A water-soluble extract of kava has been shown to be effective in short-term treatment of anxiety. Australian scientists have determined that supplementation that lasts no longer than a week is safe and highly effective, as long-term consequences of kava use have not been determined, according to WebMD.com. The three-week long study involved 37 people with
If you like gazpacho a traditional chilled Spanish soup made with tomatoes, bread, olive oil, vinegar and other vegetables you may be interested to hear that its vitamin C content actually decreases as its ingredients are combined and served cold. Those are the findings of a recent study conducted by scientists at the
New research has analyzed the ways in which the food industry may incorporate the latest information on the many health benefits of vitamin D to help Americans avoid deficiency. The report presented at the Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo discussed scientific evidence showing that in addition to maintaining bone integrity vitamin
Good news for those who cant seem to cut calories, by balancing your protein intake, you may have a longer lifespan. Protein, which can either be found in natural supplements or food, may have more health benefits than dieting, according to a study from Wellcome Trust. While dietary restrictions may help some people lose weight,
If new research results are confirmed, kudzu vine, which covers millions of acres in the southeastern U.S., may become a tool in the fight against metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is associated with excess body fat in the midsection, high blood pressure, sugar and lipids levels. If untreated, it may increase the risk of heart disease,
A sizable portion of Americans suffer from allergies, environmental sensitivities and asthma. Besides taking over-the-counter anti-inflammatories, prescription medications and vitamin supplements, what else can people to treat their asthma? Researchers at Australia’s Monash University have announced that they are working on a vaccination that, if successful, would prevent children and adults from developing asthma from
Eczema, or itchy and inflamed skin caused by environmental allergies, is becoming an increasingly prominent health issue in developed nations. However, a recent study conducted in Uganda has suggested a method of preventing eczema before a child is even born. Research published in the journal Pediatric Allergy and Immunology found that children who are exposed
With obesity and type 2 diabetes more prevalent than ever in the United States, any natural remedy for high blood sugar can provide welcome relief. Enter cinnamon. According to Natural News, the common spice can stimulate the body into processing glucose more efficiently. The health news source stated that multiple clinical trials have demonstrated the
According to a new study, there is evidence to suggest that tai chi is beneficial for arthritis sufferers. The research, led by Amanda Hall of The George Institute in Sydney, Australia, examined the effectiveness of tai chi in decreasing pain and disability and improving physical function and quality of life in people with chronic musculoskeletal
A recent survey has determined that children and teens who suffer from severe, food-related allergies may feel that they are in danger at school. Dozens of students interviewed by Canadian researchers indicated that they worried about their schools’ level of knowledge about food allergies, as well as about what administrators had or had not done