Zinc Deficiency May Play a Role in Hypertension
Razi Berry Lower-than-normal zinc levels may contribute to high blood pressure (hypertension) by altering the way the kidneys handle sodium. The study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology—Renal Physiology. Zinc deficiency common in people with chronic illnesses Zinc deficiency is common in people with chronic illnesses such as type 2 […]
Commission Says Plant Based Diet Best Option for Planet
Razi Berry An international commission has developed a new diet, the “planetary health diet.” The diet has been created as a template of the best possible diet for the planet; accounting for nutrition as well as health for the environment. Current dietary patterns and a heavy dependence on red meat Currently, dietary patterns in many […]
Vital Exhaustion May Lead to Dementia
Razi Berry A recent study has linked vital exhaustion later in life to an increased risk of developing dementia.1 Vital exhaustion can be seen as psychological distress and manifest as fatigue, increased irritability and demoralization. The research The research was conducted at the Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen have, in collaboration with the […]
The Dangers of Microplastic
Razi Berry We live in a plastic world. From the carpets we walk on, to the clothes we wear, even the metal of our cars are coated with plastics of one kind or another. In recent years it has become more and more evident that these plastics are causing major environmental and health problems. Much […]
How to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions
Razi Berry About this time many of the New Year’s resolutions we’ve made are beginning to cause us immense shame and guilt, as they become more difficult to adhere to and we begin to throw them out with the rotten yam casserole. Psychology of shame and guilt It’s this psychology of shame and guilt that […]
American Botanical Council Update on Ashwagandha Adulteration
Razi Berry Bulletin emphasizes the issue of undeclared addition of ashwagandha leaf materials to ashwagandha root products The ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) has released a Botanical Adulterants Prevention Bulletin on ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root and root extract. The powdered roots of ashwagandha, a member of the nightshade (Solanaceae) plant family, have a long […]
Unsurprisingly, Science Criticizes Soft Drink Consumption During Hot Weather
Razi Berry Soda consumption caused dehydration and kidney disease markers during manual labor New research suggests that drinking sugary, caffeinated soft drinks while exercising in hot weather may increase the risk of kidney disease.1 The study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology—Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology. Research team studied healthy […]
Ingenious future of sanitation : (a) $350 toilet powered by worms that Bill Gates has been dreaming about
Razi Berry Bill Gates held up a beaker of human feces at the reinvented toilet expo in Beijing on November 6, 2018 to prove a point: unsanitary conditions are dangerous for our health. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Worm toilets require no traditional flushing and aren’t hooked up to a sewer system — instead, worms […]
Study: Wormwood Tea Effective at Treating Schistosomiasis
Razi Berry A recent study on the effects of sweet wormwood tea to treat schistosomiasis suggests a much more benign and accessible treatment for the common parasitic disease.1 Schistosomiasis Schistosomiasis is incredibly under-researched, yet is a fairly common parasitic infection in tropical places where sanitation conditions are questionable. The World Health Organization calls the disease […]
Researchers Get Flies Drunk to Study Process of Intoxication
Razi Berry How fun does it sound to watch a group of flies get drunk and fly around? This isn’t a metaphor for the regulars that hang around your neighborhood tavern, but a research study that was recently conducted to study the process of alcohol intoxication – using actual flies, bzzzzzzz. Bar Flies As it […]