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Science has taken the quest to understand the riddle of life deep into the biochemistry of cells and the complexity of DNA, and yet the mystery of human health and healing seems to linger just out of reach. After years of experimenting with thousands of natural and organic ideas on the farm and with my own health issues, I came upon an approach that was mind-numbingly basic and ... Continue Reading
New research adds to the mounting evidence that omega-3 fatty acids[1] can help keep your eyesight sharp. In a recent study[2] from the journal Ophthalmology, scientists discovered that older adults with a high omega-3 intake were less likely to develop advanced age-related macular degeneration[3] (or AMD, a leading cause of blindness in the United States). For the study, ... Continue Reading
Sesamol--a natural substance found in sesame oil--shows promise for relief of depression[1]. In preliminary research[2] published in the journal Psychopharmacology, scientists found that sesamol helped shield mice from depressive-like behavior caused by stress. According to the study's authors, people with depression tend to have elevated levels of certain markers of ... Continue Reading
Redox Signaling refers to the process in which free radicals, reactive oxygen species and other electronically activated radicals act as messengers in the biological system. It is basically the process that shows how cells in our body respond to oxidants and free radicals. Redox signaling is a continuous and crucial process, through which human cells communicate with each other ... Continue Reading
Native to South America, tomatoes are the fruit of a nightshade plant. Their botanical name is Solanum lycopersicum. Two hundred years ago, we thought tomatoes were poisonous, but now they are the fourth most popular fruit or vegetable—losing out only to potatoes, onions, and lettuce in the popularity stakes. The majority of tomatoes are picked before they’re ripe so there’s ... Continue Reading
