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Folic Acid May Improve Asthma and Allergies
Folic acid, or vitamin B9, can aid in the management of allergic reactions and allergy symptoms, according to a new study from the Johns Hopkins Center. Folate occurs in food while folic acid is the synthetic form of this vitamin. … Continue reading
TCM Dietary Therapy
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) comprises a complete health care system consisting of several integrated modalities, including acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, tai chi and qigong, and food therapy. Contrary to Western diets, TCM dietary therapy considers the energetic qualities of the … Continue reading
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Diet Pattern Associated with Increased Risk of Diabetes
Individuals who consume excess amounts of cheese, low-fiber grains, eggs, fried potatoes, tomato products, and red meat have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published in Diabetes Care. Study results found that a … Continue reading
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Green Tea’s Antioxidants May Prevent Periodontal Disease
With origins dating back over 4,000 years, green tea has long been a popular beverage in Asian culture, and is increasingly gaining popularity in the United States. And while ancient Chinese and Japanese medicine believed green tea consumption could cure … Continue reading
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Vitamin D May Prevent Colds and Flu
A new study appearing in The Archives of Internal Medicine indicates vitamin D may effectively prevent colds and flu. Study findings were based on an assessment of nutritional habits, vitamin D levels and respiratory infection rates among approximately 19,000 study … Continue reading
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Three types of red berry fruits may provide beneficial vascular effects
Red berry fruits — such as the elderberry, chokeberry and bilberry — have been used in folk medicine in Europe and North America for centuries. Hippocrates referred to the elderberry tree as his “medicine chest” while less famous healers have … Continue reading
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Brain Foods
Brain foods improve cognitive fitness and enhance mental power. It’s possible to improve the brain’s performance by including brain foods in our diet. Eating the right foods can boost IQ, improve mood and concentration and sharpen memory. A diet containing … Continue reading
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Nutrition For Health
Lifestyle modifications, including nutrition for health, can protect against heart disease while offering health benefits such as lowered blood pressure and lessened risk of diabetes. Nutrition for health can lower levels of LDL, or “bad” cholesterol and decrease the risk … Continue reading
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Nutrition for Health
Lifestyle modifications, including nutrition for health, can protect against heart disease while offering health benefits such as lowered blood pressure and lessened risk of diabetes. Nutrition for health can lower levels of LDL, or “bad” cholesterol and decrease the risk … Continue reading
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Inflammatory Skin Diseases Treatable With Green Tea
Green tea could become a new treatment for skin disorders such as psoriasis and dandruff in the near future. Medical College of Georgia researchers studied a model for inflammatory skin diseases, which are often characterized by dry, red, flaky skin … Continue reading
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