(Frances Bloomfield) For the first time ever, researchers are understanding a nutrient-specific hunger mechanism in living organisms. Specifically, a team from John Hopkins University has pinpointed the neurons responsible for protein cravings in fruit flies – neurons that the team was able to turn on and off.
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Reishi Mushroom and Certain Microalgae Are Great Ways to Enhance Your Immune System
(RJ Jhonson) Every day, you are exposed to free radicals which, if uncontrolled, can cause various diseases. According to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the combination of extracts from reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) and Chlorella vulgaris (CV) can be an effective weapon against free radicals and their harmful effects.
The Corporate Takeover of Organic Food
(Dr. Joseph Mercola) Why did the Organic Trade Association, which says its mission is to promote and protect organic, support measures against GMO labeling? Why is the OTA increasingly succumbing to influential corporate members that seemingly do not belong?
Gynecologist Uses Her Practice to Spread the Word about How a Whole-foods Plant-based Diet Helps Women Avoid Disease
(Zoey Sky) Did you know that following a whole-food plant-based diet (WFPB) can significantly improve your overall health and help you avoid various diseases?
Simple Ways to Boost Your Testosterone Naturally
(Michelle Simmons) When men reach the mid-forties, their testosterone levels start to decrease at around one to two percent in measurable blood levels every year. After the age of 60, this decline in testosterone levels leads to full-blown “andropause.” Testosterone, the male sex hormone, plays an important role in the production and maintenance of bone and muscle strength. Thus, the decline in testosterone levels can result in many negative effects, including muscle loss, insulin resistance, low libido, and depression.
Olive Oil is the Key to Longevity: Only One Tablespoon a Day Can Do Wonders for Your Health
(Isabelle Z.) There is lots of conflicting advice about the ideal way to eat, but one thing that nearly every healthy diet seems to have in common is olive oil. This fat that comes from the fruit of the olive tree and offers a host of health benefits that range from heart health to cognitive function, so it’s no surprise that it’s at the center of some of the healthiest eating approaches, such as the Mediterranean diet.
Bipolar Disorder May Be a Side-effect of a Nutritional Deficiency – Correcting Your Diet Can Help Beat It
(Vicki Batts) Bipolar disorder, also referred to as “manic depression,” is a brain disorder that affects millions of people. For many, bipolar disorder can be hard to cope with — but research has shown that nutritional supplements can help keep symptoms under control, naturally. Scientists believe that people genetically predisposed to bipolar may be susceptible to a nutrient deficiency, which triggers and worsens the symptoms of bipolar. By supplementing with micronutrients, these symptoms can be addressed.
9 Impressive Health Reasons to Eat More Zucchini — A Nutrient-Dense Food
(Patrick Quillin) Zucchini is surprisingly healthy and packed with nutrients. These nine zucchini benefits — including improving digestion, slowing aging, and more — will show you why this summer squash deserves a place on your plate.
Farmed Salmon — Contaminated with Toxic Flame Retardants
(Dr. Mercola) Fish are an important part of the ecosystem and the human diet. Unfortunately, overfishing has depleted many fish stocks, and the proposed solution — fish farming — is creating far more problems than it solves. Not only are fish farms polluting the aquatic environment and spreading disease to wild fish, farmed fish are also an inferior food source, in part by providing fewer healthy nutrients; and in part by containing more toxins, which readily accumulate in fat.
Study: Supplementing with Spirulina Helps Modulate Body Weight and Appetite
(RJ Jhonson) Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) has been linked to weight loss and a reduction in appetite. A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine looked into its effects on the anthropometric indices, appetite, lipid profile and serum vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in obese individuals. The study was funded by a grant from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences. […]
The Neuroscience Behind Overeating: How Our Brain Responds in Anticipation of Food or Water
(Edsel Cook) Harvard neuroscientists have identified a group of neurons in the brain that prepares the body for consumption of food and drink. These neurons release a fast-acting hormone that spreads throughout the body in the brief amount of time before you eat or drink something. An article in BIDMCNews reports that this discovery could lead to a better understanding of overeating.
Corporate Food Promotes Cannibalism — Major Food Companies Use Tissue from Aborted Fetuses to Produce Flavor Additives in Processed Foods — Article and Commentary
(Shem El-Jamal) “You are what you eat.” Most of us have likely heard this saying before and are familiar with its simple and sensible meaning. When we were younger, this adage taught us (hopefully) to take care of what we put into our bodies because the food we eat can have a direct affect on our health as a whole.
The Compelling Link Between Food and Mood: Eating Real Food Plays a Significant Role in How Mentally Healthy You Are
(Rhonda Johansson) Across all the literature and studies on the potential link between mental health and one’s diet, experts agree that cutting down on inflammatory foods is a sure-fire way to feel better. The effects can be likened to the domino effect; with healthier food improving physical function, which in turn boosts mental health. Unsurprisingly, this strengthened mental capacity encourages people to be more physically fit, thus completing the cycle for better overall health.
Three Nutrient Dense Superfoods That Are Easy on Your Digestion
(Derek Henry) There are many reasons that people are suffering from so many illnesses today. From toxic onslaughts to poor food choices, the amount of trip wires on the road to good health can be nauseating and can paralyze people into doing nothing at all. After all, who has time to investigate how to become truly healthy? It can be a full-time job!
There Is a Direct Link Between Eating Raw Fruits and Vegetables and Your Mood This Is the Easiest Way to Avoid Depression
(Zoey Sky) Following a diet full of fresh fruits and vegetables is good for your overall health.