Herbs
05/31/2018
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By Isabelle Z.
Curcumin is your heart’s best friend: Three ways the compound protects you from life-threatening cardiac events
What do you do to avoid heart disease? Are you eating a healthy diet and getting plenty of exercise? Perhaps your doctor has convinced you to take medications like ACE inhibitors? If you think you’re already doing everything you can for hearth health – or if you’re taking meds and worried about the risk – […]
05/22/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
New curcumin formulation provides a significant boost to bioavailability
Scientists have discovered a new formulation for curcumin: In a study, they found that using a gamma-cyclodextrin formulation in curcumin supplements could give a significant boost to its bioavailability. Researchers from The University of Tampa in the U.S. and the Western Sydney University and the University of New South Wales in Australia, together with the consulting company Increnovo, evaluated new curcumin formulations to discover […]
05/20/2018
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By Isabelle Z.
Researchers find that hemp can be used to treat ovarian cancer
Many people are aware that marijuana can help people who have cancer, but another member of the cannabis family has now shown tremendous potential for treating the disease as well. Like marijuana, hemp contains therapeutic components like cannabinol, cannabidiol, and tetrahydrocannabinol. It does not cause addiction, nor does it have psychoactive properties, yet its therapeutic […]
04/26/2018
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By Vicki Batts
Reduce weight and inflammation by combining curcumin and piperine with calorie restriction diet
Turmeric has been making the news lately — and for good reason. The golden-hued spice has been highly regarded for its health benefits for centuries, and the science to support its beneficial qualities is finally catching up. Now, new research has shown that turmeric could be part of a weight-loss supporting, inflammation-reducing cocktail. Past research […]
04/04/2018
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By Edsel Cook
How to grow, dry and grind your own turmeric powder from fresh roots
Like any other superfood, turmeric powder is most effective when it’s freshly-grown and prepared by hand at home. A Rockin W Homestead article advised how to grow, dry, and grind your own powder for any curries, protein shakes, or tea you plan to make. Turmeric is very easy to grow indoors. All you need is […]
04/01/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Tannins from the miracle tree, a hybrid of the mimosa tree, found to be an effective treatment for many chronic diseases, including cancer
Though it’s known as the “miracle tree,” Leucaena leucocephala hybrid-Rendang is sadly underutilized. This Malaysian amalgam was created by crossing L. leucocephala with L. diversifolia, two plants known for their poor digestibility but impressive condensed tannin content. Also known as proanthocyanidins, condensed tannins are known for their wide array of health benefits. These range from acting […]
03/25/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Fennel flower found to effectively treat several diseases and conditions, including cancer
Fennel flower, a food additive used since the ancient times, is effective in treating and preventing cancer, according to a review published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. The fennel plant, also known as Nigella sativa, is an annual flowering plant that is native to South and Southwest Asia, but it also commonly found […]
03/18/2018
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By Vicki Batts
Natural alkaloids extracted from daffodils discovered to have anti-cancer effects
There are many plants that can be grown in your garden and hold a place in your medicine cabinet. And it looks like daffodils may be the next big thing to have on hand. Indeed, it turns out “flower power” is greater than scientists could have ever imagined: New research shows that daffodil extract can […]
03/05/2018
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By Janine Acero
South African herb lance-leaved waxberry found to offer antimicrobial and antitumor benefits
The use of medicinal plants as an alternative treatment to various health conditions is a common practice in many cultures. Many plants have natural antimicrobial activity and other medicinal properties that have yet to be fully explored. One South African herb became the focus of a study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine investigating its antimicrobial and cytotoxic properties. The South […]
01/29/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Moringa seeds found to prevent the spread of breast cancer cells to surrounding tissue
Moringa oleifera, which belongs to the plant family Moringaceae, is also known as the “wonderful tree.” In Africa and Asia, the moringa tree is used in traditional medicine to cure diseases such as cancer. However, not much is known about the cytotoxic (pertains to “the quality of being toxic to cells”) impact of M. oleifera seeds on MCF7 or breast cancer […]
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