By Admin Image courtesy Plymouth Herald. Health Impact News Editor Comments The science behind the high-fat low-carb ketogenic diet has been around for years. It is a special diet originally developed at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the 1920s as a cure for childhood epilepsy. A diet that is still used today, some children can become seizure free or nearly seizure free on the ketogenic diet, where drugs often fail. In recent times, studies have been done on cancer patients using the ketogenic diet, using the theory that refined carbohydrates feed cancer cells, whereas a diet induced state of …read more
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By Christopher David Blueberries are a popular fruit around the world. In fact, blueberries are the 2nd most popular fruit behind strawberries in the United States. The blueberry ranks very high on the ORAC scale having a very high antioxidant capacity. They rank among the highest of all fruits, vegetables, and edible spices. As you may or may not […] The post The 5 Major Health Benefits of Blueberries appeared first on Underground Health. …read more Read more here: undergroundhealth.com
By Beverly Entin It’s not a good experience if you suffer from indigestion, constipation or heartburn, while these related digestive issues are common these days. Different types of digestive problems are affecting lots of people all over the world, no matter adults or children. Constipation is one of the main symptoms of the digestive disorders. When you suffer from constipation, you can not have a regular bowel movements, and other symptoms may also occur: feel pain in the abdominal part, passing stools are hard, and you’ll have less than 3 bowel movements in a week. There are lots of treatments
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By Jane Hurst Just like humans, our canine counterparts are susceptible to many diseases, including cancer. Not only is it a horrible experience for pets and their owners alike, it can also be extremely costly to treat an animal with cancer, and there is no guarantee that treatments will work. Obviously, the sooner the disease is diagnosed, the better the chances are that a dog will survive cancer. It is a good idea to know the warning signs. If you notice any of these symptoms in your dog, make an appointment with the vet right away. Collapsing It is not
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By Alex Jordon The importance of prebiotics in the gastrointestinal tract, also known as the gut, has been proven in several studies. In fact, several medical institutions have been conducting conferences and symposiums to discuss the enormous benefits of prebiotics to your health, specifically to the gastrointestinal tract. For example, in 2013, the New York Academy of Sciences and The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) organized a conference just for the sole purpose of discussing prebiotics and probiotics. Prebiotics, however, must not be confused with probiotics. Probiotics are good bacteria which, when ingested, promotes your health, most
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By none Recipes From Healthy Holistic Living Fritters are fried foods that can consist of a meat, fruit or vegetable filling covered in batter, and are popular across the world due to their ease of preparation. Fritters encourage experimentation and improvisation, allowing you to create a recipe that is uniquely yours once you’ve found ingredients that go well together. However, if you’ve been eating fritters from commercial establishments, there’s a chance you’ve eaten trans fats and other unhealthy substances, which can pose health risks in the long run. But why settle for unhealthy fritters when you can make a healthy
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By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola In the middle of summer vacation — what should be the busiest tourist season for many parts of Florida — popular beaches are being shut down and people told to stay out of the water. It’s not a shark; it’s toxic green algae stretching for miles along Florida’s coastline. “Enjoy your vacation on Playa Guacamole,” the Miami Herald quipped,1 as in some areas the algae is more than thick enough to dip a chip — not that you’d want to. “It smells like death on a cracker,” one Florida resident told the Tampa Bay
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By Ariana Source: Grow Your Own Capers For more content like this visit REALfarmacy.com. Cleopatra is said to have served this delicious crop in feasts to win the love of both Mark Anthony and Julius Caesar. Grow this same crop in your own garden. Capers are those delicious little green ‘berries’ that can normally be found atop bagels with lox or in many Mediterranean dishes. Grow your own […] Source: Grow Your Own Capers Learn more at REALfarmacy.com – Healthy News and Information. …read more Read more here: realfarmacy.com
By By Isabelle Z. (NaturalNews) We all know that exercise is good for you and can help you lose weight, but when it comes to cutting your risk of cancer and obesity, exercise alone is simply not enough. While exercise is something that should certainly be encouraged, reducing caloric intake and eating… …read more Read more here: Natural News
By Julie Fidler The Mediterranean diet is looking more and more appealing these days. Earlier this month, scientists said that adding a small amount of pasta to your Mediterranean diet wouldn’t help pack unwanted pounds onto your frame. In fact, they said, it could even help you slim down a bit. Well, dinner might look even more appetizing to people who adhere to this way of eating now that researchers have found that a Mediterranean diet high in healthy fats still offers tremendous health benefits. The Mediterranean diet emphasizes eating primarily plant-based foods – fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and
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By Christopher David Kettlebell exercises are a superb way to stay fit, strong and flexible. These are the seven fundamental kettlebell exercises that offer many total body strength and conditioning and potential weight loss benefits. Repetitive kettlebell ballistic exercises challenge more muscle groups — practically the entire body — for a total-body cardiovascular workout (1). Kettlebell exercises can be a wonderful solution […] The post The 7 Most Effective Kettlebell Exercises appeared first on Underground Health. …read more Read more here: undergroundhealth.com
By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola Mental health conditions like anxiety and depression can be devastating to adolescents, who are already going through one of the most emotionally turbulent life stages. It’s understandable why well-meaning parents would turn to prescription medications in an attempt to give their child some relief, especially since such drugs are heavily promoted and often used as a first-line treatment by psychiatrists and other doctors. However, many are not aware, nor do their doctors tell them, that such drugs often do not work, particularly in children and teens. Worse yet, youth who take antidepressant medications may
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By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola Organic foods are the antithesis of genetically engineered (GE) foods and, as organic food popularity grows, they’re also one of the biotech industry’s greatest opponents. Organic foods are, by their very nature, free of GMOs (genetically modified organisms), and this is one of the traits that makes them superior to their conventionally grown (and often GE) counterparts. Discrediting the organic industry would be one way for the biotech industry to cast their GE crops in a more favorable light, so when a report came out in 2014 bashing organics, industry funding was likely to
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By Heather Callaghan By Pamela Bofferding Pineapples are delicious and nutritious—they’re great when used in smoothies, muffins, or baked goods (find even more recipes here). They provide 105% of your daily value of… …read more Read more here: Natural Blaze
By Christina Sarich If you want to eat local, in season, often-organic food at a local café in Colorado, you can. And guess what? It doesn’t matter if you can’t pay. Seeds Community Café has a pay-as-you-can, pay-it-forward model that helps people with what they call a ‘hand-up,’ not a hand-out. The café brings all walks of life together in a way that supports the environment, and sustainable agriculture, too. The cafe never turns away a hungry person. Seeds Community Café founder Lyn Harwell says that after working in the food and hospitality industries, he became overwhelmed by the amount
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By Ariana Source: Tips for Earwig Control For more content like this visit REALfarmacy.com. Earwigs can be a garden pest, yet they can also be beneficial. For many gardeners, controlling this walking contradiction can be a difficult task. Learn these tips and save your garden. Earwigs are a very common garden pest found in North America. They are glossy, flattened insects that range from black to brown in […] Source: Tips for Earwig Control Learn more at REALfarmacy.com – Healthy News and Information. …read more Read more here: realfarmacy.com
By Christopher David Low carb diets have become dogma for many people. Followers of the low carb cult insist that everyone should be on low-carb or even ketogenic diet. Dr. Chris Kresser states, “While I agree with many of the potential issues that have been raised about low-carb diets, and think it’s important to discuss them, I also feel it’s […] The post The Truth About Low Carb Diets appeared first on Underground Health. …read more Read more here: undergroundhealth.com
By Christopher David A question many people often ask is just how bad is eating eggs for eleveating cholesterol and overall health? There seems to be a common misconception that consuming eggs is a primary reason why people have high cholesterol and, in turn, health problems. The fact is, egg yolks are high in cholesterol, but the overall effect of egg […] The post The Real Truth about Eggs and Cholesterol appeared first on Underground Health. …read more Read more here: undergroundhealth.com
By Heather Callaghan By Vicky Austin, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Fifteen-year-old Caitlin Grace is my hero. Once a green belt in karate, walking over ten miles per day, she is now physically debilitated from a vaccine… …read more Read more here: Natural Blaze
By Michael By Paul A. Philips When it comes to treating illness, disease in particular, on every level; academia, research and development, marketing, diagnoses, orthodox treatment, press and politics …… …read more Read more here: Natural Blaze
By Julie Fidler Until a couple of days ago, I’d never heard of Pokemon Go. Now I can’t get away from the smartphone game, released July 6, but I haven’t played it, and I’m still trying to figure out exactly what it is. I feel old admitting it, but I had to look it up online for an explanation. Though if you have kids, you probably know more than I do. (sigh) OK, let me see if I can make this make sense. Actually, never mind. I’ll just quote Vox: “In simple terms, Pokémon Go is a game that uses
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By Phyllis Bentley Rooibos grows in Cederberg Mountains of South Africa and on a bush that is very unlike traditional tea plants. Rooibos tea has gained popularity in America in recent years, as people want to take advantage of its medicinal properties to prevent serious illnesses. It is a good source of minerals like Calcium, Copper, Zinc, Iron, Potassium, and Magnesium. Health Benefits of Drinking Rooibos Tea Rooibos tea is rich in polyphenols antioxidants including aspalathin and nothofagin. The polyphenols in rooibos tea have anti-inflammatory properties, which assists in preventing heart-related illnesses, boost immune system, protect the body from common
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By Beverly Entin Potatoes are rich in vitamins and minerals that are essential for the proper body functions. They are especially enriched in: Vitamin C: A half cup of potato juice contains almost half of the daily recommended intake of vitamin C Potassium: A half cup of the juice provides around 27% of the daily recommended intake of potassium Thiamine: A half cup of the juice provides more than 20% of the daily recommended intake of thiamine How to make potato juice at home Ingredients: 2-3 medium raw potatoes Salt to taste Clean the potatoes well, peel them and cut
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By Heidi Kristoffer Canker sores is normally described as a painful, open sore in the mouth, they are yellow or white and surrounded by a red area. Before looking for solutions, you should know the reasons leading to this problem, some common causes of canker sores are: Cut or wound Minerals deficiency Bacteria in the mouth Poor immune system Hypertension Allergies to some foods When you suffer from this ailment, you may feel difficult to eat food and even hard to talk, there are many natural homemade remedies that will help you cure this problem and make it heal quickly.
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By P. S. Orr The very popular mason jar salad is not just any old salad. You may say, “Well, a salad is a salad is a salad!” Well, not really. The mason jar salad has evolved from a food fad to a smart practicality for many people who pack their lunches for work or recreation. There are a gazillion recipes for mason jar salads that are tantalizing and delicious. But, the ingredients are NOT the secret to a really delicious, well prepared salad in a jar. So, What IS the Secret to a Great Mason Jar Salad? The real
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By Geary Andrew Benefits of bottle gourd have been discovered long long time back by Ayurveda. For thousands of years bottle gourd used as medicines to treat various problems. It has cooling, nerve soothing and diuretic benefits for your health. It contains mostly 92% of water, packed with fibers and minerals also great source of zinc. Zinc is a vital mineral that contributes to healthy cell membranes. It also a great source of phosphorous, fiber, potassium, iron, sodium, and vitamin. Sesame oil when mixed with bottle gourd juice helps to cure problems of insomnia. Bottle gourd Juice Recipe Ingredients: Bottle
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