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(Naturalhealth365) Age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of visual impairment and blindness among adults over 60, currently affects over 15 million people in the United States. In fact, the National Institute of Health reports that more Americans suffer from this potentially debilitating eye disease than from cataracts and glaucoma – combined. And, as a sizable amount of the population rounds ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) The prospect of American chickens being imported into the UK has sparked outrage as a horrifying fact about U.S. poultry farming comes to light: factory farming conditions are so dirty and disgusting, the chicken meat must be washed with chlorine before sale. Yes, chlorine – the same chemical in bleach used to clean bathrooms and kill  bacteria.  Chlorine-washed chickens ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) Blueberries have been on the “superfoods” list for some time. However, recent research out of the Université Laval of Canada has found that blueberries – the highbush variety in particular – have potent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. For the study, proanthocyanidins were isolated from highbush blueberries. The effects of this compound were assessed for their effects on Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans ... Read More »

(Naturalhealth365) According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 16 million Americans are currently living with cognitive impairment – while another 5.5 million are affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Along with difficulties in learning new things, concentrating and making decisions, these conditions can be accompanied by memory loss – a frustrating problem that can make independent ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) According to a 2014 review published in the Journal of Food Science, vinegar has been around for at least 10,000 years. That’s a pretty long track record.  But, today, we’re going to focus (soley) on the truth behind apple cider vinegar. Traditionally, vinegar is used as a preservative because of its antimicrobial and antibacterial effects. Apple cider vinegar – fermented from the raw materials of ... Read More »

(Naturalhealth365) “Let food be thy medicine.”  Fifth-century physician Hippocrates, also known as the Father of Medicine, is credited with first uttering this aphorism. And modern research continues to confirm its wisdom – especially when it comes to treating rheumatoid arthritis – a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that affects roughly 1 percent of the global population. In a relatively new scientific ... Read More »

(Naturalhealth365) In the mid-1990’s, coconut oil was (unjustly) vilified for its high content of saturated fat – and for allegedly contributing to heart disease.  However, nearly two decades later, this tropical oil had become the darling of nutritionists, holistic physicians and health enthusiast alike. But, now in a whiplash-inducing shift, coconut oil is under attack yet again – this time ... Read More »

(Naturalhealth365) For over twenty years, environmental groups and natural health experts have sounded the alarm about the dangers of GMO foods or, better said, the ‘genetically altered’ food supply! In addition, many integrative healthcare providers have contributed GMO foods with the soaring rates of disease like, inflammatory bowel disease and ulcerative colitis – to name a couple. Now, the results ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) Over 30 million Americans currently have diabetes, while 84 million more have prediabetes, or elevated blood sugar that can lead to diabetes within two years. Normally, we’re told through the ‘lamestream media’ that drugs are the only way to properly deal with this issue. Yet, we know of many ways to stabilize blood sugar (without drugs!) – like consuming ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) Natural healers have long been aware of the healing powers of turmeric, the ingredient that gives curry its piquant taste and bright yellow color. This South Asian spice has long been valued in the Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine systems for its therapeutic and anti-inflammatory effects. With extensive medical studies supporting turmeric’s ability to combat many serious health concerns ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) High blood pressure or hypertension is a progressive condition that can lead to many life-threatening events, like a heart attack.  Sadly, Western medicine believes that a toxic medication is the ‘only answer.’  But, in truth, there are many ways to naturally lower blood pressure – like our featured beverage (today) – hibiscus tea. This Nigerian study is a perfect ... Read More »

(Naturalhealth365) Sweet, juicy, vitamin-packed and bursting with flavor, a ruby-red fresh strawberry would appear to be the very epitome of a “healthy” food. But, according to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) tests, conventionally-grown (non-organic) have a high risk of contamination with neurotoxic pesticide residue. In fact, strawberries top the 2018 list of the Dirty Dozen – compiled by the ... Read More »