An increasing number of Americans are aware that trans fats are bad for heart health, according to a new survey. Trans fats are considered to be bad for the heart because they raise your level of bad LDL cholesterol, as well as lowering levels of good HDL cholesterol. Findings published in the February issue of
Tumeric extract use may improve osteoarthritis symptoms Incorporating curcumin-based turmeric extract into one’s pain relief regimen may benefit osteoarthritis sufferers, according to a study by the American Botanical Council. Tumeric is a plant commonly used for medicinal and cooking purposes, and contains curcumin, an anti-inflammatory compound. Previous trials have found that turmeric extract can help
Heartburn is associated with a stomach acid deficiency, indigestion and chronic illness. Studies and doctors alike have recognized that what happens in your intestines can affect other parts of your body as well. In the book Heartburn and What to Do About It, James F. Balch, M.D., and Morton Walker, M.D., said if you are
For some people its easy to fall into a deep rest, but for others its a constant battle every night. These folks may suffer from mild insomnia, or the inability to get a good nights sleep. Insomnia can affect your daily abilities your overall mood and can put a strain on your heart and brain.
Asthma affects 17 million folks in the United States alone. But taking a daily fish oil supplement could help reduce the sneezing and wheezing. Fish oil contains potent anti-inflammatory fatty acids, which can help open your airways and leave you breathing clearer day and night!
Building on previous research, Philadelphia scientists have found evidence that extract from an herb called Nigella sativa not only kills pancreatic cancer cells but also appears to inhibit the development of the cancer. Researchers from the Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University found that thymoquinone, a compound found in the oil extract from the
If you get up at night for frequent bathroom visits, then it could be due to your decreased prostate health. And if your urine stream is often reduced to a few drops or dribbles then this article could help warn you of a dangerous condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). What is BPH? This
Omega-3 deficient diets cause up to 96,000 preventable deaths each year in the U.S., a new study has found. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health examined 12 dietary, lifestyle and metabolic risk factors and found omega-3 fatty acid deficiency ranked as the sixth highest killer of American men and women. They established that
Over the past few years, the use of food additives has prompted an increasing amount of concern about their potential health effects. Now, Italian scientists say they have identified two new additives that contain xenoestrogens substances that behave like natural estrogens and may have a negative impact on health. Finding published in the journal
Looking for a safe and natural stain lifter to brighten your whites? Try vinegar. The Family and Consumer Science Extension at Colorado State University suggests mixing 1 ? teaspoons of dishwashing soap with several drops of white vinegar and blot the trouble spot of your clothing. Wash as usualand see your stains disappear!