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Blueberries may help reduce obesity

In a mice study, a researcher from Texas Woman’s University found that blueberries helped inhibit the development of fat cells. “I wanted to see if using blueberry polyphenols could inhibit obesity at a molecular stage,” said Shiwani Moghe, MS. Studying tissue cultures taken from mice, Moghe found that the highest dose of polyphenols cut the […]

Low Vitamin D levels and possible link to diabetes risk

Low Vitamin D levels are associated with type 2 diabetes risk, according to a study published in Diabetes Care. Scientists from the University of Melbourne in Australia found that people with lower than average Vitamin D levels had a 57% higher chance of developing diabetes than people with Vitamin D levels. Researchers measured Vitamin D […]

Hot flashes, night sweats at onset of menopause may indicate lower cardiovascular risk

Women who suffer from hot flashes and night sweats early in menopause may have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and death, it was reported in the Pharmacy Times. “Hot flashes and night sweats may mean different things about a woman’s risk for heart disease depending on their timing with menopause,” said Ellen Seely, […]

Sugary drinks linked to higher blood pressure

Soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages are associated with higher blood pressure, according to researchers in the International Study of Macro/ Micronutrients and Blood Pressure. Participants who consumed more glucose and fructose, sweeteners found in highfructose corn syrup, a common sweetener in beverages, had higher blood pressure levels. Higher blood pressure was even more pronounced in […]

Nopal Cactus Juice

Nopal juice is made from figs or fruit of a Nopal Cactus plant. This particular cactus (Opuntia Ficus Indica) is found in the northern part of Mexico and along the southwest states of the USA known as The Sonoran Desert. The extreme conditions of the Sonoran Desert are due to a high fluctuation of temperatures […]

Signs and triggers of inflammation

The process of inflammation is similar to a domino effect: a single event may trigger a chain of inflammatory reactions. While many of the reactions are fairly predictable, many others are not and involve complicated patterns unique to the individual. Still, all inflammation exhibits five basic signs caused by four basic triggers. Signs of inflammationWith […]

Toxins: A Major Source of Inflammation

Every day, we’re exposed to toxins in our air, water and food—and even toxins created by our own bodies. These toxins get trapped in our bodies and in the fluids around our joints and muscles, causing aches and pains which lead to inflammation and if severe enough, leads to degenerative disease. Have you ever walked […]