreatic cancer
The fruit and seeds of the cashew tree are known to provide many beneficial nutrients and products. Kentucky-based researchers have recently found another positive property, this time related to cancer. They reported that anacardic acid from cashew nuts could help mitigate the growth and spread of pancreatic cancer. A highly aggressive form of the disease, […]
10/06/2018
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By Edsel Cook
An ancient pear endemic to Italy is a little-known superfood with high concentrations of antioxidant compounds
The Apennine mountains of central Italy are home to an ancient and rare variant of the European pear (Pyrus communis) called the Cocomerina pear. A study conducted by local researchers revealed that this pink-fleshed pear is a superfood bursting with natural antioxidants. “Cocomerina” is derived from “cocomero,” the term for watermelon. This variant of pear […]
10/06/2018
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By Edsel Cook
These delicious food items ease inflammation associated with asthma
What do cocoa beans and natto have that benefits asthma sufferers? It is the chemical compound ligustrazine, which has been used as a medicinal agent in China for decades. An animal study conducted by Chinese researchers showed that ligustrazine can reduce the inflammation that blocks the airway of mice with neutrophilic asthma. Neutrophilic asthma is connected […]
10/03/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Eating grapes improves the anticancer effects of paclitaxel, according to study
Natural healing substances work well enough on their own. But some of them can combine their effects to further increase the benefits they provide. For example, a Chinese study reported that the plant-based anti-cancer drug Paclitaxel can get a boost if you eat red grapes and other foods that are rich in the polyphenol called […]
10/01/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Scientists study the many medicinal uses of black cumin seed (Nigella sativa)
A comprehensive review of the scientific studies concerning black seed (Nigella sativa) showed that the plant possesses numerous medicinal uses. The Iranian researchers reported that the seed and oil of the popular spice possess bioactive compounds that can amend asthma, diabetes, digestive problems, inflammatory diseases, and rheumatoid arthritis, among other diseases. The review was supported […]
09/28/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Phytochemical-rich foods inhibit the growth of pathogenic trichomonads
A U.S. Department of Agriculture research team tested phytochemical-rich food as natural therapeutic agents against Trichomonas infections in humans and animals without harming beneficial gut microbes. They reported that theaflavin extracts from black tea were the most successful at inhibiting trichomonad growth. Their findings were published in the science journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Plants create bio-active phytochemicals […]
09/19/2018
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By Edsel Cook
A natural chemical compound found in natto and cocoa beans found to alleviate airway inflammation
An animal study demonstrated the ability of ligustrazine to alleviate airway inflammation in mice with neutrophilic asthma. Found in cocoa beans and natto, the chemical compound outperformed a corticosteroid drug when it came to alleviating the inflammation caused by this type of asthma. The animal trial was supported by the Shandong University. Its findings were published in the Chinese Journal of […]
09/19/2018
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By Edsel Cook
The medicinal benefits of cordyceps mushroom can be enhanced with lactic acid bacteria
Since ancient times, cordyceps mushroom has been widely used as a traditional medicine that assists the immune system in fighting off disease and infection. Korean researchers were recently able to further empower the immune activity of the traditional medicine by using lactic acid bacteria to ferment the mushrooms. The resulting probiotic product is even more […]
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