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It’s often surprising to learn how certain foods can affect acne, not in their diet but as a topical skin remedy. In other articles I have talked about green tea and olive oil. Today we’re going to the other end of the spectrum and talking about tomatoes. Tomatoes, which are technically a fruit, are incredibly […]
What is brain tumor? Brain tumor is an abnormal growth of cells in the brain. Typically, cells stop dividing after they get old. But cancer cells are forever young and keep dividing. So there is a collection of cells in a certain region of the brain that grows into a tumor. Some tumors are benign […]
How to get kids to eat healthy snacks and improve nutrition: While it doesn’t take much to convince kids to hit the playground to get their daily dose of physical activity, navigating your way through nutritious food options can be easier said than done. Here are a few tips and tricks for adults to keep […]
Preventing premature brain aging with common amino acids is the basis of orthomolecular medicine. Large doses of naturally occurring proteins called amino acids can repair the imbalance in the brain and make it malfunction. These amino acids are affordable and used in therapeutic doses that are much greater than amounts typically found in foods. The […]
Physicians across the country who practice naturopathic treatments are working diligently to educate their male patients about prostate cancer. This should be taken as seriously as breast cancer by the female population. As with breast cancer, your chances of survival improve with regular screening. Unfortunately, many men don’t do this, putting men at risk of […]
Imagine the scene: you’ve just finished building your new deck. The contractors have cleaned up and gone for the day, and you are standing in the backyard with your family, admiring the new addition to your home and fantasizing about how much value it will add to your home. Finally you turn away satisfied. Suddenly […]
Cruciferous vegetables are commonly used to prevent cancer diets. The key ingredient in cruciferous vegetables is called I3C. I3C is acid catalyzed in the stomach to form diindolylmethane (DIM). DIM is believed to be the active beneficial ingredient in cruciferous I3C. Both I3C and DIM induce biochemical pathways to metabolize potential carcinogens. I3C has been […]
Anyone who has had to deal with pain caused by constipation will agree that it is a very uncomfortable feeling that affects you throughout the day. In severe cases, the pain can become acute. Constipation can affect anyone from newborns to the elderly and everywhere in between. Although there are drugs that help to heal […]
Diabetes is a very serious chronic disease suffered by millions of people worldwide. If you are diabetic and fail to control your blood glucose levels you are likely to end up with one or more serious medical conditions, such as heart disease, kidney failure and damaged nerves among many others. Pre-diabetes is a condition in […]