functional food
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Researchers have just determined that flavonoids extracted from common onions slow the rate of colon cancer growth in mice just as effectively as chemotherapy. Moreover, while the LDL cholesterol of the mice subjects on chemo went up, the LDL levels of mice on onion extract actually dropped. In this study, researchers fed three groups of […]
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While the United States government continues to condemn raw dairy products like a plague, several European countries have done just the opposite — by installing unpasteurized milk vending machines. Thanks to current research promoting the exceptional health benefits of raw dairy, Europe has now begun to promote it through these innovative installations. Food freedom in the “land of the […]
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The inexpensive and widely known cabbage, a close relative of other leafy greens, such as broccoli, lettuce and cauliflower, has long been used as a medicinal plant by ancient civilizations in the past. Ancient Greeks, for instance, would regularly use cabbage or cabbage juice to treat constipation or mushroom poisoning. The Ancient Egyptians, on the other hand, consumed cabbage […]
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Epilepsy is a disorder of the central nervous system that is characterized by loss of consciousness and repeated seizures and convulsions. Epilepsy is caused by sudden electrical surges in the brain. Each patient’s reaction to this electrical activity in the brain is different. There is plenty of anecdotal evidence and some studies are underway to […]
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Pressed vegetable juices are becoming very popular all over the world right now, and with good reason. There are plenty of reasons to ingest cannabis in its raw form. On top of its wonders for overall health, it tastes good when combined with other vegetables or fruits. Thousands of people testify that juicing does work […]
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After being vilified for years as a “heart attack oil,” coconut oil has now been acknowledged as a healthy addition to one’s diet. Starting around the 1950s, defaming coconut oil and saturated fat was part of the creation of low- and no-fat foods, margarine and hydrogenated trans-fat-filled cooking and salad oils, which have recently been proven as […]
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Studies reveal that taking a gram of ginger before surgery may actually help reduce nausea and vomiting post-op. Aside from its widely known ability to reduce nausea and vomiting, ginger has also been shown to alleviate a variety of health problems. In fact, in China, ginger has been used for over 2,000 years to help treat stomach problems, […]
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The world is now suffering from an over-prescription of antibiotics. As a result, people have grown immune to the effects of such medicines, thereby exposing themselves to a host of illnesses and infections. To counter the effects of the impending “antibiotic apocalypse,” here are some powerful, naturally-occurring antibiotics that help get rid of diseases, without the […]
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There is a long tradition of cooking with hemp in many regions of the world, which unfortunately has been seen in a negative light in recent decades due to its association with marijuana. Hemp does not contain the psychoactive ingredient found in marijuana and is very beneficial for overall health. Adding hemp seeds to one’s […]
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An Ohio mother recently found her newborn baby girl removed from her care, simply because she had been drinking marijuana tea to alleviate aches, pains and nausea associated with her pregnancy. She and the new baby tested positive for marijuana, and this motivated the magistrate to make the decision to remove her baby from her […]
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Metabolic syndrome is referred to as a condition where different factors contribute to a higher risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The American Journal of Medicine has recently concluded that “Marijuana use is associated with lower odds of metabolic syndrome across merging and middle-aged US Adults”. Metabolic syndrome is a grouping of […]
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Glucomannan, also called Konjac or Amorphophallus rivieri, is a soluble fiber with very beneficial properties. It is estimated that our ancient ancestors ate up to twelve pounds of food daily, and there is no sign that they suffered from chronic illnesses like obesity, diabetes, and cancer at the same rate that modern humans have. The […]
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A review from the Cochrane Collaboration — an independent organization advocating the accessibility of systematic healthcare reviews — has recently uncovered clinical evidence showing the lack of effectiveness of anti-viral drugs Tamiflu and Relenza. Until recently, these documents were only available to manufacturers and regulators. After a four-year effort, however, researchers are now able to […]
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As we enter 2016, the economy grows ever more unstable under an interdependent and interlinked global financial system that appears destined to collapse. Now, more than ever, the value of learning preparedness is becoming apparent to an ever-growing and aware population. Those who learn how to prepare now, while there’s still some normalcy left to life, […]
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