Splenda is an artificial sweetener. In the European Union, it is also known under the E number (additive code) E955.  It is now also supplied by a variety of manufacturers and brands. Splenda is used in products such as candy, breakfast bars and soft drinks. Sucralose mixed with maltodextrin and dextrose (both made from corn) [...]

Just a simple change in going to fluoride free toothpaste, and ensuring your water is fluoride free can help to relieve, and possibly even cure your arthritis symptoms, depending on the severity. Fluoride may exacerbate pre-existing rheumatoid arthritis Clinical research on fluoride-treated osteoporosis patients has found that higher doses of fluoride may exacerbate pre-existing rheumatoid [...]

Learn why taking standard supplement products are NOT RECOMMENDED, and should be avoided. Studies have shown that only about twenty percent of isolated nutrient vitamin products are absorbed into the system, and the remaining eighty percent are recognized as toxic waste by the body, thus creating a potential environment of bio-chemical imbalances and toxicities. For [...]

As was mentioned in a previous post, recent scientific studies have shown that Pomegranates and pomegranate extracts have been shown to inhibit breast cancer cell proliferation and invasion and promote cell apoptosis in both ER+ and ER- breast cancer cells. Previous research has shown that pomegranate juice is rich in antioxidants — vitamins and other [...]

Our pancreas produces digestive enzymes in order to break down the nutrients contained in the foods we eat. Digestive enzymes are secreted along the gastrointestinal tract and break down the food in the body so that the nutrients can be absorbed. Enzymes are essential for the digestion and absorption of food, for it’s conversion into [...]

The best prevention and healing strategy is cleaning up your diet and cleansing the body of toxins, poisons and accumulated waste. And the colon is the most important place to start. Therefore, the first and most important step in any colon cleansing program is to change your diet – stop any more toxins from entering [...]

A growing number of health professionals and celiac organizations around the world now allow consumption of moderate amounts of pure, uncontaminated oat products in a GF diet. Until recently, oats were not recommended for those on a gluten-free diet (GF diet) used to treat those with celiac disease.  Oats were believed to trigger the same [...]

Recent studies have suggested that the herb boswellia has potent anti-inflammatory properties and might play a role in the treatment of Crohn’s disease. For patients with Crohn’s disease, boswellia can help reduce the immune cells that promote inflammation while increasing the number of immune cells that inhibit inflammation (the anti-inflammatory cells). In studies of patients [...]

Capsaicin, a natural ingredient in cayenne pepper, has shown evidence of reducing the redness, scaling, and itching that is commonly associated with psoriasis. Many have found that a cream containing capsaicin helped relieve itching and got rid of psoriasis plaques. Cayenne is a primary ingredient in numerous over-the-counter and some prescription creams used for the [...]

Considerable evidence, both in animals and humans, indicates that curcumin is quite effective against psoriasis when applied topically to the skin. Curcumin topical gel can get rid of psoriasis scales and allow the skin to heal normally. Published research shows that Curcumin is a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and in cream form acts as a [...]

The omega-6 fatty acids, found in such oils as evening primrose oil and sunflower seed oil, may be beneficial for reducing the symptoms of MS. A deficiency of linoleic acid makes symptoms worse in the animal model of MS. Adding linoleic acid seems to reduce clinical symptoms in these animals and provide a protective effect. [...]

If you’re looking for a natural psoriasis relieving product, emu oil might just be the perfect remedy. Emu oil is a 100% natural moisturizer that is bacteria- and odor-free. Because of the strict refinement process emu oil goes through before it becomes available for use, it is also steroid-free, which makes it stand apart from [...]

Recent studies suggests that daily supplementation with krill oil may reduce the symptoms of  rheumatoid arthritis. Krill oil, being a rich source of omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidants, can prove to be extremely effective in reducing inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis patients. Research has shown that taking krill oil supplements can help reduce arthritis by [...]

Alfalfa is acclaimed as one of the best herbal treatments for arthritis, according to Washington State University. The Alfalfa plant contains a variety of nutrients to treat the cause and symptoms related to arthritis. Alfalfa has been used for centuries by people world-wide for overall support and rejuvenation and has been known to help arthritis [...]

Many recent double-blind studies have shown that supplementation of the diet with 10 – 12 grams of fish oils daily results in significant improvement in general health and healing for those suffering from the effects of MS. The studies have found that the intake of fish oil containing Omega-3 fatty acids could provide relief for [...]