Every year, more than 100,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with kidney disease, a serious, life-threatening condition in which the kidneys can no longer filter waste products from the blood. The National Kidney Foundation estimates that one in three American adults is currently at risk of developing kidney disease, and those odds increase to one in two over the course of a lifetime. The leading causes of poor kidney health are diabetes and high…
Many health researchers now understand that our skin is a reflection of our internal health. A body that is fed nutritious whole foods, for instance, is more likely to enjoy clear and radiant skin, while a body that is fed processed foods is more likely to suffer from greasy and affliction-prone skin. Therefore, a change in diet should always be the priority among people seeking to improve their skin’s long-term health. That said, nature has…
Few nutrients are held to such high regard in the West as vitamin C. This essential antioxidant, which is commonly called the “anti-aging” vitamin, performs a large number of important roles in our bodies, from scavenging free radicals, aiding collagen production, healing wounds, and more. Despite its biological importance, however, our bodies cannot store it like most other vitamins. This means that we must consume vitamin C-rich foods on a daily basis in order to…
The leaves of the Moringa oleifera tree are one of Asia’s most nutrient-dense foods. In fact, just one serving of these leaves in powdered form contains almost 50 types of antioxidants and almost 90 different nutrients. Unsurprisingly, then, numerous studies have linked long-term consumption of moringa leaves to the treatment of countless health conditions such as osteoporosis, macular degeneration, high blood pressure, obesity, and even cancer. A recent study published in Acta Histochemica in March…
Calcium is an essential macromineral whose roles in the body are relatively well-known. It strengthens bones and teeth, improves the body’s alkalinity, helps our heart muscles to contract and relax properly, and more. Like all minerals, calcium doesn’t work alone, but in tandem with other nutrients such as magnesium and vitamin D. For this reason, obtaining our calcium from whole foods – foods whose nutrient profiles have been optimized by nature for superior absorption –…
