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10/30/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Almonds are good for your heart, brain, AND stomach

Almonds can be added to almost anything, including ice cream, pastries, and chocolates. The versatility of this superfood is not just limited to the foods that it can be added in, it’s also versatile when it comes to the health benefits it can provide. Eating almonds is beneficial for heart, brain, and stomach health and function. For something […]

10/20/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Here’s an easy way to improve gut health: Eat more cherries

Adding more tart cherries to your diet is an effective way to improve gut health, according to a study published in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. In the study, researchers examined the effect of tart cherry concentrate on gut bacteria using both laboratory testing and clinical trials. Earlier research has shown that polyphenols have a […]

10/19/2018 / By Edsel Cook

A natural treatment for colitis: Red ginseng powder fermented with probiotics

The anti-inflammatory properties of red ginseng (Panax ginseng) have been documented in many studies. So have the beneficial activities of fermented foods loaded with probiotic bacteria that improve gut health. Korean researchers reported that fermenting red ginseng and adding probiotics to it made it a very effective means of remedying the inflammation caused by colitis. […]

10/11/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Probiotics help body survive harmful effects of chemo better than antibiotics

Chemotherapy has been used as both first-line and second-line therapy in cancer treatments, especially in conventional medicine. However, the treatment is also known for its adverse effects to the body, which can range from extreme fatigue to an increased risk of infection. In recent studies, scientists have shown that adding probiotics to the mix can protect […]

10/08/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

The pretty peony shows promise in reversing the adverse effects of a high-fat diet

Peonies are often given to couples celebrating their 12th wedding anniversary. The flower, with its vibrant hues and gorgeous, lush petals, are symbolic of many beautiful things, not the least of which are gentle romance and a blissful marriage. Now, the state flower of Indiana is being validated as a powerful natural medicine against the […]

09/19/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Eating probiotics can reduce allergy symptoms

Dealing with allergies is never a pleasant experience. Fortunately, there are a number of natural remedies that can mitigate the symptoms. One of these, according to a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, is none other than probiotics. Specifically, the friendly bacteria Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli. Study author Jennifer Dennis explained that previous […]

08/30/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Intriguing study links physical contact with gut health – you share a similar microbiome as those you normally interact with

According to a study by researchers from the University of Oxford, there is “a direct link between physical contact and gut bacteria” in red-bellied lemurs. The scientists believe that their findings can be used to further research on human health and that the phenomenon is probably made possible “through ‘huddling’ behavior and touch.” Researchers from the […]

08/28/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Fighting colorectal cancer with gut health: Certain probiotic bacteria, combined with broccoli, found to prevent and reduce tumors

Broccoli has a lot of health benefits and is a known cancer-fighting food, but according to a recent study, combining the vegetable with engineered probiotics can help kill colorectal cancer cells. Even though the five-year survival rates for the earliest stages of colorectal cancer are “relatively good,” the later stages chances of survival decline as […]

08/05/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Psychobiotics: Intestinal bacteria that improve your mental health

Here’s a quick question: how much do the bacteria in your gut weigh? The answer is three pounds, although the number can go up to more than four. That’s a lot of bacteria! Given this figure, it isn’t so surprising that your gut microbiome, the bacteria population in your intestines, can have a considerable impact […]

06/06/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Lower your blood pressure naturally with kefir

Yogurt is a popular probiotic-rich food, but did you know that kefir, a cultured and fermented beverage, is also good for your gut? According to a study, kefir can even help lower blood pressure. A team of researchers from Auburn University worked together with researchers from the University of Vila Velha to study the effects of kefir on […]

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