By Anthony Gucciardi
Nutrition
Vitamin D Shown to Protect Against Harmful Effects of Radiation
Radiation can cause cancer; this isn’t news. But for many people, the fact that vitamin D can protect against this and other dangerous harmful effects of radiation is news. Adding radiation-protection to the lengthy list of vitamin D benefits means that if you haven’t already, you may want to consider basking in the sun for a little bit for serious disease prevention and boosted health.
Over 9 Kiwi Fruit Benefits – Boosting the Immune System, Vision, and Heart Health
Attention kiwi lovers. As delectable as the kiwi fruit is, did you know that this fruit also offers numerous health benefits? Also known as the Chinese gooseberry, and once the “sunny peach”, kiwifruit has been declared by some to be one of the world’s most nutritionally perfect foods. It’s time to experience all of the kiwi fruit benefits that the fruit has to offer.
Tangerines Fight Obesity and Protect Against Heart Disease
Like oranges, tangerines are known for their immune-boosting vitamin C, but the benefits of these little citrus fruits go far beyond vitamin C. According to researchers with the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, tangerines can effectively protect against obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
Sun Exposure Can Protect Against Skin Cancer, Study Says
If you make your living off of treating people with melanoma, you might (really, might) know a thing or two about skin cancer. Dr. Angus Dalgleish says he used to advise people slather on the sunblock and avoid the sun like vampires. But now, his tune has changed and he has started advising his patients differently. The crux of his advice: reduce your cancer risk by increasing your sun exposure.
Improve Immune Function and Blood Sugar Regulation with Zinc
Research has indicated that zinc, a powerful trace element responsible for more than 300 enzyme functions, can counteract the negative effects of diabetes mellitus. According to study results, zinc improves glycemic control in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Zinc naturally encourages insulin secretion and may help improve blood glucose levels. But zinc may play a role for additionally, lesser known reasons as well.
Olive Oil Could Help Fight Breast Cancer Naturally
Olive oil has a rich and flavorful history that is interwoven with the story of mankind. The first use of the pitted fruit is thought to have begun in the southwest Mediterranean. Prized for its culinary and medicinal uses, olive oil is the center of much health research – the oil has even been shown to fight breast cancer naturally.
Guyabano Health Benefits – Revealing Medicinal Properties of an Exotic Fruit
There are many fruit that most people simply don’t know about, and guyabano, also known as soursop, is just one of them. While the fruit is not as well known as others and is less researched, guyabano health benefits are still worthy of note. If you want to expand your mind with knowledge of a fruit you probably never knew existed, continue onward to see what guyabano is and what it has to offer.
Vitamin E Protects the Lungs from Deadly Diseases Like COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a serious condition that interferes with proper breathing. Diseases associated with COPD actually block airflow as you exhale and make it hard to breath. One study found that vitamin E may serve as a protectant for the lungs and also help prevent against COPD.
Experts Agree – Sugar is a Health Destroyer
In the U.S., there is a love affair with sugar. Even for those of us who don’t consume soft drinks and don’t keep cookies and snack cakes around, sugary goodies are seen as special treats. We reward ourselves with sugar, we celebrate with sugar, we put candles on sugar and sing around it for goodness sake. But all of this sweetness is having detrimental effects on our collective health—effects that are just coming to light for the vast majority of people.
Magnesium is a Powerful Natural Anti-Inflammatory Mineral
While magnesium has always been known to be a very powerful mineral, a new study involving 3,713 postmenopausal women has fully shown it’s anti-inflammatory effects. With 100 mg of magnesium per day, anti-inflammatory properties were experienced.
