By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola For more than 7,000 years, people have been using arrowroot for many different applications. In more recent years, it’s commonly used as an alternative to cornstarch. Arrowroot powder is great as a thickener for everything from gravy to puddings to soups. Arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea), which comes from the Marantaceae family of plants, isn’t a plant per se; it’s a nutritionally dense starch that can be extracted from the tubers of a number of perennial rhizomes. It’s not technically a root but rather an underground mass of roots or root system. According to Encyclopedia Britannica,1
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By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola Very quickly gaining in popularity in the U.S. as an “incredibly healthy” herb with centuries-old medicinal qualities, ashwagandha has a long list of attributes to its credit. One of the best known is its use as an adaptogen, meaning that it helps you manage stress. Ashwagandha is translated in Sanskrit as “smell of the horse,” possibly as a double meaning: the herb exudes the peculiar odor of a horse, and it’s also known for its ability to increase strength and promote health when used regularly. Other names include winter cherry and Indian ginseng, along
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By Heather Callaghan By Natural Blaze Study links overtime to early development of chronic, life-threatening illness COLUMBUS, Ohio – Women who put in long hours for the bulk of their careers may pay a steep price:… …read more Read more here: Natural Blaze
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By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola Is it possible that chromosomal damage is simply a marker for cancer and not the actual cause of the disease? Compelling evidence suggests this is the case, and in the featured lecture, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gary Fettke reviews some of this evidence. Having battled cancer himself, Fettke came to realize the influence of nutrition on cancer, and the importance of eating a diet high in healthy fats and low in net carbohydrates (total carbs minus fiber, i.e. non-fiber carbs). Fettke is not the only one promoting the metabolic model of cancer. Earlier this year
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By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola One in 3 reading this likely has a serious overload of a mineral that may be more dangerous to your health than lack of vitamin D. That mineral is iron. Making matters worse, few physicians fully appreciate the danger of excess iron, which Gerry Koenig, former chairman of the Iron Disorders Institute and the Hemochromatosis Foundation,1 discusses in this interview. Koenig’s personal story is a powerful illustration of what can happen to someone with excess iron. Approaching his 50th birthday, he’d lost a lot of weight, worked out, and felt healthy. By age 55,
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By none Recipe From Naturally Savvy Smoothie bowls are becoming popular not just because of their pleasing taste and eye-catching colors, but due to the health benefits you can get from them as well. What’s more, almost anyone can satisfy their taste buds with a smoothie bowl. Let your creativity run wild by combining different types of fresh and organically grown fruits and vegetables to create a nutritious and delicious mix. An example is this Spinach, Mango and Pear Green Smoothie Bowl recipe from Naturally Savvy. Not only is this something that your kids will enjoy, it’s also a good
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Whether you’re Van Gogh or a stick-figure sketcher, a new Drexel University study found that making art can significantly reduce stress-related hormones in your body. …read more Read more here: Prevent Disease
By Julie Fidler If you’re a migraine sufferer, as I used to be, you probably know the feeling of desperation that comes with the pain, nausea, and vision problems. Some people try remedy after remedy, but never find relief. It can be hard to find a solution because doctors aren’t even sure what causes migraines. But new research suggests the underlying cause of at least some of these agonizing headaches may be a simple vitamin deficiency. On 10 June 2016 at the 58th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Headache Society, researches presented some new findings to show that increasing
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By Brian Staying healthy is a top priority, but it isn’t always easy to get into the zone. It’s hard to always make the right eating choice, and when we operate under false assumptions about the food that we… …read more Read more here: Natural Blaze
By Paul Fassa Source: Millions Treated Aggressively for Cancer Unnecessarily For more content like this visit REALfarmacy.com. BY PAUL FASSA How would you like to be diagnosed for cancer then treated with any or all of the cut, poison, burn (surgery, chemotherapy, radiation) mainstream medicine treatments offer then come to realize you didn’t have an aggressive cancer or even any cancer at all. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) reports that there have [&hellip Source: Millions Treated Aggressively for Cancer Unnecessarily Learn more at REALfarmacy.com – Healthy News and Information. …read more Read more here: realfarmacy.com
By Michael By Christina Sarich The list of countries refusing Monsanto’s genetically modified crops continues to grow. Highlighting the world divide on the issue, Brazil recently refused all U.S.-grown GM… …read more Read more here: Natural Blaze
By By L.J. Devon, Staff Writer (NaturalNews) As terminal cancer patients approach the end of their life, they are aggressively abused by methods of treatment that destroy their quality of life. As cancer is given authority over their lives, patients are often given a timeline of how long they will live, but that’s… …read more Read more here: Natural News
By By Isabelle Z. (NaturalNews) Drinking bottled water might seem like a healthier option than tap water, but a new study confirms previous findings that show this very much depends on the bottle itself and where you keep it.The alarming new report shows just how prevalent chemical contaminants… …read more Read more here: Natural News
Mosquitoes are ubiquitous and it is very challenging to prevent bites without the application of topical agents. In addition to practicing prevention with environmental deterrents, there are many natural home remedies for mosquitoes bites on babies. They are simple and very effective. …read more Read more here: Prevent Disease
By Dr. Mercola One of the most popular essential oils around is extracted from Rosmarinus officinalis, which is widely known in the Mediterranean region for its culinary and herbal benefits and has been extensively used for a wealth of health and wellness purposes. Find out more about rosemary oil and what sets it apart from other widely celebrated herbal oils. What Is Rosemary Oil? Related to mint and looking like lavender, rosemary has leaves like flat pine needles touched with silver. It boasts of a woodsy, citrus-like fragrance that has become a feature of many kitchens, gardens, and apothecaries …read
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By Julie Fidler Don’t you love it when science backs up what you’ve always suspected was true? In this case it’s the idea that high-protein foods make you feel fuller longer. Researchers at Purdue University have my back on this one. There are a lot of fad diets out there, and lots of advice on how and what to eat, some of it good, some questionable at best. But one good piece of wisdom has been: If you feel hungry throughout the day, eat more protein. Would you believe that until now, no one had ever done a large-scale study
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By Alex Jordon Herbal teas are becoming more and more popular as they can provide so many wonderful health benefits, most of them are relaxing drinks and with very low calories, they are also with good smell. The best quality herbal teas tend to be organic, so avoid the teas that contain artificial flavourings. Many herbal teas such as peppermint, thyme and ginger have great medicinal properties, that’s why they make effective remedies for many ailments. It has been proven that herbal teas can help with lots of health issues, from aiding digestion and relieving nausea, bloating to easing a
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By Heather Callaghan By Natural Blaze Cortisol lowers significantly after just 45 minutes of art creation, Drexel University finds… Whether you’re Van Gogh or a stick-figure sketcher, a new Drexel University… …read more Read more here: Natural Blaze
By Michael By Justin Gardner As solar and other renewable energy sources rapidly expand in the market, with prices continually dropping and technology exponentially improving, fossil fuel-based corporate… …read more Read more here: Natural Blaze
By By Julie Wilson staff writer (NaturalNews) Within a matter of weeks, glyphosate, the primary ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup, declared a likely human carcinogen by the World Health Organization last spring, may no longer be approved for use in Europe.As we reported recently, the European Union is scrambling… …read more Read more here: Natural News
By By Sarah Landers (NaturalNews) Oregon Health and Science University is now looking for volunteers to try out a new and apparently “promising” HIV vaccine, as reported by Inquisitr. The novel vaccine could be “a huge step forward in the fight against HIV, as well as give the Oregon school the confidence… …read more Read more here: Natural News
S510 – Illegal To Grow, Share, Trade, Sell Homegrown Food SB S510 Will Allow Government To Put You In Jail …. S510 http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s111-510, the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2010, may be the most dangerous bill in the history of the US. (http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s111-510 ) “If accepted [S 510] would preclude the public’s right to grow, own, trade, transport, share, feed and eat each and every food that nature makes. It will become the most offensive authority against the cultivation, trade and consumption of food and agricultural products of one’s choice. It will be unconstitutional and contrary to natural
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Soy milk is finally fading as a health conscious beverage as millions have come to discover the true health dangers of this genetically modified legume. Although cow’s milk presents its own set of long-term health implications, they may pale in comparison to soy, one of the most destructive nutrients affecting human health. …read more Read more here: Prevent Disease
By By Jonathan Landsman (NaturalNews) Asthma is the number one chronic disease of childhood, with 1 in every 10 children suffering from asthma, according to The American Academy of Asthma, Allergy & Immunology. Likewise, allergies have become a growing problem, with 1 in every 13 children affected by this… …read more Read more here: Natural News
By Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola The hormone melatonin plays many important roles in your health, from helping you sleep better to strengthening your immune system, slowing down brain aging, reducing migraine attacks, protecting bone mass, and preventing cancer. Lack of sun exposure during the day combined with artificial lighting late into the night disrupts your biological clock and hence, your melatonin production, and this disruption can provoke a number of adverse health effects. In fact, melatonin has been the subject of preclinical research on over 100 different disease applications, many of which go hand in hand with your need
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By Heather Callaghan By Natural Blaze TUCSON, Ariz., June 14, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Multiple childhood vaccines are often given at one visit, but contrary to the claims of public health officials there is… …read more Read more here: Natural Blaze