Articles by: Stepy

Celiac disease rate in children almost tripled in 20 years

Celiac disease rate in children almost tripled in 20 years

Celiac disease rate in children almost tripled in 20 years According to UK research, celiac disease rate in children has almost tripled in the past 20 years. However, kids from poorer families have about 50 percent less risk of developing celiac disease. Research shows that up to 1 percent of […]

by January 31, 2015
Probiotics change brain activity and emotional response

Probiotics change brain activity and emotional response

Probiotics change brain activity and emotional response Probiotics are very popular right now, and for good reason. According to the Mayo Clinic, “These microorganisms may help with digestion and offer protection from harmful bacteria, just as the existing “good” bacteria in your body already do.” Research from UCLA now shows […]

by January 30, 2015
Sleep and memory go together

Sleep and memory go together

Sleep and memory go together Nowadays, it is a popular practice amongst young adults and adults alike to stay up all night studying or preparing for important examinations or presentations the next day. The link between sleep and memory has already been well established. Scientists already know that sleep and […]

by January 29, 2015
Olio Nuovo olive oil giveaway

Olio Nuovo olive oil giveaway

Our  giveaway this time is the alive and organic Olio Nuovo from Living Tree Community Foods.                             The Olio Nuovo olive oil is unfiltered and made from Mission olives, the only olive native to America. (All other olive […]

by January 29, 2015
Friends might help you avoid flu

Friends might help you avoid flu

Friends might help you avoid flu A study of social networks has shown promising results on how to increase flu vaccination rates. Researchers from Lancaster University found that people with a lot of friends “should be prioritised for the ‘flu jab because they might influence others to get vaccinated too.” […]

by January 28, 2015
Citrus essential oils slow liver cancer

Citrus essential oils slow liver cancer

Citrus essential oils slow liver cancer Terpenes, a main component of citrus essential oils can slow the growth of different cancer cells. Dr. Hans Hatt and his research team from the Ruhr-University Bochum observed this process in detail. After the application of citrus essential oils, cancer cells stopped growing. The […]

by January 25, 2015
Living Tree Community Foods launches the Golden Turmeric Butter

Living Tree Community Foods launches the Golden Turmeric Butter

We are happy to share that our friends at Living Tree Community Foods (LTCF) just launched another deliciously healthy product called Golden Turmeric Butter.This an alive and organic product. This Golden Turmeric Butter is ideal when spread on sliced apples, pears or celery. A very healthy spread. “Beginning with turmeric, we have […]

by January 21, 2015
Flu vaccine effectiveness reduced this season

Flu vaccine effectiveness reduced this season

Flu vaccine effectiveness reduced this season A report published in the January Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) estimates that getting the flu shot this season reduced the risk of flu by 23%. Flu vaccine effectiveness reduced because of virus mismatches United States […]

by January 21, 2015