Its no secret that your body is made up of about 70 percent water. Every one of your 100 trillion cells is filled with water. And every other chemical in your bodyfrom the stomach acid you need to digest food to the blood that carries oxygen and nutrients to the cells of all your organseither
As anti-acid medications may have unpleasant side effects, many will be interested to learn that one doctor recommends a natural remedy for this common problem. Dr. Matt Chalmers explains that when stressed, many people stop producing hydrochloric acid which in turn results in too much lactic acid and the burning feeling, according to WFAA.com. As
New research has demonstrated the anti-ulcer properties of the herb known as Eruca sativa (EER). A research team led by Dr. Syed Rafatullah from Saudi Arabia tested the properties of EER on experimentally-induced gastric secretion and ulceration in albino rats. They found that the ethanolic extract of EER significantly reduced the basal gastric acid secretion,
New research has found that a natural chemical may alleviate symptoms of ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to findings published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. During a recent trial, rats were genetically altered to show signs of the digestive disease, and then injected with prostaglandin
Eating foods that have a high alkali content may be a good way to protect against bone loss, new research suggests. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found that consuming bicarbonate can reduce biomarkers associated with bone loss and fracture. The researchers explain that fruits and vegetables are metabolized by
Patients dealing with the late stages of terminal cancer may benefit from gentle massage therapy, according to a new study conducted by the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine. Researchers studied 380 hospice patients suffering from advanced forms of cancer. Lead researcher Jean S. Kutner, M.D., and colleagues found that after two weeks of
Nutritional supplements that increase the alkaline content of a persons diet can increase the strength of their bones, according to the results of a new study. Findings published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism reveal that an alkaline diet can help prevent bone loss in older people and prevent fractures. Dr. Bess Dawson-Hughes
A very small green algae known as chlorella may be effective at controlling excess acidity in the body and maintaining pH balance, according to reports. An article in Natural News claims that this plant is an alkaline food that successfully counteracts acidity a condition that may arise in the body as a result of
A team of British scientists will soon begin tests on a new vaccine against rheumatoid arthritis. The treatment hinges on using a patients own blood cells to suppress the effects of the joint disease. The researchers want to adapt a technique used in cancer research that essentially helps the body heal itself. The study is
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Its tough to fight enemies you cant see. Thats certainly true of the infections and germs that often infect and sicken thousands of people each year. A particularly nasty germthe MRSA infectionis proving to be a tough opponent. Doctors confirm a new form of this drug-resistant superbug has been detected in some