The polyphenol curcumin, which is responsible for the bright orange-yellow color of turmeric (Curcuma longa), appears to have preventative and therapeutic effects against various types of cancers. Over 4,500 published peer-reviewed studies have shown curcumin to prevent cancer progression through a ...

People may be surprised to learn that chocolate is considered a healthy superfood. After all, chocolate has a bad rap for being a sugary, highly processed snack that can cause food addiction. According to studies, foods that are rich in refined ...

An essential component when it comes to building your preparedness arsenal is stocking up on over-the-counter (OTC) drugs that effectively address a wide range of medical issues – from alleviating allergies and pain, managing respiratory and intestinal infections and tackling various ...

Cranberries are a great addition to a healthy diet. These small, red wetland fruits grow on trailing vines, or lowbushes, and are farmed on 58,000 acres of land across the Northern United States, Canada and Chile. Like their close cousin the blueberry, cranberries ...

Multiple studies have shown that avocado leaves are full of beneficial nutrients. Research also suggests that avocado leaves are a promising natural therapeutic alternative for restoring damaged organs. Avocado leaf extract and phenolic compounds In a recent study, researchers found that avocado leaf extracts helped ...

The kidneys play a key role in helping the body get rid of toxic wastes. However, these organs also need to be healthy so they can function properly. Thankfully, there are herbs that can help your kidneys perform their crucial duty ...

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women in the U.S., next only to skin cancer. Although breast cancer deaths have declined in recent years, it is still the second leading cause of cancer death among women. According to ...

Diet is an important risk factor for cancer. According to a study published in JNCI Cancer Spectrum, low consumption of whole grains and dairy products and high consumption of processed meats can increase your risk of developing otherwise preventable cancer. But just ...

Consuming broccoli can protect against liver cancer and stop the development of fatty liver in its tracks, according to a paper published in Oncology Research Featuring Preclinical and Clinical Cancer Therapeutics. The paper cited the compound sulforaphane as the main substance responsible ...

Mention spinach (Spinacia oleracea), and the first thing that comes to mind would be Popeye. The fictional sailor is known to eat a canned version of this vegetable, making him “strong to the finish.” While eating spinach in real life ...