It’s taken a few hundred years, but scientists have finally figured out why it is that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. An apple – and, indeed, oats and nuts, too – is rich in soluble fibre, which boosts the immune system. Scientists are recognising Continue reading “Now we know WHY an apple a day keeps the doctor away!”
How to Fast Safely
Fasting can be an amazing healing experience. It can also be very dangerous. Timeless rules about fasting have not changed, but they are more important because the toxins today are more dangerous than they used to be. Continue reading “How to Fast Safely”
Tai Chi Helps People with Arthritis of the Knee
Tai Chi can reduce pain and improve function in people who suffer from osteoarthritis of the knee, according to a study conducted by researchers from Tufts University and published in the journal Arthritis Care and Research. Continue reading “Tai Chi Helps People with Arthritis of the Knee”
Hospitals a major cause of dementia and cognitive decline
A hospital stay could be one of the major causes of mental decline and dementia in the elderly. Hospitals, and the cocktail of drugs that are regularly prescribed, could almost double the risk, a new study has discovered.
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Killer drug may finally be gone – 3 years and 3000 deaths late
Avandia – the discredited type II diabetes drug – continues to be prescribed by doctors, and is still killing around 100 people every month, even though it was identified as being potentially lethal three years ago. Astonishingly, the drug has stayed on the market despite the findings of a report in 2007 that demonstrated it was killing around 19 per cent of patients, and was causing non-fatal heart problems in a further 8 per cent.
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Snow and rain keeps the seasonal flu away
Every cloud has a silver lining, and the ones that are bringing excessive snow and rain to the Western hemisphere right now are also keeping seasonal flu at bay. Flu seems to flourish in winters that are dry and humid, researchers have discovered, which is why numbers have remained low this season. Continue reading “Snow and rain keeps the seasonal flu away”