Spicy Cancer Fighting Herbal Compound: ApigeninScientists studying different types of cancers have concluded that the spice-based compound apigenin could be a powerful tool in the prevention of an array of different malignancies.
Turmeric Spice - For Alzheimer's and CancerTurmeric is the golden spice for healthy, golden years. Both from a culinary and a medical perspective the common curry ingredient, turmeric is one of the most important spices. Researchers have found that it has outstanding properties as an anti-cancer and anti-Alzheimers's agent.
Spices Stifle StressSpices can help relieve stress in a number of different ways. While all spices are good for one's health, a few such as chilies, cardamom, saffron and sage have specific mood modulating effects.
Cinnamon Controls Glucose LevelsCinnamon, a spice often used to flavor candies and sweet dishes, has confirmed its diabetes fighting properties.
Osteoporosis: Soft Plums Harden BoneMany of us think that eating a diet that gives us adequate amounts of calcium, magnesium and vitamin D will help prevent us from developing osteoporosis. This is not necessarily so and recent research has shown that polyphenol compounds derived from plant foods such as plums play an important role in maintaining bone strength.
Male Infertility: Antioxidants Spice Up Sluggish SpermThe incidence of male infertility has increased dramatically over the past century because of environmental factors such as synthetic estrogens, pesticides, heavy metals and other pollutants. These agents inflict oxidative damage on the highly susceptible developing sperm. The good news is that the use of supplementary dietary antioxidants to treat oxidative stress-induced male infertility is yielding very good results.
Cycling Performance Boosted by Spices85% of competitive cyclists who took a spice-based food supplement experienced substantial improvements in their performance, recovery, exercise related pain, cramps, inflammation and general health.
Ginger - Powerful Antioxidant For Alzheimer's, Cancer and Heart DiseaseGinger is one of the most powerful antioxidant foods and, like its close relative turmeric, has potent preventive action against Alzheimer's disease, cancer and other degenerative conditions.
Throughput Nutrition: Phytonutrient Imperative That Counters Degenerative DiseasesThroughput nutrition is a new concept that......
Macular Degeneration: Don't Be Blind To AntioxidantsNew clinical trials show conclusively that dietary antioxidants help to stop the progression of macular degeneration.
Spices - 10 Reasons Why They Are Vital For Good HealthContemporary research confirms ancient knowledge that spices have a wide range of valuable health benefits. Here is a summary of 10 of the most important medicinal properties of spices.
Weight Loss - 10 Simple Secrets For Sustained Weight LossMost people realize that lifestyle changes are the key to sustained weight loss. Here are 10 tricks to make it far easier for you to shed those extra pounds and avoid putting them on again.
Lethal Meals: Postprandial Dysmetabolism and Your HeartA newly described pathological process called postprandial dysmetabolism tells us that we need to cut down on fatty, sugary foods and that we take antioxidant rich foods or supplements during meals.
Protective Phytonutrients - The Top 10Research has shown that plant compounds other than vitamins and minerals are effective in helping to prevent heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease and other conditions. This article lists the top 10 most researched phytonutrients and outlines the reasons why they are so important for out health.
Muscular Dystrophy - Treatment with AntioxidantsRecent research has shown that antioxidants can play an important role in the treatment of muscular dystrophy.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Cause Hidden, Treatment IgnoredCommon antibiotics have been used for over 30 years to effectively treat the occult infections that cause rheumatoid arthritis. However the vast majority of doctors have yet to accept that the abnormal autoimmune responses associated with rheumatoid arthritis are triggered and sustained by treatable infections.
Spices For Depression: They Really Can Spice Up Your MoodResearch has proved that there are several spices such as saffron, chillies, cardamom and sage that have specific anti-depressant and mood elevating properties. There are good reasons why these and other spices are able to counteract the pathological processes underlying some types of depression.
Black Pepper: Antioxidant And Cancer Fighting SuperspiceBlack pepper, that most ubiquitous of condiments, has some astounding medicinal properties that can help to fight cancer, boost immunity and enhance the medicinal properties of other foods and spices.
Spices Shield Against Skin CancerSpices such as turmeric and mustard contain compounds that have recently been shown to protect against skin cancers. It is highly likely that many other spices and other phytonutrient-rich plant foods could provide protection against the damaging effects of the sun's rays.
Fenugreek Fights Diabetes, Heart Disease And ObesityFenugreek is a spice that has valuable health benefits. It contains several important phytonutrients and antioxidant compounds that help to prevent diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, obesity and other degenerative conditions.
Depression: Natural Treatment with SaffronRecent clinical trials have shown that the yellow spice, saffron works as well as or even better than commonly used antidepressants such as Prozac. Saffron's traditional use as an antidepressant have been confirmed by scientists working at Tehran's University of Medical Sciences.
Erectile Dysfunction: Libido Spiced Up With AntioxidantsFree radical damage and oxidative stress are key factors underlying many cases of erectile dysfunction - especially when they are associated with conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. Dietary and supplemental antioxidant found in spices can help to counter oxidative stress and alleviate erectile dysfunction.
Alzheimer's: Caused By RAGE, Plaques And TanglesThe rapidly growing incidence of Alzheimer's and other age-related neurodegenerative diseases means that we have to take an effective multipronged approach to counteract the various pathologies underlying these conditions.
Spices: 10 Reasons Why They Are Vital For Your HealthThis articles outlines 10 conditions that will benefit from including significant quantities of spices in your diet.
