‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away’. We all have heard this every now and then. Apples are one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits. It is not only grown to be sold as fresh fruit. It is also used commercially for vinegar, juice, jelly, applesauce, and apple butter, among others. Studies suggest … Read more
By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Sept. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Here’s another reason to avoid unnecessary use of antibiotics: Long-term use of these medications could increase your risk of colon cancer, researchers say. “While in many cases antibiotic therapy is necessary and saves lives, in the event of less serious ailments that can be … Read more
By spiritual practices such as meditation, prayer, and holistic yoga, we can disempower our unhealthy desires and empower our healthy desires. (Photo source: IE) World Hypertension Day 2021: In a world riddled with tensions, anxiety and depression, the word ‘hypertension’ is fast becoming a commonly used one. The reasons for hypertension are plenty. But the … Read more
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Feb. 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — What can poop from ancient Neanderthals tell us? It turns out that it harbors valuable information about modern-day gut health. An international research group led by the University of Bologna in Italy analyzed ancient DNA samples extracted from 50,000-year-old sedimentary feces, … Read more
SOURCES: Permanente Journal: “Breast Cancer: Lifestyle, the Human Gut Microbiota/Microbiome, and Survivorship.” Alice Police, MD, Westchester regional director of breast surgery, Northwell Health Cancer Institute. Nadim Ajami, MD, executive director, Program for Innovative Microbiome and Translational Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Balazs I. Bodai, MD, director, The Breast Cancer Survivorship … Read more
Manjari Chandra says any food with high vitamin C content, or that improves gut health would definitely strengthen immunity Immunity boosting foods have been a buzzword since March 2020, when the coronavirus pandemic took the world by storm, country by country, forcing unprecedented lifestyle changes across the world. Every home experienced the impact, particularly in … Read more
As poultry production continues to increase, animals are becoming more resistant to antimicrobial drugs. By Tanushyam Ghosh Gut health relies on the balance between the host, the intestinal microbiome, the intestinal environment, and the diet. It can be affected by everything from feed and water hygiene to bird and farm management practices. In birds with … Read more
Based on the science of Ayurveda, several medicines and supplements made from scientifically validated standardized natural extracts of herbs offer much potential. By H.I Gandhi The awareness about our gut health would have never been so important these days. Coronavirus has not just taught us to be extra careful but has made us observe and … Read more