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All-natural blue pigment found in red cabbage could replace artificial food dye
18Apr By CatherineNo Comments
Diet

All-natural blue pigment found in red cabbage could replace artificial food dye

Blue might be the world’s most popular color, but it is so rarely found in nature that scientists have resorted to artificial dyes and chemicals to create all of our favorite blue products — including sweets, drinks, drug tablets, cosmetics, and clothing. These synthetic dyes, which are typically made from petrochemicals, are still causing concerns about their environmental impact and safety as food additives, with researchers struggling to find an all-natural alternative. Now, the long search might actually be over, as pamela denish, a graduate student in UC Davis’ innovation institute for food and health, and her colleagues have discovered a blue pigment in red cabbage, similar to the artificial food coloring brilliant blue FCF or E133. Keep reading at Design Boom.
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7 Wellness Trends To Carry Forward In 2021 To Stay Healthy And Fit
14Apr By CatherineNo Comments
Wellness

7 Wellness Trends To Carry Forward In 2021 To Stay Healthy And Fit

In this fast-paced, career-oriented life, health and wellness have been pushed on the backburner. People have no time for exercising, no time for sports, and no time for other wellness activities. However, the Covid-19 pandemic has brought a landmark change in people’s attitudes towards health and wellness. The pandemic has shown how important it is to have good health and strong immunity, as those with compromised immune systems suffered the worst once they contracted the lethal infection. Therefore, people are looking to make some significant changes in their lifestyle to make it healthier. As we move deeper into 2021, we will witness the global rise of health consciousness at a level that we’ve never witnessed before. So let’s discuss some of the health and wellness trends that...
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13 Natural Remedies for Eczema (and 5 to Skip)
11Apr By CatherineNo Comments
Remedies

13 Natural Remedies for Eczema (and 5 to Skip)

More than 31 million people in the U.S. live with some type of eczema, according to the National Eczema Foundation. Otherwise known as atopic dermatitis, eczema affects all ages and races. There is no cure for eczema, so treatment focuses on managing the symptoms of the disorder, which include inflammation, itchiness and cracking of the skin. Along with working with your doctor to manage your condition, here are 13 natural remedies for eczema that may help soothe your skin and ease symptoms. Plus, keep scrolling for five supposed home remedies for eczema that you should probably avoid. 1. Apply Moisturizers With Glycerin   ​People with eczema are missing key agents in their skin's barrier that keep it intact and well-moisturized, which means that tre...
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10 common food myths about everyday diets and nutrition
31Mar By CatherineNo Comments
Diet

10 common food myths about everyday diets and nutrition

There's no shortage out there of information to answer any diet- or nutrition-related queries we may have. In fact, there are countless different sources telling us what we should, and should not, be eating. The issue is some of the material we come across via social media, or family and friends, is not always accurate. Worse, some of these ideas become beliefs that perpetuate false notions related to diet, nutrition and weight loss. Here are some common nutrition myths we should put to rest, once and for all. Eggs increase cholesterol Possibly the most common question that is asked in relation to nutrition is about egg consumption, and whether eggs increase blood cholesterol levels. More at Good Food.
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Botanical infusions are natural blends for your health
29Mar By CatherineNo Comments
Botanicals

Botanical infusions are natural blends for your health

Botanical infusions are often referred to as tea –which isn’t surprising since it’s what most of us are familiar with. Technically speaking though, true teas are made from the leaves of a specific plant, Camellia sinensis, and only include black, green, white, oolong, and pu-erh in its roster. Using other plants and plant parts then takes us to the domain of botanical or herbal infusions. Containing leaves, barks, roots, seeds, flowers, and fruits of different plants that are valued for their therapeutic properties, botanical infusions have a long history that dates back to ancient China and Egypt where they were served as drinks for both enjoyment and medicinal purposes. Popular for its signature Botanic Infusions, Filipino plant-based brand Sekaya, helps breakdown what botanical in...
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24Mar By CatherineNo Comments
Wellness

8 Women Shaking It Up in Health and Wellness in 2021

These women are shaking up the health & wellness norms and empowering their clients. Check out these health experts to know from Pagne PR. Dr. Laurence Agénor, PT, DPT, CSCS Dr. Agénor helps individuals recover from injuries using techniques built around dance medicine, pilates, and performance training at Cynergy Physical Therapy. "Movement is for everybody and every BODY. I hope to increase visibility of clinicians and movement experts of color while fostering an inclusive environment for all of my clients." Lisa Bodenburg Lisa is a U.S. Marine, Elite Athlete, BodyBuilding Champion, USA Boxer and Motivational Fitness and Nutrition Coach. "I love being able to tangibly provide others their dreams. I'm lucky enough to see a person's future abilities and body when I meet them and gi...
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11 Natural Remedies for a Sore Throat, According to a Doctor
17Mar By CatherineNo Comments
Remedies

11 Natural Remedies for a Sore Throat, According to a Doctor

Having a sore throat may bring on more anxiety these days, but it doesn't always warrant a trip to the doctor's office. Sore throats can accompany a lot of different non-emergency conditions, including the common cold, seasonal allergies, acid reflux or simply dry air. Regardless, sore throats can be painful and uncomfortable. Fortunately, there are several things you can do right at home that can help ease the ache without medication or antibiotics. Here are 11 natural remedies for a sore throat you can try the next time you get that unpleasant tickle. 1. Gargle With Salt Water   A salt water gargle should always be your first go-to for a sore throat, Omid Mehdizadeh, MD, otolaryngologist (ENT) and laryngologist at Providence Saint John's Health Cen...
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Wellness And The Future Of Work: Some Of The Best Companies Share Their New Solutions
14Mar By CatherineNo Comments
Wellness

Wellness And The Future Of Work: Some Of The Best Companies Share Their New Solutions

Wellness and wellbeing have been on the radar screen for a long time and it’s a rare business leader who couldn’t recite why they are important. But a year later—after the beginning of the pandemic—there have been big changes to the work we do and how we do it. As a result, leaders and companies must think in new ways and implement expanded and creative solutions to support wellbeing for the future of work. Key companies in a variety of industries are making great strides in wellness, and their approaches can inspire us to take a deeper, broader approach to a familiar topic. I spoke with senior leaders from Wiley, KPMG, ServiceNow and Monster, and they shared plenty of new ideas—helpful for consideration across all kinds of organizations, industries and business­­es. Wellbeing is importa...
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Parkinson’s disease could be treated with natural food ingredients – study
10Mar By CatherineNo Comments
Diet, Remedies

Parkinson’s disease could be treated with natural food ingredients – study

Researchers have found that sesaminol, "purified from industrial sesame seed by-product," can be used to prevent the onset of Parkinson's disease, Osaka City University (OCU) announced late last month. The Japan-based research group said that while there is no cure-all for Parkinson's, the preventative treatment could be used to prevent neuronal damage that would decrease the production of dopamine. In vitro studies have already shown that sesaminol has a number of beneficial factors when it comes to handling oxidative stress, and in vivo experiments have shown that a steady portion of the sesame by-product in a person's diet increase the production of dopamine and motor function capabilities, according to the university. “Currently there is no preventive medicine for Parkinson's ...
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Appetites growing for intermittent fasting
7Mar By CatherineNo Comments
Wellness

Appetites growing for intermittent fasting

I haven't seen one in a while. I'm doing intermittent fasting. I've always thought that sounded a bit random. Like "accidental hero" or "scattered showers". There's nothing random about not eating for 16 hours a day. It takes solid willpower. Just ask Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Aniston and many, many more who swear by the 16:8 eating plan. Jennifer Aniston says she doesn't eat in the mornings - just coffee and celery juice. But haven't we been taught that breakfast is the most important meal of the day? Well, you can now step away from the cereal. Recent studies contradict the traditional advice to "kickstart your metabolism" in the morning with a hearty feed. There's no solid evidence that skipping breakfast ...
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