(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.
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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.
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.
Oil of Oregano Kills Pathogens Safely and Effectively
(Isabelle Z.) Oregano has an uncanny ability to salvage even the dullest-tasting pasta sauces, but did you know that it can also save your life? Studies have shown that oil of oregano has the power to kill pathogens effectively and safely.
Psilocybin Mushrooms Help Addicted Cocaine Users Stop
(Marco Torres) Unlike with alcohol or nicotine, pharmacological options are not available to individuals addicted to cocaine. However, researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham believe the tool to help individuals treat their addiction may very well exist in nature.
7 Natural Painkillers That Are Better Than Ibuprofen
(Rhonda Johansson) One of the most famous lines from cult-classic, The Princess Bride, says, “life is pain. Anyone who tells you otherwise is selling something.” Drug companies are a perfect example of this – but their tactics focus more on emphasizing that toxic chemicals and synthetic remedies are the only way to relieve discomfort. After all, what’s easier than popping a pill that instantly makes you feel better?
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.
Plants That Many Consider to Be Weeds Are Actually Powerful Medicinal Herbs
(Janine Acero) Weeds are plants that grow where they’re not wanted, where they “steal” nutrients meant for desired crops. However, not all weeds are pests. Some can be sources of food or have medicinal properties, and other benefits that may make you see these plants in a new light.
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!
How Stress Kills Your Adrenal Glands and Your Health – and What You Can Do About It
(Hilde Larsen) One thing I learned the very hard way during my long and diligent path from chronic illness back to health, is that the body feels like crap when the adrenal glands are not happy and strong. To me, this is the missing link in any discussion about health. That we will detoxify and heal through eating clean and whole foods is obvious; that we might be hurting ourselves even more deeply by not addressing the stress factors in our lives… not so much.
Painful Periods? Taking Vitamin B1 Daily Can Help
(RJ Jhonson) There have been many claims of effective nutritional treatments for pain caused by dysmenorrhea, but few have actual studies to back them up. A randomized double-blinded trial conducted in India found that thiamine or vitamin B1 could provide some much-needed comfort from menstrual cramps.
Minimize the Unwanted Side Effects of Alcohol with These Nutritional Supplements
(Michelle Simmons) Drinking alcohol in small to moderate amounts can be beneficial to the heart, but it can also cause unwanted side effects. When you drink alcohol, the ethanol breaks down the toxic compound called acetaldehyde.
Russel Brand Offers Insight On How You Can Actually Change Your Life For The Better
(Alanna Ketler) When it comes to making changes in our own lives many of us are very resistant. Whether or not it’s because we don’t actually want to change, or we just look at ourselves as incapable of making these changes, it can be a difficult task.
Type 2 Diabetes Can Be Avoided with the Right Kind of Diet – Do You Know Which One?
(Isabelle Z.) If there’s any upside to the devastating prevalence of Type 2 diabetes in modern times, it’s the wealth of research into the disease the epidemic has inspired. There have been plenty of useful findings in recent years, although not all of them have gotten the publicity they deserve, especially those that threaten the profits of pharmaceutical companies and doctors. That’s a tragedy because putting these findings into action could significantly reduce this disease’s impact on people.