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News & Articles By Edsel Cook
11/05/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Being sedentary can put you at risk of dementia
Canadian researchers urge people of all ages – including older people – to get off the couch and get more exercise. Their new study warns that couch potatoes are much more likely to develop dementia than regularly active people, an article in Natural Health 365 stated. What’s more, the McMaster University (MU)-led study adds that […]
09/27/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Plant-based protein maintains muscle mass in aging people
A joint Canadian-Scottish study compared proteins from animal and plant sources in order to determine which is better at stimulating the muscles of older people to create new protein. They reported that diets with more than one type of plant protein or taking leucine along with plant-based protein can help maintain the mass and strength […]
09/22/2018
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By Edsel Cook
The cabbage tree relieves pain and inflammation without any of the side effects caused by conventional drugs
A local tree has captured the interest of Ethiopian researchers for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities. They reported that the leaves of the cabbage tree (Moringa stenopetala) could relieve disease-induced inflammation and pain without causing adverse side effects attributed to pharmaceutical drugs. Both inflammation and pain can cause severe problems if left untreated. Acute, chronic, and long-standing […]
09/18/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Auriculotherapy, or ear acupuncture, is an effective way of alleviating symptoms of knee arthritis
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a significant source of suffering for the elderly. The common options for alleviating OA-related pain are either pharmaceuticals that can cause negative side effects or acupuncture that frightens people due to the involvement of needles and the possibility of infection. Therefore, a Chinese study suggested ear acupuncture as a non-invasive option for […]
09/13/2018
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By Edsel Cook
A cucumber a day keeps the heart doctor away
The old folk wisdom “an apple day keeps the doctor away” just got an upgrade, thanks to the work of Italian researchers. Only now, it’s cucumbers instead of apples, and heart doctors instead of regular ones. In their study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, they showed that the cucumber (Cucumis sativus) can protect the […]
09/10/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) helps patients with multiple sclerosis maintain their cognitive function
Rehmannia (Radix rehmanniae) is a staple of traditional Chinese medicine. This medicinal herb contains many beneficial compounds such as catalpol, which can protect against brain diseases. A recent study showed that the catalpol extract from Rehmannia could preserve the cognitive capabilities of people afflicted with multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis inflames cerebral tissue, breaks down the […]
09/10/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Natural brain food: Rhubarb protects against severe damage caused by traumatic brain injury
Roll out all your recipes for rhubarb, because the herb is a powerful brain food packed with the protective compound rhein. A Chinese study reported that eating rhubarb can shield your brain against the side effects of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) that are growing more common these days. Dubbed the “silent epidemic,” TBI is caused […]
09/05/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Leaves of this Egyptian plant could be the next big thing in alternative medicine, according to this study
An Italian study gave top marks to the leaves of the warka (Ficus vasta), a species of fig tree found in Egypt. Long used as an ethnomedicine for all kinds of illnesses, the leaves are reported to contain plenty of phenolics with strong antioxidant activity. Natural sources of these antioxidants are growing more important as […]
09/05/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Hailed by Ayurvedic healers as a powerful medicine, bael is now proven to protect diabetics from other health complications
Ayurvedic medicine has long considered bael (Aegle marmelos) to be a marvelous source of many medicinal products. Recently, Pakistani researchers reported that an extract from its fruit could also inhibit the production of harmful substances that can cause additional health complications in diabetes patients. These substances are called advanced glycation end products (AGEs). They are produced by […]
09/03/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Think outside the gym: The best way to get fit is with our daily commute
Most people believe fitness involves hitting the gym and working out for a couple of hours every few days. An article on Scientific American.com suggested that getting plenty of incidental movements during the daily commute is a much better way of getting fit and staying healthy. Whereas exercise uses specific groups of muscles, the daily […]
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