Powerful Prebiotic Found within Spruce Tree Bark
Research from Finland has confirmed that a compound from the bark of the Spruce tree and similar tree barks is a powerful and functional prebiotic that feeds our healthy gut bacteria.
Latest Research from Heal Naturally
Pine Bark Extract Helps Dust Mite Allergies
Researchers from Italy’s University of Pescara have determined in a clinical trial of 76 allergic asthma patients that a maritime pine bark extract significantly reduces asthma symptoms.
Plant Omega-3s Better than Fish Oil for Heart Health
Two large research reviews by medical scientists have determined that omega-3 fatty acids from plants reduce the incidence of heart disease and heart attacks while fish oil has only a slight (“insignificant”) effect.
Pharma Drugs Leading Cause of Liver Injury
Research is confirming that many pharmaceutical drugs cause liver injury. And continuing use of many drugs produce liver damage. Clinical research confirms liver injury Scientists from China’s Zhejiang University School of Medicine found that...
Reduced Glycemic Load Boosts Colon Cancer Survival
New research from Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Duke University Medical Center have determined that a diet with lower glycemic load foods – foods with a lower glycemic index – reduce the risk of recurring colon cancer.
Nasal Irrigation Helps Relieve Hay Fever Symptoms
Research has confirmed that nasal irrigation with a saline solution with more salt content significantly lessens allergy symptoms and the need for medications. Hay fever in children tested The research, from Italy’s University of Milan,...
Low Riboflavin and Methionine Diets Linked to Lung Cancer
Researchers from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine have determined that deficiencies in two common food nutrients – riboflavin and methionine – are linked to higher rates of lung cancer among women.
Probiotics Improve Cholesterol Levels
Research from Montreal’s McGill University School of Medicine has confirmed that probiotics help maintain healthy cholesterol levels, and particular probiotic species can correct poor cholesterol.
Eight Toxins Commonly Found in U.S. Children
Researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have concluded that BPA and seven other toxins are building up within the bodies of U.S. children according to blood and urine studies. Large...
Dementia and Cognitive Decline Linked to Sleep Disorders
Research from the Mayo Clinic has found that adults who have abnormal sleeping habits and the associated disruptions of their daytimes have a greater risk of developing dementia and mild cognitive impairment later on.
Horror Movie Brings Attention to Toxic Waterways in Mid-Atlantic Region
A new horror flick will shock moviegoers with a dose of reality. The rub is that the movie’s director says that the horror flick is 85% factual and exposes waterway toxicity from the runoff of manure and chemicals.
Supplemental Resveratrol Has Reduced Benefits
Research from the Washington University School of Medicine indicates that isolated resveratrol may not increase metabolic health or cardiovascular function in healthy people.
Algal DHA Improves Child Memory, ADHD Symptoms, Reading
Oxford University researchers have determined that DHA derived from algae increases reading performance, memory and behavior in children who are underperforming or have attention-deficit disorders.
Seaweed Extracts Fight Gum Disease
Scientists have determined that many seaweed extracts inhibit bacteria known to cause gingivitis and gum disease. Seaweed is one of the most plentiful and sustainable forms of medicinal plants because it grows from the...