For Better Health

We all love microwaving. It’s a great, simple and convenient cooking option for all people. The microwave oven has been popular in the US for more than 30 years, virtually transforming society and how we view food. And, here comes the million-dollar question: are microwaves the healthiest cooking option? And the answer is – no, as there are much better options available that will ensure nutrients will remain in your food. A microwave is a form of non-ionizing radiation. As a matter of contrast, ionizing radiation changes the electromagnetic nature of atoms, or ionizes them. This alters the way they interact with other atoms and molecules around them. X-rays, gamma radiation, and nuclear medicine (CT scans, barium swallows, and mammograms) are types of ionizing radiation. Your food is being zapped by high-frequency waves of heat, and some people argue that this radiation can be harmful to your health. In this artic...

[DIGEST: Science Alert , Healthline News , National Multiple Sclerosis Society , Vice ] Stroke patients treated with a direct injection of stem cells to the brain saw significant improvements in motor function in a study reported this month in the journal Stroke . The study involved 18 patients who had passed the six-month mark after their stroke — the period of time after which improvements are rare and treatments typically stopped. Some of the patients were as much as three years past their stroke. Even these patients experienced restored functions. Gary Steinberg, the study’s lead author and chair of neurosurgery at Stanford, said that 7 of the 18 patients experienced significant improvement following the treatment , which was a simple, same-day operation during which the patients were conscious. “Their recovery was not just a minimal recovery like someone who couldn’t move a thumb now being able to wiggle it. It was much mo...

504 Anthocyanins and Health graphic © naturalhealthzone.org. Food images – Wikipedia lic. under CC (see foot of article for full license info) Anthocyanins are a class of over 600 pigments that occur naturally in plants. A type of flavonoid , they appear red, purple or blue – exhibiting color change depending on pH. Anthocyanins are responsible for the rich colors in red, blue and purple berries , purple corn, red grapes, eggplant, blood oranges and other red, purple or violet plants. Anthocyanins are now widely considered to have numerous amazing health benefits . Laboratory evidence has suggested that they may be beneficial against cancer , inflammation , heart disease , diabetes , bacterial infections , age-related neurodegenerative disease and other neurological diseases. Anthocyanin-rich mixtures and extracts were used in old times to treat many conditions including hypertension , liver disorders , dysentery and diarrhoea , ur...

Most people have had the experience of waking up early in the morning and wanting to do nothing other than go right back to bed. As a result, most people tend to drink caffeinated beverages such as coffee or tea to give them a boost of energy. Although these drinks are commonly consumed around the world as a “wake-me-up”, there are healthier and more efficient alternatives to these caffeinated beverages. 1. Digestion Booster Shot In order to have sufficient energy to last the day, your body needs to be able to properly digest the nutrients that it is receiving. Having problems with your digestive system could result in having low energy, among a variety of other problems caused by indigestion. Ingredients: Juice from ½ a lemon (aids in digestion by improving metabolic function) 3 tablespoons of organic apple cider vinegar 1 clove of garlic, crushed A small amount of grated, organic ginger root, or a pinch of ginger powder Th...

    Ashwagandha has strong anti-oxidants that helps keep the skin smooth, moisturized and free from wrinkles. The free radicals also protects skin from UV damage. It improves memory in dementia patients by delaying damage of brain cells responsible for memory and learning. It also has anti-convulsant properties that reduce seizures. Ashwagandha is a Hindi adjective that is used to describe the horse like smell of the roots of Ashwagandha herb. Its latin name is Withania Somnifera.  Ashwagandha is one of the many Ayurvedic herbal medicines that are immensely popular amongst the masses. Given the amazing health benefits of the herb Ashwagandha has found a very respectable place in the natural systems of establishing and maintaining health like Ayurveda . It is commonly known by the name of Indian Ginseng . It has great adaptogenic properties with which it helps to manage external factors like toxins in the environment. It also helps to...

Beets are an ancient, prehistoric food that grew naturally along coastlines in North Africa, Asia, and Europe. Originally, it was the beet greens that were consumed; the sweet red beet root that most people think of as a "beet" today wasn't cultivated until the era of ancient Rome. By the 19th century, however, the natural sweetness of beets came to be appreciated and beets began to be used as a source of sugar (reportedly, Napoleon was responsible for declaring that beets be used as a primary source of sugar after the British restricted access to sugar cane). Today, sugar beets (unfortunately often genetically modified) are a common raw material used for the production of sugar, but many people are missing out on including them in whole form in their regular diet. There's good reason to do so, in fact, as beets contain a variety of unique health-boosting nutrients that you may not be getting elsewhere. Plus, they're delicious! Why Eat Beets?...