Mangosteen juice, known as an all-natural anti-inflammatory, may prevent the development of heart disease and diabetes in obese individuals, according to a new study. The studys results, published in the Nutrition Journal, suggest that the exotic fruit juice can lower the C-reactive protein level (CRP), which is a measure of inflammation. According to lead researcher
According to a new study, vegetable consumption may be linked to lower blood pressure due to the presence of a specific amino acid. The compound in question is glutamic acid, and according to the work conducted at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago, boosting its intake may contribute to better health
In the past few years, health experts have suggested that the fruit of a palm tree that grows in the Amazon rainforest may offer antioxidant properties to humans. Now, researchers studying the acai berry say they have discovered that the popular ingredient in nutritional supplements and smoothies can be absorbed by the human body. Findings
New research from the University of California at Berkeley is helping to uncover the multi-level mechanism by which stress interferes with peoples reproductive system and sexual function. Previous studies demonstrated that stress hormones such as cortisol inhibit the bodys main sex hormone GnRH and suppresses sperm count, ovulation and sexual activity. The Berkeley team has
Food allergies are fairly common in the U.S., and having one can mean the difference between eating a common meal one with eggs, nuts or fish for example with hardly a thought, or avoiding such a meal like the plague. A study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation stated that between
In an effort to educate the public about some of the natural treatments available for cancer, an Arizona cancer center has launched a new informational website. The site provides information on a number of holistic treatments, with a focus on Insulin Potentiation Therapy, which relies on the hormone to sensitize cancer cells to chemotherapy, allowing
Poor diet especially one that is full of saturated fats and processed foods has been implicated in a variety of adverse health conditions, including chronic or life-threatening diseases. However, it can also affect appearance, especially the quality of ones complexion as well as wrinkles and skin blotches. That is why it is particularly
While many patients may take such as vitamin C to fight off infections, humans have a protein known as amyloid-beta that is the bodys first line of defense. However, a new study suggests that the protein is also prevalent in the brains of Alzheimers patients. According to findings published in the journal PLoS ONE, physicians
Cutting down on calories may be able to help older men and women boost their memory, according to new research. German scientists say that participants who restricted their calorie intake were able to perform better on a series of memory tests. As part of the study, they divided subjects into three categories: one group cut
According to an article published in Pain Medicine, new trends show that people who suffer from chronic pain are turning to alternative medicine therapies such as acupuncture and chiropractic visits. For six years, the University of Michigan (UM) Health System Study observed the ethnic and racial patterns of more than 5,700 people who used alternative