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Can frankincense treat cancer?

Can frankincense treat cancer?

Can frankincense treat cancer? Frankincense is most well known for being one of the gifts the three Wise Men gave to the baby Jesus in the bible. It is the resin from the Boswellia sacra tree, which is found in Africa and Arabia. Frankincense contains an ingredient called boswellic acid, […]

by December 2, 2016
Quaker is being sued for a cancer-causing pesticide in oats

Quaker is being sued for a cancer-causing pesticide in oats

Quaker is being sued for a cancer-causing pesticide in oats by customers in California and New York. The allegation is that the oatmeal may contain traces of a well known carcinogen glyphosate. In March of last year, glyphosate was finally labeled as “probably carcinogenic to humans,” by the World Health […]

by December 1, 2016
Probiotics reduce stress levels and anxiety

Probiotics reduce stress levels and anxiety

Probiotics reduce stress levels and anxiety, according to the latest research from University of Missouri. Probiotics are microorganisms, often called ‘good bacteria.’ They are found in various fresh and fermented foods. Probiotics are believed to be essential to digestive and gut health because they maintain and balance essential bacteria in […]

by November 29, 2016
E-cigarettes cause damage to gum tissue

E-cigarettes cause damage to gum tissue

We reported very recently that e-cigarettes are detrimental to mouth health. According to new research from the University of Rochester Medical Center, e-cigarettes cause damage to gum tissue. With all the attention focused on cigarettes, other products and substitutions have slipped through the cracks. One product in particular is becoming […]

by November 26, 2016
Dementia rates are declining in the U.S.

Dementia rates are declining in the U.S.

As awareness and treatments grow, dementia rates are declining in the U.S., according to a new study from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. According to the Alzheimer’s Association: The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the amount of people living with dementia worldwide is estimated at 47.5 million. […]

by November 25, 2016
Popular kitchen remedy beats antibiotics

Popular kitchen remedy beats antibiotics

A popular kitchen remedy beats antibiotics, according to a mounting list of scientific and medical evidence. That remedy is: garlic. The overuse of antibiotics is now an epidemic in the United States and it is creating antibiotic resistance. They are prescribed for almost everything. The issue with taking too many […]

by November 20, 2016
Smoking e-cigarettes is detrimental to mouth cells and more

Smoking e-cigarettes is detrimental to mouth cells and more

Smoking e-cigarettes is detrimental to mouth cells and more, according to the latest research from Université Laval. With all the attention focused on cigarettes, other products and substitutions have slipped through the cracks. One product in particular is becoming increasingly popular: E-cigarettes. E-cigarettes use atomizers to create a vapor by […]

by November 19, 2016
Broccoli slows aging and increases life span

Broccoli slows aging and increases life span

We have seen before how the cruciferous vegetable family is packed with vitamins and minerals for overall health. As part of the family, broccoli may be one of the most potent of all. Research shows that broccoli slows aging and increases life span. One of broccoli’s most researched benefits is […]

by November 17, 2016