By Alex Jordan For centuries, grapes have been known as “The Queen of Fruits” in many cultures all over the world. They are definitely one
Category: Food for Thought
Dr Mercola’s effective treatment protocols for hypothyroid and hyperthyroid disease
By Dr Mercola Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, is a very common problem, and there are many reasons for this, including drinking chlorinated and fluoridated water,
Vitamin D deficiency causes weight gain: Drop weight effortlessly by boosting vitamin supplementation
By Aurora Geib For years, the mathematical equation offered to those trying to lose weight seemed simple enough: Burn more calories than you consume. Piece
The five best ways to resist belly fat as we age
by Aurora Geib Have you ever asked a real estate agent what’s the most critical factor when it comes to selling a house? Their answer
The Miraculous Benefits of the Olive Leaf
The healing benefits of olive leaf has been used for thousands of years and originated in Ancient Egypt. The olive leaf was used by many
Vitamin D and osteoporosis: How this ‘miracle’ vitamin can restore optimum bone health in men and women
By Aurora Geib for Natural News More than 50 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis, literally “porous bones,” a condition that occurs when your body
How is the amount of bacteria in your gut connected to the size of your waistline?
By Dr Mercola Daily supplements with the probiotic Lactobacillus gasseri SBT2055 may help weight loss in people with obese tendencies, according to new research.
Doctors begin urging iodine supplementation for pregnant women to protect developing brains
Alternative and holistic health websites and blogs, like this one, have been urging their readers for some time to supplement with iodine, not least to
Epigenetics proof: Mother’s diet selectively silences genes of offspring
A study published April 29 in the journal Nature Communications has provided the first proof that a mother’s diet can change the expression of genes
The Cancer Preventing Qualities of the Humble Walnut
A special place in the treatment of various benign and malignant diseases is rightly awarded to the walnut. In the experience of natural medicine and
If your juicing detox feels like it’s poisoning you, that’s because it probably is….
With Easter now over, and with it no more excuses to stuff ourselves with chocolate and hot cross buns, this article is very timely. If
Top Five Amazing Health Benefits of Tea Tree Oil
By Joshua Rogers For generations essential oils have been utilized for recovery and health purposes. Long even before all of these supplements and pharmaceuticals, humans
UK government ‘in the pocket’ of sugar industry – will ignore WHO guidelines halving sugar consumption
A radical UN recommendation to halve sugar intake will not be implemented in Britain says a Whitehall adviser on nutrition who has worked for Mars
Green tea looking promising for helping to protect against Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
By Carolanne Wright Is it possible that the simple act of drinking green tea can help protect your brain against Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease? A
Looking for a great but simple detox – you can’t beat lemons!
by CarolAnn Wright After the excesses of the holiday season, the unassuming lemon can offer much needed relief for an overtaxed body. Jammed packed with
Delicious immune boosting drink to ward of colds and sniffles
This delicious warming drink comes from the writer of Recipes to Nourish blog, who says…This is one of my go-to natural remedies any time I
Smokers or past smokers: Six ways to cleanse and revitalize your lungs
It’s been observed that even former smokers who quit years ago have traces of lung damage. Even if one has never smoked, second hand cigarette
Say goodbye to global warming, GMs and pesticides!
A GROUNDBREAKING new Irish technology which could be the greatest breakthrough in agriculture since the plough is set to change the face of modern farming
Food as medicine: how bodily tissues can be rejuvenated with the right nutrition
by Sayer Ji It may come as a surprise to some, especially those with conventional medical training, but the default state of the body is
Why the food industry needs to listen to science about the Ketogenic Diet
It’s great news that medical scientists and researchers are starting to realise the benefits of the high-fat, high protein Ketogenic Diet. This latest review recently
Following USDA Diet Advice is a Recipe for Obesity by Dr Mercola
by Dr Mercola If you eat a standard American diet (SAD), you’re virtually guaranteed to inadvertently pack on extra pounds, even if you think you’re
The Benefits of a pH Balanced Diet
Everything has its own pH level – which measures how acidic or alkaline it is. A pH of 0 means something is completely acidic –
Goji berries found to help with Alzheimer’s
Promising research on goji berry (Lycium barbarum) has shown a positive correlation between consumption of the fruit and neuroprotective benefits that minimize the ravaging effects
Peaches, nectarines and berries lower breast cancer risk by almost half
by Ethan Evers Women consuming at last two servings weekly of peaches or nectarines saw a stunning 41 percent risk reduction for postmenopausal ER- breast
The crock of gold at the end of the rainbow: health and vitality
Eating the Rainbow by Kathryn Rubin Fruits and vegetables come in an array of tones and hues from red, to orange, to blue and green,
Dark Chocolate Halts Age-Related Memory Loss
Extensive research over the past decade has demonstrated the critical importance of natural compounds known as flavanols from foods including blueberries, grapes, green tea, apples,