Foods and Nutrition Articles

61: Functions Of The Herb Cat’s Claw
Traditionally, Cat’s Claw has been used to treat arthritis, gastritis, tumors, dysentery, and female hormonal imbalances. Today, the plant has shown the ability to treat viral infections, minimize inflammation, and provide therapeutic action for stomach and bowel disorders including arthritis, Croh

62: The Benefits Of Taking Milk Thistle Extract
Milk thistle is a plant whose fruit and seeds have been used for more than 2,000 years as a treatment for disorders of the liver, bile ducts, and gallbladder. Milk thistle is also called holy thistle, Marian thistle, and Mary thistle is indigenous to the Southern regions of Europe however today it

63: Trace Minerals - A Little Goes A Long Way
Unlike macro-minerals such as calcium, which the body needs in gram amounts, trace minerals such as iron, selenium, zinc, silicon, chromium, sulfur, and copper are only needed in milligram or micrograms. However, these small quantities do not reflect the importance of trace minerals, as inadequate

64: Chronic Sinusitis Suffers Benefit From Serrapeptase
Serrapeptase is a proteolytic enzyme isolated from the micro-organism Serratia E15. Serrapeptase is used as an alternative to Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS) which are commonly used to treat arthritis and inflammation. This enzyme can help reduce inflammation, pain and more. Sinusi

65: Fight Disease Safely With Natural Red Yeast Rice
Many natural substances that are capable of lowering blood fats and cholesterol levels that are potentially harmful have emerged. No one is suggesting that there is a magic pill that will promote healthy cholesterol levels, but nature has provided us with some specific compounds that are capable of

66: Health Benefits Of The Herb Feverfew
Feverfew is often used in the treatment of migraines and fever, but it has also long been used as an anti-inflammatory agent. It is thought to be similar to aspirin in the way it reduces inflammation. Aspirin works by blocking the production of prostaglandins, which cause inflammation in the body,

67: Evening Primrose Oil, Its Benefits And More
Native Americans used the leaves and bark of evening primrose as a sedative and astringent; it was given for stomach and liver complaints as well as disorders of the female reproductive system. The oil of primrose is extracted from the seeds of the evening primrose seed. It is obtained from the se

68: Control Prostaglandins Production with Feverfew
It seems more and more common that people are looking at every possibility to wellness before they make a decision on the best form of treatment for them, with many taking their time to search for the best possible solution. Feverfew is a medicinal folk remedy, used abundantly in the past, and is c

69: Barley Grass And Its Benefits
Barley Grass belongs to a family of grasses called cereal grasses. During the first part of the 20th century, the juice of barley grass was discovered to be rich in vitamins and minerals. The light-green leaves of barley plants are usually called barley grass because they are long and narrow like

70: What Is Coral Calcium And Where Does It Come From?
Coral calcium is a dietary supplement said to be derived from "remnants of living coral that have fallen from coral reefs, as a result of wave action or other natural processes. According to the coral calcium infomercial, taking coral calcium can cure up to 200 human diseases including heart diseas

71: What is Policosanol?
Policosanol (or polycosanol) is the generic term for a natural extract of plant waxes. It is a mixture of a few fatty alcohols derived from the waxes of such plants as sugar cane and yams, as well as beeswax. Policosanol has been associated with improved coronary artery health. Policosanol contai

72: DHA And Its Abilities In The Body
A lot of research has been preformed over the past twenty years which has concluded that fats and cholesterol play a huge role in the development of heart disease, which happens to be the number one killer in the United States. It has been found that certain types of cholesterol in our blood can ev

73: Treating Migraines with Feverfew
Feverfew is most commonly used in the treatment and prevention of migraine headaches. Migraines are extremely common and can be very difficult to treat. Other methods of relieving pain have been explored because, for many migraine sufferers, conventional treatments have not been successful. Fever

74: Lithium And Its Benefits
Lithium aspartate is commonly used in the natural treatment of hyperthyroidism and other thyroid diseases because it helps in the spreading of iodine evenly throughout the body. Lithium may increase the gray matter nerve cells of the brain by three percent. This mineral is supposedly good for deme

75: History of Cat's Claw
Cat's Claw is a woody vine that is found in the exotic highlands and jungles of the Amazon rain forest. This rain forest, which spans an area of almost 2.3 million square miles, gives life to more plant and animal species than any other ecosystem in the world. It is estimated that there are betwee

76: Improved Brain Function With Vitamin D Supplementation
Scientists at the Children’s Hospital and Research Center in Oakland, California have recently begun studying whether there is substantial convincing biological or behavioral evidence that links vitamin D deficiency to brain dysfunction. The study found that there is biological evidence which prove

77: Fiber, How Important Is It?
As a society we are undoubtedly suffering from a lack of dietary fiber. Although it is true that we are constantly warned that diets low in fiber can actually kill us, most of us continue eating the way we always have. Our diets are full of empty calories, refined foods, sugar, and very little whe

78: History of Capsicum (cayenne Red Pepper)
Capsicum also known as cayenne pepper has been known to the natives of the tropical Americas for thousands of years. It was first introduced to Europe by Christopher Columbus as Guinea Pepper and was originally used by Native Americans that were located south of the Mexican boarder as early as 700

79: Cordyceps Sinensis Is A Fungus Supplement For Endurance An More
Cordyceps sinensis is a parasitic fungus that belongs to the major class of fungi which are called Ascomycetes. This fungus is found growing on caterpillar larvae of butterflies and moths. Had you purchases some Cordyceps sinensis from a Chinese apothecary before 1985, you probably would have been

80: Protective Properties Of Calcium D-Glucarate
Studies have found that D-glucarate has therapeutic actions; among these are cancer prevention and serum cholesterol reduction. However, its most impressive property could be its ability to quickly detoxify the body of both artificial and natural toxins which can be potentially harmful. These toxi

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