The ProLon Fasting-Mimicking Diet is a pre-packaged meal plan. It was developed after two decades of research done in Southern California and funded by the NIH. This 5-day fasting-mimicking diet is sold as a total meal plan by the creator Valter Longo, Ph.D. It’s a plant-based diet that is made […]
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6 Reasons Why Adding Algal Oil to Your Diet Will Better Your Overall Health (Great for Vegetarians!)
Algal oil is an oil derived from algae. It’s rich in DHA which accounts for 97 percent of the omega 3s in the brain. But, not a sufficient number of Americans get the needed amount of this pivotal fatty acid. Algal oil is a plant-based, marine oil that doesn’t originate […]
Kerson Fruit Health Benefits: Impressive Reasons Why It Should Be Consumed Often
Kerson fruit is a delicious berry-like fruit that reminds of cherries and it comes from a fast-growing tree. Known as Muntingia calabura, Kerson fruit originates from Latin America and Asia. The American name for it is the strawberry tree. More and more research is discovering the benefits of consuming these […]
10 Warning Symptoms of Hidden Inflammation in the Body + Tips to Get Rid of It
Excessive inflammation is the root of most illnesses. One may not see it, but it may be there, especially if you don’t work out regularly or eat healthily. Inflammation is how the body responds to stress, whether it’s environmental, emotional, physical, etc. When the body is continuously inflamed, the risk […]
Iron Deficiency Symptoms, Factors & How to Treat it Naturally
Iron deficiency is a common deficiency in the US and around 10 percent of women are low on iron. Up to 80 percent of the global population may be in need of iron and 30 percent may suffer from iron deficiency anemia. Iron is a pivotal nutrient which we need […]
The Best Home Remedies to Relieve Asthma
If you suffer from asthma and your meds don’t provide the needed relief, it’s good to know that there are some natural remedies you could also try out. Some of them may be of aid in reducing the symptoms and the number of meds you need to take. They do […]
5 Surprising Benefits of Consuming Kiwi Regularly (Good for the Respiratory System & Insomnia)
Kiwi is rich in amazing nutrients and has strong healing power. It’s actually one of the most nutritious foods with vitamin C in the world! A cup of kiwi supplies you with 275 percent of the RDA of this nutrient. It’s a fruit in numerous varieties, from green to golden. […]
Southern Diet (Fried & Sugary Foods) Increases Risk of Cardiac Death, Finds New Study
If you follow a Southern type of diet, you may have a higher risk of sudden cardiac death, according to a study published in the American Heart Association journal. On the other hand, if you routinely consume a Mediterranean diet, this risk may be lower. The southern style of diet […]
New Study Finds that Eating White Button Mushrooms Could Slow Down Prostate Cancer Progression
According to a study done with lab mice presented virtually during the ENDO 2021, the chemicals found in white button mushrooms may play a crucial role in decreasing the progress of prostate tumors in men. The head researcher, Xiaoqianq Wang from the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope- a […]
Eat Mushrooms Several Times per Week to Lower Risk of Dementia, Notes a 6-Year-Study
According to a research done in Singapore, consuming mushrooms more than twice per week may help us avert memory and language issues happening after the age of 60. Namely, it’s believed that a one-of-kind antioxidant found in mushrooms is the ‘culprit’ for their brain-protective benefits. The researchers concluded that the […]