Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables may have the potential to protect people against respiratory inflammation that causes asthma, according to new research. A study published in the journal Clinical Immunology suggests a chemical in broccoli called sulforaphane helps boost antioxidant enzymes that protect against free radicals. Free radicals are produced from several types of pollution
Current research suggests theres a 50 percent chance youll experience prostate problems by the time you reach 60. In fact, by your 65th birthday, you most likely have an enlarged prostate alreadywhether you know it or not! If you feel sudden urges to pee more often experience a dribble of urine when you thought youd
Did you know that sunflower seeds and almonds can help protect you from the aging effects often related to sun exposure? These nutritious nuts are loaded with vitamin Eserving as protection to the skins top layersand powerful antioxidants that fight free-radicals to keep your cells strong. Strong cells help hold moisture and keep your skin
Peyton Posey In order to get rid of dangerous germs that can hide in lettuce and spinach plantsand then make it to your dinner tablethe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will allow food producers to zap the leaves with low amounts of radiation to kill any traces of E. coli, salmonella or other bacterial germs.
Patients who are recovering from surgery may benefit from an ancient practice that aims to heal pain through touch, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of Missouri looked at how non-contact therapeutic touch (NCTT) functioned as a treatment for people who had just gone through surgery. They found that nearly three-quarters (73 percent)
How early should you have your cholesterol checked? Most physicians and healthcare providers would agree by the time you are 20 you should request a blood test from your doctor. But if you have a family history of heart disease Type 2 diabetes coronary heart disease or are currently experiencing menopausethen yearly check-ups are highly
If you enjoy munching on handfuls of dried fruit and nutsyou probably dont stop to think about why these combinations are often packaged together. Nuts are a great snack to help reduce your risk of heart trouble. But their high fat content makes some folks hesitate to use them often. What you might not know
Conventional wisdom holds that eating carrots or taking herbal supplements that contain vitamin A is good for your eyes. Health authorities largely agree with this notion, since carrots and other vegetables contain retinol, also known as vitamin A, which is crucial in the production of the metabolite retinal, a molecule that is essential
If you are one of many Americans who suffer from the chronic skin condition knows as psoriasis, then this all-natural remedy could be the lifesaver youve been looking for! Researchers in Taiwan have discovered that an ointment made from indigo naturalisa dark blue plant used in many Chinese herbal treatmentscan help soothe the symptoms of
Did you know that olive leaf extract contains a proven antioxidant to help lower blood pressure? The name of this amazing nutrient in the extract is oleuropein. In studies where patients took 1,000 mg of olive leaf extract, results show significant decreases in blood pressure AND bad LDL cholesterol. You might consider that a one-two