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06/19/2020 / By Divina Ramirez

Adding more dietary choline can cut back the risk of dementia

Multiple studies have suggested that choline, an essential nutrient found in eggs and meat, can be instrumental in keeping cognitive decline at bay. But evidence to support this connection has eluded researchers for quite some time. In a recent paper published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers from the University of Eastern Finland established that taking phosphatidylcholine (PC), the chemical precursor to choline, leads to […]

05/22/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

What is cellular medicine and how does it lower blood pressure naturally?

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a chronic condition that develops over many years but does not have any symptoms. For people with hypertension, the long-term force exerted by blood against the walls of their arteries is high enough to cause damage, which can be detrimental to their heart health. Hypertension, if left untreated, eventually leads to heart […]

05/20/2020 / By Divina Ramirez

Boost your immune system with vitamin D during the pandemic

The Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to infect millions around the world. Since the first wave of the pandemic, experts have been hard-pressed to develop potential cures for the rapidly spreading disease. That said, the online statistics portal Statista reported that as of May 19, 2020, over 1.9 million people of the 4.9 million confirmed global cases […]

05/19/2020 / By Zoey Sky

If you work out, you need magnesium: It promotes recovery after strenuous exercise

Magnesium is an essential nutrient that plays an important role in muscular health and recovery. After a grueling workout, you need to replenish your electrolytes and magnesium levels. Magnesium and muscle recovery In a study involving marathon runners, researchers discovered that magnesium was the most highly depleted electrolyte in the participants, with potassium a close second. Athletes require […]

05/12/2020 / By Divina Ramirez

Which dietary supplements help fight cancer?

Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide. According to recent reports from the World Health Organization (WHO), about one in six deaths around the world is due to cancer. That said, cancer is a preventable disease. Prevention is also the most cost-effective long-term approach to cancer. And even if cancer cells have begun […]

05/05/2020 / By Ralph Flores

Researchers look into the protective effects of American and Asian ginseng against metabolic dysfunction

Researchers from the China Pharmaceutical University revealed that American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) and Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) work differently against metabolic dysfunction. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Both American and Asian ginseng are well regarded for their multiple pharmacological uses. However, their mechanisms of action for preventing metabolic dysfunction are still unknown. […]

05/04/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

What are the medicinal properties of this rare, endangered South Indian plant?

Trichopus zeylanicus, known locally as arogyapacha in India, is a dwarf shrub that belongs to the Dioscoreaceae or yam family. This medicinal plant has three subspecies, namely, T. zeylanicus subsp. zeylanicus, T. zeylanicus subsp. angustifolius and T. zeylanicus subsp. travancoricus. While the first two are endemic to Sri Lanka, the third subspecies is native to the Western Ghats […]

04/30/2020 / By Divina Ramirez

Green tea, turmeric and more: 12 Supplements and herbs that can naturally relieve pain caused by arthritis

Arthritis refers to a group of degenerative conditions that target the joints and the tissues that surround the joints. Common types of arthritis include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout. Although each type is influenced by unique factors, arthritis is generally characterized by pain, stiffness and inflammation in the hands, hips and knees. Medicinal herbs, vitamins and […]

04/23/2020 / By Divina Ramirez

Nature’s antivirals: Boost your immune system with vitamins C and D

The new coronavirus disease (COVID-19), a contagious viral respiratory infection, is currently ravaging the world. Over the past month, the global population witnessed an unprecedented exponential growth of cases that continues to rise by the thousands. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), each infected person can infect up to two persons. Transmission largely depends […]

04/22/2020 / By Divina Ramirez

8 Micronutrients that can boost the immune system against COVID-19

The rapidly spreading coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is taking a harsh toll on immunocompromised individuals. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), factors linked to immunity like age and underlying conditions determine the risk of infection. Based on available information, it appears that COVID-19 can be fatal to individuals aged 65 and older, […]

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