Annatto is a bright reddish-orange powder derived from the seeds of the achiote fruit and is typically used as a natural food coloring. Researchers at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy have discovered that a compound found in annatto called bixin, prevents the formation of cancer cells and skin damage from UV radiation in […]
Study: Antibacterial Properties of Ancient Clay Unearthed
New research at the University of British Columbia has uncovered potential antibacterial properties of an ancient clay. Long used by the region’s Heiltsuk First Nation for its healing properties (anecdotal reports cite its effectiveness for ulcerative colitis, duodenal ulcer, arthritis, neuritis, phlebitis, skin irritation, and burns) the clay was found to be active against several strains […]
Hair Loss? Fluoride Could be to Blame
Are you experiencing thinning hair and can’t figure out the cause? The answer could be lurking in your water–or your toothpaste. A 2010 study found that exposure to high levels of sodium fluoride (10 mmol/L) “resulted in a marked increase in terminal dUTP nick end labeling-positive cells in the outer layer of the outer root sheath, […]
A Simple Cause of Tooth Sensitivity No One Ever Talks About
In 2007 I was experiencing tooth sensitivity like crazy. I couldn’t smile in cold weather without my teeth hurting. Cold foods, hot foods–everything hurt my teeth. I tried remineralizing pastes from the dentist, special toothpastes. Nothing seemed to help. My teeth HURT. Miraculously, one day, they got better. But how? After thinking about what I […]