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Written by: Richard Gale and Gary Null PhD Progressive Radio Network, March 10, 2020 In recent weeks, the coronavirus pandemic has dominated the news at the expense of everything else that is critical and urgent in our lives. As panic increases and more cases are reported daily, health-minded people are eager or even desperate to …
Article courtesy of : Nicholas DiNubile MD “I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free” ~Michelangelo Your body is constantly remodeling itself. Constantly changing, for better or for worse. This internal and external renovation is not a random process out of our control. On the contrary, we have a …
Acarbose and Metformin are commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, but now they are also being tested for anti-aging effects, and according to the researchers these two FDA approved drugs have big promise. In mice testing Acarbose and Metformin were demonstrated to increase health, lifespan, and longevity of the animals. These two drugs are …
Turmeric has been dubbed as one of the most powerful and potent spices, but haldi, the cherished cousin to ginger, has been in every Indian’s household as the go to item for many centuries before becoming popular in Western countries. Turmeric is a staple root that has many kitchen and health uses, it is bright …
Hardening of the arteries is a risk factor for chronic heart disease, one of the keys to having a healthy heart is maintaining the health of the arteries. A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests that vitamin K may help to reduce arterial stiffness as well as improve blood pressure. …
A randomized, controlled study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that eating walnuts every day as part of a healthy well balanced diet was associated with increases in certain bacteria that helps to promote health; those changes in gut bacteria were also associated with improvements in some risk factors for heart disease. “Replacing your …
According to a study published in the Journal of Hepatology conducted by researchers from the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel working in collaboration with teams in Germany and America those looking to lower their hepatic fat deposit may do better following a low carb Mediterranean diet; findings suggest this type of diet had …
Gentle yoga may help to provide a lifeline for many people suffering with rheumatoid arthritis. Many people in desperate need to find a better way to deal with their condition are turning to gentle yoga which is more slow, and less physically challenging version of the discipline. Gentle yoga may be good for those who …
A review published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine has summarized the beneficial effects of puerarin on diabetes mellitus, its complications, and the mechanisms underlying these effects authored by researchers from the Zunyi Medical University and the University of Macau. Diabetes mellitus is one of the most challenging global public health problems, and the …
According to a study published in the journal Nutrients potassium consumption is a previously unrecognized predictor of weight loss based on their findings showing significant reductions in BMI correlating with high potassium intake. Researchers from Tel Aviv University and Ichilov Hospital conducted a study involving 68 participants with the average age of 51 who met …