Nobody wants to think about losing their memories as they begin to age. Luckily, a Chinese medicinal herb called gardenia has been shown to contain components that can help improve cognitive function. Scientists studied mice that were given daily doses of gardenia, and the research revealed that a component called GJ-4 had the ability to help repair cognitive damage, reduce brain inflammation, and even help expand the body's ability to hold antioxidants which help promote brain function.

Key Takeaways:

• Crocin, which is found in gardenia fruit has neuro protective properties
• Crocin has shown in lab tests to help stave off the degenerative disease that effect memory and neuro function
• Gardenia essential oil has anti inflammatory, anti microbial and culinary properties

"In the study, researchers looked at Chinese herbs, which have been used medicinally for thousands of years, as a good source for potential drugs for Alzheimer’s."

Read more: https://www.naturalnews.com/2019-03-28-gardenia-found-to-prevent-cognitive-impairment-and-neurotoxicity.html

With the increasing popularity of legalizing marijuana and CBD, along with many sates’ hopes of doing so, it will be imperative for the general public to understand the differences between Hemp Seed Oil and CBD oil. Becky Garrison has compiled a short recap on why consumers need to pay attention to the letters CBD when shopping. Hemp as a general term is more focused on skin care routines, vitamin supplementation and household products, CBD would help more with medical ailments such as pain and anxiety.

Key Takeaways:

• Hemp seed oil is pressed from the hemp plant's seeds, much like sunflower oil.
• If you want high quality CBD, it is extracted from the flowers of female-only hemp plants.
• Hemp seeds do have a number of nutritional benefits, such as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and vitamins A and E.

"Due to this confusion in which "hemp seed oil" is often mistakenly called "hemp oil," consumers should check the label to ensure they are purchasing the correct product for their needs. If you're looking for CBD, hemp seed oil isn't what you want; and if you're looking for hemp-based products for their nutritional content, then you may be disappointed in a hemp oil CBD product."

Read more: https://www.civilized.life/articles/the-difference-between-hemp-seed-oil-and-hemp-cbd-oil/

As you may know, heavy metals are everywhere, in our water, food, dental fillings, and air. Fortunately, according to the latest research, modified citrus pectin is a substance that can help to safely remove these toxic metals from the body. The accumulation of heavy metals in the body not only can lead to chronic disease, but it also compromises the body's ability to heal from illness. Some common toxic heavy metals are lead, mercury, and cadmium. To reduce your body's burden of heavy metals, take 15 grams of the product PectaSol three times a day.

Key Takeaways:

• We have a toxic burden that surrounds us daily. It could be in personal care products, in paints, vaccines, or conventional dental fillings.
• Western medicine tries to downplay the risk we take due to the toxic burden we carry daily, but traditional medicines emphasizes that it impacts on the health.
• Even when is still under the conventional threshold for exposure to toxicity, accumulation of heavy metal can impact the health by depleting antioxidants and detoxifiers.

"Mercury, a known neurotoxin, is found in fish such as swordfish and shark, as well as in “silver” dental fillings. The crazy part is: we know that mercury can seriously affect the nervous system, causing tremors, loss of coordination, muscular spasms and even death."

Read more: https://www.naturalhealth365.com/modified-citrus-pectin-2824.html

Turmeric, a spice used in many Indian dishes, contains a high concentration of a substance called curcumin which possesses medical benefits rivaling many pharmaceuticals. Research suggests that turmeric has the potential to replace cholesterol and steroid medications, chemotherapy drugs, and antidepressants. There is even evidence it can be effective in reversing liver damage. Plant-based treatments are now in the process of revolutionizing modern medicine. In the near future, prescriptions for popular drugs such as Lipitor and Prozac could be replaced with prescriptions for Turmeric.

Key Takeaways:

• Turmeric shows great health benefits that include fighting inflammation, diabetes, heart disease and even some cancers.
• One current problem is that many over-the-counter turmeric supplements come from poorly-vetted Chinese suppliers and are contaminated with lead and other metals.
• Turmeric holds promise as a complement to or replacement for a variety of antidepressants, anti inflammatory drugs, and other pharmaceuticals.

"Without a healthy fat/oil, curcumin may pass right through the body and not be absorbed into the small intestine and into the bloodstream, where it is most effective. Coconut oil, olive oil, and avocado are great to consume along with turmeric. Curcumin absorption is also boosted by piperine, the principle component found in black pepper."

Read more: https://www.naturalnews.com/2019-03-01-turmeric-is-just-as-effective-as-14-pharmaceutical-drugs.html

According to recent studies by Iranian researchers, cinnamon may be an effective natural remedy for symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea, the painful and sometimes debilitating lower abdominal cramps that some women get in association with their periods. The researchers performed a double-blind, randomized study in which women were given either a placebo or 1000 mg cinnamon capsules during the first three days of their periods. The group that got the cinnamon showed a much higher decrease in their dysmenorrhea symptoms, suggesting that cinnamon holds promise as a form of relief.

Key Takeaways:

• Researchers from two research institutions in Iran have found that women who have dysmenorrheal can find cinnamon to be of great relief to them.
• Primary dysmenorrheal is referred to as the pain that many women experience before or during their menstrual period which pain can be severe or mild.
• The researchers created two groups and it was found in the treatment group who were given cinnamon that they had greater improvement in treatment than the placebo group.

"The Iranian researchers carried out a randomized, double-blind clinical trial to determine the effect of cinnamon on dysmenorrhea. In conducting the study, they divided their women participants into two groups: a treatment group and a control group."

Read more: https://www.naturalnews.com/2019-02-13-double-blind-clinical-trial-validates-using-cinnamon-as-natural-treatment-for-primary-dysmenorrhea.html

Ginseng is a Chinese medicine, that has been long known for its medicinal properties. It is an expensive and scarce item. This makes it difficult to obtain for people who need it. Luckily, there is a solution to this problem. The Ginseng can be substituted by cultured roots of mountain ginseng. Studies have proven that mountain ginseng is a viable substitute. The general consensus of ginseng still holds, it have some risks as a supplement, but still has many health benefits. The article ends with a message to always consult a professional before taking ginseng as a supplement, just to be safe.

Key Takeaways:

• Ancient Chinese medicine is known for many treatments that are effective but which processes are unknown and one of them is the root of mountain ginseng.
• Although the mountain ginseng has several health benefits, many people do not think of it because it is very expensive and very scarce.
• Some researchers sought out to find out the effectiveness of alternatives to mountain ginseng like the cultured roots of mountain ginseng (CRMG) and its major compound, ginsenoside Re (Re).

"In particular, cultured roots from mountain ginseng tissue have been identified as viable replacements for larger and cheaper production of the highly sought-after ginseng roots."

Read more: https://www.naturalnews.com/2019-02-06-mountain-ginseng-immunostimulating-antioxidant-anticancer-antiaging.html

Dr. Qi Dai teaches medical courses at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and he has recently conducted a study surrounding the link between magnesium and vitamin D production. The study determined that when someone has a deficiency of magnesium, it ends up blocking both the pathway and the metabolic process that is necessary for vitamin D to properly enter our systems. Having sufficient levels of vitamin D is an essential component in ensuring that we can correctly metabolize magnesium.

Key Takeaways:

• A recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shone the spotlight on the important link between Magnesium and vitamin D.
• The study was undertaken by a team from Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville Tennessee.
• Dr. Qi Dai, of Vanderbilt University, collated and analyzed data culled from input taken from 1200 individuals who took the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

"New evidence shifts the focus onto magnesium, implicating it in playing a central role in determining how much vitamin D our bodies can make."

Read more: http://medicalnews.fabiola.uk/cancer/does-magnesium-hold-the-key-to-vitamin-d-benefits/

Despite the prevalence of depression, drug companies have still failed to come up with a way to address without side effects. The compound curcumin found in the turmeric spice has already been proven popular for it’s health effects but also holds promise in fighting depression. Phytotherapy Research found that it compared well next to Prozac when reducing depression symptoms. Importantly, taking curcumin does not produce the side effects that Prozac creates. To get more of this into your diet, you can purchase organic turmeric root and add to your meals. It is common to add to meats, cereal, granola, eggs, even coffee and tea. With 12.7% of Americans taking antidepressants, using this natural remedy may be a great option.

Key Takeaways:

• Curcumin is a natural compound found in turmeric spice and is known to be an antidepressant.
• Curcumin is also known for fighting cancer, helping with memory loss, and even arthritis.
• One can increase their turmeric intake by adding the ingredient to their meals.

"Lots of people think they either have to live with their negative feelings or accept the possibly deadly side effects that come with antidepressant use, but there are some natural remedies that can be surprisingly effective – and one of the best may prove to be curcumin."

Read more: https://www.naturalnews.com/2019-01-22-happy-news-curcumin-outperforms-prozac-reducing-symptoms-of-depression.html

Reputable medical sources such as the British Journal of Pharmacology are finding that cannabis has a direct impact on treating cancer by targeting it from several areas. Although more and more of these studies are being published, it still isn't enough for the medical community to hold the claims above traditional treatments such as chemotherapy that can take a huge toll on the body. This is due to a huge lack of funding when it comes to the anti-cancer effects of cannabis.

Key Takeaways:

• Chemotherapy was previously thought of as the only and last recourse to the fight of cancer although it destroys the immune system thus counteracting the fight against cancer.
• The scientific community recently has given cannabis their seal of approval in the fight against cancer because it reduces nausea and helps to slow down muscle wasting disease.
• Due to the fact that research funding is lacking for cannabis use in fighting cancer cells, the only data to confirm this fact is from laboratory in-vitro studies.

"The big scientific news, however, is that the most researched active cannabis constituents, THC and CBD, have been found to also kill cancer cells."

Read more: https://www.healthnutnews.com/cannabis-kills-cancer-cells/

As the holiday season comes around, people start to get excited to have the treats that generally come with it. Apple cider vinegar is one of those treats that is a household favorite and at least one person at the family Christmas party would love to have it. It is healthy and it tastes great. The ones that are warmed up are a treat to everyone, though some people might like it more than others. However, be creative in your preparation.

Key Takeaways:

• As the holiday season comes around, people start to prepare their favorite holiday drinks.
• Many people stray away from their dieting habits during the holiday because of the food they are around.
• Apple cider vinegar is a drink that is a household favorite during the holidays and has some great health benefits.

"This living probiotic food causes new beneficial bacteria to take up residence in your gut. These bacteria protect you from illness and play an important role in extracting nutrition from what you eat. This means that you can get more nutrients from less food, and your body becomes satisfied more quickly."

Read more: https://www.thealternativedaily.com/warm-apple-cider-vinegar-drinks-holiday-season/

Little do people know, there are actually some large medical use cases that are related to licorice. The candy is not the favorite of many people around the world but there are some that really do like to have it on a regular basis. With that being said, it is now being considered as a potential treatment for people who have some brain damage. While the likelihood for success remains to be seen, doctors say early signs are promising.

Key Takeaways:

• Licorice has been used for all sorts of things since it was brought to Europe from the Middle East. From flavoring food, to sweetening flour and as coloring.
• Licorice is also used as a potent medicine in China. In fact, it is quoted as such in Chinese pharmacopeia.
• The purported report that licorice has neuroprotective properties caught the attention of some South Korean researchers who sought to verify if this was really so.

"These days, licorice is best known as a candy flavor, but at the root of that sweetness is an actual root that Holds a bevy of medicinal benefits."

Read more: https://www.naturalnews.com/2018-11-11-licorice-potential-treatment-ischemia-induced-brain-damage.html

Vitamin C is an absolutely essential vitamin for human bodies, especially as human bodies can not replenish their supply without consuming it from outside sources. Scurvy, which is a disease which manifests when vitamin C stores become dangerously low, is notable via symptoms such as bleeding gums, slow wound-healing and joint pain. Before vitamin C and its uses were understood, it was not unusual for the disease to take hold among sailing crews. Traveling for long distances, usually without recourse to fresh stores, the seamen made an unfortunate and easy target for the disease. Although it is now considered a rare occurrence the disease can and still does manifest under circumstances of unvaried diet. Regardless of one's diet, however, it is possible to supplement one's use of vitamin C. There is even an easy DIY way to make vitamin C powder for individual use. Besides providing the needed daily minimum quota of an essential nutrient that builds immunity and supports the cardiovascular system, the organic vitamin C powder recipe ensures the recipient garners valuable fiber and enzymes. It's also more absorbable than pill variants. To make the powder, first peel some oranges. Blend the peels, then place them in a glass dish and inside an oven set to low heat. Stir the peels from time to time. You'll want to use about 10 oranges and no water. To make sure the temperature is not too high, leave the oven door cracked open. Once the peels are thoroughly dehydrated, put them through the blender again and make a flour of them. Strain the flour and put the results in a glass jar. Use this golden powder as a nutritious additive to soups, teas and more.

Key Takeaways:

• Scurvy, which manifests with an extreme lack of vitamin C, is a disease that often becomes visible through symptoms like bleeding gums.
• You can make your own home-made vitamin C with orange peels that you put in a blender.
• Afterwards place the peels in a glass dish and heat it in the oven, using low heat and stirring the peels from time to time.

"Human beings, just like other mammals, are unable to produce their own vitamin C."

Read more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f3TEaodS8E

There are many people out there that are suffering with some form of disease. For someone who has been healthy all of their life, and never had any issue, this is very foreign to them. They do not know how it feels nor do they understand the amount of work it takes for regular treatments. However, it is important to know that there are some simple fixes to many autoimmune diseases out there in the world today.

Key Takeaways:

• There are so many diseases out there that someone can catch or be susceptible to.
• Making sure that you are taking the necessary steps to be illness free is crucial.
• Though many may not realize, there might be a simple fix to your potential sickness that you have.

"However, scientists have found that one disease-fighting antioxidant, glutathione, could be the key to keeping these types of illnesses under control."

Read more: https://www.naturalnews.com/2018-10-11-glutathione-holds-the-key-to-managing-over-100-autoimmune-diseases.html

Many people are told that vitamins are really good for them and the preservation of their health but they do not realize how good they actually are! Vitamins should be an essential part of anyone's diet if they are serious about being healthy. They are great for anyone who is looking to lose weight and to combat potential sicknesses. Overall, many of the things that we are stressed at a young age turn out to be true over time.

Key Takeaways:

• As you get older, you begin to lose some things like your hearing or your sight.
• Though people are told from a young age about the benefits of vitamins, few use them.
• Vitamins are so important for anyone who is trying to lead a healthy lifestyle.

"Three-month-old rats were followed until 14 months of age, with the data indicating that supplementation reduced threshold shifts at the lower and medium frequencies, compared to the control animals. This indicated “an improvement in the auditory thresholds”?, said the researchers."

Read more: https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2018/08/21/Vitamins-A-C-E-plus-magnesium-may-delay-hearing-impairment-associated-with-age

Nearly 40 percent of American adults are obese, and although the food industry often presents artificial sweeteners as a solution, they are even worse for your health than the real thing. Artificial sweeteners may raise your risk of obesity and diabetes even more than real sugar, and may cause worse damage to the lining of the blood vessels. Over the long term, artificial sweeteners can change or wear down the cellular “machinery” your body uses to make energy, or even trick your body into breaking down muscle.

Key Takeaways:

• Artificial sweeteners are not a solution to the out-of-control rates of obesity in America, and may make the problem even worse.
• Artificial sweeteners can change your body’s processes for making energy and trick your body into burning muscle for energy.
• Artificial sweeteners can stimulate the appetite, and previous research has strongly associated it with greater weight gain.

"If you’re still holding out hope that science will eventually prove artificial sweeteners to be beneficial, or at the very least harmless, you’re likely to be disappointed."

Read more: https://www.healthnutnews.com/worse-than-sugar-this-alternative-boosts-your-risk-of-obesity-and-diabetes/

In order to effectively study vitamin defriciencies, many pharmaceutical agencies hold controlled studies that are overlooked by medical physicians. These are typically done by giving some participants the vitamin supplement, while others get a placebo. In the case of vitamin D, however, experts are labeling studies to be unethical because of the potential damage that participants could face if they become deficient while on the placebo due to their vitamin D levels dramatically dropping to an unsafe level.

Key Takeaways:

• Many researchers view Vitamin D as so important to overall health that they are concerned about the ethics around limiting D supplementation specifically for research.
• According to Dr. Leigh Frame of George Washington University School of Medicine, denying someone deficient in vitamin D could cause both long- and short-term health problems.
• One solution to this dilemma would be to allow vitamin D studies but to monitor all participant’s D levels and provide the placebo group a rescue repletion at the completion of the study.

"In case you needed any more proof of how essential vitamin D is to good health, researchers have warned that placebo-controlled trials that involve limiting some people’s intake of the all-star nutrient could be considered unethical."

Read more: https://www.naturalnews.com/2018-04-13-vitamin-d-is-so-important-researchers-worry-about-ethics-of-limiting-supplementation-research-trials.html

Lemon grass is used in many geographical areas of the world. It holds nutritional values of helping lower cholesterol, helping the body detoxify, treating insomnia, curing fever and helping with respiratory issues. Lemon grass is grown extensively in Fuji and the Fijians themselves use the plant for its flavoring qualities, particularly in tea. It has a very strong aromatic scent and it has the taste of citric and mint. The plant is the source of many essential vitamins and essential minerals.

Key Takeaways:

• Lemon grass contains many vitamins and is healthy, with no harmful side effects.
• Lemon grass is beneficial to the digestive system and can cleanse.
• Lemon grass can aid with better breathing and fever reducing.

"LEMON GRASS is a perennial plant that grows abundantly in Fiji and many Fijians plant this herbal lemon scented plant for its tea flavouring qualities."

Read more: http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=433957

Chronic low-grade inflammation is something that we can experience but many of us don't think about. It is a condition where when our immune system detects a threat in our bodies and substances are released. When they are released and the condition is not cured the substances remain elevated and we then can get chronic inflammation. This can lead to an array of conditions including: cancer, depression, and bone disease, and many more. There are many symptoms of chronic low-grade inflammation and also a holistic way to treat it with functional medicine. Holistically, we can treat by finding the cause and treating that rather than suppressing the symptoms of conventional medicine.

Key Takeaways:

• Chronic inflammation is the key holder to heart disease, diabetes and obesity just to name a few.
• Chronic low-grade inflammation also is the culprit to lack of exercise, fibromyalgia and anger problems
• Chronic low-grade inflammation is nothing to speak little about, and needs to be more in the public eye, maybe soon PSAs.

"By reducing the pro-inflammatory aspects of our lifestyle, we will remain youthful and live better for longer."

Read more: http://www.longevitylive.com/anti-aging-beauty/90609/

Hemp is starting to make its way back onto the shelf. No longer just a rope, oil or thought of as cannabis, it is now being ingested for its taste and health benefits. Hemp seeds are known to have high amounts of protein as well good fats for your diet. The fats, like essential fatty acids, help you in your diet and promote positive growth. They are also an amazing superfood, on par with kale for nutrients and ability to improve your body.

Key Takeaways:

• People are starting to find out more about hemp that they can try. They are amazed at the benefits that hemp can have for their health.
• A small sample of hemp can introduce new users to its advantages. Hemp is a great choice and the product has helped people in the past.
• The hemp seed may be small, but it ends up being mighty too. Hemp is one of the best options that consumers want to try for themselves.

"Big things really do come in small packages - the idiomatic expression holds much value with this small but mighty seed."

Read more: https://www.womenshealth.com.au/health-benefits-of-hemp

A researcher at Stephen F. Austin State University has found a new link between giant salvinia, a pest in Texas waterways, and a reduction in lung and pancreatic cancer. There are no details on what exactly in the plant is causing this decrease but the numbers are clear and hope is out there. This is part of a vanguard of disease and immunological studies to find cures from common plants and this looks to be promising

Key Takeaways:

• This plant is a weed in Texas wetlands but may be the cute we're looking for
• It has show positive findings to reducing tumor growth in lab findings.
• The best links are to pancreatic and lung cancer but no mention of other cancers.

"Dr. Li says they found eight new compounds, with one of them showing anti-tumor activity."

Read more: https://www.healthnutnews.com/doctor-researching-cancer-says-common-plant-may-hold-cancer-cure/

When your immune system is challenged, a host of diseases have an opportunity to take hold in the body. Keeping it strong is the best way to avoid illness and there are things you can do to to strengthen it just like you'd strengthen muscles by working out. Fermented foods and cultured products help our natural gut bacteria, shown to be helpful in immune response. Vitamins, particularly vitamin C, are essential to immune health as well. In addition, herbs, spices and foods like vegetables are all part of an arsenal you can use to battle cold and flu season.

Key Takeaways:

• Our eating habits are a great way to boost our immune system with healthy, fresh fruit and vegetables.
• Manuka honey is another recent health booster, found to have great antibacterial properties.
• Garlic is another great antibiotic, and unlike pharmaceuticals, bacteria do not seem to be able to develop resistances.

"Many herbs and spices have great immune-boosting benefits, but turmeric has been called one of the most powerful anti-inflammatory spices of all."

Read more: http://www.thelcn.com/lcn05/healing-hands-5-ways-to-boost-your-immune-system-20171104

Inflammation is associated with a host of diseases including cancer and arthritis. There are compounds in food and natural ingredients that can limit the expression of molecules from immune cells thus reducing inflammation. These include the superfood hemp. Hemp has always been associated with marijuana and has typically been under-advertised. With the latest research, compounds in hemp oil are being tested for use in treating arthritis. Currently some DVMs use the oil in supplements to help arthritic pets. It is likely that in the future, this will hold true for people as well.

Key Takeaways:

• Hemp oil is seen as a natural ingredient to help with inflammation.
• One oil in hemp, dihomogamma-linolenic acid, has been shown to promote interleukin and be anti-inflammatory.
• All of this can help with arthritis in taking away the inflammation and letting the body heal.

"By replacing hundreds of drugs with one simple natural ingredient, like hemp oil, plus an improved diet, arthritis could become a disease of the past and saving consumers millions of dollars in medical bills."

Read more: https://www.marijuanatimes.org/hemp-oil-and-arthritis/

In a time when stress among people is at an all time high, many are trying to find new ways to reduce it. Medicinal mushroooms are being shown to be a remarkable healing plant that possess a wide array of nutrients that can help improve your daily life. They come in a variety of forms and can be consumed many different ways, including as a pill or poweder or in your tea or a smoothie. They promote almost all of your bodies systems like the immune system and digestive system working in a healthy way. Be wary of some from unknown sources, such as China, which can have heavy metal contamination that could wipe out all the health benefits.

Key Takeaways:

• Eating mushrooms like reishi, chaga, agaricus blazei, cordyceps, maitake, shiitake, turkey tail, and lion’s mane.whether in powder, capsule, tincture format and in foods can improve your health.
• Providing support for a healthy immune system,improves heart functions, support proper liver function, builds a healthy cardiovascular system and a healthy digestive system.
• Buy ultra-clean, lab-tested mushrooms for of B-vitamins, minerals, beta-glucans, antioxidants, polysaccharides, calcium & more. Eat with fruits & veggies. And exercise.

"With unprecedented support for all the key functions of the body, it’s no surprise how medicinal mushrooms can have such an obvious impact"

Read more: https://www.naturalnews.com/2017-10-23-why-medicinal-mushrooms-should-be-considered-a-staple-in-every-household-across-america.html

The World Anti-Doping Authority has ended its ban on cannabidiol, or CBD, paving the way for atheletes to use the drug as from January 2018. Following decades of pressure from athletes and after extensive consultation with experts and other stakeholders, WADA has officially removed CBD from its list of prohibited substances. CBD is widely sought after for its protective and restorative effects. However, CBD that is produced from cannabis may still contain some THC, which remains prohibited.

Key Takeaways:

• As of January 2018, CBD, or cannabidiol, will no longer be a prohibited substance, per the WADA, the World Anti-Doping Agency.
• Many athletes use CBD because, among other things, they claim that it helps them recover after they compete.
• Notably, even though CBD will no longer be considered a prohibited substance, THC, another cannabis byproduct, will remain prohibited.

"Athletes claim they use CBD for protective and recovery treatments, and have been lobbying WADA for decades."

Read more: http://www.cannatech.news/2017/10/10/world-anti-doping-authority-permit-cbd-athletes/

Fall is coming and after that it will be winter. If you have ever wanted to try essential oils now will be a good time. This gives many reasons why this is a good time to use them. They can do a lot in the home. They can help with health, cleaning, ad more. Those who have tried them usually end up wishing they had done so much earlier because of all the benefits they reap.

Key Takeaways:

• Spending more time indoors during cooler weather exposes people to more indoor pollutants.
• Less exposure to direct sunlight may decrease vitamin D levels, resulting in negative effects.
• Colder, dryer temperatures often exacerbate muscle and joint pain, as well as skin issues.

"Some of the benefits of essential oils during this time are:

Natural (and naturally fragrant) cleansing of the indoor air Helps supports healthy immune function Uplifts mood, and supports emotional well-being Supports muscle and joint health Improves skin health Supports the respiratory system Supports digestive balance May help improves sleep"

Read more: https://www.naturalnews.com/2017-10-09-why-you-need-essential-oils-in-your-household-for-the-fall-and-winter-season.html

Chia, a member of the mint family comes from South America and has been eaten since the time if the Aztecs. It's recently been recognized as a modern superfood, but many still don't know what it is or how to eat it. Read here about the health benefits of chia seeds, especially their protein and calcium content. Chia seeds are easy to incorporate into your diet, they can be eaten, mixed in smoothies or even ground into flour.

Key Takeaways:

• Chia seeds are a "superfood" so they are packed with nutrients.
• Chia seeds are very small and tasteless, so you can put them in any food and not taste a difference.
• Chia seeds can be ground into flour and used in pancakes.

"Chia seeds are rich in fibre, which is important for a healthy digestive system; this, and their ability to hold onto water can add to a feeling of fullness when eating, which may help when dieting."

Read more: http://home.bt.com/lifestyle/food/food-latest/what-are-chia-seeds-and-how-do-you-eat-them-11364216007534

As nutrition knowledge is changing and we have found that many 'facts' from 25 years ago just do not hold true. Fat used to be an enemy, but we now know that it is a necessity from the right sources. Because we thought fructose was better for diabetics, it soon was added to everything. It is still fine in moderation in fruit, but not added to food. All calories are the same and calories in, calories out are also 'facts' that we now know are just not true.

Key Takeaways:

• Certain types of fatty foods are good for cardiovascular health.
• To lose weight, reduce your calorie intake instead of food restrictions.
• With sugar intake, make sure you brush teeth and be mindful about it.

"Nutritional science changes quickly, and knowledge that was gleaned from a 25-year-old nutrition textbook needs to be refreshed."

Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/fat-fructose-and-calories-5-nutrition-facts-we-used-to-believe/2017/08/28/b36635f8-8689-11e7-961d-2f373b3977ee_story.html

Many people think that sea salt can be a horrible thing for the body but little do we know it can actually help us with a lot of health issues. For instance sea salt can help with losing weight. Many people have tried to use other health methods when they could have just run to the grocery store and picked up a thing of sea salt. Sea salt can also help with inflammation in the respiratory system. However sea salt may also have it's bad's sides but the important thing is that it CAN help us live a healthy lifestyle.

Key Takeaways:

• Natural, unrefined sea salt can benefit all of us. Sea salt will help you achieve a more balanced and healthy lifestyle.
• Sea salt is obtained directly through the evaporation of seawater. The darker the sea salt the higher the minerals.
• Aras River on the southern slope of Mount Duzdag holds the oldest of sea salt.

"In 2006-2011, French archaeologists conducted research in Nakhchivan and concluded that the Duzdag mines are, most likely, the oldest in the world."

Read more: https://www.azernews.az/lifestyle/116460.html

The key to a house that will last for a long time is a strong foundation. The same goes for your health. In nutritional therapy, there are five pillars of foundational health. When these pillars are very weak, opportunities for many different degenerative conditions are introduced. Through this lens, taking charge of your overall health becomes a lot more accessible. If you ignore the foundation, that will lead to relying on pharmaceuticals or other conventional therapies.

Key Takeaways:

• The best and most nutrient-dense diet is of no consequence if your ability to digest it is impaired.
• While evolution has favored humans with many innate ways to raise low blood sugar, the need to lower it is a modern concern for which our bodies are unprepared.
• Problems with the liver and gallbladder can lead to incomplete break-down of food, which sits in the intestines, causing inflammation.

"The five pillars of foundational health are digestion, blood sugar balance, mineral balance, fatty acid balance and hydration. Holding these essential components together is a whole foods diet."

Read more: https://www.echoak.com/2017/08/foundations-in-health/

Vinegar has been used for centuries as a cleanser and a food additive. In the form of apple cider vinegar it has multiple health benefits as well. Since it's made from apples, there are vitamins and minerals to be found in quality apple cider vinegar. It has anecdotal benefits like curing hiccoughs and also scientific ones like reducing blood sugar. Apple cider vinegar can be used as a mouth wash and applied topically also to help dandruff or other skin issues. It's a valuable ingredient that should be on everyone's pantry shelf.

Key Takeaways:

• Apple cider vinegar has lots of health benefits such as controlling blood sugar and helping with weight loss.
• Apple cider vinegar is also beneficial as a disinfectant and can replace many household products.
• Apple cider vinegar also helps with cramps and can whiten teeth and help treat acne.

"Apple cider vinegar has a lot of benefits like curing hiccups to alleviating cold symptoms, detoxification, helping the human body digest foods more easily etc. Read more about the health benefits here."

Read more: http://doctor.ndtv.com/living-healthy/benefits-of-apple-cider-vinegar-1728879

Hawaii is an island known mostly for its luaus and gorgeous views, Hawaii is also covered with beautiful hibiscus trees. These hibiscus flowers while beautiful, hold many not well known health benefits. The hibiscus flower is mostly used to make a tea known as "sour tea" or made into a topical application. Hibiscus is loaded with antioxidants, these antioxidants help combat free radical damage that lowers inflammation in the body. The flowers is also filled with nutrients and help boost your immune system especially during cold and flu season. Hibiscus also has many other benefits including lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, helps improve your mood and digestive system. When applied to your skin it will make it more firm and great at moisturizing as well. All around hibiscus has many health benefits and would be very beneficial for your body.

Key Takeaways:

• Hibiscus flowers have a wide variety of health benefits. You can either drink hibiscus tea or apply hibiscus oil to reap these benefits.
• Hibiscus is rich in antioxidants, which helps to reduce inflammation in the body. It is also nutritious, containing B-vitamins and minerals.
• Some of the health benefits from hibiscus are: immune system function boost, lowers cholesterol, lowers blood pressure, improves mood and improves optimal digestion.

"not only are hibiscus flowers beautiful and fragrant, they also have a wide array of health benefits."

Read more: http://www.thealternativedaily.com/health-benefits-of-hibiscus/

There are many coffee alternatives out there and more are developed all the time. They're made from different roots, nuts, herbs, etc. One of them is mushroom coffee. This tells you if it is any good. It might be an option for those who can't have real coffee for health reasons. Some can't handle the caffeine found in real coffee. Others just like to try alternatives out of curiosity or to try finding the best tasting coffee.

Key Takeaways:

• Mushroom coffee can be a tasty and safer alternative to regular coffee. It holds many health benefits.
• Health benefits include: anticancer, loaded with antioxidants, decreased oxidative stress, boosted liver health, focus without jitters, and it aids in digestive and diabetic health.
• Although a healthy alternative, it also does come with risk. Anyone with an autoimmune disease needs to exercise caution.

"Prepackaged or instant mushroom coffee is also said to be lower in caffeine and less acidic than regular coffee"

Read more: https://draxe.com/mushroom-coffee/

Herbs are healthy for different reasons. Many have vitamins and minerals in them which are essential to human health. Herbs have helped people treat illness for millennia. This talks about a certain type of herb called an adaptogen. These aren't mentioned often. Many people have never even heard of them.

Key Takeaways:

• Now more than ever we're living in a constant state of fight or flight mode with the latest APS Stress and Wellbeing survey revealing Australian's anxiety levels are the highest they've been in five years.
• And where once an English Breakfast may have been a source of comfort, an anchor to Hold to stay grounded, now no longer has the force we need to cultivate an effective mood change.
• Or could it? What if tweaking your herbal blend could be the difference between stressed out and blissed out?

"Adaptogens are Eastern medicine's answer to alleviating stress and boosting wellbeing and could just be the soul soothing, simple antidote we all need."

Reference:

https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=//www.goodfood.com.au/recipes/news/adaptogens-why-you-need-these-super-herbs-in-your-diet-20170306-gus6g2&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjhmNDExODA5M2I0NWE3Y2I6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNE6duBmCl_JUWiri3LqKl-4PpThXw

Chemotherapy has long been the chosen therapy for patients suffering from cancer, but if you have colon cancer, perhaps it is not chemo that you should be interested in. Instead, perhaps it is the foods that you are eating that you should consider. How does the food that you eat help with colon cancer?

Key Takeaways:

• Colon cancer is one of the world’s most prevalent and lethal forms of cancer and is believed to be driven primarily by the Western diet.
• It has been estimated that one million people around the world are diagnosed with colon cancer, and 500,000 die from it, each year.
• Given the bleak situation, interest in cancer stem cell targeting therapies of natural origin has increased dramatically in the past few years.

"Colon cancer is one of the world’s most prevalent and lethal forms of cancer and is believed to be driven primarily by the Western diet."

Reference:

//www.healthnutnews.com/food-not-chemo-Holds-cure-colon-cancer/

If you notice that your body is swelling at times, without a reasonable cause, it can simply be excess fluid due to a change in lifestyle or condition. However, when you're retaining excess fluids and Holding more water weight than usual, it can make you feel insecure and pudgy, very unlike how you want to feel each day. It's important if you have a history of kidney disease, diabetes or other cardiovascular conditions you work with your physician to discuss the proper diet and medication regimen to prevent fluid retention which can often be very uncomfortable too.

Key Takeaways:

• If you notice that your body is swelling at times, without a reasonable cause, it can simply be excess fluid due to a change in lifestyle.
• Understanding what can trigger such water weight can help you decrease inflammation and swelling all around.
• Holding excess fluid doesn't equate to pounds, so sometimes you might feel larger than you really are simply because of the appearance of the fluid itself on the exterior of the skin.

""If you're eating a high sugar diet, which will even include natural sources, such as fresh fruit, you might be Holding on to excess fluids.""

Reference:

https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.bustle.com/p/9-warning-signs-your-body-is-retaining-too-much-fluid-43118&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGmZmMDFkMTU2YWMzMmQ5OTU6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AFQjCNHRLDYQ6l9iod8zqRss2KaDtUjLxA

According to a news study published in the journal PLOS One, eating hot chili peppers could extend your life. Analyzing data from more than 16,000 Americans who had been followed for an average of nearly 19 years, the researchers found that hot red chili pepper consumption was associated with a 13 percent lower risk of death.

Key Takeaways:

• According to a news study published in the journal PLOS One, eating hot chili peppers could extend your life.
• The study was observational so it doesn’t offer hard proof of cause and effect but it does add to the growing body of evidence which suggests spicy foods may have health benefits that can help people live longer.
• And previous studies have suggested that it is the capsaicin in the spice which Holds the anti-obesity, antioxidant, anti-inflammation, and anti-cancer benefits.

"According to a news study published in the journal PLOS One, eating hot chili peppers could extend your life."

Reference:

//www.healthnutnews.com/study-finds-hot-chili-peppers-may-extend-life/

Many people have attempted dieting with a goal weight in mind, But is physical and mental health a factor in this. Science is unable to tell you what you should weigh they can only give you a generalization with body mass index. What really matters is that your are taking in enough calories and exercising a healthy amount. This along with good sleeping habits can keep you from going hopping on and off the scale often.

Key Takeaways:

• When I was a dieter I always had a goal weight that I thought would change my life. I’d get on the scale (if I was brave enough) and would Hold my breath as I watched the needle move, calculating in my mind how many pounds away I was from happiness.
• I get asked this question a lot, and unfortunately there is no easy answer. There are, however, several frameworks and benchmarks you can use to help guide your efforts.
• Your BMI tells you almost nothing about your nutritional status, body fat percentage, or strength, and therefore tells you almost nothing about how healthy you are (or aren’t).

"Your BMI tells you almost nothing about your nutritional status, body fat percentage, or strength, and therefore tells you almost nothing about how healthy you are (or aren’t)."

Reference:

//www.huffingtonpost.com/Greatist/your-ideal-weight-isnt-wh_b_12851632.html