Women know the healthy benefits of folic acid, but men did you know it was good for you, too? Folic acid and vitamin B have long been prescribed for expectant and nursing mothers to ward off the possibility of serious birth defects, but their amazing abilities dont end there. Folic acid and vitamin Bcoupled with
A great source of lean protein is soybeans. Natural sources can be found in soymilk, edamameor baby soybean podsand organic tofu. Another popular soy product is tempeh, or fermented soybeans prepared in a cake form. Tempeh can be a great substitute in meat dishes because of its firm texture and strong flavor. Plus, its loaded
People who follow a healthy dietary regimen may be protecting themselves against age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a study published in the journal, Ophthalmology. This eyesight disease leads to damage of the macula, where the central vision occurs. Individuals who are diagnosed with AMD can lose their peripheral vision, and in rare cases, develop
High concentrations of blood fats are common in the U.S. population and many do not receive proper treatment for it, according to a new study. Scientists from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analyzed blood samples for 5,610 participants aged 20 or older who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys between
A large body of research has already been amassed that points to the benefits that a Mediterranean diet may offer to your cardiovascular health. Now, a new study carried out in Spain suggests that following this type of eating plan with an extra dose of nuts each day may help people keep their
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
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.
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
If you occasionally get less than about eight hours of sleep, you could be increasing your chances of experiencing a life-threatening heart or brain disaster. In a Japanese study of more than 1,200 adults age 33 to 97 years old with high blood pressure, those who slept less than 7.5 hours each night had a
Consuming a healthy amount of potassium salts could lower one’s blood pressure, according to findings published in the journal <i>Archives of Internal Medicine.</i> While a combination of healthy diet choices and physical activity proves beneficial for those with high blood pressure, increasing one’s consumption of potassium can also prevent this health problem. During the recent