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Pilot study reveals combined effect of nutrition, lifestyle intervention in patients with Type 2 diabetes

January 09, 2020 - goodfood, goodmedicine, goodscience, lifestyle, natural cures, natural medicine, prevention, research

Researchers from the Louis Bolk Institute in the Netherlands conducted an observational study to determine whether lifestyle interventions were effective in mitigating the global burden brought about by diabetes. They published their findings in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health.

In sum, a multicomponent approach can improve glycemic control in Type 2 diabetes ...

Fresh, organic food at your fingertips: 7 Tips for shopping at a farmers market

January 18, 2020 - goodfood, groceries, grocery, ingredients, local market, organics, shopping tips, vegetables, Veggies

A farmers market is a place where farmers sell their produce directly to consumers. Today, farmers markets have expanded to incorporate not only fruits and vegetables, but also a variety of other items like artisan crafts and original art. Some even have local musicians and even theater troupes – making these farmers markets into a grand event for all to enjoy....

Extracts from fermented Trapa japonica fruits can improve symptoms of alopecia

November 14, 2019 - goodfood, goodhealth, goodmedicine, goodscience, hair growth, hair loss, herbal medicine, natural cures, natural medicine, phytonutrients, remedies, research, superfoods, water caltrop

In this study, researchers from South Korea examined the effect of Bacillus/Trapa japonica fruit ferment filtrate extracts (TJFs) on human hair follicle dermal papilla (HDP) cells to determine if the activation of the Akt/ERK/GSK-3B signaling pathway improves HDP cell proliferation....

Eat right and exercise: 5 Natural ways to prevent high blood pressure

January 19, 2020 - goodfood, goodhealth, healing, heart health, massage, Meditation, natural health, prevention, stress relief

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that around 75 million Americans, or one in three adults, have hypertension. Unfortunately, many of them don’t even know that they have the condition since it rarely produces any symptoms at its onset. In 2014, the agency reported that high blood pressure was either a primary or contributing cause ...

Research determines that following the Mediterranean diet helps reduce liver fat and minimizes obesity risk

January 15, 2020 - goodfood, goodhealth, heart health, Mediterranean diet, prevention, superfoods

Those looking to lower their hepatic fat deposits may be better off trying a low-carbohydrate Mediterranean diet over a low-fat one, according to researchers.

In a study published in the Journal of Hepatology, researchers from the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel, together with teams from the U.S. and Germany, found that the Mediterranean diet had a greater effect on ...

Black cumin seed, a traditional folk remedy, is becoming popular for its health benefits and synergistic effects

January 09, 2020 - goodfood, goodhealth, goodmedicine, heart health, hypertension, inflammation, natural medicine, obesity, superfoods

Black cumin seed is derived from the Nigella sativa plant, a small flowering shrub native to Eastern Europe, western Asia and the Middle East. While they may not look like much, these tiny black seeds have been used in medicinal remedies for thousands of years to treat a wide range of health conditions, including certain immune and inflammatory ...

Study: Consuming more strawberries can help prevent Alzheimer’s in the elderly

January 21, 2020 - goodfood, goodhealth, goodscience, mind body science, organics, prevention, remedies, research, Strawberries, superfoods

Do you love snacking on sweet and juicy strawberries? Well, keep at it: A recent study suggests that they can lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s dementia (AD).

In a study published in Current Developments in Nutrition and funded by the California Strawberry Commission, researchers from Rush University found that elderly people who ...

Scientists find that molecules in pomegranates have incredible anti-aging benefits

January 19, 2020 - goodfood, goodhealth, healing foods, mitochondria disruption, mitochondrial health, nutrients, pomegranate, superfood, superfoods, superfruits

The pomegranate, scientifically known as Punica granatum, is a popular deciduous shrub, thanks to its ruby-red fruit. Considered among the healthiest fruits around, the pomegranate is packed with polyphenols and antioxidants that help deal with a variety of health problems like high blood pressure and atherosclerosis....

Food storage 101: DIY pickling tips and tricks

January 16, 2020 - goodfood, homesteading, lacto-fermentation, pickling, preparedness, prepping, probiotics, starvation, survival gear, vinegar pickling

Pickling is a process that involves soaking foods like fruits and vegetables in an acid or brine, which prevents harmful bacteria from growing. Considered one of the oldest forms of food preservation, this process is a fantastic way to extend the shelf life of any fresh produce, especially if you plan on stocking up for the winter ...

Sun-exposed oyster mushrooms boost TB patients’ vitamin D levels, immune response

January 13, 2020 - goodfood, goodhealth, goodscience, immune system, lung health, Mushrooms, nutrients, oyster mushrooms, plant medicine, prevention, superfoods, tuberculosis, vitamin D

Despite the advancements in medication and the increased availability of antimicrobial treatments, tuberculosis (TB) still remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases in low income countries today, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) who noted in its 2019 Global Tuberculosis Report ...

Compounds in broccoli sprouts can help fight gastritis and stomach ulcers: Study

January 13, 2020 - goodfood, goodhealth, grocery cures, natural cures, natural medicine, organics, prevent cancer, prevention, stomach cancer, stomach ulcer, superfoods, vegetables, veggie

Broccoli (Brassica oleracea) by itself is already chock-full of vitamins and minerals. In fact, this humble vegetable — a member of the cabbage family and a staple in many American households — is so nutrient-dense, it actually provides a little bit of almost every nutrient your body needs. ...

Orange peels may help boost heart health by modifying gut microbiota, suggest scientists

December 21, 2019 - goodfood, goodhealth, goodmedicine, heart health, heart healthy foods, natural medicine, orange peel, Organic, prevention, skin health, trimethylamine N-oxide

You may have heard the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but did you know that orange peels could also promote the same health-boosting effect — particularly towards heart health? 

A group of scientists led by Yu Wang, an assistant professor of food science and human nutrition at the University ...

Nutritionally similar foods affect the gut microbiome differently: Study identifies links between certain nutrients and microbes

January 13, 2020 - goodfood, goodhealth, goodscience, gut health, gut microbiome, Microbes, nutrients, nutrition labels, research

A recent study has found that foods with similar nutritional profiles can still influence the gut microbiome in different ways. This study, which was published in the journal Cell Host & Microbe,  has found that the same exact food can have opposite effects in two different individuals and that the foods that belong to a similar family are more likely ...

Increasing vitamin C intake can reduce hip fracture risk by 44 percent: Study

January 09, 2020 - goodfood, goodhealth, goodscience, hip fracture, longevity, nutrients, oxidative stress, pain relief, prevention, research, stopsmoking, vitamin C

When it comes to healthy bones, people often look to calcium and vitamin D. However, experts suggest adding an unlikely vitamin to the mix: vitamin C. In a recent study published in Osteoporosis International, a team of researchers from Tufts University, Harvard Medical School and the Boston University School of Public ...

A “butter” alternative: Adding ghee to your diet can improve gut health

January 07, 2020 - goodfood, natural cures, natural ingredients, natural medicine, recipes, superfoods

When it comes to food products that one would normally label as “healthy,” butter isn’t the first thing that would come to mind. It is, after all, near-synonymous to excess, and has been linked to hypertension and even obesity.

That might soon change, however, as more and more studies are now espousing the health-boosting benefits of butter, or, to be more specific, ghee.

Typically ...

Consuming soy foods helps lower the risk of fractures in younger pre-menopausal survivors of breast cancer: Study

December 20, 2019 - goodfood, goodhealth, goodmedicine, healing foods, non-GMO, osteoporosis, prevention, SERM, soy-based foods, superfood, women's health

Soybeans are a type of legume native to certain regions of Asia. This legume has been an integral part of traditional Asian diets for millennia, with some studies suggesting that soybeans were grown in China as early as 9,000 B.C. Nowadays, soybeans are consumed regularly as a source of plant-based protein. They are also used ...

ONIONS are just as effective as chemotherapy at beating cancer

March 06, 2020 - goodfood, grow your medicine, natural remedies, nutrients, onions, phytonutrients, superfoods, veggie

The foods that you eat have a huge impact on your health. While some can serve as natural remedies, others can be the cause of a disease. For instance, processed foods, which are laden with added sugar, unhealthy fats and simple carbs, are linked to many chronic diseases, including colon cancer. On the other hand, superfoods like high-fiber fruits and vegetables ...

Study: Consuming yogurt can help lower the risk of precancerous growths in men by 19 percent

January 19, 2020 - goodfood, goodhealth, goodmedicine, goodscience, gut health, healing foods, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, prevention, Streptococcus thermophilius, superfood, yogurt

Colorectal cancer, as the name implies, is a type of cancer that begins in the colon or the rectum. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the United States, with an estimated total of 148,040 cases yearly. The society also notes that ...

6 Health benefits of seaweed, an underwater superfood

January 19, 2020 - goodfood, goodhealth, gut health, heart disease, heart health, nutrients, plant medicine, seaweed, superfood, superfoods, thyroid health, weight loss

Seaweed, or sea vegetables, are an extremely versatile and popular superfood. They’re used to wrap sushi rolls, are used as a main ingredient in many soups and stews and are a common ingredient in many dietary supplements. Many around the world love to eat them because of their taste, their versatility and because ...

Study: Runners on vegan, lacto-ovo-vegetarian and omnivorous diets have similar exercise capacity

January 15, 2020 - goodfood, goodhealth, lifestyle, plant foods, research, slender, sports science, superfoods, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian

For athletes, training is just half the equation for winning the sport. The other half could very well be their diet, since eating the right foods can help improve their performance significantly. For the latter, going on the internet can be a minefield, with many health sites offering different (and sometimes even contradicting) thoughts ...