We’ve told you before about the benefits of eating garlic. It’s one of the most potent allium vegetables you can find.
Garlic is full of antioxidants that may lower your risk for lung cancer by up to 44%. It even helps you keep a strong heart and solid bones. But there’s another way to experience the health benefits of eating raw garlic—and even more.… Read More
Uric acid is a natural waste product in your body. But when too much builds up, it can crystalize. This accumulates in your joints and causes gout. It’s a painful—even crippling—condition. Once you’ve had it, you’ll always be prone to it…
Gout can pop up in your ankle, heel, knee, wrist, toe, and even fingers. But don’t let fear of a flare up stop you from enjoying your summer.… Read More
Thinking of having a few cold ones this Memorial Day weekend? You may want to do your homework first.
Alcohol in moderation may help you reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke…1 But if your beer has any of these dangerous substances in it, forget about the benefits. That brew may be doing more damage to your health than you could imagine.… Read More
A recent study led by researchers at Harvard University found that fiber does more than support healthy digestion… It may help you live longer if you’re a heart attack survivor.
Researchers followed over 4,000 subjects for nearly a decade. They found that a higher intake of dietary fiber led to as much as a 25% lower chance of dying for heart attack survivors.… Read More
You’ve probably felt it at one time or another… And lower back pain is now the number one cause of disability across the world.1
Depending on what’s causing your pain, you may be able to do more than you think to help keep it under control. Here are five ways to help ease lower back pain:
… Read MoreIt’s an all-star herb of Chinese medicine.
It’s the 2,000 year-old secret to invigorating and cleansing the blood. Healers have used ginseng as a treatment for ailments ranging from hypertension to halitosis. Some people swear by it. Others dismiss it as snake oil. But there’s solid research to back up the health benefits of ginseng.
Here are five great reasons to try ginseng.… Read More