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CDC report: Americans are still not eating enough fruits and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are nature’s health foods and medicine. Research has shown that eating fruits and veggies is key to longer life, may prevent stroke, and promote overall health. New research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that most Americans are still not eating enough fruits […]
3 reasons to avoid Heinz ketchup at all costs
Tomatoes are tangy and delicious fruits that are used in almost every cuisine around the world. One of the most popular ways to use tomatoes in the US is to make ketchup. While homemade, sugar free ketchup can be healthy when made with the proper ingredients, store bought brands like […]
Can orange and grapefruit increase skin cancer risk?
Citrus fruits like orange and grapefruit have long been associated with health and well being, and for good reason. Citrus fruits are all great sources of vitamin C, which is believed to have potent immune boosting properties. It is also essential for creating collagen in bones, cartilage, muscle, and blood […]
This ancient Chinese mushroom can help you lose weight
Ganoderma lucidum is a mushroom more commonly known as the lingzhi in China and reishi in Japan. It has been a staple in Chinese medicine for thousands of years. As written in Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects: Linghzi mushrooms contain complex sugars called beta-glucans, which research has shown may […]
Can probiotics help treat social anxiety?
Probiotics are microogranisms, often called ‘good bacteria.’ They are found in various fresh and fermented foods. Probiotics are believed to be essential to digestive and gut health because they maintain and balance essential bacteria in the digestive tract. The most common forms of probiotics are Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. They can […]
Light therapy with turmeric may treat psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder that forces skin cells to grow too rapidly. Up to 7.5 million Americans suffer from the disease, according to the National Institutes of Health. It is actually an autoimmune disease and occurs when a type of white blood cell called a T cell mistakenly […]