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Broccoli, Banana Plantain Fibers Found to Restore Gut Health, Treat Crohn’s Disease

Broccoli, Banana Plantain Fibers Found to Restore Gut Health, Treat Crohn’s Disease

May 15, 2013 | by

We at NaturalSociety have always taught that what happens in your gut affects the entire body. So it’s exciting to hear when research finds that foods like broccoli and banana plantains hold part of the solution for poor gut health and subsequently ailments like Crohn’s Disease.

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WHO Warns Against Chemicals in Everyday Products

WHO Warns Against Chemicals in Everyday Products

May 13, 2013 | by

Though the WHO is far from sincere and as helpful as it should be, the organization released an insightful report that links chemicals we all use, touch, and breathe with hormone disrupting effects.

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Carrots, Beta-Carotene Found to Reduce Heart Attack Risk, Boost Heart Health

Carrots, Beta-Carotene Found to Reduce Heart Attack Risk, Boost Heart Health

May 13, 2013 | by

Beta-carotene is just one of several phytonutrients in carrots, including lutein and alpha-carotene, and it’s in these phytonutrients that we find heart-protecting properties. Several epidemiological studies have linked beta-carotene levels with reduced heart attack and heart disease risk.

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Diet Rich in Omega-3′s Found to Inhibit Breast Cancer Tumor Growth by 30%

Diet Rich in Omega-3′s Found to Inhibit Breast Cancer Tumor Growth by 30%

May 11, 2013 | by

A recent study from the University of Guelph is said to be the first of its kind to provide “unequivocal” evidence that Omega-3 fatty acids can actually prevent cancer, specifically breast cancer. The study found that a lifelong diet rich in omega 3′s can actually inhibit breast cancer tumor growth by a whopping 30%.

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The Dangers of too Much Sugar: What the Sugar Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know

The Dangers of too Much Sugar: What the Sugar Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know

May 11, 2013 | by

For years, the sugar industry has had to fight negative publicity – and for good reason. Sugar and all its sweet goodness has been blamed for childhood hyperactivity, cavities, diabetes, obesity, and cancer, among other things. But fought back the industry did, and they were largely successful.

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Compound in Broccoli Found to Suppress Tumor Growth, Halt Cancer in its Tracks

Compound in Broccoli Found to Suppress Tumor Growth, Halt Cancer in its Tracks

May 10, 2013 | by

Looking at sulforaphane, a compound found in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables, scientists found that it can work to not only suppress tumor growth, but also stop the spread or onset of cancer.

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Study Finds Avocado-Eaters to be Especially Healthy

Study Finds Avocado-Eaters to be Especially Healthy

May 9, 2013 | by

According to a recent study published in Nutrition Journal,eating avocados is associated with a lower body weight, lower BMI and waist circumference (a risk factor for heart disease and diabetes), higher “good” cholesterol, a lower intake of added sugars, better diet quality overall, and higher nutrient intake levels.

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How to Heal a Sore Throat with these Natural Solutions

How to Heal a Sore Throat with these Natural Solutions

May 9, 2013 | by

Sore throats are a relatively common occurrence that can happen for a variety of reasons. Fortunately, there are also a variety of natural solutions that can ease the discomfort and shorten the duration of a sore throat.

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Random, Double-Blind Study Affirms Ginger’s Cancer-Fighting Benefits

Random, Double-Blind Study Affirms Ginger’s Cancer-Fighting Benefits

May 7, 2013 | by

Randomized, double-blind placebo studies are considered solid. They are done on humans and done in such a way as to reduce the chances of results being nothing more than an anomaly. I say all of this to introduce a new study showcasing how ginger truly is a cancer-fighting food, a study that couldn’t get much better.

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Simple Steps to Heavy Metal Chelation, Preventing Damage from Heavy Metals

Simple Steps to Heavy Metal Chelation, Preventing Damage from Heavy Metals

May 6, 2013 | by

Heavy metals can do significant damage to your body over time. Luckily there are completely natural ways to expel these metals from your body and therefore prevent the damage they are capable of causing.

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