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10/21/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

How to increase your GABA levels naturally

When it comes to brain function, it’s always important to maintain just the right balance of neurotransmitters so that the brain remains in top condition. One neurotransmitter whose deficiency has been linked to different mental conditions is gamma-aminobutyric acid, better known as GABA. Fortunately, there are many ways to increase GABA levels naturally. Neurotransmitters are chemicals responsible […]

10/11/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Umeboshi is a natural immune system booster: Just eating 2 plums a week can result in DRAMATIC changes to your health

Umeboshi plums are rooted in Japanese culture and have been used in Asia for centuries, both as a unique foodstuff and as a natural remedy for an array of ailments and total immune system support. The umeboshi plum, or “Japanese salt plum” as some like to call it, is highly regarded for its impressive health […]

07/02/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Scientists study the neuroprotective effects of fermented Curcuma longa L. (turmeric)

Korean researchers relayed their findings on the neuroprotective properties of fermented turmeric (Curcuma longa L). Using a mouse model, they showed that pre-treatment with fermented C. longa could mitigate memory impairment caused by scopolamine amnesia, as well as protect brain cells from oxidative stress and inflammation. The study was sponsored and conducted by Keimyung University. […]

05/26/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Best diet to heal cancer? Try the Budwig Diet, the meal plan that has been proven to work for more than 50 years

The Budwig diet has been around for more than 50 years — and it may be the best anti-cancer diet you’ve never heard of before. Developed by the late Dr. Johanna Budwig, an esteemed chemist from Germany and a 7-time Nobel prize nominee, the diet centers on two key health-boosting foods. Is that all it […]

05/13/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Kimchi is one of the most powerful probiotic foods you can eat

Kimchi, the spicy, salted and fermented vegetables staple in Korean cuisine, is so much more than a side dish. In a comprehensive review of 130 studies, researchers in Korea looked at its health benefits as a probiotic. Probiotics in general are the good bacteria populating the gut. The human gut has more than 400 strains […]

04/18/2018 / By Derek Henry

4 reasons people are flocking to fermented foods

There have been many trends through the years for health enthusiasts, and although many of these ideas are half-baked, every once in a while one comes along that has some teeth to it and can actually legitimately change a person’s life. Fermented foods, or perhaps more accurately, cultured foods, are one of those rare trends that can […]

02/07/2018 / By Janine Acero

Heal and nourish your gut with fermented foods: A beginner’s guide to making your own

Eating fermented foods has numerous benefits, such as protecting the body from harmful bacteria including salmonella and E. coli. Probiotics generally refer to live bacteria and yeasts that are good for your digestive system. These “good bacteria” are found in a variety of foods such as cheese, yogurt, chocolate, wine, and beer. It’s possible that a […]

07/15/2016 / By Vicki Batts

How to Cleanse your Body of Parasites

Did you know that your body is host to around 130 different types of parasites? Parasitic infections can range from hardly noticeable to severely debilitating. You may be thinking, “What? No way!” and that’s pretty understandable. Parasites are simple organisms or cells that live on and feed off of other species of organisms. Parasites receive […]

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