One type of tree nut is packed with key micronutrients that most seniors lack.
That’s the finding of new research at Oregon State University. One of the study authors said the nut is so nutritious that eating it is like taking “a multivitamin in a natural form.”
Researchers found eating hazelnuts raised seniors’ levels of two important nutrients…magnesium and vitamin E.[1]… Read More
Probiotics have long been used to improve digestion. These “good” bacteria are a crucial part of your intestinal health.
But recent studies have shown that probiotics have effects that go far beyond the gut. There is clear evidence they boost immunity, improve mental health, help people lose weight, fight diabetes, and even relieve allergies.
A recent study shows another surprising benefit that you might never associate with probiotics.… Read More
When it comes to heart health, mainstream doctors recommend one form of exercise above all others: cardio.
It’s why so many people spend long hours jogging, biking, or using various cardio exercise machines.
But a surprising study shows that another type of workout brings major heart benefits in a fraction of the time.
Lifting weights for less than 10 minutes a day cuts your risk of heart attack and stroke by up to 70%.… Read More
If you’re struggling with type 2 diabetes, your doctor is not likely to recommend is that you drink more coffee.
But a major study suggests he should. The research found strong evidence that coffee reduces blood sugar.
The study was presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes. Many of the world’s top diabetes experts gather at this annual conference.[1]… Read More
A scathing analysis destroys the long-held mainstream belief that so-called “bad” LDL cholesterol causes heart disease.
In fact, it shows that higher cholesterol levels may actually help you live longer.
The study was conducted by an international panel of 16 prestigious researchers, including Dr. Malcolm Kendrick.
His name may sound familiar. That’s because he’s one of our colleagues here at The Institute for Natural Healing.… Read More
It’s called “cellular senescence”…
And it’s shortening your life.
When a cell in your body is senescent, it can’t divide anymore. It sends out signals of inflammation, and your immune system clears it out, making way for healthy new cells.
That’s the way it goes when you’re young, anyway.
As you age, your immune response diminishes. Over time, damaged senescent cells accumulate.… Read More