Roz Roscoe Many folks use incense to freshen the air inside their homes. But a new study concluded that long-term use may increase your risk of developing respiratory tract cancers! Incense is made of plant materials mixed with oils. According to a statement from the American Cancer Society, burning it produces possible carcinogensor cancer-causing particles.
A scientist has raised concerns about the effect of cholesterol-lowering drugs on human brain function. Yeon-Kyun Shin of Iowa State University said that commonly prescribed statins may affect how the brain processes data and memories. He explained that statins work by preventing the liver from making cholesterol, but these medications also directly affect the production
Feeling stressed? Try rhodiolaan herb that is classified as an adaptogen. This means it can help normalize your bodys response to stress. After taking rhodiola for 10 weeks, UCLA study patients experienced a 50 percent reduction in symptoms such as worry, tension, fatigue and headaches. Other herbs in this mood-boosting group include ginseng and licorice.
For years, scientists have given two thumbs up to grape seed extract as a powerful disease fighter. Now, findings by the American Association for Cancer Research show it may be powerful enough to blast away leukemia cells! As its name implies, grape seed extract is pressed from the seeds of grapes. Laboratory studies have shown
It may seem a little crazy, but eating MORE fiber can help you shed some of those unwanted pounds by making you feel fullerfaster. Since it moves slower through the body than processed foods, you will feel satisfied much longer. Try adding these fiber-filled foods to your diet and see the weight disappear: Black beans
Peyton Posey Red clover is a flowering herb that grows in meadows and along roadsides in the United States. But this amazing plant doubles as a powerful expectorant to treat bronchitis, whooping cough and asthma. And its amazing abilities dont end there! Considered one the worlds oldest herbs, red clover has been used by people
Healthy foods can help satisfy and nourish you&mdashboth inside and out. According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C can help fight wrinkles and age-related dry skin. Try this smoothie mask: Blend one cup of strawberries, raspberries or blueberries, with one cup plain or vanilla yogurt and 1
Recent scientific research has uncovered a new reason to shed excess poundsbesides wanting to lose your love handles or fit into your skinny jeans. The study concluded that being overweight or obese may increase your likelihood of having severe headaches and migraines! According to a Reuters Health report, Earl S. Ford, M.D., and colleagues at
New research shows frankincense could be the perfect giftno matter what time of yearfor folks in need of arthritis pain relief! According to a study published in the journal Arthritis Research & Therapy, patients taking an enriched extract of the Indian frankincense herb Boswellia serrata showed significant improvement in osteoarthritis knee pain in as little
New research suggests that an element of tick saliva may aid in the treatment of a disorder that causes limb weakness and stroke-like symptoms such as slurred speech and vision issues. A study from St. Louis University identified a protein in the insects saliva that keeps the hosts immune system from reacting to a tick