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10/26/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Traditional Asian remedy can help prevent damage caused by a high-fat, high-cholesterol diet

Food doesn’t always bring joy to people’s lives. The wrong types of food — especially those that are rich in fats and cholesterol — can spell bad news for many, especially by way of causing diseases. One condition that is commonly associated with high fat and high cholesterol diet is insulin resistance. Patients suffering from […]

10/18/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Polysaccharides found in the Pleurotus eryngii observed to demonstrate excellent hepatoprotective effects

Hyperlipidemia is a condition where the lipid levels in the bloodstream are elevated, increasing the risk of developing diseases like fatty liver. Prescription drugs are commonly used to reduce lipid levels but these drugs are associated with harmful side effects, which is why natural alternatives are extremely important. In a study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers found […]

10/17/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Effects of a high-fat diet are reduced with the golden tickseed

Good news for diabetics: A study, published in Chinese Herbal Medicines, revealed that the golden tickseed (Coreopsis tinctoria) can be used to treat insulin resistance. The researchers, who were from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College and China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, determined the effect of ethyl acetate extract of C. tinctoria […]

10/16/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Amla can help prevent obesity

According to a study published in the Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, Emblica officinalis Gaertn. (amla or Indian gooseberry) can be used to help prevent obesity. The researchers tested the fruit’s anti-obesity properties using a rat model. E. officinalis, which belongs to the family Phyllanthaceae, is usually called amla or Indian gooseberry. In traditional Indian medicine, healers use E. officinalis […]

10/09/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Reduce the effects of a high-fat diet with agrimony

Research has shown that the agrimony (Agrimonia pilosa), a flowering plant endemic to East Asia, can be used to treat obesity-related insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome brought about a high-fat diet. In the study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, South Korea’s Rural Development Administration, together with researchers from Seoul Women’s University, looked at whether agrimony can be […]

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 […]

10/02/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Agrimonia pilosa found to improve impaired glucose metabolism induced by a high-fat diet

A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine has established that extracts from Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb. (commonly known as the hairy agrimony) could be used to manage symptoms of impaired glucose tolerance in rats that were fed a high-fat diet (HFD). A. pilosa is known for its medicinal properties, including its anti-cancer, antioxidant, and anti-diabetes activity. Researchers looked at […]

09/30/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Scientists discover how the golden tickseed improves insulin resistance

A study conducted by a group of researchers from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College and China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences showed that the golden tickseed (Coreopsis tinctoria) has the ability to improve insulin resistance. This study, which was published in Chinese Herbal Medicines, looked into the effect of the ethyl […]

09/02/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Time for a second serving: Garlic and onions reduce the effects of a high-fat diet

For thousands of years, cultures around the world have recognized and utilized the amazing healing benefits of garlic and onions. As far back as 1500 B.C., the Egyptians prescribed garlic to treat a multitude of ailments, including everything from abnormal growths and parasitic infections, to a general feeling of being mentally or physically unwell. The […]

07/21/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Extra virgin olive oil found to reverse many of the effects of a high-fat diet

Could olive oil be the ticket to reversing years of damage caused by a “conventional” Western diet? New research has shown that the beloved oil can help fight against some of the most harmful effects of a diet that’s high in bad fats and added sugars. It’s not a secret that the stereotypical “American” diet […]

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