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You’re going out of your way to seek organic foods, while other people you know might shrug off the potential harm of pesticides. Some people believe that weed killers and other chemicals are used so early in a food’s life cycle that very little remains by the time it makes its way to their plate, and they feel the extra expense isn’t justified. Unfortunately, they couldn’t be more wrong, as new analysis shows that many farmers are in the habit of spraying their crops – even non-GMO varieties – with glyphosate immediately before harvesting. In fact, researchers have found that…
Living tissue can heal over time after an injury. This process is called regeneration, and some animals can regenerate certain body parts in a manner that far surpasses our own. Some injuries are severe enough, such as spinal cord injury, that the damaged nerves cannot be rebuilt. On the other hand, some animals have no problem repairing broken neurons, without tissue scarring. This successful tissue repair was the focus of a new study which investigated the similarities and differences between the regeneration abilities of humans and some animals. By learning from these biological mechanisms, researchers hope to find new leads in the…
Erectile dysfunction (ED) isn’t a subject you will find men chatting about over a beer in the pub. Those affected may feel incredibly embarrassed and may feel very isolated. Nonetheless, the truth is that ED is far more common than many of us may realize, and it is a sign that there may be other serious problems in the body. Experts estimate that around 30 million men globally struggle with ED, though only about half have the nerve to get themselves diagnosed. And, surprisingly, only 40 percent of ED patients are over the age of 40. With an estimated one…
One of the most common misconceptions people have with working out is that it’s focused on the activities that you’ll be doing when you hit the gym. However, what most people don’t realize is that preparing for a workout starts with what they put in their bodies before and after one. In an article in Self, registered dietitian Jessica Jones sheds some light on food items that will help a person prepare for a grueling exercise and how to recover from it. What to eat before working out According to Jones, a person should always eat before heading to the gym as this…
Most people think that having cancer is like winning a twisted lottery: Your chances of being selected are pretty slim, but once you are picked, your life changes forever. There’s just one problem – cancer isn’t something you get, it’s a disease primarily caused by unhealthy diets and poor lifestyle choices. In particular, people who are yet to undergo cancer treatment still consume a diet full of carbohydrates and various forms of sugar increase their risk of cancer recurrence, and in severe cases, mortality, according to an article in the International Journal of Cancer. In the study, lead author Anna Arthur of the University…
Children can be picky eaters – especially when it comes to feeding them with nutritious food. Researchers from the Warsaw University of Life Sciences in Poland may have found a delicious and sneaky way to get them to eat healthily: Substituting wheat flour with pumpkin seed flour. The study, published in CyTA – Journal of Food, tested how pumpkin seed flour would fare based on certain quality indices when this is offered to children. In particular, these were assessed for fatty acid composition, peroxide value, anisidine value, and the conjugated diene and triene contents from proteins extracted from the muffins and linked it…
These days, mustard is viewed as the perfect partner to ketchup. But way back when, this pungent plant was valued for more than just its culinary applications. Ancient peoples regarded mustard as a highly important botanical medicine. Mustard in ancient Greece According to the American Botanical Council, some of the earliest recorded uses of mustard as medicine can be found in the De Materia Medica. This book, penned by the Greek physician, Pedanius Dioscorides, is a five-volume work that covers 600 plants and 1000 remedies made from them. Dioscorides wrote of many uses for the different species of mustard. One…
Preloading on whey protein before a person’s main meal can improve blood pressure, fasting blood sugar and lipid profile in overweight and obese people, according to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism. The study, conducted by researchers from the Iran University of Medical Sciences, compared whey protein concentrate (WPC) with soy protein isolate (SPI) in a 12-week randomized, double-blind clinical trial. The research team involved 52 people in the study. The participants were all men, aged 30 to 65 years, and had a body mass index of 25 to 40 kilogram per square meter ( kg/m2). The participants were…
Fascinated by the many beneficial effects of kombucha, Spanish scientists conducted a thorough review of its nutritional profile. They determined that the various bio-active compounds in the fermented tea worked together to achieve their effects. The review was conducted by researchers from the University of Monterrey, who published their findings in the journal CyTA – Journal of Food. A symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts (SCOBY) is added to sweetened black tea or green tea. The microorganisms fermented the sugar into usable food and various metabolites such as glucuronic acid (GlcUA). The active components of the drink can vary depending on the SCOBY…
Researchers in India have confirmed that supplementing with zinc at the early stages of bone loss can defend against further bone deterioration. The study, published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism, evaluated whether adding zinc supplements can affect osteopenia, based on rat models that have been induced with the condition. For the study, researchers selected 48 Wistar rats for two batches of the experiment. They were assigned to be either in the control group or the ones that were given zinc supplements. The other two groups both underwent an ovariectomy, with one given with a zinc sulfate supplement. The rats…
A study published in CyTA – Journal of Food revealed that adding flaxseed and tomato paste in beef patties improves their nutritional profile without compromising their taste and other physicochemical properties. Researchers sought to evaluate the physical and chemical properties of beef patties that were fortified with flaxseed and tomato paste. For the study, its sensory and nutritional profile was also assessed. They prepared six beef patties with differing flaxseed (FS)–tomato paste (TP) ratios: Aside from a control sample which has no flaxseed or tomato paste added, five patties were used with the following FS–TP ratios: T1 (20 percent TP); T2 (five percent FS, 15…
People who consume a high-fat simple carbohydrate diet (HFSC) might be at risk of developing structural abnormalities in their vital organs, according to a study in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism. The study, a collaboration between St. Aloysius College and the Central Food Technological Research Institute in India, evaluated how a realistic model of an HFSC affects target organs, as well as its nutritional properties. Researchers posited that multiple diet-based studies evaluating metabolic syndrome did not have adequate information on the nutrient profile of the feeds that were given after it was prepared. In the study, they looked at the…
Your ability to fight off parasitic worms may be aided by your gut microbiota. This was the conclusion that researchers from Washington University in St. Louis reached in their study, published in Microbiome. Studying the guts of people from Liberia and Indonesia revealed that their gut microbiomes were remarkably similar, regardless of the distance between the two nations. For their study, the researchers collected a total of 402 fecal samples from 250 individuals in villages across both countries. The samples were then subjected to tests to identify which ones contained parasites. Following this, all samples were analyzed for the microbiomes.…
YouTube has now declared war on natural medicine, banning a 43-second video about cannabis oil while shutting down the Natural News Health YouTube channel because we dare to discuss this “dangerous” topic. In a warning sent to the Health Ranger, YouTube described the kind of content they don’t allow, including content that “encourages or promotes violent or dangerous acts that have an inherent risk of serious physical harm or death.” They instructed NaturalNews that “it’s not okay to post videos showing drug abuse, underage drinking and smoking, or bomb making.” This outrageous act of censorship by YouTube was not an accidental human error. In…
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be a debilitating condition, and it often comes with symptoms like bloating, constipation, or diarrhea. IBS often affects young and middle-aged women, but men can also develop the condition. At least one-third of patients are male, and both children and children and older adults can have IBS. Below are some common symptoms of IBS and effective natural remedies for the condition. Bloating and gas are two symptoms that are often experienced simultaneously by patients with IBS. They are also linked to constipation, especially if food has been in the digestive tract for a while. Food may ferment, producing…
As we age, it takes our body longer to accomplish certain processes that took almost no time at all when we were younger. This also happens in processes that help the body manage water and sodium levels. According to research, as humans and animals age, they find it harder to control their sodium and water retention, thirst, and urine concentration. Data from an article published in the American Journal of Physiology—Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology determined that age can greatly hinder the capacity of rats to eliminate excess sodium when fed a high-salt diet. The results of this study can be used to analyze how salt consumption can…
There is a major problem with the rampant use of antibiotic medicine in the world today. In case you haven’t heard of this already, the widespread use of antibiotics has slowly but surely increased the risk of the existence of various kinds of drug-resistant bacteria. Indeed, in an effort to rid the world of dangerous microbes, modern medicine has ended up creating even worse ones that can’t be killed with antibiotics. Luckily, there could be a solution to this problem on the horizon. A research team made up of scientists from the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) of the…
Texan researchers have wondered about what our brains are thinking during walks. In a NewsWise article, they studied the way people’s vision directed the placement of their feet while walking. Their findings will benefit patients who cannot move well due to aging, Parkinson’s disease, and strokes. It will also help the development of prosthetic and robotic limbs. If you want to get across natural terrain as quickly and safely as possible, you need excellent coordination between your eyes and your body. Researchers still don’t have a good idea of how our various body parts cooperate across uneven terrain. (Related: Feel happy IMMEDIATELY by just knitting;…
Companies might not need to mine data from your Facebook account, track your smartphone, or hack your Internet connection to find out how you think and feel. In a U.K. Business Insider article, the natural processes of your body provide clues about your emotions and health, and emerging technologies can read these signs – and you – like an open book. Examples of these technologies appeared at the recent 2018 TED Conference in Vancouver, Canada. Chief researcher Poppy Crum from Dolby Laboratories demonstrated one during her talk session. First, Crum directed everyone to watch a scary movie clip. Afterwards, she…
Watching out what you eat is just half of the battle. According to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, when you eat also plays a role in weight gain. In particular, late-night consumption of food – especially before going to sleep – has an important role in the composition of the body. While that may be the case, according to corresponding author Dr. Andrew McHill of the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences, feeling hungry is normal for most people. “Our internal biological clock actually increases feelings of perceived hunger in the evening independent of any behaviors,” he…
You have a new reason to drink a hot cup of chamomile tea before bedtime. The humble yellow flower was recently revealed to control or even prevent diabetes. In an article on The Conversation, a British researcher who specializes in historical textile dyes has identified the specific diabetes-fighting compounds found in the herb. Professor Richard Blackburn is the leader of The Sustainable Materials Research Group at the University of Leeds (Leeds). He and his partner Chris Rayner have spent the better half of two decades studying natural colorants that were used to give textiles their color since ancient times. Most of…
Your friends influence what you eat, according to a new study. Researchers say that if your friends eat unhealthily, most likely you will too. This is because human social networks greatly influence lifestyle choices. Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) came up with a comprehensive algorithm that evaluated the effect of peer influence on how much a person leads their life. Bryan Wilder, a USC Viberti Ph.D. candidate in computer science, and Kayla de la Haye, an assistant professor of preventive medicine developed the RECONNECT model. This model is a comprehensive algorithm that offers health practitioners the tool to…