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News & Articles By Michelle Simmons
10/05/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Drink a tea infused with Korean cactus to naturally remedy your constipation
Treat your constipation naturally with the eastern prickly pear (Opuntia humifusa), a cactus common in Korea. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers in Korea wanted to determine if the cactus extract can alleviate loperamide-induced constipation in mice. In Korea, some people drink the juice of eastern prickly pear by grinding […]
10/03/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Daily supplementation with these spore-forming probiotics improve stool frequency and consistency, even in healthy people
New research has found that taking probiotics, particularly the Bacillus subtilis C-3102 strain, every day may improve stool frequency and consistency in healthy people. The study, published in the journal Beneficial Microbes, looked at the effects of probiotic supplementation on loose stool symptoms. For the study, the researchers based in Japan recruited 88 healthy adults […]
09/27/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Daily iron supplementation improves the health of menstruating women
Menstruating women, especially those who live in low-income countries, tend to be deficient in iron. Low levels of iron can negatively affect the health of these women. To prevent and treat this condition, most of them use iron supplements. A team of Cochrane researchers based in Australia, Canada, and the U.K. conducted a review of […]
09/18/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Taking liquid calcium with red sage can build stronger bones
Preventing osteoporosis, especially in postmenopausal women, is possible with the help of this traditional Asian medicine, according to research. A study published in the BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine revealed that taking red sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza) extract with liquid calcium can make the bone stronger and prevent osteoporosis. Type 1 osteoporosis is most common in […]
09/12/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Prevent allergies before birth: Taking fish oil while pregnant found to reduce allergies in children
Children whose mothers took fish oil during pregnancy have less risk of having some types of allergies, according to a study. The study was carried out by a team of researchers from the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI). It was the largest in the world to observe the effects that omega-3 fatty […]
09/10/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Scientists discover that fermenting blueberries can restore cognitive function, improve memory for people with amnesia
Blueberry vinegar may help boost memory and restore the cognitive function of people with dementia, according to researchers from Konkuk University. In their study, which appeared in Science Daily, the team examined whether vinegar made from blueberries, which are rich with different active compounds, might help improve cognitive function and stop cognitive deterioration. As part of their study, […]
09/06/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Take your protein supplements with meals to improve your resistance training
Protein supplements taken with meals was found to be more effective at improving resistance training compared to taking them between meals, according to a systematic review published in the journal Nutrition Review. On the other hand, protein supplements taken between meals may be more effective at increasing overall body mass. A team of researchers from Purdue […]
09/04/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
People of all ages can benefit from phosphatidylserine supplementation
No matter how old you are, you will benefit from taking phosphatidylserine supplements. Phosphatidylserine is a type of fat that naturally occurs in all cells in the body, but is mostly found in the brain. It is one of the few brain supplements that has been proven safe and effective for people of all ages. […]
09/02/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Low sodium levels found to contribute to cognitive impairment, decline
Low levels of sodium in the blood known as hyponatremia can play a role in the impairment and decline of cognitive function in older adults, according to a study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. Mild hyponatremia is commonly found in older adults and was found to be associated with […]
08/27/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Signs and symptoms of zinc deficiency – do you know what to look for?
After iron, zinc is the most common mineral in the body. This mineral plays important roles in the functioning of more than 300 hormones and enzymes, and a deficiency in zinc may lead to various health problems. People with zinc deficiency may experience symptoms, such as brittle nails, white spots on the fingernails, hair loss, […]
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