Nutrition & Herbs

A recent study found a relationship between low vitamin D levels and obesity. Researchers found that vitamin D levels lower than 50.0 nmol/L “was associated with a significantly increased odds ratio for incident obesity.” Those with less than 50.0 nmol/L had a 73% greater risk of incident obesity. The same held true for those...
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We all know to eat a good amount of fruits and veggies every day. But a new study found that eating a variety of fruits and vegetables is also important to maintaining health. Researchers found that those who ate more fruits and vegetables were able to reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes by...
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While the study isn’t published yet, some researchers from the U.K. have found that a tincture of thyme (thyme steeped in alcohol) is reportedly more effective at killing the bacteria that causes acne than standard chemical remedies. These findings may not be conclusive, but that doesn’t keep you from trying it for yourself or...
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While much has been published about how proper nutrition can reduce female specific cancers, male oriented cancers lack the same amount of data. A recent study found that men who consume larger amounts of calcium in their diet can reduce their risk of prostate cancer. Researchers noted that “calcium from food is associated with...
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A preliminary study examined how the consumption of total fat, saturated fat and unsaturated fat impacted sperm count and concentration in men. Researchers found that “higher total fat intake was negatively related to total sperm count and concentration.” In addition, men in the highest third of total fat intake had less than half the...
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Vitamin D is known to have a positive effect on the immune system. A new study looked to see if a higher level of Vitamin D might be associated with a lower risk of Crohn’s disease.  What the researchers found is that those women with higher levels of Vitamin D could essentially cut their...
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An increasing number of people are concerned they aren’t consuming the nutrients they need to be healthy. This is why so many people make the choice to take vitamin supplements. This is especially true when a woman is pregnant. A mother’s nutritional deficiencies can cause serious health issues and birth defects in their children....
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A study of young women in their 30’s found that eating fish can help lower their risk of cardiovascular disease. The researchers followed over 48,000 women for eight years. Fish and fish oil provide n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCn3FAs) which have important anti-inflammatory qualities. In this study, the researchers found that “little or no...
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Colon cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Each year approximately 1.2 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with colorectal cancer and each year about 600,000 people die. There are a number of ways you can reduce your risk of contracting colon cancer, including diet and...
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While this may seem like an exaggeration, consider the study published in The American Journal of Cardiology. The study involved over 10,000 participants, over 70% of which we women. Of the total participants, 70% were vitamin D deficient. The study found that “vitamin D deficiency was associated with several cardiovascular-related diseases, including hypertension, coronary...
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