Chocolate
At the center of chocolate’s health benefits are flavonoids. These plant pigments are responsible for many of the health benefits of many fruits and medicinal plants, but chocolate may be a much more sensually pleasing vehicle. In addition, there is evidence that not...
Cashews
One of the most beloved nuts is by far the cashew. This kidney-shaped nut is a relative of the mango and pistachio as a member of the anacardiaceae family. Cashews are actually seeds attached to the bottom of a cashew apple. Encased in a toxic shell, cashews are...
Hot Cocoa Helps Brain Function in Elderly
Introduction: One of the major contributors to impaired mental function as we age is reduced blood flow to the brain. Not surprisingly, natural approaches designed to improve blood flow to the brain show significant promise in the prevention and treatment of mild...
Brain Power
How to protect the brain against memory loss and Alzheimer's disease Is memory loss and decreased brain power inevitable as we age? Many people in their 40s, 50s, and beyond are told that it is, and there is nothing that can be done about it. Not true. Steps can be...
Yes, It is True – Dietary Fiber Reduces Heart Disease
Introduction There is considerable scientific evidence linking many health conditions to a lack of dietary fiber especially a number of factors that lead to heart disease such as insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and elevated...
Beauty from Within
How olives, green tea, hyaluronic acid, and silicon can make your more beautiful Radiant and vibrant hair, skin, and nails have long been associated with good health. While most people try and improve the appearance of these tissues from the outside, the real secret...
Don’t Waste Money on the Wrong Green Tea Supplement for Weight Loss
Introduction: The many benefits of green tea are fairly well known and are attributed to compounds known as polyphenols. However, one little known fact about these active compounds of green tea is that they are poorly absorbed. A new study published in the April 14,...
The Radiation-Proof Diet & Supplement Plan
Protect yourself from daily toxins, environmental hazards, and even radiation exposure with this antioxidant-based health regimen Earlier this year, the nuclear crisis in Japan led to a run on potassium iodide (KI) supplements in health food stores and pharmacies...
New Study Shows Melatonin Makes Old Bones Stronger
Introduction Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland, a small pea-sized gland at the base of the brain. Melatonin is critically involved in regulating the natural biorhythm of hormone secretion referred to as the “circadian” rhythm”, as well as control...
Man Power
Natural ways to combat erectile dysfunction and enhance male sexual vitality. Right or wrong, sex is often at the very center of how a man defines himself. When a man suffers from impotence, premature ejaculation, or infertility, feelings of inadequacy swell and he no...