2020-12-27 10:54:17 Anthocyanins are bioflavonoids with antioxidant activity. A meta-analysis aimed to determine the effects of anthocyanins on markers of systemic and vascular inflammation in adults > 18 years old. It included 32 randomized, controlled…
Read MoreEven flowers (dandelions included!) close for the evening when the sun goes down. Sleep is an essential part of our being, integral to our existence. Yet, we still do not completely understand why.1 We do…
Read MoreHeartburn, sometimes referred to as acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is one of the most common digestive disorders affecting North Americans. Acid-suppressing medications (mostly proton-pump inhibitors ) are the second most common medication…
Read MoreTea and herbal teas have been historically used around the world by several cultures to raise their wellness in social meetups. The health-promoting advantages of teas have been discovered through many studies. Research shows that…
Read MoreOur family has not been sick since the spring. With two young kids, one starting preschool and the other in kindergarten, we would usually expect quite a few colds to roll through the household, especially…
Read MoreFacial redness, either over larger areas of the face or as localized “blotchiness,” is a common occurrence found in several skin concerns including rosacea, psoriasis, various types of dermatitis (such as contact skin irritation, eczema,…
Read More2020-12-15 08:26:58 In a randomized, double-blind controlled trial (1), 60 adults with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis were administered twice per day after meals capsules of an herbal formulation of turmeric, ginger, and black pepper…
Read More2020-12-03 11:38:55 This study explored the effects of saffron on rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a systemic autoimmune and inflammatory disease that causes painful swelling in affected parts of the body. 61 women >18 years old were…
Read More2020-12-01 13:27:34 A recent study conducted in 2020 by Italian and Swiss scientists and published in the Journal of Alzheimer Disease, confirmed metagenomic data supporting an association between certain intestinal bacterial strains and Alzheimer’s disease…
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