(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. […]
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Women with PCOS Have Elevated Testosterone Levels, Less Diversity of Bacteria
(Ralph Flores) According to a recently published study, women who have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) tend to have “less diverse” gut bacteria than women who don’t have the condition. The study, which was published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, was led by researchers from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, in collaboration with colleagues at Poznan University of Medical Sciences in Poland and San Diego State University.
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.
Food for Your Skin: Use Marula to Prevent Wrinkles and Keep Your Skin Baby Soft
(Michelle Simmons) Wrinkles and skin aging can be prevented naturally with the plant called marula (Sclerocarya birrea [A. Rich.] Hochst), according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. In the study, researchers in South Africa looked at the collagenase and elastase inhibition activity of extracts of the marula plant.
Research Implies Nothing Can Stop the Youth from Watching Porn
(Adam Goldberg) According to recently published research from the Oxford Internet Institute, parental controls and Internet filtering tools are for the most part, completely unsuccessful at preventing young people from viewing online porn.
Superbugs Found In Nearly 80 Percent Of U.S. Supermarket Meat
(Andrea Germanos) A new analysis offers alarming findings as many Americans get ready to fire up their grills for the 4th of July—nearly 80 percent of supermarket meat was found to have antibiotic-resistant bacteria, also known as superbugs.
Headaches: From Dehydration and Diet to Tumors and Aneurysms, There Are Many Causes for Headaches – Do You Know Which Kind Are Cause for Concern?
(Zoey Sky) If you’re lucky, you’ve only had occasional headaches. But most people are so used to having headaches that they’ve simply become part of their normal day.
Natural Remedies for Dandruff and Dry Scalp
(Sayer Ji) The Only Dandruff Cúre You’ll Ever Need
Have you ever looked down at your clothes and noticed the embarrassing, tell-tale signs of a flaking scalp? If so, you’re not alone — dandruff affects one in five people in the United States. But it’s important to understand the reason for those flakes: It could be a sign of normal dryness, a pesky fungal infection, or a serious autoimmune condition.
These 47 Common Medications Are Linked to Memory Loss
(The Hearty Soul) These 46 common medications are linked to memory loss. Stop using them immediately or follow these steps if you need to use them:
Essential Oils and Organs — Chakra Healing With The Seven Sacred Egyptian Oils of Saqqara
(Stephanie Lucas) Thirty kilometers south of modern-day Cairo sits an ancient burial ground in Saqqara. Home to the oldest stone complex historically known — Djoser’s Step Pyramid — and also home to what are believed to be the world’s oldest religious writings — The Pyramid Texts — Saqqara has been a sacred place for burials, rituals and ceremonies for over three thousand years.
Eating Wheat Feeds Disease-Causing Gut Bacteria, Study Suggests
(Sayer Ji) Eating Wheat Fuels Staphylococcus, Clostridium, and Klebsiella Growth, Study Suggests
One More Reason to Breastfeed: Microbes in Human Milk Inhibit the Growth of E. Coli
(Jessica Dolores) Now, you can add protection from diarrhea and E. coli to the growing list of reasons why mothers should breastfeed their babies. In a study published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism, authors revealed that a mother’s milk prevents the growth of pathogenic Escherichia coli and boost immunity.
Your Body Literally Glows With Light
(Dr. Joseph Mercola) The human body literally glows, emitting a visible light in extremely small quantities at levels that rise and fall with the day.
The Larger the Variety of Microbes You Have in Your Gut, the Healthier Your Blood Vessels Are
(Zoey Sky) According to a study, the variety of microbes in your gut indicates the health condition of your blood vessels.
Sex-Changing Weed Killer: Syngenta Herbicide Turns Male Frogs Into Females
(Ethan Huff) A scientific study has reaffirmed that a popular weedkiller manufactured by Syngenta and used on crop fields all across the United States is so damaging to the endocrine system that it can actually turn natural-born males into females.