A new study is saying fresh pomegranate juice has antimicrobial activity that might be attributed to high polyphenol content and antioxidant capacity. The findings were published online May 20 in Food & Nutrition Research. Scientists are saying that polyphenols are being studied because of their biological functions. Pomegranate, with its sweet-tart juice-filled seeds, is a […]
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @DrCimperman Have you Heard of GERD? (Of Course You Have) Approximately 6 out of 10 adults in the United States suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD, and 3 in 10 experience symptoms on a weekly basis. The most common symptoms are a burning sensation in the chest or
Obesity and diabetes are going hand-in-hand in causing pregnancy complications such as gestational diabetes, according to a new study. The study looked at pregnant Finnish women who had an increased risk of gestational diabetes because of their weights and history of gestational diabetes mellitus. As part of the study the food records from obese women
The health benefits of honey are numerous and well documented. Many people will recommend its use for a list of problems ranging from sore throats to energy boosters. But natural, raw honey is special. The term “raw” when it comes to honey means the stuff has not been heated, and therefore its health qualities have
Summertime is here and the feeling is lazy – or is your skin smarting from too much time in the sun? Sunburn and summer seem to go together, and the pain can be intense. Damage caused by the sun’s rays can be repaired with natural remedies. Here are seven of them to try if you’re
BATON ROUGE, La. – A better diet includes cooked oatmeal as a regular component and reduces obesity in children under 18, according to a new study. The study was published May 27 in the journal Food & Nutrition Research. The study assessed the association between oatmeal consumption and nutrient intake, diet quality, and weight and
CALGARY, Canada – A new study is showing that a diet with with dietary fiber supplements had better weight control results. The study looked at the impact of high dietary fiber supplements on subjects’ weight reaction while also on a high-fat and high-sugar diet and found those with high fiber supplements had a lower weight
As the heat of summer increases and the dog days approach, staying hydrated becomes extremely important. Our bodies need plenty of hydration for our internal organs to function properly. But how do we do this? Here are the top seven ways to stay hydrated – naturally. Slideshow: Use the arrows to move to next slide
Warm weather is upon us, and with the heat comes an opportunity to grow medicinal herbs. Some of these herbs can be used fresh or dried to fight an array of sicknesses. Here are eight of them and a bit about where to plant, what they do and how to harvest. Slideshow: Use the arrows
Dr. Anne Williams, ND, LAc The origin of the term “Dry Needling” Dr. Janet Travell, personal physician to John F. Kennedy, made popular the idea of “trigger points” (motor points) and “trigger point therapy,” where needles are inserted into painful, “knotted” areas of muscle tissue for the purpose of relieving pain and dysfunction. Because trigger
