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 […]
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Study: Cooking in Olive Oil Adds Antioxidants to Vegetables
Researchers from the University of Granada (UGR) have found that cooking in Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) increases the phenolic fraction present in many raw vegetables more than other methods. In an article published in Food Chemistry magazine, researchers say vegetables fried in EVOO improved their antioxidant capacity and the amount of phenolic compounds, which prevent chronic degenerative […]
Study: Fiber May Help you Sleep
Have a hard time falling and staying asleep? Of course there are obvious factors that will keep you awake at night–stress, caffeine, hormone imbalances. But, if you’re experiencing mild insomnia, you may take a look at your diet. A new study published in the January issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine says that eating […]
Magnesium May Help Prevent Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers at Indiana University say that magnesium intake may help to prevent pancreatic cancer. Their study, “Magnesium intake and incidence of pancreatic cancer: The VITamins and Lifestyle study,” recently appeared in the British Journal of Cancer. “Pancreatic cancer is really unique and different from other cancers,” said study co-author Ka He, chair of the […]
Study: Leafy Greens May Lower Glaucoma Risk
A study published online by JAMA Ophthalmology says that greater intake of dietary nitrate-rich and green leafy vegetables was associated with a 20 percent to 30 percent lower risk of primary open-angle glaucoma, Elevated intraocular pressure and impaired autoregulation of optic nerve blood flow are implicated in primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG; optic nerve damage from […]