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• Heart Disease, Herbs and Spices
  A number of culinary herbs and spices contain compounds that have been shown to protect against most of the pathological processes underlying heart disease and stroke.
  Published 31Mar2010, viewed 166 times

• Spices Block Killer Blood Clots
  Scientists have shown that compounds in clove, chilies, cinnamon, turmeric and other spices can prevent abnormal blood clotting.
  Published 31Mar2010, viewed 134 times

• Garlic Cancels Cancer Causing Compounds
  A clinical trial shows that garlic can cancel out cancer causing nitrates in our diet.
  Published 17Mar2010, viewed 136 times

• Ginger Spice Induces Hara-kiri in Leukemia Cells
  Recent research shows that, shogaol, a compound derived from ginger can induces programmed cell death in leukemia cells
  Published 09Mar2010, viewed 160 times

• Stress: Herb and Spice Fragrance Linalool Protects Immune System
  Scientists at the University of Tokyo have shown that the herb and spice-based compound, linalool reduces the effects of stress on the immune system.
  Published 03Mar2010, viewed 311 times

• Spicy Cancer Fighting Herbal Compound: Apigenin
  Scientists studying different types of cancers have concluded that the spice-based compound apigenin could be a powerful tool in the prevention of an array of different malignancies.
  Published 16Feb2010, viewed 391 times

• New scientific study confirms that spices have the highest antioxidant content of all foods.
  Herbs and spices are the richest source of antioxidants according to a study published in the January 2010 edition of the Nutrition Journal. The multinational authors of a new study analyzed over 3100 different foods from around the world and found that culinary herbs and spices have the highest antioxidant content of all food groups.
  Published 08Feb2010, viewed 978 times

• Turmeric Spice - For Alzheimer's and Cancer
  Turmeric is the golden spice for healthy, golden years. Both from a culinary and a medical perspective the common curry ingredient, turmeric is one of the most important spices. Researchers have found that it has outstanding properties as an anti-cancer and anti-Alzheimers's agent.
  Published 09Feb2010, viewed 116 times

• Spices Stifle Stress
  Spices can help relieve stress in a number of different ways. While all spices are good for one's health, a few such as chilies, cardamom, saffron and sage have specific mood modulating effects.
  Published 28Jan2010, viewed 542 times

• Can Antioxidants Be Harmful?
  A wide range of plant-based antioxidants play a vital role in the prevention of disease. Unfortunately when scientists find that a few antioxidant supplements such as vitamin A,C and beta-carotene are harmful and do not provide any health benefits they include ALL antioxidants in their erroneous conclusions.
  Published 17Jan2010, viewed 346 times

• Cinnamon Controls Glucose Levels
  Cinnamon, a spice often used to flavor candies and sweet dishes, has confirmed its diabetes fighting properties.
  Published 14Jul2009, viewed 290 times

• Ginger - Powerful Antioxidant For Alzheimer's, Cancer and Heart Disease
  Ginger is one of the most powerful antioxidant foods and, like its close relative turmeric, has potent preventive action against Alzheimer's disease, cancer and other degenerative conditions.
  Published 08Jul2009, viewed 604 times

• Osteoporosis: Soft Plums Harden Bone
  Many of us think that eating a diet that gives us adequate amounts of calcium, magnesium and vitamin D will help prevent us from developing osteoporosis. This is not necessarily so and recent research has shown that polyphenol compounds derived from plant foods such as plums play an important role in maintaining bone strength.
  Published 23Jul2009, viewed 303 times

• Macular Degeneration: Don't Be Blind To Antioxidants
  New clinical trials show conclusively that dietary antioxidants help to stop the progression of macular degeneration.
  Published 23Jul2009, viewed 357 times

• Male Infertility: Antioxidants Spice Up Sluggish Sperm
  The incidence of male infertility has increased dramatically over the past century because of environmental factors such as synthetic estrogens, pesticides, heavy metals and other pollutants. These agents inflict oxidative damage on the highly susceptible developing sperm. The good news is that the use of supplementary dietary antioxidants to treat oxidative stress-induced male infertility is yielding very good results.
  Published 06Jul2009, viewed 238 times

• Cycling Performance Boosted by Spices
  85% of competitive cyclists who took a spice-based food supplement experienced substantial improvements in their performance, recovery, exercise related pain, cramps, inflammation and general health.
  Published 06Jul2009, viewed 252 times

• Spices - 10 Reasons Why They Are Vital For Good Health
  Contemporary research confirms ancient knowledge that spices have a wide range of valuable health benefits. Here is a summary of 10 of the most important medicinal properties of spices.
  Published 05Jul2009, viewed 393 times

• Throughput Nutrition: Phytonutrient Imperative That Counters Degenerative Diseases
  Throughput nutrition is a new concept that......
  Published 05Jul2009, viewed 227 times

• Weight Loss - 10 Simple Secrets For Sustained Weight Loss
  Most people realize that lifestyle changes are the key to sustained weight loss. Here are 10 tricks to make it far easier for you to shed those extra pounds and avoid putting them on again.
  Published 30May2009, viewed 171 times

• Lethal Meals: Postprandial Dysmetabolism and Your Heart
  A newly described pathological process called postprandial dysmetabolism tells us that we need to cut down on fatty, sugary foods and that we take antioxidant rich foods or supplements during meals.
  Published 27May2009, viewed 284 times

• Protective Phytonutrients - The Top 10
  Research has shown that plant compounds other than vitamins and minerals are effective in helping to prevent heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease and other conditions. This article lists the top 10 most researched phytonutrients and outlines the reasons why they are so important for out health.
  Published 26May2009, viewed 340 times

• Muscular Dystrophy - Treatment with Antioxidants
  Recent research has shown that antioxidants can play an important role in the treatment of muscular dystrophy.
  Published 25May2009, viewed 325 times

• Rheumatoid Arthritis: Cause Hidden, Treatment Ignored
  Common antibiotics have been used for over 30 years to effectively treat the occult infections that cause rheumatoid arthritis. However the vast majority of doctors have yet to accept that the abnormal autoimmune responses associated with rheumatoid arthritis are triggered and sustained by treatable infections.
  Published 22May2009, viewed 250 times

• Gallstones: Spices Lower The Risk
  New research shows that compounds found in two well know spices, turmeric and chilies can substantially reduce the risk of developing gallstones. Numerous other spices can also influence the risk factors that predispose certain individuals to gallstones.
  Published 26May2009, viewed 290 times

• Alzheimer's - Rosemary Helps Protect Against This Disease
  Scientists have discovered that carnosic acid is yet another compound found in the common culinary herb, rosemary, that protects against Alzheimer's disease.
  Published 13May2009, viewed 124 times

• Spices For Depression: They Really Can Spice Up Your Mood
  Research has proved that there are several spices such as saffron, chillies, cardamom and sage that have specific anti-depressant and mood elevating properties. There are good reasons why these and other spices are able to counteract the pathological processes underlying some types of depression.
  Published 05May2009, viewed 175 times

• Black Pepper: Antioxidant And Cancer Fighting Superspice
  Black pepper, that most ubiquitous of condiments, has some astounding medicinal properties that can help to fight cancer, boost immunity and enhance the medicinal properties of other foods and spices.
  Published 29Apr2009, viewed 626 times

• Spices Shield Against Skin Cancer
  Spices such as turmeric and mustard contain compounds that have recently been shown to protect against skin cancers. It is highly likely that many other spices and other phytonutrient-rich plant foods could provide protection against the damaging effects of the sun's rays.
  Published 17Apr2009, viewed 187 times

• Fenugreek Fights Diabetes, Heart Disease And Obesity
  Fenugreek is a spice that has valuable health benefits. It contains several important phytonutrients and antioxidant compounds that help to prevent diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, obesity and other degenerative conditions.
  Published 14Apr2009, viewed 825 times

• Erectile Dysfunction: Libido Spiced Up With Antioxidants
  Free radical damage and oxidative stress are key factors underlying many cases of erectile dysfunction - especially when they are associated with conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. Dietary and supplemental antioxidant found in spices can help to counter oxidative stress and alleviate erectile dysfunction.
  Published 09Apr2009, viewed 437 times

• Alzheimer's, RAGE, Plaques And Tangles: How To Avoid Them
  The rapidly growing incidence of Alzheimer's and other age-related neurodegenerative diseases means that we have to take an effective multipronged approach to counteract the various pathologies underlying these conditions.
  Published 07Apr2009, viewed 231 times

• Mustard: Cancer and Cough Conqueror
  The common spice, mustard along with other foods of the brassica family are known to contain powerful cancer fighting compounds. Recent research has added another string to their health-promoting bow in showing how they help to protect against respiratory illnesses such as asthma, emphysema and respiratory tract infections.
  Published 30Mar2009, viewed 252 times

• Depression: Saffron a Spicy Solution
  Recent clinical trials have shown that the yellow spice, saffron works as well as or even better than commonly used antidepressants such as Prozac. Saffron's traditional use as an antidepressant have been confirmed by scientists working at Tehran's University of Medical Sciences.
  Published 25Apr2009, viewed 366 times

• Spices: 10 Reasons Why They Are Vital For Your Health
  This articles outlines 10 conditions that will benefit from including significant quantities of spices in your diet.
  Published 20Mar2009, viewed 447 times

• Nutrition For Endurance Athletes Should Include Antioxidants
  Endurance athletes such as cyclists, runners and triathletes should supplement their diets with a range of effective antioxidants, as prolonged exercise produces vast quantities of harmful free radicals. However, taking large doses of only one or two antioxidants, such as vitamin C, can be harmful. Spices have the highest antioxidant activity of all foods and provide the variety of antioxidants needed to protect athletes from oxidative stress.
  Published 06Jun2007, viewed 268 times

• Metabolic Syndrome And Insulin Resistance: Causes And Treatments
  Metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance are under diagnosed, yet prevalent problems in most Western nations. They are caused primarily by abdominal obesity and a diet high in refined carbohydrates. Spices are helpful adjuncts in the prevention and treatment of these conditions.
  Published 03May2007, viewed 326 times

• Green Tea: Breast Cancer and Prostate Cancer Beater
  Research has shown that people who consume significant quantities of green tea over long periods of time have lower incidences of several cancer types including cancer of the breast, prostate, lung, colon and bladder. One of the most important recent discoveries shows that green tea can protect those individuals whose genes make them susceptible to cancer.
  Published 17Apr2007, viewed 356 times

• Muscle Twitching and Benign Fasciculation Syndrome
  Excessive muscle twitching may be due to either an annoying, yet harmless condition, called benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS) or more serious neurological conditions. It is important to have a correct diagnosis as BFS can be treated successfully with antioxidant-rich food supplements.
  Published 10Apr2007, viewed 29287 times

• Natural Treatments for Diabetes - Less Sugar, More Spice!
  Diabetes is one of the top five most significant diseases in the developed world and is rapidly becoming a burden in the developing world too. However contemporary research has found that several spices including cinnamon, garlic, fenugreek and caper have the potential to be effective natural treatments for diabetes.
  Published 27Mar2007, viewed 289 times

• Natural Chelation With Vitamins, Minerals and Phytonutrients
  There are many plant-derived compounds, vitamins and minerals that can protect us against heavy metals and other environmental toxins. Many of these natural substances are useful chelating agents while others properties protect against toxin-induced free radical damage.
  Published 23Mar2007, viewed 380 times

• Periodontal Disease and Heart Attacks
  Until recently periodontitis was thought to affect only structures in the mouth. However contemporary research has found that it is an important cause of chronic systemic inflammation, heart disease, diabetes, premature and underweight babies and possibly several other diseases. The timeous treatment of dental disease can make a significant contribution to the prevention of heart disease and stroke.
  Published 19Mar2007, viewed 315 times

• Spices – Healthy Food Additives
  There is a strong case for replacing synthetic food additives with spices. Not only do spices add color and flavor to foods but their powerful antioxidant and other beneficial properties provide protection against many diseases. Artificial flavorings and colorings do not provide any benefits and may even be harmful.
  Published 12Mar2007, viewed 323 times

• Non-Essential Micronutrients - Essential Natural Protectors
  Diseases in developed countries are caused primarily by malnutrition that is a result of the overconsumption of macronutrients like carbohydrates and the underconsumption of plant-derived phytonutrients.
  Published 09Mar2007, viewed 320 times

• Appetite, Weight Loss: How Spices Can Help Obesity
  This article describes the physiological mechanisms underlying weight control, how spices modify them and help to fight obesity.
  Published 28Feb2007, viewed 375 times

• Treatment Of Inflammation And Chronic Systemic Inflammation
  Chronic systemic inflammation is a condition that underlies many common illnesses from heart disease and diabetes to depression. This article examines the causes and the ways to prevent it from occurring.
  Published 22Feb2007, viewed 393 times

• Alzheimer’s Disease – Natural Treatment With Spices
  Spices may be the most important preventive and therapeutic agents against Alzheimer's disease.
  Published 19Feb2007, viewed 337 times

• Spices - Mediterranean Diet's Key To Good Health
  Why spices are the most important disease preventing components of the Mediterranean diet.
  Published 13Feb2007, viewed 338 times

• Spices - Antioxidants and Oxidative Stress - Facts and Fiction
  This article explains why we need a wide range of different antioxidants to contain free radical damage and oxidative stress and that the best sources for these important compounds are spices.
  Published 30Jan2007, viewed 376 times

• Spices – Antioxidant Source Throughout the Ages
  Explains how humans have always depended on spices as as source of vital health promoting compounds like antioxidants and why we need to include more of them in our diets today.
  Published 29Jan2007, viewed 496 times

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