Guggul is a natural herb supplement that may help lower cholesterol, yet few in the Western hemisphere know much about it Guggul is otherwise known as the Mukul myrrh tree, and is a plant of the Burseracae family with small red or pink flowers

Anxiety responses were needed in previous years to trigger the nervous system into a series of chemical reactions that would initiate action For our ancestors, this fight or flight impulse often meant the difference between death and survival for another day

No matter where we turn, it seems as if prices are going up Over the past five years, the price of eggs has risen 54% and the prices of navel oranges has risen 34%

Recent research has proven that healthy vitamin D levels may protect the body against osteoporosis, cancer, and multiple sclerosis There is now evidence that suggests that vitamin D may help protect against a potentially dangerous rise in blood pressure which occurs in some people as they get older

Nowadays, it is so in to be thin and being anything but that carries a stigma, along with increased risks of serious illnesses If that isn’t enough, recent research has found that infertility, which experts define as twelve months of unprotected intercourse that doesn’t result in a pregnancy, is also related to obesity

Primary dysmenorrheal, which is painful menstruation, is a common disorder for which the conventional treatment involves a lot of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) However, guava leaf tea is a traditional treatment used in Mexico for the abdominal cramps and discomfort that is associated with menstrual disorders

With heart disease being the number one cause of death in Americans and high blood pressure being the “silent killer,” high homocysteine levels are considered by most researchers to be as dangerous as high cholesterol levels An aging heart is proven to be less efficient and much more likely to develop disease

National press has recently taken an interest in the benefits of folic acid, with coverage increasing throughout the media Folic acid, a B vitamin and other folates helps the body to form red blood cells and aids in the formation of genetic material within every body cell

Guar gum is what is known as a soluble fiber, and it is well known that it promotes a healthy colon You will not find soluble fiber in what you believe to be 'high fiber foods', yet it is a very important part of your diet, particularly if you have problems with your colon such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or even colon cancer

To understand the truth behind the medical claims for green tea and the antioxidant properties of EGCG, it is first necessary to have a close look at what green tea is, and why these claims are being made Green tea is a form of tea made from the leaves of the Carmellia Sinensis, a shrub that is native to China and has spread to other areas of Asia including Japan and the Middle East

It is known that aging is largely a result of the effect of free radicals on our body cells, and that green coffee bean extract can be used to fight against these While we intuitively understand what the term ‘aging’ means, very few people can actually describe it in words, although there are several theories of why it occurs

Grapefruit pectin fiber is a source of soluble fiber that can bind to cholesterol and inhibit the formation of atherosclerosis It is also effective in maintaining good blood sugar levels, and promoting a healthy colon

Big Pharma is teaming up with other anti-supplement cohorts to spearhead a petition urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to implement new limitations on manufacturers of weight-management supplements It should come as no surprise that the large pharmaceutical corporation which helped launch the petition is the very same company that recently released the first-ever FDA-approved over-the-counter weight-loss drug

Grilling meat over an open fire is something our ancestors have been doing for thousands of years But people today who are indulging in chicken and cheeseburgers face a lot of concerns that our ancestors never even dreamed of

Parents have recently been hit with shocking information about the potential dangers to their children First it was lead contamination that came from toys that were manufactured by some of our most trusted companies

Many people struggle to control their weight However, while they are going on and off various diets, they fail to realize that they are also struggling to control blood sugar

It is possible to fight off aging with grape seed extract due largely to the antioxidant effect of the phytochemicals contained within the seed of the grape The seed is rarely absorbed by your body because it is so difficult for your digestive juices to break down; significantly more difficult than the skin or the pulp

Throughout the past few years, vitamin D has rightly gained a lot of overdue respect for the various health benefits that is provides to those throughout the world However, many of us continue to fall short of the adequate intake of this nutrient as a result of many lifestyle choices

A lot of new evidence suggests that consuming more plant polyphenols is a powerful way to protect aging arteries These polyphenol compounds help improve endothelial function, a critical factor in preventing atherosclerosis; inhibit abnormal platelet aggregation which causes most sudden heart attacks and strokes; fight inflammation; and support healthy blood lipids

The non-essential amino acid glycine is needed to generate muscle tissue and also for the conversion of blood glucose into energy It is referred to as being ‘non-essential’ because the body can manufacture its own glycine, and is therefore not an essential component of your diet