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Kids are especially susceptible to respiratory infections. Tons of studies have established vitamin C’s ability to protect against respiratory infections in adults. But not much research has been done on vitamin C for kids. Until now. The common cold, sore throat, sinusitis, pneumonia and bronchitis are all respiratory infections. Because kids have immature immune systems, they are especially susceptible. 14% of all deaths in kids under 5 are due to pneumonia. This new study

Cognitive decline is common in older people. A still little discussed nutrient found in mushrooms, ergothioneine, might help. Ergothioneine is a vitamin-like amino acid found most abundantly in mushrooms. Evidence is mounting that, because of its antioxidant, inflammation regulating and detoxifying properties, ergothioneine may powerfully promote longevity. Studies show that ergothioneine levels are lower in elderly people with mild cognitive impairment. North Americans may n

Nausea and vomiting are common problems of anesthesia from surgery, chemotherapy for cancer, and pregnancy. Whatever the cause, the research shows that peppermint essential oil can help. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter best known for preventing depression and insomnia. Less known is that there are serotonin receptors in your digestive tract. Even less known is that peppermint essential oil has been shown to block the serotonin receptors in your gastrointestinal tract that tri

Olive leaf extract and potassium have both individually proven their value for blood pressure. So, what happens when you put them together? Lots! It’s crazy, but 22.6% of Canadian adults have high blood pressure. Crazier still is that nearly half of Americans over the age of 20 do. Worse, only 24% of Americans with high blood pressure have it under control. This new double-blind study gave either an olive leaf extract-potassium combo or a placebo to 68 adults with mild to mod

This massive new study shows that two healthy, plant-based diets can help keep your brain healthy and young. Cognitive decline with aging follows a trajectory that starts with subjective cognitive decline and can progress as far as dementia and Alzheimer’s. Diet is emerging as a promising way to prevent that from happening. Two of the most promising are the Mediterranean diet and the MIMD diet. They have a heavy focus on plant food in common. The Mediterranean diet leans on f

New research is suggesting that a duo of B vitamins can speed it up.

Is it good for you or is it bad for you? Does it cause stress and anxiety or relax you? Coffee’s reputation has gone on a roller coaster ride. This huge new study analyzed the effect of coffee drinking on stress and mood. What they found may not be what you expected. The massive study followed 461,586 people for an average of 13.4 years. It found that people who drank 2-3 cups (1 cup = 250ml) of coffee a day had the lowest risk of mood disorders and stress. those who drank le

Around one in three adults report having some degree of insomnia. A new study shows that putting these two powerful sleep herbs together can help. Having trouble sleeping can be an annoying problem even if you don’t suffer from full blown, chronic insomnia. This double-blind study looked at a combination of two sleep herbs on 40 people who had sleep problems one or two weeks a night and who had poor sleep quality that fell short of the diagnostic criteria for actual insomnia.

Migraine headaches are ridiculously common. They can cause intense, throbbing pain; nausea; vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound that can seriously affect your quality of life. This new study suggests that getting more of one simple vitamin could help. This study compared levels of vitamin B12 in people who suffered from migraines to the levels in people who didn’t. The migraine group was further divided into people who suffered chronic migraine and people whose migrai

A promising new study provides evidence that spirulina can improve symptoms and quality of life in people with irritable bowel syndrome. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects 5-10% of all people. It affects women more than men. Because of the pain, and because 38% of people with IBS experience depression and 40% experience anxiety, IBS can seriously affect quality of life. Recent research is expanding our knowledge of IBS. It appears that gut permeability allows immune cells