Blueberries to Benefit Mood and Mobility
The consumption of berries can enhance “beneficial signaling in the brain.” Plant foods are our...
Tag: inflammation
Which Beans Best Block the Spread of Cancer?
The Buchinger-modified fasting program is put to the test. A century ago, fasting—“starvation, as a therapeutic measure”—was described as “the ideal measure for the human hog…” (Fat shaming is not a new invention in the medical literature.) I’ve covered fasting...
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Treating Psoriasis with Aloe Vera
Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease that affects about one in 40 people, making...
How to Treat Canker Sores
Vitamin C, turmeric, beta-glucan fiber, and vitamin B12 are put to the test for recurring...
Safety Concerns with Tea Tree Oil?
What, if any, are the caveats for tea tree oil use and tips on safe...
How Might Ginger Help with Obesity and Fatty Liver Disease?
Ground ginger powder is put to the test for weight loss and nonalcoholic fatty liver...
Does Switching from Cannabis Smoking to a Vaporizer Reduce Respiratory Symptoms?
Cannabis vapor has less tar, but may contain more ammonia. What happens to respiratory symptoms...
Lung Inflammation Smoking Cannabis vs. Cocaine vs. Tobacco
There is unequivocal evidence that regular cannabis smoking causes acute lung inflammation, but what are...
Natural Treatment for Breast Engorgement
Cabbage is put to the test in a randomized controlled trial. My video Benefits of...
Why I Include Lentils in my BROL Recipe
Lentils and chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are put to the test. If you...
Ginger Powder as a Pain-Killer
There have been at least eight randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials of ginger for pain. You...
Aloe Is Put to the Test Against Cancer
From a case report to a randomized controlled trial, aloe is put to the test...
Aloe Fails to Help Radiation Therapy Skin Burns
What are the effects of aloe on radiation burns caused by cancer treatment and on...
Grind Your Chia Seeds
The secret to unlocking the benefits of chia seeds may be grinding them up. When...
Cabbage Leaf Wraps for Arthritic Knees
Unbelievably, a randomized controlled trial of cabbage leaf wraps for arthritis was published. In a...
Randomized Controlled Trials of Beans
Do legumes—beans, chickpeas, split peas, and lentils—work only to prevent disease, or can they help...
Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Guacamole
High-fat plant foods—avocados, peanuts, and walnuts—and olive oil are put to the test. In the...
Spinach and Berries to Prevent Muscle Soreness
What are the effects of spinach and berries on oxidative stress, inflammation, and muscle soreness...
Oxidized Cholesterol and Alzheimer’s Disease
Oxidized cholesterol can be a hundred times more toxic than regular cholesterol, raising additional concerns...
Topical Aloe Vera Gel for Lichen Planus
We shouldn’t ever swallow aloe vera, but how does using it topically for a chronic...
What to Eat to Help with Seasonal Allergies (Hay Fever)
What did a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study of a food that costs pennies a day...
Apple Peels Put to the Test for Chronic Joint Pain
Are the health benefits associated with apple consumption simply due to other healthy behaviors among...
Is Aloe Effective for Blood Pressure, Inflammatory Bowel, Wound Healing, and Burns?
I discuss the risks and benefits of aloe vera. “Aloe vera is one of the...
Is It the Sugar, the Milk, or the Cocoa in Chocolate Causing Acne?
Is the link between chocolate and acne due to the sugar, the milk, or the...
Does Chocolate Cause Acne?
What are the effects of dairy products, sugar, and chocolate on the formation of pimples?...
