Ginger is well known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects, making it a popular natural option for treating inflammatory diseases. Now a new study shows that 6-gingerol, the main bioactive
Vitamins C and E Linked to 32% Lower Risk of Developing Parkinson’s Disease
People who consume high levels of vitamin C and E in their diet may have a lower risk of Parkinson’s disease than people who get only small amounts of these
Thailand Approves Use of Traditional Herb, Andrographis, for COVID-19
The Government of Thailand has approved the use of the traditional herb, andrographis (Andrographis paniculata) in a pilot study aimed at reducing the initial symptoms and subsequent severity of COVID-infected
Study Reveals Link Between Gut Bacteria and Vitamin D Levels
Our gut microbiomes – the many bacteria, viruses and other microbes living in our digestive tracts – play important roles in our health and risk for disease in ways that
Possible Explanation for “Happy Hypoxia” (Low Blood Oxygen Levels) in Covid-19 Patients
One of the most puzzling symptoms of COVID-19 is a condition referred to as “silent hypoxemia” or “happy hypoxia.” Patients suffering silent hypoxemia present with severe pneumonia and markedly decreased
Scientists Restore Vision, Reverse Age-Related Vision Loss From Glaucoma in Animal Study
Harvard Medical School scientists have successfully restored vision in mice by turning back the clock on aged eye cells in the retina to recapture youthful gene function. The team’s work,
Glucosamine Use Linked to 65 Percent Reduction in Cardiovascular-Related Deaths in New Study
Glucosamine supplements may reduce overall mortality about as well as regular exercise does, according to a new epidemiological study published in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine.
Gastric Balance: Heartburn and Gastritis Not Always Caused by Excess Acid
by Jim English The human requirement for vitamins, minerals and other nutrients remains relatively constant throughout adult life. Unfortunately our ability to properly digest food and absorb vital nutrients declines
Drug Reverses Age-Related Mental Decline Within Days
Rapid Rejuvenation of Mental Faculties in Aged Mice Implicates Reversible Physiological ‘Blockage’ Behind Age-Related Cognitive Losses By Nicholas Weiler Just a few doses of an experimental drug can reverse age-related
Researchers Identify Specific Gut Bacterium Linked to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have detected a connection between Brachyspira, a genus of bacteria in the intestines, and IBS – especially the form that causes diarrhea. Although the