Switching Toothbrushes It may be as simple as switching your toothbrush. Although it’s not commonly discussed, toothbrushes with hard bristles or rubber scrapers may be wearing out your enamel. (Read my story about this here.) If you’re experiencing tooth sensitivity, simply switching to a “super soft” toothbrush without any rubber bristles may make a difference […]
Study Questions the Gut-Autism Link
According to popular theory, the presence of leaky gut syndrome may contribute to the development or symptoms of autism. However, a study published in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition(JPGN) says that children with autism have no unique pattern of abnormal results on endoscopy or other tests for gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, compared to non-autistic children with […]
Omega-3s May Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Researchers say omega-3 fatty acids may lower the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal obese women. Obesity is a major breast cancer risk factor in postmenopausal women, and scientists believe increased inflammation is an important underlying cause in this population. “Omega-3 fatty acids have an anti-inflammatory effect, so that’s one of the reasons why we […]
Study: Lack of Fiber Affects Gut for Generations
Most of us in the industrialized world don’t get enough fiber–and average of just 15 grams a day. That’s as little as one-tenth of the intake among the world’s dwindling hunter-gatherer and rural agrarian populations, whose living conditions and dietary intake presumably most closely resemble those of our common human ancestors, said Justin Sonnenburg, PhD, associate […]
Health Benefits of Cloves
Cloves may conjure an image of hot mulled cider on a wintry day, but their powerful spice compounds offer more benefits than adding delicious flavor to favorite comfort foods. These pungent sweet-savory spicy buds are actually the dried buds of an Indonesian evergreen tree and have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of […]
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