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08/25/2018 / By Ralph Flores

From superfood to superspice: Latest health trends focus on the benefits of spices like cumin, turmeric, cayenne and cinnamon

The next best thing in food may very well be your spice rack. No longer just used for seasoning, spices are being recognized for their therapeutic value. In an article that appeared in the Daily Mail, six spices have been dubbed as the “in” food for 2018, with scientific literature to back them up: Turmeric – […]

06/12/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Herbal support for Type 2 diabetes can provide natural glycemic control

The problem we have with diabetes isn’t going away anytime soon. Based on the latest data from the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 400 people around the world have the condition, and 1.6 million deaths per year are directly caused by diabetes. The most common is Type 2 diabetes. In the past three decades, reported […]

06/10/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Not just for coffee: Cinnamon found to have potent anti-cancer effects in latest research

A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine has established that Cinnamomum cassia, or more commonly known as Chinese cinnamon, has been found to have anti-cancer effects. The study was a collaborative effort from researchers at the National Institute of Forest Science, Andong National University, and Kyonggi University in South Korea. In particular, they took an extract from the twigs […]

06/09/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Analyzing the anti-carcinogenic potential of the Cinnamomum cassia (Chinese cinnamon)

A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine has found that Cinnamomum cassia twigs may provide anti-cancer effects. Researchers from the National Institute of Forest Science, Andong National University, and Kyonggi University in South Korea looked at the anti-proliferative effect and the induction of apoptosis in human colorectal cancer cells mechanism of C. cassia […]

04/19/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

A nutritionist shares the best natural foods to eat for better sleep

Still tossing and turning in bed even if you’ve been trying your best to doze off? Time and again, studies have warned about the dangers of sleep deprivation, which affects 38 percent of Britons, mostly women aged 35 to 44. It turns out that the Brits are the worst sleepers, according to life insurance company […]

02/06/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Foods, herbs and spices that help reverse insulin resistance

According to an article on GreenMedInfo.com, patients with diabetes no longer need to rely on drugs to manage their blood sugar. Eating the right combination of “food[s], herbs, and spices” can help boost their insulin sensitivity. The hormone insulin makes cells “open up” and take in glucose from the blood, but with insulin resistance, cells […]

12/22/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Nutritional therapist shares 11 foods that will help you sleep better

In a recent study, it was revealed that at least 38 percent of individuals from the United Kingdom are sleep deprived, and women aged 35 to 44 were affected the worst. The survey looked into the sleeping habits of 14 countries and based on the results, the British were the worst sleepers. Listed below are […]

11/23/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Cinnamon spice — powdered tree bark — found to accelerate the body’s fat burning

As the holiday season gets into full swing, there are two things you can be certain of: Tempting food will be everywhere, and flavors like cinnamon will feature prominently. However, this combination might actually work in your favor to some extent as a new study shows that this popular holiday spice has the potential to boost […]

08/30/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

3,000 years after Chinese Medicine documented it, CNN suddenly discovers cinnamon is highly medicinal

CNN has just announced some news that wouldn’t come as a surprise to people living in China 3,000 years ago: cinnamon is a highly medicinal spice. The ancient Chinese used cinnamon as a botanical medicine for conditions like epilepsy. According to Naturalpedia, its most important nutrients are found in its essential oils. It has anti-fungal, […]

06/04/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

10 Surprising health benefits of cinnamon

Cinnamon is more than just that thing you sprinkle on toast or on top of a holiday drink. The spice, is typically used in baked goods and pastries, mostly because it smells really good — but its benefits go far beyond its scent. Cinnamon, whether in stick or powder form, comes from the inner bark of evergreen trees […]

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