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A new observational study confirms that chocolate has fat-busting properties, making it both a delicious and highly medicinal treat. 
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The fat in coconut is nearly all the immune boosting medium chain saturated fat.
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This infographic itemises the major benefits of coconut oil. It improves immunity and helps control infections, particularly candida. It is easily converted to energy and boosts metabolism, aiding in weight loss. It aids digestion, helps regulate blood sugar levels, improves cholesterol and heart health...amongst many other health benefits...
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A preliminary 16-person study suggests that eating pistachios may help alter levels of potentially beneficial gut bacteria
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Pistachios have prebiotic characteristics. They contain non-digestible food components such as dietary fiber, which remain in the gut and serve as food for naturally occurring bacteria. They also contain phytochemicals that have the potential to positively modify gut bacteria composition. This supports intestinal and overall health, including immunity, and improves mood...
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By Andrea Lewis Despite the medical controversy surrounding its validity and even its very name, Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome is all too real for those who have been affected by it. Dr. James L. Wilson...
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Symptoms of adrenal fatigue syndrome include low blood pressure, and low blood sugar, intolerance to cold, moodiness, anxiety, recurrent infections, unexplained aches and pains and, of course, fatigue. Another symptom of adrenal fatigue, an unusual one that is often overlooked, is high or "desirable" HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol carrier molecule. This article examines the causes and the nutritional factors that can help heal adrenal fatigue...
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Researchers have identified components in pomegranate juice that both inhibit the movement of cancer cells and weaken their attraction to a chemical signal
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This article discusses two studies that show pomegranate juice consumption can both reduce PSA levels in prostate cancer and reduce the tendency of prostate cancer cells to metastasise. Following the more recent study, the researchers suggest: "Because the genes and proteins involved in the movement of prostate cancer cells are essentially the same as those involved in the movement of other types of cancer cells, the same modified components of the juice could have a much broader impact in cancer treatment.”
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This article provides information on the benefits and potential harmful effects of coffee, along with tips for how to enjoy to healthiest cup of coffee possible.
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Over the last decade there have been many studies revealing the surprising health benefits of coffee, which has been welcome news to those addicted to their morning cup of java. It is a rich source of antioxidants; it may help depression, protect the liver, mitigate against diabetes and cancer and improve heart health. It does however have some risks and negative effects. This article examines the pros and cons...
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Our diet has a significant impact on our neurological health. Author Dr. David Perlmutter on changing our approach to health care.
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The connection between diet and Alzheimer's is becoming clearer. Some have now dubbed it "type 3 diabetes". However, research showing that even small elevations in blood sugar increase the risk of dementia is largely being ignored by the medical profession...
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...I have written this article on such a controversial subject at great risk to my reputation as a serious journalist, in the hope that bovines in the industrial world will reconsider drinking human breast milk once they have all the facts on the health risks they are courting with every sip of the mam juice.
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It's rather obvious, isn't it?
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Last week I went to the beach to take in the immense biodiversity of the marine sanctuary that is the Monterey Bay. While looking for frolicking dolphins, I noticed a number of young people with their eyes glued to their phones.
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So you thought regular genetic engineering was scary enough? Syn-bio is already here.Traditional genetic engineering requires moving one or two genes from one organism into another organism - a cut and paste affair. Synthetic Biology involves writing new genetic code and biological "circuits" from scratch by printing them out on a DNA printer.
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A Parisian cafe is offering up something new: a dining experience, complete with cats that roam around and offer "purr therapy."
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I had read about cat's purrs having healing benefits before, but thought it was a leg-pull. Apparently there's something in it. I'll go along with it anyway, as I like cats...
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According to Scientific American, the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) found that current production levels of meat contributes 14-22% of the 36 billion tons of CO2-equivalent greenhouse gases the world produces every year. Another good reason to become a vegetarian, or at least eat far less meat...
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Have you ever wondered why your finger pads wrinkle when they are exposed to water for a certain time? Scientists thought they had figured out the right answer – osmosis. They thought our fingers absorbed water and that caused the wrinkling process. But they were wrong.
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I must admit, since a kid I have always thought this was one of life's major mysteries...
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The health impact of sitting is a topic of hot discussion these days– The New York Times covered the topic last month–and for good reason. All along we’ve known that sitting all day isn’t great for you...
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I know this is an uncomfortable truth, even for those of us who diligently exercise every day, but there are strategies we can take to minimise the deadly effects of a desk job...
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Scientists have tested how partial sleep deprivation affects blood vessels and breathing control.
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The pros and cons of different sleeping positions...
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Yawn... always tired? Can't get to sleep? You could be suffering from adrenal fatigue... learn more here....
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Chronic stress requires the adrenal glands to adapt and try to re-build themselves in order to continue coping with ongoing stress. This process is exhausting and leads to sleeplessness and irritability. Another informative article by Julie Daniluk on the interaction between cortisol, melatonin and serotonin...
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By Sheila Monaghan Now that the plank has effectively supplanted the crunch as the go-to core-strengthener, exercisers have placed a premium on their ability to hold the toning move -- the longer, the better.
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An excellent series of planks that combine mobility and stability. Despite what some think, it's not a good idea to just hold a plank for as long as you can...
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We keep hearing about different types of cholesterol. It's all nonsense. There’s only one cholesterol molecule, so there’s only one type of cholesterol. What started this nonsense of types of cholesterol?
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Cholesterol has been demonized. Yet the more it's demonized, the more heart disease we've seen. Obviously, something's wrong with the the theory. Unfortunately, entrenched interests won't let it go without a fight. There's simply too much money riding on this false hypothesis. This article describes the poor and deliberately manipulated research that has led to the most unfortunate and unscientific article of dogma in modern medicine...
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Tendonitis and Bursitis are the kind of injuries any athlete might suffer from. These are painful inflammatory conditions of the tendons – the connective tissue that connects your muscles to your bones.
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I just completed my refresher course for my first aid certificate last week, and had to relearn the RICE formula for sprains and strains: rest, ice, compression, elevation. There is a strong argument that the ice part of this formula is counterproductive. Do we really want to work against the body's healing response? This article explains, and looks at dietary measures to help healing. Homeopathy is also fantastic for sports injuries, as outlined on our Perth clinic web page: www.cottnat.com.au/homeopathy-and-naturopathic-treatment-of-back-pain-trauma-and-injury-perth.asp
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Based in Los Angeles, Eat Naked is a nutrition, health and wellness company offering practical, affordable and fun ways to get and stay healthy.
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This is a very useful article that discusses the vexed and controversial issue of which oil we should use for cooking. Grapeseed oil is often touted as best, because it has a high smoke point. But here the author suggests that the smoke point has very little to do with the issue, where health is concerned...
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Few things have been debated as much as "carbohydrates vs fat." Some believe that increased fat in the diet is a leading cause of all kinds of health problems, especially heart disease. This is the position maintained by most mainstream health...
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This article discusses 23 placebo controlled studies comparing low fat, relatively high carbohydrate diets with diets relatively high in fat and protein and low in carbohydrates. In every case people lost more weight on the high fat and protein diets, but also this approach was seen to be better for blood sugar control, blood pressure and cholesterol profiles, and improved many other parameters. It is indeed time to lay the traditional myths about weight loss diets to rest...
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Eating strawberries, bilberries, lingonberries, or chokeberries with white bread significantly reduced the postprandial insulin response. So did eating the mixed berry puree with either white bread or rye bread. Both strawberries and the mixed berry puree significantly improved the glycemic profile of both breads
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Berries provide significant amounts of polyphenols that are linked to a wide array of health benefits. Yet patients, particularly those with blood sugar problems, are often resistant to suggestions to eat berries out of fear of the fructose the berries contain. These studies provide the data to respond to this concern. While berries may contain some sugar, they contain other chemicals that change they way the body responds, slowing the rise in blood sugar, so that neither the sugar in the berries nor the starches eaten with them are quite as bad for you as they might normally be...
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Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, cortisol, insulin etc. We've heard the names and we may even know how some of them function, but let's be honest: This stuff is complicated!
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This article explains natural dietary and lifestyle factors that help balance endocrine hormones like cortisol, thyroid hormones, insulin and oestrogen and progesterone. Then there is homeopathy...
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Curcumin, the principal curcuminoid found in spice turmeric, has recently been studied for its active role in the treatment of various central nervous system disorders. Curcumin demonstrates neuroprotective action in Alzheimer's disease, tardive dyskinesia, major depression, epilepsy, and other related neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders.
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Curcumin, the main active ingredient in the spice turmeric has many protective benefits. Not the least of these is its potential in the treatment of neurological problems, including major depression, Alzheimer's, tardive dyskinesia and epilepsy, as these studies reveal...
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Can you strengthen the body while loosening the mind and arrive at this place of freedom everyone talks about? Well not everyone, not the doubtful or the disbelievers (as I was, and perhaps still am) but someone, somewhere (in fact, a lot of some ones) said it was an option..
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Can you find salvation on a yoga mat? If you can come to find yourself when nothing was there, how could you reply to that question honestly? As much as yoga may be the answer, it remains very much a question.
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Whosoever knoweth the power of the dance, dwelleth in God. ~ Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi Free flow movement to sound vibration that stirs one from the center of one’s being, creates...
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There is something special about dancing. It combines the benefit of exercise with similar effects to meditation, prayer and yoga, and studies have shown that it may even have benefits that are unique. In any case it appears to be something that humans have done ever since we have been...well...human.
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There is now more than one study showing that dark chocolate can lead to weight loss - and reduction of belly fat specifically - even with the consumption of one 100g bar per day. Research also confirms that chocolate promotes the reduction of both cardiovascular disease risk factors and cardiovascular outcomes, e.g. hypertension, endothelial dysfunction, insulin resistance, low HDL, stroke and heart disease.