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Lowering cholesterol with fermented foods

Unique friendly bacteria found in lacto fermented foods such as pickles, kimchi and sourdough can help lower cholesterol, say scientists

6 November, 2012

Green tea lowers the rate of some GI cancers

A new study shows that regular green tea drinkers have a reduced risk of cancers of the stomach, oesophagus and colorectum

1 November, 2012
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Broccoli compound fights even aggressive breast cancer

A substance found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and Brussels sprouts is a promising treatment for hard-to-treat cancer

1 November, 2012
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A soda a day raises stroke risk

Drinking just one soft drink a day can raise a woman’s risk of ischaemic stroke by 83%, say Japanese researchers

1 November, 2012
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Hypnotherapy cools hot flashes

This drug-free alternative can help cut the frequency and severity of menopausal hot flashes by up to 80%, say researchers

30 October, 2012
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Dementia sufferers are low in vitamin C and beta carotene

Scientists have discovered that deficiency in these two important antioxidants could influence the course of Alzheimer’s disease

30 October, 2012
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Is spirituality the key to TCM’s success?

The tradition of treating the whole person may be why TCM has stood the test of time, say researchers

25 October, 2012
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Healthy fats in pregnancy protect against childhood allergies

Increasing your intake of healthy fats during pregnancy can help protect your child from atopic disorders like asthma and eczema

24 October, 2012
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Echinacea effective in preventing and treating colds

A new trial has found that Echinacea purpurea extract significantly reduces the number and duration of colds

23 October, 2012
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A daily multivitamin reduces men’s cancer risk

New study shows that men who take a daily multivitamin are 8% less likely to develop cancer than those who don’t

22 October, 2012