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Extra Calcium May Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk, NIH Study Finds
Ekaterina Markelova/Shutterstock A new study of 471,000 adults shows benefit from both dietary and supplemental sources. By George Citroner Adding more calcium to your diet could reduce colorectal cancer risk, the third leading cause of death in the United States,...
How the Vagus Nerve Controls the Health of Major Organs
The vagus nerve stimulates a variety of organs and their systems, including the brain, heart, lungs, and digestive tract. By Zena le Roux This is part 1 in “Harnessing Vagus Nerve Power” The vagus nerve acts as a highway, connecting vital organs to the brain....
Water May Not Be the Best Way to Hydrate–Here’s How to Optimize Hydration
Emily Frost/Shutterstock A simple mix of maple syrup, water, and salt could rehydrate athletes and older adults alike. By Zena le Roux Dehydration is an issue of concern among adults—especially older ones. Recent research estimates the proportion of older adults with...
Why Dietary Cholesterol Isn’t the Enemy
Cultura Creative/Shutterstock By Zena le Roux Research shows dietary cholesterol has little impact on blood cholesterol. So what really affects it? While cholesterol has historically been blamed for heart disease, and many have been told to avoid eggs and animal fats,...
Improve Your Physical and Psychological Health With This Simple Lymphatic Drainage Routine
Kamil Macniak/ShutterstockBy Joseph Mercola It takes just a few minutes to do—and appears deceptively simple—yet this routine can have a profound effect on your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Help prevent infections, joint pain, fatigue, and even...
The Surprising Cause of Melanoma (And No, It’s Not Too Much Sun)
Will Russell/Getty Images By Joseph Mercola Rates of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, have been rising for at least the last three decades, and this increase has been largely blamed on exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun. However, research...
Corn Helps Protect the Eyes and Lower Risk of Cancer
Dina Saeed/Shutterstock Corn (maize) is known as a golden staple crop. More than just delicious it also holds beneficial medicinal properties. Eating corn can help protect the eyes and may minimize the risk of some cancers, while its roots, leaves, and whiskers...
Natural Substances That Fight Malignant Melanoma
Shutterstock Conventional medicine offers little hope in the fight against deadly malignant melanoma, but multiple foods, botanicals, and vitamins can help. Article from Epoch Health & Wellness Corner By Ali Le Vere and GreenMedInfo Cutaneous malignant melanoma,...
Are You Body Aware?
Illustration by The Epoch TimesFeature from Epoch Times Healthy Corner By Emma Suttie, D.Ac, AP Sometimes we are so busy and distracted we don’t notice our most basic biological needs. Many people get stuck in shallow breathing patterns or don’t realize they are...