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Have you heard about the elderberry extract? Or even the elderberry for that matter? The elderberry (Sambucus) is a genus of plants from the Adoxaceae family. The fruits (berries) are incredibly rich in essential vitamins and minerals, and have been used in folk medicine for centuries, mainly against flu, colds, constipation, injury recovery and rheumatism. According to recent studies, the elderberry extract may truly well be the most powerful natural weapon against flu. No matter if it’s the seasonal strain or a potential pandemic, the extract is a great supplement that will keep you away from the influenza virus. Unlike the controversial flu shot, concentrated elderberry extract has been proven as highly effective against the virus, and is one of the natural remedies that has had its fair share of studies. For example, one Pub Med study showed that Sambucol (Sambucus nigra L. products) has powerful antiviral properties and can defeat about 10 influenza strains. The patients in...

Can Dark Chocolate Really Stop Aging? According to a recent study, dark chocolate and red wine could be more beneficial for our health than we think. Both contain a rare compound known as resveratrol which has been associated with anti-aging benefits. Resveratrol is an antioxidant and phytoestrogen that can interact with estrogen receptors in a positive way. The compound can be found in abundance in the skin of red grapes and dark berries, as well as red wine and dark chocolate. BMC Cell Biology, a well-known biology journal, recently published a study which revealed that resveratrol can “revive” old cells. The study was conducted at the University of Exeter and used previous research as a base for the study. Previous studies revealed that our splicing factors become inactive as we grow old and can be reactivated with resveralogues, which even make the old inactive cells able to divide again. It’s a stunning discovery that may change everything we know about aging. Doctors Eva...

According to statistics, more than 40% of Americans sleep less than the recommended time. Insomnia is a big sleeping problem nowadays. Apart from leaving you with no energy in the morning, it has also been linked to obesity, high blood pressure, and other chronic conditions. Sometimes, however, even when we get enough sleep overnight (7-8 hours), we may still feel very tired. It’s not the mattress or pillow – the fatigue may actually come from the position we sleep in. Experts say that how we sleep is just as important as the mattress we sleep on. Fortunately, according to Dr. John Douillard, there’s a way to improve your sleep and stop waking up tired. We need to get used to sleeping on the left side of our body to never wake up tired again and improve our overall health as well. Why You Should Sleep on the Left Side If you ask anyone what side of their body they sleep on, around half will answer the right. Sleep experts don’t recommend sleeping on this side of the body. It is ...

There are countless food products that are hailed to be amazing boosters for the immune system. Everyone has their favorite go-to remedy, and even more, people have special foods they take just to help cure sickness. But is there any truth to remedies handed down through the generations? Surprisingly, a lot of myths and sayings about the best foods for sickness aren’t entirely false. There are a lot of ways you can boost your immunity through food. But some of the commonly spread information regarding foods for immunity are less than accurate. So which foods have you been eating that aren’t actually doing anything for your immune system? The answers may surprise you. Here’s how experts explain some things people think boost your  immunity that really don’t do anything at all. 7 THINGS PEOPLE THINK BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM, THAT REALLY DON’T 1.     GREEN TEA Many people believe that  green tea  is close to a miracle in how it works. Sp...

Most women haven’t stopped wearing a bra since their puberty years when they were told to put one on.   However, bras have been marketed as a way to alleviate back pain, provide extra support, and lift up the breast, while they apparently do more harm than good if worn all the time. A study conducted by Professor Jean-Denis Rouillan, of the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon in France, found that bras don’t have any medical or anatomic benefits for women, but they have an opposite effect and lead to sagging and prevent them from growing. During the 15-year study, 330 volunteers between the ages of 18 and 35 had their breasts measured, and women who went braless had a 7-millimeter lift in their nipples annually, had fewer stretch marks, and their breasts were firmer. Additionally, the study showed that not wearing a bra improves body posture, and forces the body to develop the muscles underneath the breasts, which prevents sagging. Rouillan explained that f...

Turmeric has come a LONG way in the past couple of years from being used in dishes to being a consistent beauty staple in treating a multitude of things from hair problems to skin problems. The active compound in turmeric is called curcum, and is a yellow pigment that is packed full of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. When applied to the skin, this powerful powder fights bacteria to eliminate and prevent acne, breakouts, and blackheads, all while reducing the appearance of acne scars, dark spots, and stains. These turmeric face masks serve to cure a multitude of problems including acne, but focus more on eradicating stubborn acne scars and dark spots. Turmeric Face Masks #1. Turmeric & Lemon Face Mask 1 tbsp turmeric 2 tbsp freshly squeeze lemon juice Mix both ingredients together and stir until well combined. Apply to a clean face and let sit for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with warm water and pat dry. Why it Works:  Lemons have powerful a...

Baking soda is one of the most versatile products we can use, as it is highly practical and offers potent medicinal properties. It relieves your heartburn, boosts skin and hair health, whitens the teeth, acts as a powerful cleaning agent, and much more. Apparently, it is also able to eliminate up to 90% of pesticides from fruit and vegetables. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts have conducted a study on gala apples in order to test the efficacy of baking soda in cleaning the fruits. They used two most common pesticides, thiabendazole, and phosmet, the first one being a fungicide that is able to penetrate apple peels, and the second is a popular insecticide. Moreover, they used three different liquids to clean the contaminated apples: tap water, a one percent baking soda/water solution, and the most commonly used commercial bleach solution approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. They found that the baking soda solution eliminated more pest...