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Available Articles: (updated weekly)(reprinted with permission from the NaturalNews Network)Raw, "empowered" chocolate products launched by Empowered Foods; full review of sensational product line (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) You've never had chocolate like this before. Of all the chocolate products I've ever tried (and I've eaten a lot of them because, of course, it's my job), nothing compares to the raw, "empowered" chocolate superfood bars and products made by a small raw foods company in Clearwater, Florida. It's called... Examining the Properties of Chocolate and Cacao for Health (By Teya Skae) Are you one of the rare individuals on this planet who does not like nor ever craves chocolate at some point in your life? But, if you are like most of the Western world, have you ever wondered why chocolate can be so addictive, apart from its rich sweet lingering taste? Well, it has to... Green Tea and Breast Cancer Prevention: What the Experts Say (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) How effective is green tea at preventing, reversing or treating breast cancer? And can green tea help improve the outcome of chemotherapy for patients who choose chemical poisons as their treatment of choice? I searched through my library of natural health books and found the following... Chocolate for Valentine's Day? This Year, Choose Real Cacao Superfoods, Not Processed Chocolate Candy (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) With Valentine's Day fast approaching, many consumers are once again shopping for chocolate. The rush to buy chocolate is even stronger this year, thanks to the continued reporting of chocolate's remarkable health benefits. Yet most consumers have been deceived: Typical processed chocolate... Interview with Steve Adler, Creator of "Sacred Chocolate" from Naturaw.com (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The following is an interview with Steve Adler, creator of Sacred Chocolate. It was conducted at the Raw Spirit Festival, where Steve presents his chocolates each year. Mike: I'm here today with Steve Adler of Naturaw (www.Naturaw.com). Thanks for joining us today Steve. Steve... Chocolate raw foods roundup: The best new chocolate superfood bars revealed (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Ah, the taste of raw chocolate! It's more than just a food, it's a superfood with increasingly well-documented health benefits. The very name of one of the active chemical components in chocolate (theobromine) is derived from the word theos (the same word root as theology), which gives... Improve Your Health and Well-Being with Raw Chocolate (By Sheryl Walters) Kit Kats, Snickers, Cadbury. We all know that chocolate is bad for us right? Wrong! Chocolate is actually one of the healthiest foods on the earth! Research is continually proving that chocolate is actually a super food. The problem is that most chocolate has been highly processed and heated... Nutritional Authority David Wolfe Discusses Metabolism and Chocolate (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Fountain of Youth Summit, which can be found at (http://fountainofyouthworldsummit.com) . In this excerpt, David Wolfe shares on foods that speed up metabolism and the truth about chocolate. The Fountain of Youth World Summit with David... Hershey's to finally introduce chocolate products made with real cacao (By NaturalNews) The Hershey Company recently announced its new line of Cacao Reserve all-natural chocolate products made with real cacao. The Cacao Reserve products include a chocolate bars, drinking cocoa and truffles with different concentrations of cacao. The chocolate bars are available in milk... Resveratrol is "Nature's Medicine" for Cancer, Heart Disease and Much More (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Just how good is resveratrol at preventing cancer and heart disease? It's so good that drug companies are trying to mimic its molecules in order to claim they're "creating" a new drug to prevent heart disease. But this is Mother Nature's miracle drug -- only it's not a drug. It's a molecule... Why Chocolate Is Good for Your Heart (By Helmut Beierbeck) Can't live without dessert? Forget about ice cream and cakes, and go for dark chocolate! It′s actually good for you -- in moderation of course. Chocolate and cocoa are made from the cacao bean, one of the richest sources of flavanols, a group of polyphenolic antioxidants. The major... Boku Super Food: An Astonishing New Premium Superfood Product Reviewed by the Health Ranger (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Let me say emphasize right from the start that NaturalNews has absolutely no financial ties to the product or company I'm about to introduce to you. I've been paid nothing to review this product, and I don't earn a dime off its sale. Nevertheless, I'm incredibly excited to reveal this organic... Studies Prove That Chocolate Is Really Good for You (By Barbara L. Minton) Chocolate lovers, take heart. Reports from recent studies have given you plenty of reasons to keep on eating chocolate without feeling guilty. In fact, the news from several studies released this spring shows that chocolate is quite effective against the number one killer of Americans, heart... Chocolate Really Is Good For You: Studies Prove It (By Barbara L. Minton) Chocolate lovers, take heart. Reports from recent studies have given you plenty of reasons to keep on eating chocolate without feeling guilty. In fact, the news from several studies released this spring shows that chocolate is quite effective against the number one killer of Americans, heart... Product Reviews of Bear Fruit Bar, FruitFast Bar and Organic Food Bar (transcription) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Welcome to the Health Ranger Show. It is a great day to talk about some new health food bar products. I am going to review them here on this show independently, and objectively. I do not have any financial stake in any of the products that I am going to comment on here. (This document is... Raw Foodists Arrested for Trafficking Chocolate; Interrogated for "Cacao Crimes" (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) When Ron and Nadine from the Living Libations beauty care and chocolate company (www.LivingLibations.com) attempted to fly to the United States in August of this year, they ran into something completely unexpected: Drug-sniffing dogs at the Toronto airport. When their dogs took a special... Super Healthy Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) If you're giving gifts to friends, relatives or coworkers this holiday season, be sure to consider the nature of the gift itself: Does it promote health? Was it sustainably created? When it is disposed of or consumed, what kind of impact will it have on the environment? Was it created with honest labor... Raw Food Review: Sproutein Powder is Raw Protein Made from Freeze Dried Sprouts (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Continuing our article series on new raw foods, today we take a look at an exciting new raw, sprouted protein product from Sprout Living (www.SproutLiving.com). It's called Sproutein, and it's a (relatively) high-protein powder made almost entirely from freeze-dried sprouts. The... Interview: Zach Adelman and Navitas Naturals discuss maca, cacao, Incan berries and goji berries (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: Hi, everyone. Let me introduce Zach Adelman from Navitas Naturals Company. Navitas Naturals offers maca powder, cacao powder, golden power Incan berries and Goji berries, which are all some of the best superfoods available in the world today. Zach Adelman with Navitas Naturals is going... Hershey's launches new antioxidant chocolate products with emphasis on health (By NaturalNews staff) The Hershey Company has announced that it is adding two new products to its "goodness chocolate portfolio" of antioxidant-rich chocolate. The company has established special labeling for its new line, touting high levels of flavanols that occur naturally in cocoa beans. "Consumers are very interested... Cacao stabilizes blood sugar; chocolate may actually help diabetics (By David Gutierrez) Obese, diabetic mice whose diet was supplemented with an extract of cacao liquor demonstrated a significant reduction in blood sugar levels in a Japanese study reported in the journal Nutrition. "The dietary intake of food or drinks produced from cacao beans might be beneficial... Review of Revolutionary Direct Sales Companies: Moxxor, Elements for Life, ShopToEarth and Amazon Herb Company (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) This is part two of a two-part article. Read part one first (www.NaturalNews.com/024515.html). Here, in part two, I'm reviewing emerging direct sales companies that are redefining the industry, sweeping away old-school network marketing and replacing it with high-integrity, quality-minded... Eat More Chocolate for Health (By Sheryl Walters) Chocolate has been a favorite food of people since it was first discovered. A joke among chocolate lovers is that it is an essential nutrient. But aside from a velvety texture and indescribable taste, is chocolate good for you? Research has shown that raw, dark cocoa is. Chocolate in assorted... Goji berries: What You Need to Know About This Superfood (By John Cole) Goji berries, goji juice, and snack bars and other products containing goji berries have become increasing popular over the past two years or so. Part of this is because some celebrities are reportedly consuming (and raving about) them, and part is due to their legendary health-promoting... Transform Yourself From the Inside-Out and Look Your Best Naturally (By Charmaine D. Mercado) At some point in our lives we have all suffered from physical insecurities, thanks to the unwitting comments of the people around us, our faulty habit of comparing ourselves to others, and mainstream media's rigid standards of beauty. Depending on our environment, upbringing, and self-image... Review: Automatic sprouting machines from Freshlife and Easygreen (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Sprouting is a great way to grow your own high-density superfoods, and it's an easy thing to do at home, where you can control the nutrients and the environment. You can do it in your own kitchen at home or in an apartment. You don't need any land. You don't even need any sunlight to grow highly nutritious... Acai berries top the charts for antioxidant potency, but commercial processing may destroy nutritional content (By Jessica Fraser) New research appearing in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry has found that although the Amazonian acai berry has the highest antioxidant content of any food, certain commercial processing methods may strip the fruit of much of its nutrition. Two studies led by Alex Schauss... Chocoholics rejoice; study shows that the flavanols in cocoa can reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer (By Jessica Fraser) The news the world has awaited with bated breath is finally here: Cocoa prevents cancer and heart disease. Candy producer Mars Inc., along with Harvard University, released the results of a 10-year study on Feb. 9 revealing that cocoa – rather, the flavanols in cocoa – can substantially reduce the risk... The top four superfood products for optimum health and disease prevention / reversal; recommended by Mike Adams (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I get a lot of email asking the same question: "Mike, if you had to take just one nutritional supplement or vitamin product, what would it be?" Here's the answer to that question. If I were stranded on a desert island and had to choose just one nutritional supplement to have on hand, or if... Chocolate Provides Health Benefits (By Melanie Grimes) Studies have now proven that chocolate is good for you. It is rich in antioxidants and has many health benefits, including lowering blood sugar and cholesterol. Cocoa comes from the Theobromo cacao plant. Half of the cocoa bean is made of fat in the form of cocoa butter. Cocoa powder is... The Emperor's Guard: Green Tea Protects the Heart (By Renata Lorenc) Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views the heart as the master of the body and the emperor of the organ networks. It generates chi, the vital energy of the body, and thus is the root of all life1. Without a healthy heart, the body is fragile and stale. While many of us know that heart... Drink Red Wine and Keep Breasts, Livers and Brains Healthy (By Barbara L. Minton) Red wine is turning out to be a superfood. Although many health conscious people have opted to get isolated grape compounds in capsule form, recent research is showing that the best way is to drink red wine. That's because red wine contains the entire grape polyphenol group of nutrients... Chocolate may be Beneficial for Chronic Fatigue (By Sheryl Walters) Regularly consuming chocolate could be beneficial to those with chronic fatigue syndrome, according to a study at Hull York Medical School. People who suffered with the illness found that they had more energy when they consumed high cocoa content. Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is an... Raw Food Product Review: Chocolate Caramel Bars from Righteously Raw (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The 2008 Raw Spirit Festival concluded yesterday, wrapping up the third annual gathering of raw foods enthusiasts, vendors, authors and speakers. As always, it served as a launching pad for some of the most amazing and innovative products you'll find in the entire natural products industry... Boku Superfood Launches Enhanced Superfood Formula; Earns Editor's Choice Recommendation (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Since its introduction last year, Boku Superfood has remained at the very top of my list of recommended superfood powder products. The formulation is simply outstanding, the value of the product is unbeatable, and the taste will win you over. It has become the most frequently used superfood... Interview with David Wolfe on raw foods, the bird flu and herbal healing (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: Today we're talking with David Wolfe. How are you doing today? Wolfe: I'm having the best day ever, by far. How are you doing? Mike: I'm doing pretty well, too. Now, let's talk about bird flu. What are you talking to people about in the world of food as medicine... Chocolate found to reduce risk of miscarriage (By Jerome Douglas) If you're pregnant, you may be happy to know that chocolate cravings may be good for you. New research shows morning sickness lowers the risk of miscarriage by almost 70 percent -- and eating chocolate daily also appears to lower the risk of miscarriage. "Chocolate is a genuine healing... Brussels Sprouts Defend against All Types of Cancer (By Sheryl Walters) Plant phytonutrients found in Brussels sprouts boost the body`s natural defense systems to protect against cancer and other diseases. Brussels sprouts and other cruciferous vegetables disarm cancer causing chemicals and encourage the body`s detoxification enzymes. Evidence in the Netherlands... Green Tea Shown to Reduce Risk of Ovarian and Colorectal Cancers (By Barbara L. Minton) Green tea has rapidly entered the American market as a claimed cure and preventative for almost everything that ails mankind. It seems too good to be true, but now we are finding out that it is true. Recent studies reveal green tea's benefits as an antioxidant, promoter of glucose tolerance... Raw Chocolate: Reasons Why You Should Eat It (By Matt Monarch) Is raw chocolate good for you? We might all like to think that it`s great for our bodies, but is this true or not? Here`s a quick rundown on the history of cacao and its possible benefits to raw foodists and anyone who is interested in going the whole nine yards to look after their health... Three Must-Have Superfoods (By Matt Monarch) Much research has been done lately on superfoods. There is a lot of buzz about certain foods, and the truth is that it's very hard to decipher the truth behind the buzz; what foods are actually super? Well, the fact is that there are certain foods out there which have very powerful qualities... New herbal supplement product uses green tea and cinnamon for controlling diabetes (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) There's a new nutritional supplement available for people suffering from Type 2 diabetes. It's called The Body Rejuvenator, marketed by Lafayette Miracle Solutions. Now, I'm not familiar with this company, nor have I tried this product. I'm discussing it here because it contains two key ingredients ... Interview: Raw food guru David Wolfe explores the healing energy of living foods (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: Hi, everybody. This is Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, joined by David Wolfe. David Wolfe: How are you doing, Mike? Mike: I'm doing great, David. For those who don't know who David Wolfe is, let me tell you: This is the raw food pioneer right here. This is a guy... Resveratrol in red wine protects the brain from stroke damage (By Jessica Fraser) Drinking a couple of glasses of red wine every day may help protect the brain from stroke damage, according to new research by scientists from Johns Hopkins University. The researchers -- led by Dr. Sylvain Dore -- fed mice a moderate amount of a compound found in red grape skins and... Demand for acai berries may help save the rainforests (By Jerome Douglas) The acai superfruit from the Amazon rainforest is shaping up to be one of the most potent antioxidants available to the health conscious. But not all acai is ethically equal, according to one distributor. The Brazilian government estimates that the Amazon forest will have lost 25 percent... Cheap, Processed Chocolate Has Virtually No Health Benefits Due to Lack of Flavanols (By David Gutierrez) People should not be misled into believing that the typical chocolate bar is good for heart health, according to an editorial published in the influential medical journal Lancet, because most processed chocolate bars contain very low amounts of the nutrient that makes chocolate good... Interview with David Wolfe on raw foods, the bird flu and herbal healing (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: Today we're talking with David Wolfe. How are you doing today? Wolfe: I'm having the best day ever, by far. How are you doing? Mike: I'm doing pretty well, too. Now, let's talk about bird flu. What are you talking to people about in the world of food as medicine... Consumption of green tea associated with reduced mortality in Japanese adults (By NaturalNews) Adults in Japan who consumed higher amounts of green tea had a lower risk of death due to all causes and due to cardiovascular disease, according to a study in the September 13 issue of JAMA. But there was no link between green tea consumption and a reduced risk of death due to cancer. Tea is the... The Organic Food Bar packs a nutritional punch in portable form (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Today I'm excited to be reviewing a fantastic health food snack bar called "The Organic Food Bar." It's made by a company called Organic Food Bar, Inc., and it has a fantastic combination of healing ingredients put together in a tasty, portable format that makes it convenient to get good nutrition into... Study Shows Acai Berries May Kill Cancer Cells (By Sheryl Walters) Acai has only recently become an internationally popular super food. Yet it has been cherished by the native people of the Amazon for hundreds of years as a healing fruit. Modern Brazilians eat the acai berry because it tastes nice and is highly nutritious. The famous Gracie Jiu-Jitsu family... New red wine antioxidant supplement captures health benefits of red wine in a pill (By David Gutierrez) The health, nutrition and beauty supplement company NFI Consumer Products has released Resvinatrol Complete, which it bills as a healthy "red wine alternative." "Resvinatrol Complete provides today's health-conscious consumers with an exciting combination of powerful antioxidants found... Heartburn sufferers shouldn't be too quick to reach for the antacids; heartburn medications do more harm than good (By Alexis Black) Before you reach for the antacids to deal with troublesome heartburn, you might want to consider simply changing your eating habits. Most people are aware that eating too quickly or eating certain foods can trigger heartburn, yet few people are willing to change how and what they eat. Instead, they chow... Healthy Superfood Gift Baskets Launched by Transition Nutrition (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Superfood innovator Transition Nutrition has announced the launching of seven superfood gift baskets. Made with ingredients like premium quality cashews, cacao brittles, goji berries, macadamia nuts, Golden Himalayan Raisins, and macadamia nut butter, these gift baskets allow consumers... Super Goji Berry: Choosing the Best Source Among the Marketing Hype (By Teya Skae) When walking down the aisles of health food shelves, leading supermarkets and shopping centre stalls you may notice an array of Goji juice bottles flying at you with amazing health claims, ranging from a cure for chronic fatigue, diabetes, even cancer! The hype of the Goji juice was probably... Superfoods under attack: UK's Food Standards Agency threatens to stop sale of goji berries (By M. T. Whitney) The new hot superfood, goji berries, may be pulled from the British market if it cannot be shown that the berries are approved for consumption by European Union food standards, according to the Times newspaper of Britain. The berries, which offer many health advantages, are under... Dark chocolate flavonoids reduce high blood pressure (By David Gutierrez) Cocoa reduces high blood pressure but tea does not, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Researchers from the University Hospital of Cologne in Germany compared the results of 10 different studies, five examining the effects of cocoa on blood pressure... Chocolate companies found World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) to support sustainable cocoa production in West Africa (By Jerome Douglas) Sustainable cocoa is needed now more than ever as demand increases in Western countries to fuel the ever-growing love for chocolate products. As a result of this growing demand, chocolate companies are about to unite with the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) to support sustainable cocoa production... Plant sterols in Mars chocolate bars lowers cholesterol (By Ben Kage) A new study published in the November issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association has added legitimacy to the healthy image portrayed by Mars' CocoaVia nutritional chocolate bar, as the bars' were found to actively lower cholesterol levels in human test subjects. University... Coca-Cola jumps on green tea bandwagon, launches Enviga beverage with negative calorie claims (By Ben Kage) On Wednesday, soft drink giant Coca-Cola announced its new carbonated, "negative-calorie" green tea product Enviga, to be produced in partnership with Nestle. Coca-Cola has said three 12-ounce servings of Enviga will burn 60 to 100 calories in healthy 18-35-year-olds, with the beverage's... Eating raw sprouts provides powerful anti-cancer effect, says new research (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Sprouts have always been eaten by vegetarians and holistic nutritionists who tout their anti-cancer effects. Now research back up the knowledge and shows that eating sprouts for just one month makes a notable difference in protecting against DNA damage (and, hence, cancer). Broccoli sprouts, for... Green tea chemical shows protective effect against Huntington's disease (By NaturalNews) -- New research published in the September issue of the journal Human Molecular Genetics has shown that the green tea extract epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) may interfere with the accumulation of proteins in the brain that cause Huntington's disease. Huntington's disease is commonly... The Health Ranger Answers Common Questions About Nutritional Supplements (transcript) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The following is a transcript of a broadcast of The Health Ranger Show. You can find the downloadable audio of this program here: http://www.naturalnews.com/Index-Podcasts.html What is the biggest myth about nutritional supplements? You've often wondered about that haven't you? There... The Procyanidins of Red Wine and Their Anti-Aging Effect (By Jo Hartley) Moderate red wine drinkers have less incidence of heart disease than non-drinkers and now scientists are confirming a direct correlation between red wine and many powerful anti-aging benefits. Moderate consumption of some red wines may be a very effective way of improving your cardiovascular... Green tea found to significantly reduce risk of death, heart disease (By NaturalNews) A Japanese study found that drinking green tea can lower the risk of death from a variety of illnesses, including cardiovascular disease. The Tohoku University study -- started in 1994 -- looked at 40,530 healthy adults aged 40 to 79 who lived in Northeastern Japan, where roughly 80 percent... FDA Says Alfalfa Sprouts are Source of Salmonella Outbreak (By Henri Junttila) Alfalfa sprouts are extremely beneficial for our health but now it seems like they are causing trouble. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention announced on Sunday to avoid eating raw alfalfa sprouts, saying they may be contaminated and could... Interview: Emerald Balance provides excellent superfoods nutrition without the "greeny" taste (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: Hi everyone, thanks for joining us. This is Mike Adams, the Health Ranger. I'm joined by Jan Lovejoy, the founder of Emerald Balance -- one of the most potent nutritional superfood powder products available on the market today. I love the taste of this product, I love the ingredient list... Swap Your Coffee for Green Tea (By Sheryl Walters) Perhaps one thing that gives the Japanese their relative good health and longevity is green tea. Research has linked an increased consumption of this infusion with a reduced risk of conditions such as cancer and heart disease. This lovely cup of tea will not only keep you cosy this winter... More Good News on the Benefits of Drinking Green Tea (By Lynn Berry) We've heard of the benefits of green tea but what about the evidence. The scientific community has shown strong interest in uncovering just what the benefits might be. Some have been cautious and say that there is limited long term evidence that green tea can combat certain diseases (1)... Green tea found to ease inflammation, arthritis pain (By David Gutierrez) A new study has found that a compound in green tea may help people with rheumatoid arthritis avoid inflammation and joint damage. The study, conducted by University of Michigan researchers, was presented April 29 at the Experimental Biology 2007 conference in Washington, D.C. "Our research... Interview: Dr. Christine Horner discusses choices women can make to prevent breast cancer (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike:Hello, everyone. Thanks for joining us. This is Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, with Christine Horner, M.D. She is a breast cancer expert, book author and nutritional supplement formulator. Thanks for joining us today. You have a book called "Waking the Warrior Goddess: Dr. Christine Horner's... Grape juice as good for the heart as red wine, new research suggests (By David Gutierrez) A new study suggests that red grape juice may offer the same protection against heart disease as red wine. "Grape juice can have a similar effect as red wine but without the alcohol," said lead researcher Dr. Valeri Schini-Kerth. According to the FDA, drinking one to two glasses... Review: Zyflamend Supplement for Inflammation; Tips on Anti-Inflammatory Foods and Herbs (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Sales of anti-inflammatory pharmaceuticals are a multi-billion dollar industry. Yet as we've learned with the Vioxx fiasco and all the tens of thousands of deaths surrounding that drug, anti-inflammatory medications can be extremely dangerous. Sure, it stops the pain, but sometimes it also... Green tea demonstrates yet another stunning medicinal achievement against HIV (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The good news on green tea just keeps on coming: new research shows that compounds found in green tea not only prevent cancer and heart disease, they also provide a defense against HIV. I consume green tea every day, along with other superfoods like chlorella and spirulina. These are the foods of... A Potent Make-it-Yourself Face Mask for Radiant Skin (By Sheryl Walters) Facemasks are a good way to thoroughly cleanse and nourish the skin on a deep level. There are many natural skin care facemasks on the market, but you can easily make your own at home… and you will probably find that it is even more nutrient dense and chemical free than what you can buy... Dark chocolate found to help prevent blood clots in Johns Hopkins study (By Ben Kage) Johns Hopkins University researchers have found that a little dark chocolate every day can help thin the blood, thereby possibly reducing the risk of developing a blood clot. The researchers observed the platelets of a group of people, initially analyzing the effects of aspirin on... Study Shows Green Tea Reduces Risk of Heart Disease (By David Gutierrez) Drinking green tea may help prevent heart disease and stroke, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Athens Medical School in Greece and published in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention. "A couple of cups a day would probably be a good dose for people... Resveratrol Found to Treat Fatty Liver Disease (By David Gutierrez) The naturally occurring plant chemical resveratrol -- made famous for its role in the health benefits of red wine -- may not only prevent but even reverse the dangerous buildup of fat in the liver caused by alcohol abuse. "Our study suggests that resveratrol may serve as a promising... A Delicious Super Food Chocolate Cake Recipe (By Sheryl Walters) This raw chocolate and goji berry cake is not only incredibly delicious, but it is power packed with nutrient dense superfoods. Goji berries are the highest source of vitamin C, a sexual tonic, and one of the best cancer fighting super foods. Just ask the Tibetans. Raw chocolate is one... Eight Superfoods for Health and Beauty From Your Local Grocery Store (By Barbara L. Minton) What you have in your mind when you go to the grocery store will pretty much determine whether you live a long life of vibrant good health with feelings of well being, or a shortened life riddled with obesity and degenerative disease. Will you be a person with energy and enthusiasm for life... Product review: LivingFuel Rx Super Greens superfood powder delivers a powerhouse of nutrition with no junk fillers (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The Living Fuel company (www.LivingFuel.com) offers a whole meal superfood powder that's excellent for blending into smoothies, chocolate shakes or just plain water. It contains whole food concentrates, superfoods like spirulina and sea vegetables, enzymes, probiotics, amino acids, herbs... Recent Research Highlights: Oily fish, resveratrol, green tea, vitamin D and tomato extract (By Jack Challem) • Benefits of eating fish outweigh potential risks Researchers at Harvard University analyzed the benefits and risks of eating fish, a potential source of mercury and dioxin contamination. They calculated that eating one to two fish meals per week, especially fish high in omega-3 fats... Review: The Best Tasting Green Superfood Powder Products (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) There's increasing awareness today about the health benefits of drinking superfood powders. Anyone who has been reading NaturalNews for very long knows that cruciferous vegetables prevent cancer, berries protect the nervous system and prevent heart disease, chlorella cleanses the liver... Chocolate is actually a powerful herb used for thousands of years as a healing agent (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) As this news shows, cocoa contains a powerful mixture of health-enhancing antioxidants. Most people don't know it, but cocoa is a rainforest herb. Technically known as Theobroma Cacao, the cocoa bean has been used for thousands of years by indigenous tribes in South and Central America. Cacao is used... Green tea extract may help prevent type-2 diabetes through improved glucose tolerance (By Ben Kage) A new study by DSM Nutritional Products shows that epigallocatechin gallate, commonly known as EGCG, improves glucose tolerance in diabetic rodents and could be a positive addition to dietary prevention of type 2 diabetes, if the results can be applied to humans. "To our knowledge... Resveratrol, the phytonutrient in red wine, doubles exercise endurance in animal research (By Jessica Fraser) A drug based on resveratrol -- a phytonutrient found in red wine -- may double exercise endurance, fight obesity and prolong life, according to a new study by French researchers. Dr. Johan Auwerx and colleagues from the Institute of Genetics and Molecular and Cellular Biology in Illkirch... Goji Berries Impart New Vigor In Your Daily Life (By NaturalNews) The modern day executives are always tired with all the stress and running around that forms an essential part of their lives. This causes early aging and reduced energy levels for everything. Regularly eating Goji berries, the Himalayan wonder fruit with the highest nutrition value and antioxidant properties... Green Tea Benefits Type 1 Diabetes and Sjogren’s Syndrome (By Reuben Chow) With its wide-ranging and well-known array of health benefits, green tea is becoming ever more popular as a daily beverage. And a recent study carried out on mice at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta has found that a compound present in green tea could slow down or even prevent type... Green Tea Nutrient EGCG Blocks Diabetes-Promoting Effects of High Fructose Corn Syrup (By David Gutierrez) While new research suggests that beverages containing high fructose corn syrup may increase a person's risk of contracting diabetes, the same study has also found evidence that a chemical in tea vastly counterbalances the cell-damaging effect of the sweetener. Researchers discovered that... Emerald Balance wins "Best New Superfood Blend" award at Natural Products Expo West 2007 (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Emerald Balance (www.EmeraldBalance.com) receives the "Best New Superfood Blend" award by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, following the Natural Products Expo West 2007 trade show in Anaheim, California. In this review, the Health Ranger offers a brief review of the company, its founder and... Revealed: The Health Ranger's Avocado Chocolate Superfood Smoothie Recipe (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Wouldn't it be nice to chug down a delicious chocolate shake without any guilt whatsoever? That's what my Avocado Chocolate Superfood Smoothie recipe provides: A delicious, nutritious and 100 percent guilt-free superfood smoothie that will excite your taste buds and enhance your health... Cocoa is loaded with anti-cancer phytochemicals and compounds, says research (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) It's true: cocoa can prevent and reverse cancer. That's because it's loaded with powerful phytochemicals found naturally in the cacao plant -- the source of cocoa and just one of many Amazon herbs. But in the real world, people will take this information and misuse it: they'll stuff down chocolate... Resveratrol in red wine protects body from excess food consumption (By Jerome Douglas) When resveratrol, a chemical found in red wine, was given to mice in a recent study, it countered some effects of a high-calorie diet, improving the health of the mice and increasing their life spans. Resveratrol could not reverse all the consequences of overeating, since the mice... Review: SunWarrior Protein Wins Editor's Choice Award for Raw, Vegan, Brown Rice Protein Concentrate (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) If you're into a plant-based diet and all the health and performance benefits that come from eating plants, it's difficult to find a high-quality source of supplemental protein. Until now, traditional sources have been soy protein, yellow pea protein, hemp seed protein, brown rice protein... Nutritional products from New Chapter and other health innovators (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) In the world of nutritional supplements and healthy foods, there are some wonderful companies out there providing some outstanding products for the marketplace. They're being quite innovative with the products they bring to the market. I'd like to talk about some of those companies and what they're doing... Green tea shown to be a powerful defender against cardiovascular disease (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) New research conducted at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is demonstrating that green tea blocks the formation of plaque in the arteries -- atherosclerosis. Green tea has long been used as a powerful healing herb for heart disease patients, and this new research certainly backs that up. The green... Green Tea and IP6: Effective Pancreatic Cancer Preventative and Treatment (By Barbara L. Minton) Substances found in green tea and high fiber foods have been found effective in the treatment and prevention of pancreatic cancer, an extremely virulent form of disease with few effective treatments. Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., so any indication... Green tea shown to kill cancer cells; pharmaceutical industry can't wait to exploit findings (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have found that phytochemicals in green tea kill cancer cells. Green tea was chosen because it has long been observed that populations around the world that consume green tea experience far lower rates of cancer. Green tea also has no negative side effects, unlike... Broccoli Sprouts Fight Cancer-Causing H. Pylori (By Sherry Baker) Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) are a type of bacteria believed to cause the majority of peptic ulcers. Even more importantly, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), there's substantial evidence that strongly links the germs to stomach cancer. In fact, the World Health Organization... Review of ReVitaPhi: A Masterpiece of Superfoods Offered by Elements for Life (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Dr. Jameth Sheridan is probably the best superfood product formulator alive today. That's no small achievement, either: His products go beyond the world of basic nutrition and embrace the realm of food energetics. There's a quality about his products that resonates with high-vibration... Interview With Dr. Wayne Coates: Chia Seeds (Part 2) (By Fred Liers) The following is part two of an interview with Dr. Wayne Coates, who is perhaps the world's foremost educator on chia seeds. Dr. Coates was among the first to grow chia seeds experimentally and later for commercial purposes. An expert in the field of new crops such as chia and jojoba, his... Red Wine May Improve Long Term Quality of Life (By David Gutierrez) A phytochemical believed to be responsible for the life-extending benefits of red wine may improve quality of life for the elderly, according to a study conducted by researchers from the National Institute on Aging and Harvard Medical School, and published in Cell Metabolism. Prior... A Cup of Green Tea Per Day May Help Keep Skin Cancer Away (By NaturalNews) Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and it is estimated that more than 1 million cases of basal and squamous cell cancer will be diagnosed this year according to the Centers for Disease Control. While avoiding prolonged sun exposure, the regular and proper use of... Studies Show Goji Berries Are Among the Most Nutritious Foods on the Planet (By Sheryl Walters) People in the valleys of Tibet and Mongolia cherish the Goji Berry. In fact, they honor it in celebrations that last two weeks each year. But it comes as no surprise, as it is believed this berry is what gives them their disease-free lives that often last for more than 100 years. People... A Cup of Green Tea Per Day May Help Keep Skin Cancer Away (By NaturalNews) Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and it is estimated that more than 1 million cases of basal and squamous cell cancer will be diagnosed this year according to the Centers for Disease Control. While avoiding prolonged sun exposure, the regular and proper use of... Green Tea Helps With Skin Cancer (By NaturalNews) Green tea beverages are showing signs of being able to prevent skin cancer. Santos K. Katiyar, Ph.D., UAB assistant professor of dermatology, has led a series of animal studies on the preventive effects of certain green tea antioxidant compounds, called polyphenols. One study shows that the compound... Trim Spa weight loss supplement is formulated with effective ingredients (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) By now, virtually everyone in the world has heard about the weight loss supplement called Trim Spa. You may be wondering, is this the real thing? Does it really work? Anna Nicole lost 60 or 70 pounds by taking this supplement, but is it just an overhyped weight loss pill, or is it something that actually... Interview: Amazing Grass' Brandon Burt talks about Kidz SuperFood and nutrition for children (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: Welcome, everyone. This is Mike Adams the Health Ranger, here with Brandon Burt of the Amazing Grass Company. They have an outstanding new product called "Kidz SuperFood." We're going to talk about this and why it's important for the nutrition of children, and how this product tastes fantastic... Green Tea and the “Asian Paradox” (By NaturalNews) There is a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease and cancer in Asia where people smoke heavily, which may be accounted for by high consumption of tea, particularly green tea, according to a review article published by a Yale School of Medicine researcher. “We do not yet have a full explanation... Green tea from China found to be contaminated with alarming levels of pesticides (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) China is angry over a test of its green tea exports that turned up alarming levels of pesticides. But rather than turning to its agricultural practices and limiting the use of pesticides, China is attacking the testing methods used to detect the pesticides in the first place. Let me say this bluntly... David Wolfe Weighs In on the Basics of Raw and Super Foods (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Raw Summit Teleseminar program which can be found at (www.rawsummitarchives.com) . In this excerpt, David Wolfe weighs in on "you are what you eat" and the basics of raw and super foods. Raw Summit Excerpt with David Wolfe raw food and... New research shows green tea fights cancer, heart disease, cholesterol and obesity (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The healing powers of green tea just keep on coming. This is a miraculous natural food -- even a superfood -- that fights so many diseases at once that it should rightly be called a "miracle food." New research is showing that green tea simultaneously prevents cancer, defends against heart disease... Green Tea Compounds Prevent Memory Loss From Lack of Oxygen (By Sherry Baker) People with sleep apnea, a disorder that affects more than 12 million people in the United States, literally stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep, sometimes for a minute or longer. With the most serious form, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), this can happen hundreds of times during... Kitchen Cupboard or Medicine Cabinet? (By NaturalNews) "Take two bites of chocolate, a sip of burgundy, a filet of fresh fish, and call me in the morning." Wouldn't that be a great prescription? It may not be too far off the mark. Studies are suggesting that some of the food on your dinner plates and the drinks in your glasses may be more than... Interview with "Kevala" Karen Parker, master raw foods chef (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: I'm here with Kevala Karen Parker, master raw foods chef and quite an experienced chef at the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center in Patagonia, Arizona. Thanks for joining us today, Kevala. Kevala: Thanks for coming out. Mike: You have an enormous amount of information... UC Berkeley Wellness Letter authors remain nutritionally illiterate about chlorella, spirulina, and blue-green algae (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) On this website we discuss the ignorance of western medical doctors and medical institutions with such frequency that it hardly seems unusual to find another case of health ignorance worth mentioning, but every once in a while, another article or news item is released by a so-called "credible" institution... Amazon Herb Company earns top recommendation: Top distributors and products listed (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I have been a strong advocate of the Amazon Herb Co. for several years now. This is a top-notch direct sales company that specializes in high-potency rainforest botanicals (herbs from the Amazon) and personal care products that are actually good for your skin. (See a more complete list later in this... The A-List: Top Products Recommended By Mike Adams (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) These are products and services I personally use and highly recommend to others. They include health products, technology products, services and food & grocery items. Nobody pays to be listed here. I do not earn affiliate fees, kickbacks or sponsorship fees of any kind for listing products here... Seven Superfoods for a Healthy Sex Life (By Sheryl Walters) The food that we put into our bodies is perhaps the most important factor in libido. If we put in lots of dead food that makes our bodies work hard to digest and process, we aren't going to have the energy for spicing up our sex life. On the other hand, if we nourish our bodies with sex... Green tea phytochemicals shown to prevent breast cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer and more (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) New research shows just how powerful the phytochemicals in green tea are turning out to be: they are now known to prevent breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer and other forms of cancer. In fact, if green tea were a prescription drug, it would be called a "miracle cancer cure... Spirulina: trace minerals content, consumer tastes, and green foods (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: You mention that trace minerals are part of the food you provide to the spirulina cultures. Are these the same trace minerals that are found in ocean water, then, and how much are absorbed by the spirulina? Gerry: Well, we actually use something very unique which I don't think... Cocoa flavanols found to offer extraordinary cardiovascular protection (By NaturalNews) Participants in a study of flavanol-rich cocoa showed improved blood vessel function after consuming a cocoa beverage, researchers from Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston found. As part of the study -- partially sponsored by a Mars Inc. grant -- 15... Building and Maintaining Strong Vision for Life (By Fred Liers) Building and maintaining excellent vision involves some basic steps anyone can follow. Even if you believe nothing can be done to help your vision, taking these simple steps can go far in preserving it, or even improving it. Establishing core nutrition The foundation... Green tea prevents bladder inflammation (By David Gutierrez) Green tea might be useful as an herbal remedy to treat or prevent inflammatory bladder disease, according to researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. According to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA) in Anaheim, California... Extract of Broccoli Sprouts May Protect Against Bladder Cancer (By Leslee Dru Browning) Broccoli is turning into a Super Food. In 1992, Johns Hopkins scientists found a new and highly concentrated source of sulforaphane, a compound they identified in broccoli that helps mobilize the body's natural cancer-fighting resources and reduces risk of developing cancer. It has long... Goji Berries US Introduces Seaweed Fertilizer (By NaturalNews) Goji Berries Inc.(http://www.gojiberries.us) announced today that it now carries seaweed fertilizer, a valuable addition to an organic garden. Seaweed fertilizer imparts new life to the soil stripped of the natural minerals by commercial farming. If you wish to plant and grow Goji berry plants... The Frightening Diet of American Cows: Potato Chips, Chocolate and Chicken Manure (By Joanne Waldron) In The Physiology of Taste, written in 1825, Anthelme Brillat-Savarin wrote, "Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are." This is the origin of the popular phrase, "You are what you eat." It's... New Findings Show Astounding Cancer Prevention Effects of Black Raspberries, Blueberries, Olive Leaves and Green Tea (By David Gutierrez) Three studies presented at the American Association for Cancer Research's Sixth Annual International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research in Philadelphia have demonstrated the powerful cancer-fighting benefits of dark berries, green tea and olive leaves, and suggest that... Review: Organic Food Bar Offers Exclusive Discount to Natural News Readers on Their Best Food Bars (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I recently met with Dr. Jack Singh, founder and president of the Organic Food Bar company, for an interview. I've been a fan of the organic food bar products for many years, and I even reviewed their original food bar several years ago on this website. But I wanted to learn more about the... Vitacost Offers 7 Days of Tremendous Savings on Health Supplements, Superfoods and Multivitamins (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) We've been working on putting this discount together for nearly four months, so let me get the obvious out of the way right from the start: Neither I nor NaturalNews receives any financial benefit from what you're about to learn about here, but keep reading because for the next 7 days ... The Atkins Diet Food Guide Pyramid, Part 6: Health Improvements (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) As good as the Atkins Good Guide Pyramid is, I think it's worth noting how it could be improved. First, the pyramid would benefit from clarifying the difference between refined and unrefined foods and ingredients. As mentioned previously, all the pictures on the pyramid show unrefined, natural ingredients... Happy Oasis, Part III: What She Eats and Her Favorite Superfoods (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Roundtable, which can be found at http://www.RenegadeRoundtable.com. In this excerpt, Happy Oasis shares on what she eats and favorite superfoods. Renegade Roundtable with Happy Oasis. Happy is the Chief Visionary Officer... Raw Broccoli, Cabbage Slash Bladder Cancer Risk by 40 Percent; Cooking Destroys Benefits (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Eating as little as three small servings of raw cruciferous vegetables per month, such as broccoli and cabbage, has been found to decrease the risk of developing bladder cancer by an astonishing 40 percent. This was discovered by researchers from the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo... Interview with Dr. Hank Liers Part 2: High-RNA superfoods (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The following is part two of an interview between Mike Adams and Dr. Hand Liers, the chief formulator of products sold by Health Products Distributors, Inc. (HPDI) (www.IntegratedHealth.com). To see all parts of this interview, search this site for "Dr. Hank Liers." Mike: Let's get to more... Finding Happiness the Natural Way (By Charmaine D. Mercado) In a blue funk. Apathetic. High-strung. Premenstrual woman from hell. Enervated. Grouchy. Spacey. Turning on the waterworks for no real reason. Swinging from repressed fear to rage like an angst-ridden green monster. Do any of these describe you? Before you pop that Prozac into your mouth... The top ten consumer questions about superfruit juices: Pomegranate, blueberry, acai and cherry (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) This Q&A report is a follow up from our hugely popular Pomegranate and Blueberry Juice Consumer Shopping Guide, which exposes dishonest juice products sold in grocery stores. Many readers are asking great questions about these... Breakthrough wellness supplements, part one: Good Cause Wellness (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) In the world of nutritional supplements, it's often the smaller, more passionate companies that are the most innovative. In this four-part series, I introduce four little-known wellness supplement companies who are on the cutting edge of modern nutritional science. I've spent many hours talking to the... Taste inflation revealed: why sugar, salt and fragrance make you stupid (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) America is a nation that suffers from "taste inflation." Virtually all prepared foods in this country, whether they're restaurant foods or convenience foods, are made with such outrageous levels of salt, sugar and MSG that they can only be called extreme foods suffering from taste inflation. What... Anti-aging medicine promises miraculous results from HGH injections, but here's how to really regain a youthful body and mind (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) If you want to drive your doctor nuts, just tell him that you are visiting an anti-aging medical clinic and will be receiving injections of human growth hormone, or HGH. Most doctors will roll their eyes and throw up their hands in disgust at the very idea that their patients would be visiting anti-aging... An inside look at spirulina production: an exclusive interview with Dr. Gerry Cysewski, CEO of Cyanotech Corporation (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: For our readers who may not be familiar with microalgae and spirulina, can you give a brief overview of what we're talking about, and about what role your company plays in the industry? Gerry: Okay, well first of all, I'd like to point out that Cyanotech, the name comes from... Spirulina research shows treatment of breast cancer tumors, HIV virus, and other viruses (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Gerry: Spirulina contains some anti-viral and immune stimulating compounds that we're just learning about. Mike: Can you talk more about that? Do you have some clinical trials on that yet, or what's the science behind that so far? Gerry: We don't have any specific clinical... The inside scoop: Natural Health Products Expo West industry event (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I recently returned from the Natural Health Products Expo West, where I learned some interesting things. One of those is that if you want to get the real hardcore health information, the hidden treasures of the natural healthcare community, you have to get face to face with the innovative small business... Interview: Miracle Greens superfood supplement (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: I'm here with Josh Wright of Miracle Greens, Inc. They have a product here called Miracle Greens. Can you give us an overview of what is in the product? Wright: Well, it's the only green product out there that's made with organic barley versus wheat grass and alfalfa and things... New Weight Control Nasal Spray Uses Hot Peppers, Licorice and Green Tea (By NaturalNews) A company famous for inventing the world’s first hot pepper nasal spray is about to introduce the world’s first weight control nasal spray also made with natural pepper extracts. Sinus Buster Weight Control Formula is a completely natural nasal spray utilizing an exclusive hot pepper extract in combination... Heal Your Heart with Wine and Chocolate (By NaturalNews) If women would drink a glass of red wine a day and eat an ounce of dark chocolate, they could help reduce their risk of heart disease by 54 percent, says a new book officially being released today by the New York publisher, Stewart, Tabori & Chang. Heal Your Heart with Wine and Chocolate . . .... The Dangers of Sugars and 'Bad Fats' Explained (By Mike Donkers) By far the chief wreckers of our health today are sugars and bad fats. So which are the good ones and which ones are bad? My aim is to enable you to make better food choices for you and your family. Sugars Sugars are more than just the white grains you put in your coffee or... Kitchen Appliance Review: Breville Juice Extractors Put to the Test (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) It is rare to discover kitchen appliances of such remarkable design, quality and performance that they transform juicing and food prep into sheer joy. The Breville product line, however, has achieved what once seemed impossible: Creating a line of juice extractors, citrus juicers, blenders... Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine Reduces the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease (By NaturalNews) A new study directed by Mount Sinai School of Medicine has found that moderate red wine consumption in a form of Cabernet Sauvignon may help reduce the incidence of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). The study entitled “Moderate Consumption of Cabernet Sauvignon Attenuates ?-amyloid Neuropathology in a Mouse... Phytochemicals in red wine may slow Alzheimer's disease (By Ben Kage) When administered the equivalent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's definition of a "moderate" amount of wine -- 5 ounces daily for women and 10 ounces daily for men -- memory loss and brain cell death slowed in mice with an Alzheimer's-like disease, researchers reported in the Federation... Product Review: Genesis Today Superfruit Juices: Goji, Acai, Noni and Mangosteen (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Over the last 18 months, Genesis Today has emerged as the market leader for superfruit juices like Goji berri, Acai, Noni and Mangosteen. The company, led by Linsday Duncan, got its start in the nutritional detox and digestive cleanse category, then expanded into superfruit juices and has... Chocolate lovers rejoice: 2007 to produce an abundant cocoa crop (By Jessica Fraser) The International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) announced yesterday that the 2007 cocoa crop would produce a global cocoa surplus of 80,000 tons, up from previous estimates of a 5,000-ton deficit. The trade organization said favorable weather conditions in cocoa-producing regions of the... Goji Berries are a Super Food for Optimum Health (By Sheryl Walters) Goji (also gogi) berries have been known for centuries in Asia, but only recently have gained great popularity in North America, so much so that a multi-billion dollar business in goji is expected within the next two years. Also known as wolfberries, they contain at least eighteen amino... How to lower your cholesterol absolutely free (no prescription required) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Recent cholesterol guidelines are recommending that most people aim for an LDL cholesterol level of 70 or lower. That's down from the previous suggestion of 100. And of course, the number one recommended way to lower your cholesterol, according to the popular press and pharmaceutical companies, is to... Author and Nutritionist David Wolfe Discusses Nutritional Myths (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Fountain of Youth Summit, which can be found at (http://fountainofyouthworldsummit.com) . In this excerpt, David Wolfe shares on the myths about calcium and life changing MSM. The Fountain of Youth World Summit with David Wolfe, nutrition... Matt Monarch on Over Eating, Energy, Sex and Love on a Raw Food Diet (By Kevin Gianni) Hi, everyone, this is Kevin Gianni, and I'd like to welcome you to a very special Raw Summit Teleseminar, which can be found online at (http://www.rawsummitarchives.com) . The purpose of the Raw Summit is to pass along cutting edge information about raw and living food technologies for you... Broccoli Juice Proven to Protect Skin Better than Sunscreen (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) An extract made from broccoli sprouts boosts the body's natural ability to defend against the ultraviolet solar rays that cause skin cancer, reveals a study conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences... Tips for an Unforgettable Raw Vegan Valentine's Day (By Dorien Herremans) It's that time of the year again. Hearts are displayed everywhere and there are Valentine actions and specials all around. Couples are giving presents and are celebrating their relationship, while singles are waiting to receive that valentine card or those red roses. But what if you are... How to Find Pure Products in a Sea of Supplements (By Kal Sellers) Recently, a reader asked for details about what natural health products are pure. This discussion is ongoing and endless because so many interesting and new methods of preparation appear regularly on the market. There are some rules that we can follow that serve us pretty well. To begin... Mood-Enhancing Foods Gain Awareness as Consumer Demand Surges (By David Gutierrez) A new niche in the food industry is emerging, spearheaded by the marketing of chocolate as a mood enhancer, according to a report by Frost & Sullivan. Recent research has identified a number of the chemicals in chocolate that may contribute to its long-standing reputation as a mood enhancer... Raw Food Lifestyle: Twenty-Two Ways to Save Money (By Lenette Nakauchi) Who doesn't like saving more money? If you've recently gotten interested in the raw food diet and lifestyle and are trying to find more ways to save money doing it, here is a collection of money saving tips for you. Finding a way to make this diet sustainable for you and your wallet is probably... The World's Top Five Superfoods for Silky Smooth Skin (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) When it comes to healthy-looking skin, nutrition beats cosmetics hands down. Creating radiant, glowing, youthful-looking skin can best be accomplished by focusing on what's inside, not by covering up the skin with artificial colors that try to paint a new face on the outside Eating cabbage and brussels sprouts kills cancer cells, researchers find (By Jessica Fraser) Eating brussels sprouts and cabbage could help kill cancer cells when combined with traditional chemotherapy, according to new research by British scientists. A study conducted by University of Leicester researchers and recently presented at the National Cancer Research Conference... Study Establishes Link Between Diet and Stress Induced Cancer (By Barbara L. Minton) Will the stress in your life cause you to develop cancer? The answer to this question may depend on what you eat according to a study published in the August, 2008 edition of the International Journal of Oncology. Researchers examined the possible growth promoting effects of the... FDA acquiring new powers to suppress alternative health (By Byron Richards) Part 1 of Byron Richards' "Understanding the Threat to Dietary Supplements." Your right to have free access to safe and highly effective dietary supplements is under an intense multi-pronged FDA attack. On May 14, 2007 the Supreme Court sided with the FDA by deciding not to hear the case of... Health Ranger report from the Raw Spirit Festival 2007, Sedona, Arizona (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I'm bringing you this report live from the Raw Spirit Festival taking place this weekend in Sedona, Arizona (www.RawSpirit.com). The festival brings together thousands of participants, over a hundred raw foods vendors and dozens of top-notch speakers, authors and artists who have so far delivered an... Study Shows Link Between Diet and Stress Induced Cancer (By Barbara L. Minton) Will the stress in your life cause you to develop cancer? The answer to this question may depend on what you eat according to a study published in the August, 2008 edition of the International Journal of Oncology. Researchers examined the possible growth promoting effects of the... New omega-3 rich superfood discovery (preview) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) This is an exclusive story about one of the most exciting new superfoods you've probably never heard of. It is a selectively-bred superfood seed derived from chia. Chia is a well-known ancient grain or seed used by the Aztecs as a superfood source, and by itself it is very nutritional. It's something... New research shows blueberries lower LDL cholesterol better than statin drugs (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) New research reveals the exciting fact that blueberries provide an effective way to lower cholesterol without the dangers of statin drugs. In fact, the research shows that a compound in blueberries acts just as effectively as statin drugs to reduce the levels of bad cholesterol or LDL cholesterol in... Revealed: The best new raw food bars (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) With the public awakening to the health benefits of live foods (raw foods), a number of impressive new companies have emerged, sporting delicious new raw food bars that make the health food bars of just two years ago seem outdated. Today, you can find food bars made with absolutely none of the... Heart-healthy compound in chocolate identified (By NaturalNews) In a multifaceted study involving the Kuna Indians of Panama, an international team of scientists has pinpointed a chemical compound that is, in part, responsible, for the heart-healthy benefits of certain cocoas and some chocolate products. Osteoporosis remains undiagnosed in millions of Americans; here's how to beat the disease with nutrition, exercise and sunlight (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Millions of Americans have osteoporosis but don't know it, according to a new study authored by Stanford University School of Medicine. It says that 10 million Americans have osteoporosis right now, and 4 million more are at risk, but many people don't notice that they have the condition until they receive... Spirulina shown to prevent and treat cancers while boosting immune system function (By Dani Veracity) Nature can provide you with valuable weapons against cancer, but like all things, it's up to you to use them. Although the Japanese have known about and used spirulina for medicinal purposes for years, this form of microalgae is still not "mainstream" in American diets. Spirulina natively grows in alkaline... The cure for cancer already exists as key protein in healthy human tissues, stunned scientists discover (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The body already knows how to prevent and cure cancer, as I've often stated on this site. All we have to do is stop poisoning our body with cancer-causing chemicals like sodium nitrite (found in most packaged meat products) and start feeding ourselves the ingredients and materials our body needs to work... Super Food Bowl Animation Announced by the Health Ranger (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Just in time for the Superbowl, NaturalNews.com has launched a "Super Food Bowl" animation featuring Superfoods' quarterback Tom Blueberry battling it out against Junk Foods running back "Big Mac." It's a five-minute animation that shows the performance-enhancing properties of superfoods... Whole food nutritional supplements offer better health benefits than isolated vitamins and minerals (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) In the natural health community, what we've learned over the years as scientists and observers of human nature is that the human body is not designed to consume isolated nutrients and use them effectively. It must take in a full spectrum of supporting complementary nutrients as they exist in nature... Instant quinoa - an interview with Christina Mueller from the AltiPlano Gold Company (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: I'm here today with Christina Mueller from the AltiPlano Gold Company, and you have a rather interesting quinoa product that I think people deserve to hear about. Tell us a little bit about that. Mueller: Sure. It's actually an instant hot cereal that's made from quinoa, which... An overview of new health products, plant technology, superfoods and natural health research breakthroughs (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) In this article, we'll take a closer look at some of the more interesting products and issues we're uncovering these days. There’s a product that I highly recommend for those that want a nutritious food bar made with real food, and not a bunch of processed or manufactured ingredients. It's called Markets for superfoods, exotic fruits to double by 2011 (By David Gutierrez) The market in "super" foods and drinks is anticipated to nearly double from its 2001 levels by the year 2011, according to a report written by market analysis firm Datamonitor. According to "Super Food and Drinks: Consumer Attitudes to Nutrient Rich Products," demand for superfoods has... Simple Ways to Blend the Mediterranean Diet Into Your Life (By Enrico Forte) The main aspect of the Mediterranean diet is the high consumption of fresh fruits and 1 glass a day of red wine. Recent studies confirm the health benefits of this diet in preventing cancer and heart disease. The Mediterranean diet is an ancient eating habit used by the Mediterranean... Topics Covered at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2007 (By Katherine East) Results from various research projects were presented to the American Heart Association at their Scientific Sessions 2007 at the beginning of November of this year. This annual meeting provides a forum for attendees such as physicians, scientists, nurses, and healthcare professionals to... Milk Products may Destroy Antioxidant Benefits in Fruits, Vegetables and Grains (By Barbara L. Minton) A recent article appearing on NaturalNews reported that milk destroys the antioxidant benefits of blueberries. This article left many readers wondering whether the outcome is confined to blueberries only, or whether there are broader implication that might extend to all fruits and even vegetables... Fast Food = Healthy? "Raw in 10 Minutes" by Bryan Au Reveals Fast, Healthy Raw Foods Recipes (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) At a fun-filled social gathering, I nearly flipped out when a raw foods friend of mine served up a plate of Super Nachos on an oversized platter. It wasn't made of fried corn chips and cheese, however: It was made from 100% raw foods and superfoods loaded with healing phytonutrients... Raw Food Expert Joel Odhner on Food Combinations and Menu Ideas for Entertaining (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Roundtable, which can be found at (http://www.RenegadeRoundtable.com) . In this excerpt, Joel Odhner talks about food combinations and menu ideas for entertaining with raw foods. Renegade Water Secrets with Joel Odhner, restaurant... Top Superfood Formulator Living Fuel Earns NaturalNews Recommendation for "Living Fuel Rx" Product Line (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) As NaturalNews readers well know, I'm very selective about the companies and products I recommend. Not having any financial ties with any of these companies gives me a level of freedom to tell the truth about good companies, bad companies, and everything in between. This level of complete... Resveratrol Has Anti-aging and Anti-Cancer Properties, Linked to Cardiovascular Health (By Barbara L. Minton) A wealth of new research findings continue to underscore the wonders of resveratrol, the compound discovered only a few years ago that has already achieved superstar status. Found predominately in red wine, grapes and peanuts, resveratrol is now showing to significantly impact the aging... Health Benefits of Japanese Cuisine: Vegetarian Superfoods (Part 1) (By Staff writer) This article is no longer available. Return to the home page Yerba Mate: South America's Health Drink (By Tony Isaacs) More than a drink, Yerba Mate (pronounced "yerba mahtay") has become a cultural phenomenon throughout South America and its use is rapidly spreading to the United State. Its benefits are obvious. In Buenos Aires, where people carry their Mate with them throughout the day, the sight of an... Overcome Helpless Over-Eating With These Healthful Tips (By Tony Isaacs) If you believe that you are a helpless over eater whose attempts at dieting are doomed, you may actually have already taken an important step towards success in overcoming your problem. Admitting that you have the problem is a big first step, the most important one in fact, and now it is... Marine Phytoplankton is Next Revolutionary Superfood for Disease Prevention and Extraordinary Health (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) In previous articles and product reviews here on NaturalNews, we've covered some astonishing superfoods. The most impressive of those have been derived from microalgae: Astaxanthin, Chlorella, Spirulina and Blue-Green Algae. Now, a new microalgae product has emerged in the natural... Twelve Natural Health Tips for Smart Travel (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Traveling can be hard on your health. Increased stress, changing time zones and difficulty finding healthy food can all negatively impact your health. And if you travel by air, you have the added problems of exposure to airborne pathogens, fragrance chemicals, and other pollutants brought... Facts about Grapes and Their Amazing Health Benefits are Proven (By Henri Junttila) In this article you will discover some interesting facts about grapes and how incredibly healthy they are for you. Spanish explorers brought the grape to America about 300 years ago. It is about 80 percent water making it a delicious low-calorie snack. Read on to read about some of the health... Review of the Best Plant Protein Powders - Nutribody, SunWarrior, LivingFuel, Nutribiotic (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) It's challenging to get quality proteins into your diet if you eat a mostly plant-based diet. And thanks to all the scary chemicals in many of the conventional meat products available today, most health-conscious consumers are actively seeking to limit their meat consumption or eliminate... Lying with statistics: How conventional medicine confuses the public with absolute risk vs. relative risk (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Which drug would you rather take? One that reduces your risk of cancer by 50 percent, or another drug that only eliminates cancer in one out of 100 people? Most people would choose the drug that reduces their risk of cancer by 50 percent, but the fact is, both of these numbers refer to the same drug... Interview with Dr. Wayne Coates: Chia Seeds (Part 1) (By Fred Liers) The following is part one of an interview with Dr. Wayne Coates, who is perhaps the world's foremost educator on chia seeds. Dr. Coates was among the first to grow chia seeds experimentally and later for commercial purposes. An expert in the field of new crops such as chia and jojoba, his... NaturalNews publishes discount codes on nutritional products from top formulators (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Over the last year, we've negotiated with numerous nutritional product companies to acquire discount codes for our readers. In this article, we're publishing the latest list of discount codes, all of which are active. We earn nothing from any of these product sales and we have absolutely... The top five foods for healthy skin (By Jessica Fraser) The U.S. cosmetics industry raked in more than $32 billion in 2004, with sales of skin care products bringing in the largest share -- more than $8 billion. Americans are shelling out big bucks for expensive cosmetics to treat skin problems such as acne, wrinkles and dryness, but most consumers are overlooking... The Fabulous Five: Compounds Found Most Effective Against Cancer (By Barbara L. Minton) Research is rapidly identifying the compounds from plants that are most effective against cancer. Among those that are proving to be the front line of defense against an initial diagnosis of cancer and to prevent recurrence are DIM, curcumin, EGCG, genistein, and I3C. Each has its own unique... Product review: Alive! Whole Food Energizer, a whole foods vitamin and nutritional supplement that fights chronic disease (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) When it comes to outstanding commercially-produced nutritional supplements, the list is rather short. Far too many vitamins and supplements on the shelves of stores are made from chemical ingredients rather than natural sources. Yet we all know that vitamins and minerals should always come from plant... Drink Tea and Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer by Thirty-Seven Percent (By Barbara L. Minton) Enjoying a cup of tea while reading this article? If so, keep right on drinking. A newly released study has found that drinking tea results in a 37% reduction in breast cancer risk for women under the age of 50, an age in which breast cancer can be particularly virulent. Another recent study... Dark "honeydew" honey contains more antioxidants than light honey (By M. T. Whitney) The most healthful form of honey does not come from nectar, but rather from honeydew, a new Spanish study says. The darker honey, produced when bees collect honeydew from plants, has more antioxidants than other forms of honey. Jump directly to: conventional... You Are What You Eat - Benefits of Superfoods (By Sonny Julius) Do you know that "an apple a day can keep the doctor away"? Well that's what this famous saying indicates. Now maybe it won't keep the doctor away completely but it sure has some tremendous health benefits. It's considered by Dr. Steven Pratt, MD to be a "superfood." A "superfood" is a whole... Review: Delicious Greens 8000 is a Delicious, Nutritious Superfood Drink Powder (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Part of my job as editor of NaturalNews is to search out highly nutritious, great-tasting health products for readers, and then bring you that news so that you can benefit from those findings. As you know, I've sought out and recommended several high-quality superfood drink mixes (powders... Interview with Ruth Shamai of Ruth's Hemp Foods (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: I'm here with Ruth Shamai of Ruth's Hemp Foods. The company's web address is ruthshempfoods.com. Ruth, you have a line of hemp-based products. Could you give people an overview of your product line, and then we'll get into more... Agave Nectar, the High Fructose Health Food Fraud (By Rami Nagel) Editor's note: This highly-controversial article was written by a Citizen Journalist writer, not an in-house NaturalNews staff writer. NaturalNews does not agree with every statement in this story, but we posted it because we are aware of an increasing amount of fraudulent, low-quality ... Drinking tea healthier than drinking water, say researchers (By NaturalNews) New research in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition indicates that drinking tea is as good for your health -- or better -- than just drinking water. A team of researchers from King's College London examined previously-published studies in search of the health benefits of tea... This Halloween, Say No To Candy Containing GM Sugar (By Joanne Waldron) Parents in Brazil are refusing to feed their children products made using genetically-modified sugar, according to an article at Food & Water Watch. Halloween is just around the corner, and unbeknownst to many American parents... Education Not Medication -- a women's health program by Mike Adams (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The breast cancer industry is now run by corporations that profit from women with disease. With nearly all breast cancer nonprofits being subjugated by drug companies, the FDA censoring alternative cancer solutions, and the mainstream media wildly exaggerating the benefits of near-useless cancer drugs... NSI Synergy Multivitamins Earn Coveted "Editor's Choice" Award for Making Quality Nutrition Affordable (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) As the editor of NaturalNews.com, I'm responsible for reviewing nutritional products for more than one million readers who trust our independent, objective product recommendations. NaturalNews readers are always looking for the best quality (and best value) they can find in high-quality... New "Juice Feasting" Emerging as Phytonutrient-Rich Disease-Fighting Nutritional System (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) It's rare for something to come along that impresses me so much as a healing modality that it instantly changes my own life habits. But I've recently been introduced to a plant-based medicinal modality that's so incredibly effective at preventing and reversing disease that I believe it is... Breast Cancer Industry A Scam? Support Education, Not Medication (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) This is the second annual publication of NaturalNews's "Education, Not Medication" program designed to teach women the truth about how to prevent and even cure breast cancer. This disease is 90 percent preventable, mostly using completely free therapies. The breast cancer industry does not want women... Raw Spirit Festival Update: Amazing raw foods products and more (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Following up from my previous report live from the Raw Spirit Festival in Sedona Arizona, I spent two more days at the event, interviewing vendors and exploring the best of the best in the raw foods community. I found some exciting new products to share with you here: Paul Mamakos at... Health freedom action alert: FDA attempting to regulate supplements, herbs and juices as "drugs" (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) When it comes to health freedom, this is the FDA's end game. A new FDA "guidance" document, published on the FDA's website, reveals plans to reclassify virtually all vitamins, supplements, herbs and even vegetable juices as FDA-regulated drugs. Massage oils and massage rocks will be classified as "medical... The aloe vera miracle: A natural medicine for cancer, cholesterol, diabetes, inflammation, IBS, and other health conditions (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I'm truly excited to be bringing you this information today about the miraculous healing abilities of aloe vera. First off, in case you don't know, let me emphasize that I don't sell aloe vera products of any kind, I haven't been paid to write this article, and I don't earn any commissions from the sale... Why Dermatologists Still Deny the Link Between Acne and Diet (By Seppo Puusa) Almost every dermatologist will tell you that diet has nothing to do with acne. With fervor, many of them argue this and you know they really believe it. In a world of 'evidence based medicine' you would think dermatologists would have strong scientific evidence backing it up. It turns... Eating more flavonoids extends lifespan, reduces heart disease (By Staff writer) Flavonoids -- found in apples, strawberries, bran and even chocolate -- can reduce cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease, according to new research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers examined data relating to more than 34,000 women free of cardiovascular... Processed Cocoa Loses Two-Thirds of Health-Enhancing Alkaloids (By David Gutierrez) A common process used to make cocoa more easy to digest and to mix into other foods eliminates approximately two-thirds of the flavanols originally contained in the plant, according to research published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Cocoa has attracted increasing... Diet Plays a Key Role in Acne, Specifically Zinc (By Ellen Holder) There is nothing worse than owning a skin care store full of wonderful, natural products and getting a horrible bout of adult acne. I now sympathize with thousands of people that have to deal with this terrible skin affliction. Thank goodness, after some trials and tribulations, I was able... Diet, Specifically Zinc, Plays a Key Role in Acne (By Ellen Holder) There is nothing worse than owning a skin care store full of wonderful, natural products and getting a horrible bout of adult acne. I now sympathize with thousands of people that have to deal with this terrible skin affliction. Thank goodness, after some trials and tribulations, I was able... Seven Steps to Gorgeous, Radiant Skin (By Sheryl Walters) Botox is the fastest growing treatment for wrinkles. 3,181,592 people were injected with botox in the United States alone last year, and it is becoming incredibly popular in another 75 countries where it has been approved. Yet this is a toxic poison so dangerous that it could actually be... Cocoa Officially Lowers Blood Pressure (By Leslee Dru Browning) More happy justification for chocolate lovers: blood pressure (BP) responds favorably to cocoa, but not tea, a new meta-analysis suggests. Authors of the study say that while both products are rich in polyphenols, the study findings suggest that phenols in cocoa may be more active than those... Consume Super Foods for Super Health and Disease Prevention (By Frank Mangano) We all know that when it comes to nutrition, all foods are not made the same. Whole wheat flour is better than white flour, almonds are more nutritionally sound than peanuts, and grilling is a much healthier alternative form of cooking than frying. When it comes to what we put in our bodies... Cruciferous Vegetables Proven to Prevent Breast Cancer (By Sheryl Walters) Research is continually showing the benefits of eating a diet high in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and cabbage. These veggies have been proven to prevent all sorts of cancer, including breast cancer. The way in which the active compounds in cruciferous... Exotic health foods: Kaipen from Lotus Foods (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: We're speaking with Caryl Levine, the owner of Lotus Foods. We're talking about kaipen, which is pressed fresh water green algae. Caryl, could you talk to us about where this is made? Levine: We found this algae in Laos. It is indigenous to Luang Prabang, which is the old... Lymph Health - An Herbal Recipe for Breast Cancer and Lymphomas (By Leslee Dru Browning) Everyone needs to cleanse their lymph system of all the wastes that have built up over a lifetime. Cleansing the lymph helps the body to cleanse every organ and system you have. The waste from each cell must be removed or the body will die in its own waste. The lymph system transports... Chlorella as a powerful defense against cancer (By Dani Veracity) Amazing things truly do come in small packages. One of your most powerful weapons against cancer is chlorella -- a unicellular, green algae. This tiny algae packs a powerful punch. In Prescription for Dietary Wellness, Phyllis A. Balch explains, "Chlorella…contains the highest chlorophyll level... Product Review: New natural health products (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Here's a summary of some new and exciting health products you need to know about. I'm using and enjoying each of the products mentioned here, and I openly recommend them to others. No one has paid to be listed here, and I earn nothing from the sale of these products. Each listing here is based entirely... Natural Cellular Defense and zeolite - is it the next big thing in nutritional therapies for cancer and chronic disease? (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) You may not believe what you're about to read. Early indications are that this could be a significant breakthrough in nutritional medicine, cancer treatments and heavy metals detoxification. If early reports are to be believed, it far surpasses even the most miraculous cancer drugs from the world of... American Heart Association's Advice on Vitamin E and Antioxidants is Terrible Advice, Highly Distorted, and Prone to Actually Cause Heart Disease (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The American Heart Association, which has for decades fought against vitamins and nutritional supplements, has now found a new reason to recommend that people stop taking vitamins -- and instead start taking cholesterol-lowering prescription drugs like statins. The new evidence? A review of older studies... New research shows vitamin D slashes risk of cancers by 77 percent; cancer industry refuses to support cancer prevention (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Exciting new research conducted at the Creighton University School of Medicine in Nebraska has revealed that supplementing with vitamin D and calcium can reduce your risk of cancer by an astonishing 77 percent. This includes breast cancer, colon cancer, skin cancer and other forms of cancer. This research... Eating for defense: Foods to avoid when fighting the flu (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) If you want to defend yourself against the flu, you need to adopt healthy dietary choices. That means eating unprocessed foods and avoiding all white flour, white sugar and other added sugars. It means avoiding all chemical additives such as saccharin, aspartame, monosodium glutamate and artificial colors... Interview with Carol Macintosh of Evergreen Wheatgrass Juice (By Steve Diaz) Steve Diaz: I'm speaking to Carol Macintosh. She is the owner of Evergreen Wheatgrass Juice. Carol, you were talking about the difference between indoor wheatgrass and outdoor wheatgrass? Macintosh: Right. Wheatgrass, for the most part, has been grown on trays for 60 or 70 years.... The hidden dangers of caffeine: How coffee causes exhaustion, fatigue and addiction (By Dani Veracity) Most a.m. coffee drinkers don't realize it, but their morning cups of coffee set their bodies up for a rollercoaster day of highs and lows, only to bottom out at the point of exhaustion. Just a few hours after consumption, when the artificial high dies down, many people may reach for more coffee or something... Happy Oasis Part II: Advice for Getting Your Spouse and Teen Interested in Raw Foods (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni`s Renegade Roundtable, which can be found at http://www.RenegadeRoundtable.com. In this excerpt, Happy Oasis shares on getting family members and especially teens interested in trying raw foods. There is great advice here. Renegade... The Value of Preparing Food to Stay Healthy and Satisfied (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Fountain of Youth Summit, which can be found at (http://fountainofyouthworldsummit.com) . In this excerpt, Dr. Maria Grace shares on the value of preparing food. The Fountain of Youth World Summit with Dr. Maria Grace, psychologist,... A Cup of Black Tea Each Day Reduces Risk of Parkinson's Disease by Astonishing 71 Percent (By David Gutierrez) Drinking as little as three-quarters of a cup of this one tea each day may cut the risk of developing Parkinson's disease by as much as 71 percent, according to a new study conducted by researchers from the National Neuroscience Institute in Singapore and published in the American Journal... Grape seed flavonoids demonstrate anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties (By M. T. Whitney) Natural nutritional elements in grape seeds offer a wide variety of antioxidant, anti-cancer and other benefits, according to the web site PDRHealth.com. A type of mixed flavonoid - proanthocyanidins - extracted from grape seeds are the essential ingredient. Jump directly to: ... The Japanese Diet Has Been Shown to Prevent Disease (By Sheryl Walters) The Japanese diet is one of the best in the world and is a healthy diet for obese children. Life expectancy is the highest in that country, and obesity has only recently become an issue with the infiltration of western fast foods. The people of Okinawa, an island and prefecture of Japan... The Dumbest Fundraising Event Ever? American Cancer Society Joins BBQ Meat "Cook Off" to Raise Money for Cancer Research (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Texans living in Navarro County are about to win a collective award for being the dumbest people in the world when it comes to diet and nutrition: They are hosting a BBQ meat cook-off to raise money for -- get this -- cancer research! Somebody should stop by the festivities and tell... Five Principles for Lifelong Blood Sugar Regulation (By Kal Sellers) Blood sugar issues lead to problems with every system of the body. Everyone knows about these problems and most people are mildly to moderately worried about them. Blood sugar that is too high can exhaust the pancreas, damage all tissues, including neurological and cardiovascular tissues... Broccoli Protects Against Asthma, Rhinitis and Lung Disease (By Sherry Baker) If you don't already eat broccoli regularly, you could be putting your ability to breathe easily at risk. The reason? Research by University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) scientists concludes sulforaphane, a natural compound found in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables (like... Potent antioxidant Astaxanthin shows promise as anti-inflammatory for arthritis, joint pain, back pain, muscle soreness and carpal tunnel syndrome (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: Let's move on to another product that you also manufacture at your firm called astaxanthin. And this is something that is not yet a household word. Could you give a little background on what this is and where it comes from? Gerry: I certainly can, and you're right -- this is... How to Stay Raw and Healthy while Traveling (By Lenette Nakauchi) Whether you are traveling for work or leisure—planning and preparation is key! You've discovered that the raw food diet and lifestyle definitely allows you to feel your best. Now you need to maintain that level of energy as best you can while traveling and enjoying life in another city.... How to Stay Raw and Keep Your Day Job (By Lenette Nakauchi) For raw foodists not fortunate enough to make their living working from home, it becomes necessary to find ways to maintain the diet and lifestyle in the work environment. This means sticking to their raw food intake percentage and doing it in a healthy and balanced way. There are a couple... Detox Your Body with Chlorella (By Sheryl Walters) Chlorella is one of Nature's perfect foods. NASA has chosen chlorella to be one of the first foods grown on the space station, and chlorella is the number one supplement taken for vibrant health in Japan. It is estimated that 5 million people take chlorella every day. This freshwater green... Blueberry, strawberry extracts found to protect brain from radiation damage (By NaturalNews) A new study shows blueberry and strawberry extracts may protect against aging and even dangerous radiation. In experiments, sixty male rats were divided into three groups -- one group was fed blueberry extract, one was fed strawberry extract, and one was left as a control group. Half... The top five foods for beating depression (By Erin Bates) Drug advertisements and conventional doctors tell the public that depression is caused by an imbalance of a neurotransmitter in the brain called serotonin. This idea makes it seem that drugs that flood the brain with serotonin are the answer to depression, but there is no scientific evidence that drug... Is Resveratrol the Fountain of Youth? (By Byron Richards) There are a lot of great anti-aging and metabolism boosting nutrients: DHA, pantethine, acetyl-l-carnitine, carnosine, R-alpha lipoic acid, grape seed extracts – the list goes on and on. In fact, most nutrients help cells function better and thus live longer. So, why is resveratrol vying for the position... Health Ranger Volunteers to be Michael Phelps' Nutritionist to Win More Gold in 2012 Olympics (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) In previous articles here on NaturalNews, I've criticized Olympian Michael Phelps for promoting McDonald's fast food and sugary breakfast cereals to children. I've also reported on Phelps' atrocious diet of processed foods and the astonishing fact that his own mother designed nutrition... Grocery Store Key for Future Cancer and Heart Medicine (By Leslee Dru Browning) The next cancer drug might come straight from the grocery store, according to new research published in the November 2007 issue of The FASEB Journal. In their study French scientists discovered that polyphenols, a common chemical in red wine, fruits and vegetables, has the ability to affect... Can You Be Sabotaging Your Health by Not Knowing the Truth About Sugar? (By Jo Hartley) We are encouraged to think of sugary foods as wholesome and desirable. Our children's fairy tales and stories are filled with sugary references, Hansel and Gretel for example. Every special occasion and holiday has its own sugar icon. Birthday cakes for birthdays, candy for Valentine's Day... The Acid-Alkaline Food Guide: Interview with the Author (By Dr. Phil Domenico) I had the distinct pleasure of reading a paperback book by Dr. Susan E. Brown and Larry Trivieri, Jr. called the Alkaline-Acid Food Guide. It is a short read and quick reference on the extent to which foods affect the pH balance in our bodies. The book is based on compiled research from... Drinking Alcohol Raises Breast Cancer Risk as Much as Smoking Cigarettes (By David Gutierrez) Consuming three or more alcoholic beverages per day raises a woman's breast cancer risk approximately as much as smoking a pack of cigarettes daily, according to a large-scale study presented at the European Cancer Conference in Barcelona, Spain. Researchers said that the increase in... A Conversation With Larry Trivieri Jr, Co-Author of The Acid-Alkaline Food Guide (By Dr. Phil Domenico) I had the distinct pleasure of reading a paperback book by Dr. Susan E. Brown and Larry Trivieri, Jr. called the Alkaline-Acid Food Guide. It is a short read and quick reference on the extent to which foods affect the pH balance in our bodies. The book is based on compiled research from... Maximizing Your Health With Wine: The Amount Vs. Type (By Lynn Berry) There are a number of studies showing the benefits of including wine in a healthy diet. The most recent is one conducted by the Karolinska Institute on 25,000 women in Sweden. This study looked at women that consumed fresh fruits and vegetables, wholegrain products, fish and half a glass... Do Pharmaceuticals Make You Healthy? Health Ranger Announces $10,000 Health Challenge to Big Pharma (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) It is the position of Big Pharma that pharmaceuticals make people healthier. That's the whole point of taking them, of course -- to enhance your health in some way that the human body apparently cannot achieve on its own (if you believe the drug ads, anyway). The drug industry's direct... Dr. Jameth Sheridan Shares Three Tips for Overall Health: Part III (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Roundtable, which can be found at http:// www.RenegadeRoundtable.com. In this excerpt, Dr. Jameth Sheridan shares on iron and anemia and his top three tips for overall health. Renegade Roundtable with Dr. Jameth Sheridan... Fatal and Vital Foods - Popular Nutrition Myths Exposed (By Mike Donkers) I often get asked to write down some basic rules of what to eat and what not to eat. There's a lot of information out there but it's often fragmented and, even worse, contradictory. All I can do is give you my vision on fatal and vital foods. I base this on nothing but common sense. Here... Green-Lipped Mussels Omega-3 Oils Join Moxxor, NaturalNews (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The world of omega-3 superfoods just experienced a breakthrough. A new company called "Moxxor" has introduced a marine omega-3 oil supplement derived from green-lipped mussels grown and harvested in the aquaculture farms of New Zealand. This story explains why I'm endorsing this company... NaturalNews survey results, part 1: Huge percentage of readers make healthy changes (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The results are in, folks, and they are astounding. Readers are reporting major, significant, positive life changes after reading NaturalNews articles and commentary. The degree of these positive changes is revealed here in these survey results. More than 820 people participated in this survey, which... Join the Ron Paul Revolution to Restore Health Freedom to America (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) It wasn't long ago that I thought Ron Paul was a long shot candidate for president. But now, thanks to a groundswell of support from intelligent people all across the nation, Ron Paul is suddenly in the running. While the mainstream media continues to attack Paul and make it look like he... Raw Food Diet and Lifestyle: Top Seven Ways to Find and Create Support (By Lenette Nakauchi) Feeling like you are indeed a part of a larger community when first going raw can be one of the biggest factors of success with the lifestyle. Many long-time raw food enthusiasts have relayed this same piece of advice for raw food newbies: "Find support from and get involved with other raw... Studies Prove that Obesity has Nothing to do with Bad Genes (By Sheryl Walters) The current mainstream model of human health tells us that we are predestined to encounter certain illnesses, and that our weight is largely down to genes. Yet scientists in New Zealand are dispelling the common myth that obesity is caused by "bad genes." Scientists from Auckland University's... The truth behind the headlines about antioxidants and vitamins (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) If you've been reading the health headlines in the mainstream media recently, you might have come to the conclusion that vitamins are the most dangerous thing you could possibly consume. Headlines declare antioxidants to be useless, vitamin C to be dangerous and vitamin E to be deadly!... An Analysis of Burger King's New 'Healthy' Meal for Kids (By Barbara L. Minton) The media is applauding a recent announcement by Burger King introducing new healthy menu items designed to appeal to kids. Apparently the term 'healthy' is relative. While it may be a baby step in the right direction, one is left thinking, "Gee, Burger King, is this really the best you... Shazzie, Raw Foodist and Author Shares Her Vision for Living in Bliss (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Raw Summit Teleseminar program which can be found at (http://www.rawsummitarchives.com) . In this excerpt, Shazzie, a raw foodist from the U.K. shares her vision for living in ecstatic bliss. Shazzie is the co-author of Naked Chocolate and... For healthy, acne-free skin, just say no to fried foods (By Jessica Fraser) Most people with acne attempt to treat their irritated skin with external face washes, soaps, lotions and treatments. Yet, according to a number of natural health authors, the best way to treat acne is by changing your diet and getting rid of acne-causing ingredients such as fried foods. "A healthful... Research shows that seeds and nuts are "brain foods" that can also stabilize your mood (By Dani Veracity) Can some foods make you smarter? Research shows that nuts and seeds just might boost your brainpower and balance your moods. That's right, everything from the most common nuts -- such as walnuts, hazelnuts, cashews and almonds -- to the more exotic seeds and nuts can clear up that "brain fog... One-third of food packaging contaminated with substance that may cause allergic reactions (By NaturalNews) A study by Britain's Food Standards Agency has found that one-third of food packaging is contaminated with latex, which can trigger potentially fatal allergic reactions in sensitive people. In some cases the latex on the packaging -- which is normally destroyed by heat during the sealing... Chia Seeds: The Ancient Wisdom of the Aztecs (By Sheryl Walters) Recently I have been putting chia seeds into everything. I have always been into flax and hemp, but I find chia seeds so much more versatile and easy to use. Chia seeds are an ancient super food that has been used by the Mayans, Aztecs and Incas. In fact, Chia means "strength" in the... Review of the Best New Natural Appetite Suppressant Supplements, Including Pine Nut Oil (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Natural appetite suppressants have come a long way since the days of hoodia gordonii. Today's natural appetite suppressants are more effective, more honest and even more affordable than most hoodia supplements, and they provide health-conscious consumers a realistic way to reduce the feelings... The Health Ranger Reports on Health Transformation Breakthroughs from the Best Weekend Ever in Atlanta (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I just returned from an event called the Best Weekend Ever, in Atlanta, where I joined David Wolfe, Peter Ragnar, Daniel Vitalis and several other presenters in sharing breakthrough health information with about 200 enthusiastic participants. I also met many NaturalNews readers there... Vitamins are deadly! ...and other nonsense you will hear in the mainstream press (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A new wave of anti-vitamin hysteria is making waves in newspapers, magazines and news networks around the world. You have may have seen some of the headlines that say things like, "Deadly side effects of vitamins," and imply that vitamins will kill you. Many conventional doctors and critics of nutrition... The Survival of Billy Best Proves Cancer Doctors Wrong about Daniel Hauser (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) If there's one thing that cancer doctors and health authorities can't stand, it's being wrong. And in the case of 13-year-old Daniel Hauser, the cancer doctors insist that unless the boy submits to chemotherapy as a "treatment" for Hodgkin's Lymphoma, he will almost certainly die. But... Health Ranger Teams with Raw Food Pioneer David Wolfe to Launch TheBestDayEver.com Version 2 (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) After months of preparation, I feel really thrilled to officially announce my teaming up with raw foods pioneer David Wolfe and content guru Len Foley for the launch of TheBestDayEver.com version 2 (BDE). Watch my video on Genetic Immortality and the coming "genopocalypse... Chrysin is Natural Alternative to Toxic Breast Cancer Drugs (By Barbara L. Minton) Women receiving the standard of care for breast cancer are often prescribed one of the aromatase inhibiting drugs as follow-up treatment. Patients are told the drug will prevent a recurrence of their disease. Aromatase inhibiting drugs are usually prescribed for the long term, with some... Looking for organic vitamins? Grocery store foods are fast becoming a poor source of nutrition (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) It's becoming inreasingly clear that even if you eat right -- choosing fruits and vegetables at your local grocery store -- you won't be getting adequate supplies of organic vitamins and minerals. ("Organic" means vitamins in their natural form rather than synthetic.) A report published by the... Broccoli: A Natural Way to Build Immunity (By Joanne Waldron) Broccoli is already known for its health benefits in the nutrition world, particularly for its cancer-fighting abilities. It regularly finds its way to the "top ten" lists of healthy foods compiled by many nutritionists and health experts according to Dr. Jonny Bowden in his must-read book... Holistic Nutrition and Detoxification Information From Shazzie (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Raw Summit Teleseminar program which can be found at (http://www.rawsummitarchives.com) . In this excerpt, Shazzie, a raw foodist from the United Kingdom, shares her thoughts on holistic detoxification. Raw Summit Excerpt with Shazzie... Eat Like the Mediterraneans and Lower Risk of Metabolic Syndrome and Cognitive Impairment (By Barbara L. Minton) The good news about the Mediterranean diet just keeps coming. New studies have shown that eating like the Mediterraneans lowers the risk of having metabolic syndrome and stroke. It also lowers the chances for mild cognitive impairment, and the risk of progression from mild cognitive impairment... Medical researchers remain baffled at attempts to treat obesity with appetite suppressing hormones like PYY (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Scientists remain baffled at attempts to treat obesity by administering hormones such as PYY, which reportedly function as appetite suppressants. In 2002, researchers from London reported that they had found a way to turn off the appetite signal by administering the PYY hormone, which appears to tell... Folic acid deficiencies are widespread; here's why nearly everyone needs more folate (By Alexis Black) Pregnant women plagued by cravings for pickles and ice cream must remember to include plenty of folic acid in their diets. Shown to reduce the risk of miscarriage and birth defects, folic acid – found primarily in leafy green vegetables – is an absolute necessity for any woman who is pregnant or is... Can Vitamins and Soy Prevent Cancer? (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Tens of millions of Americans are now working to prevent cancer by taking supplements and adding functional foods to their diets. $18 billion were spent last year on dietary supplements aimed at preventing cancer, and baby boomers are buying vitamins, minerals, and medicinal herbs in record numbers in... Must-read for pet owners: Exclusive, shocking interview with Dr. Lisa Newman on the horrors of pet food ingredients (part 1 of 4) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: Hello, this is Mike Adams. I'm here with Dr. Lisa Newman. Thanks for joining me today. Newman: Well, thanks for having me today, Mike. Mike: You are the founder of the Azmira Holistic Animal Care product line. You also run a pet care clinic, correct? Newman... Can hair loss be reversed through nutrition or other natural health methods? (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A reader asks: "My hair is falling out -- can you recommend a natural treatment for this problem?" Yes, I can recommend a natural approach to slowing hair loss, but I suspect that most readers aren't going to enjoy this answer very much. That's because as much as I disagree with... Fresh Vegetable Salads Provide Maximum Nutrition for Each Food Dollar Spent (By Barbara L. Minton) It looks like food prices will continue to creep steadily higher throughout 2009, even in the face of an economic crisis that has reduced the purchasing power of most Americans. This makes it more important that ever to get the best nutritional value for every food dollar spent. When it... Workplace health enhanced by offering spirulina supplements to employees; larger studies could show reduction in health insurance costs for employers (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: What do you see as the big trends as far as the market penetration of spirulina and recognition around the globe -- what are the big issues here? Gerry: Well, surprisingly, spirulina is a mature product in the health food area, and the market has been relatively stable, I think... Super Healing Foods (By Sheryl Walters) Everyone these days is looking for the magic pill that will help with weight loss, improve immunity, increase memory, help the heart, or fight off cancer. Unfortunately, there is no such thing. But wouldn`t it be exciting to know that these benefits can be achieved through eating superfoods... Red Grapes "Wonder Cure" for High Cholesterol, Blood Pressure (By David Gutierrez) An extract made from components of red grapes that are regularly discarded by vineyards may dramatically reduce the risk of heart disease, above and beyond the well-known health benefits of red wine, researchers have found. In a study published in the journal Nutrition, researchers... Aspartame consumption strongly associated with migraines and seizures (By Dani Veracity) You can't walk into a convenience store, grocery store or restaurant without being offered a dose of aspartame. You can't buy a stick of gum or a box of mints without having to read the label like a hawk, because it's not always obvious that a product contains aspartame. Restaurant condiment caddies... Healthy foods are actually cheaper than popular manufactured foods (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) After sharing health information with people, I'll hear some of them say things like "Okay, I get it, but it's too expensive!" They're meanwhile sipping a Starbuck's coffee and driving a brand new car, and telling me that it's too expensive to buy a $29 bottle of vitamins, or superfood supplements, or... Raw Foodist Nomi Shannon (Part I): The Difference between Detox Symptoms and Sickness (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Roundtable, which can be found at http://www.RenegadeRoundtable.com. In this excerpt, Nomi Shannon shares on understanding cleansing and the differences between detox symptoms and sickness. Renegade Water Secrets with Nomi Shannon... Antioxidant-Rich Yerba Mate Controls Weight and Prevents Cancer (By Anita Khalek) Yerba Mate tea or Mate, widely used in southern Latin America (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay), is an infusion made from the leaves of the tree Ilex paraguaruesis, a species of holly. It is rapidly gaining momentum in popularity as a healthy herbal beverage around the world... Do CLA supplements help you lose weight and prevent breast cancer? (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Many people are taking CLA supplements, also known as conjugated linoleic acid, in order to lose weight, increase their lean muscle mass, and protect against breast cancer. But a new look at the available evidence on CLA by the American Institute for Cancer Research brings up some important questions... Grape Seed Extract May Reduce Cognitive Decline of Alzheimer's Disease (By Leslee Dru Browning) A compound found in grape seed extract reduces plaque formation and resulting cognitive impairment in an animal model of Alzheimer's disease, new research shows. The study appears in the June 18 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. Lead study author Giulio Pasinetti, MD, PhD, of... Achieve optimum mental health by supplementing deficient brain chemicals instead of resorting to dangerous antidepressant drugs (By Dani Veracity) Pharmaceutical antidepressants aren't the best way to conquer our society's depression and anxiety epidemic, and they often have disastrous side effects, sometimes even increasing the risk for suicide. Taking the population as a whole, we're 100 times more depressed today than we were 100 years ago.... Burger King's New 'Healthy' Meal for Kids Is Mostly Hype (By Barbara L. Minton) The media is applauding a recent announcement by Burger King introducing new healthy menu items designed to appeal to kids. Apparently the term 'healthy' is relative. While it may be a baby step in the right direction, one is left thinking, "Gee, Burger King, is this really the best you... How to Achieve Weight Loss Results by Nutritionist Jill Fleming (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's The Healthiest Year of Your Life, which can be found at (http://thehealthiestyearofyourlife.com) . In this excerpt, Jill Fleming shares on weight loss results; how to achieve them and how to keep them. The Healthiest Year of Your Life... FDA seeks to bypass doctors with behind-the-counter drug sales via pharmacists (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) In a bold move designed to sell even more prescription drugs, the FDA has announced its intention to bypass doctors and allow pharmacists to prescribe certain drugs directly to consumers. The move would subject patients to prescription-strength pharmaceuticals even though they have not been examined... Preview of seven amazing new natural health products to be featured on NaturalNews (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) It seems that natural health products just keep getting increasingly advanced. As new product samples keep arriving at the NaturalNews officers, we're discovering amazing natural health products from some of the most innovative companies in natural health today. Most of these are new products, and very... A Majority of Americans With Sleep Apnea Are Unaware They Have It (By Deanna Dean) Do you wake up in the morning with a dry mouth and sore throat? Are you irritable and tired throughout the day and suffer from headaches? Do you have trouble remembering or learning things? You may be among the 90% who have no earthly idea they are victim to one of the most common types... Study adds to evidence that green and black teas have anticancer effects (By Ben Kage) A new U.S. Department of Agriculture study adds to the growing body of evidence that suggests the compounds found in green, black and other types of tea, have strong anticancer properties on tumors. "These findings extend related observations on the anticarcinogenic potential of tea... Red Wine’s Resveratrol May Help Battle Obesity (By Leslee Dru Browning) Resveratrol, a compound present in grapes and red wine, reduces the number of fat cells and may one day be used to treat or prevent obesity, according to a new study. The results will be presented at The Endocrine Society's 90th Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Past research found that... How to Tone Your Blood Vessels and Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease (By Jack Challem) Personal trainers have long praised the health benefits of toning your muscles. Now, medical researchers are looking at a similar approach for toning of your blood vessels. Think of it as getting really buff blood vessels. So, what's blood-vessel tone got to do with your health? The better the... Behind the scenes: Mystery meat macrophotography and covert Wal-Mart shopping (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Yesterday I posted shocking macrophotography pictures of processed meat products. Since then, over a quarter of a million people have viewed the photos in the first 24 hours, and word has spread all over the internet... CSPI petitions FDA to create healthy food labeling system to better inform grocery shoppers (By Ben Kage) The Center for Science in the Public Interest says that consumers can easily be confused by health logos such as Kraft's "Sensible Solution" and Pepsi's "heart-check" because each one uses a different nutrition criteria, so the health advocacy group is petitioning the FDA for a nationally... American Diabetes Association receives millions each year from junk food companies, candy manufacturers and pharmaceutical firms (By Jessica Fraser) The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recently rewrote its guidelines on accepting corporate sponsorships from companies that sell unhealthy foods in an effort to appear unbiased, but critics say the charity group's willingness to take money from junk food companies and pharmaceutical... The nutrition secret behind The Secret (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) With the popularity of "The Secret" rapidly growing in the United States and around the world, there's growing interest in finding ways to maximize results while using the power of intention and Law of Attraction. Few people really know one of the most important secrets to making "The Secret... GoodCause Wellness launches world's first agave-sweetened granola with chia, goji and blueberries (By Jessica Fraser) Nutritional supplement company GoodCause Wellness recently announced the launch of its new 100 percent organic granola with chia seeds, goji berries and blueberries, sweetened only with all-natural agave nectar. The granola is produced in small, hand-made batches, and contains organic... Control Candida in Two Weeks (By Kal Sellers) The need for this article is both current and long-standing. The current Candida diets are unhealthy, lengthy, unwise and simply not all that effective. On the other hand, there is no reason that Candida cannot be totally controlled in a few days to two weeks for most cases -- a few cases... Ten Super Foods to Boost Your Libido (By Sheryl Walters) Enjoying an active sex life is essential to our wellbeing, and the foods we eat play a large role in ensuring we feel in the mood. Some of the foods that help turn us on include: Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin seeds are one of the few foods that contain zinc, which is vital for testosterone... New FDA guidelines threaten religious freedoms; Holy water could be regulated as "drugs" and rosaries as "medical devices" (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The FDA has a long history of attacking and suppressing health freedoms (see our article, Tyranny in the USA: The true history of FDA raids on healers, vitamin shops and supplement companies), but did you know the agency might now be threatening religious... Grow It Yourself: Save Money, Help Earth, and Improve Your Quality of Life (By Heather Havey) The Telegraph reported that "26% [of residents in Britain] are growing their own fruit and vegetables" [1]. One-quarter of British populations now choose gardening at home in order to improve their quality of life during difficult times. As a result, this has helped many UK residents to... Tylenol introduces candy-like pain medication with strong minty taste and instant cooling effect (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Tylenol has now decided to transform its potent, over-the-counter drugs and pharmaceuticals into candy for kids. Johnson & Johnson, the maker of Tylenol, has introduced Tylenol Cool Caplets, a candy-like medicine that offers adult-strength pain medication with a strong, minty taste. This is... Larabars are unique food bars with no preservatives, no refined sugars: exclusive interview with Lara Merriken (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The following is part two of an exclusive interview with Lara Merriken, CEO of Larabar, makers of natural food bars. Mike: How do you make your Larabar products with a decent shelf life without using preservatives like most of the other food... How to lower high cholesterol naturally without prescription drugs (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Many readers have contacted me and asked about my own cholesterol numbers. They ask, "How did you achieve LDL cholesterol of 67 without using prescription drugs?" I'm glad to see these questions. Readers should be skeptical of anyone who talks about health, and they should demand that people who teach... Giving up milk and dairy products results in positive transformation in personal health -- exclusive interview with Robert Cohen (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The following is part five of an interview with Robert Cohen, author of "Milk, the Deadly Poison," and www.Notmilk.com Mike Adams: I gave up milk years ago, and after doing so, my sinuses cleared up, digestion was much easier, I had more energy... Interview: Greg Kunin from Ola Loa reveals the health secrets of drinkable vitamins (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) In this NaturalNews exclusive interview, Mike Adams (the Health Ranger) interview Greg Kunin of Ola Loa (www.DrinkYourVitamins.com) about nutrition, quality supplements, disease prevention and much more. Adams received no money to conduct this interview and earns nothing from the sale of Ola Loa products... Drug company investors to experience accelerating losses as pharmaceutical company stock prices continue to fall (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The stock prices of drug companies have been hammered over the last six months thanks to a series of scandals regarding the safety of drugs that have long been approved by the FDA. It turns out that just because a drug is approved by the FDA doesn't at all mean it is safe. In fact, given the current... MacNut Oil from Nature's Way makes heart-healthy oil available to mainstream grocery shoppers (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) There's a new product now available at grocery stores that deserves some attention for people who want to be healthy and avoid heart disease. The product is Nature's Way MacNut Oil (macadamia nut oil). It has most likely been introduced in response to the popularity of the Hamptons diet, which... Nutricide and Pharmacide: Killing People Not So Softly (By Jack Challem) As I look at the increasingly bizarre world around us, I think two new words seem appropriate: nutricide, the killing of people by serving them junk foods; and pharmacide, the killing of people by over-prescribing pharmaceutical drugs. Read the labels of almost every supermarket food... Astaxanthin: The Little-Known Miracle Nutrient for Inflammation, Anti-Aging, Athletic Endurance and More (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Every once in a very great while, I discover a natural medicine so astonishing that I feel compelled to share it with you. The verb "discover" is actually not to my credit, by the way; Mother Nature created this natural medicine eons ago, and it's been present in trace amounts in aquatic... Lack of basic nutrition creates generation of criminals; prison system society (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A new study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry shows that children who experience malnutrition exhibit strikingly increased behavioral disorders and aggressive behavior as they grow older. The study looked at children between the ages of eight and 17 years, and found some rather shocking... Hands Free Cell Phone Use Shown to Disorient Drivers (By Sheryl Walters) Research is slowly but surely revealing that the use of cell phones is dangerous and may play a large role in the modern day increase in cancer as well as brain diseases such as Alzheimer's. Certain US States and European countries have banned or are planning to ban the use of cell phones... Mammograms produce extremely unreliable test results (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mammograms are one of the great myths of modern medicine: they're extremely unreliable and give false positives, especially in the U.S. where intepretation standards vary widely. Even worse, mammograms are cancer-causing procedures to begin with, since they work by irradiating the human breast -- an... Natural Ways to Prevent Alzheimer's Disease (By Sheryl Walters) While their may be a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's Disease, it is a primarily preventable disease. An unhealthy diet high in sugar and Trans fats, lack of both mental and physical exercise, and a highly stressful life is generally at the root of the problem. Here are some of... Are the coral calcium claims by Bob Barefoot credible and believable? (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A reader asks, "Mike, I recently ran across a book titled 'The Calcium Factor,' authored by Robert Barefoot. He extols the almost miraculous healing powers of calcium, especially coral calcium. And I would like to know what you think about this. The fact that Bob Barefoot seems to have significant... Make Your Own Skin Care Products (By Laura Weldon) There are compelling reasons to make your own skin care products. Federal law doesn`t require companies to provide data on product safety nor does it demand full disclosure of ingredients on product labels. Evidence continues to mount that personal care products are brimming with unsafe... Maca Magic: the Peruvian superfood for hormone balance and much more (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: Today we're speaking with Todd Rumery. What's your position at Amazon Therapeutic Laboratories? Rumery: I'm the manager of sales and marketing on the national level, and what we're talking about here is Maca Magic. Maca is from Peru. Known as the superfood of the Inca, it's... Interview with Alan Friedman from Good Cause Wellness about Antioxidants, Agave Nectar and Chia Seeds (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) This is an exclusive interview with Good Cause Wellness founder Alan Friedman, who talks about antioxidants, superfood powders, agave nectar, chia seeds and his personal passion for health. Following the interview, I negotiated a discount for NaturalNews readers on one of Friedman's top-selling products... If Our Breasts Were Speaking, What Would They Say to Us? (By Lisa Kates DHMS) As a Homeopathic Doctor, I would like to present some alternative ideas on why our struggles - major and minor - might become stressors and their influence on breast health. Both our thinking and life choices are affecting our health in ways that we never suspected. Our breasts represent... Fungal Overgrowth Leads to Candida, IBS, and Crohn’s Disease (By Mike Donkers) The incidence of people with bowel troubles is on the rise in the western world. Though the afflictions bear several names, it is my belief that all of them are fungus based. Various species of candida, most notably candida albicans, are at the root of these problems. How do they enter into... DHEA for weight loss: miracle drug or unproven experiment? (By Dani Veracity) In a study exploring DHEA-replacement therapy as a weight loss technique, researchers gave test animals large doses of both DHEA and the drug fenfluramine. According to Dr. Ray Sahelian's DHEA: A Practical Guide, "Even a hot fudge sundae with fresh bananas and dark chocolate syrup couldn't get... Christina Applegate Maimed by Surgeons with Double Mastectomy Following Breast Cancer Diagnosis (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Following her diagnosis with breast cancer, actress Christina Applegate decided to have both of her breasts surgically removed, believing that physically removing her breasts would save her from cancer. The double mastectomy procedure is an all-too-frequent choice by women who have been... Papaya is Tasty Way to Fight Cancer and Poor Digestion (By Barbara L. Minton) Sweet and succulent with a satiny consistency, papaya was referred to as the "fruit of the angels" by Christopher Columbus. Slice open a papaya and see hundreds of shiny black seeds that all need to get their start in life from the nutrition found in the fruit. This implies that fruit must... Bee Pollen: The Healing Superfood for Optimum Health (By Sheryl Walters) Bee Pollen is one of the most well known superfoods on the planet. Its research began with the people of the Caucasus Mountains in the former Soviet Union. Doctors began to study them because of their optimum health and longevity. Many of them were healthily living to 125 years old. A large... Distorted research claims exercise is bad for you (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I'm always amazed at simple-minded researchers who can't seem to handle anything more than a single variable equation. The latest comes from a growing collection of researchers and sports science figures who conclude exercise is bad for you. Why do some people reach this conclusion? Because they figured... Blueberries Lower High Cholesterol and Boost Cardiovascular Health (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) How good are blueberries at lowering high cholesterol and protecting cardiovascular health? This article compiles a collection of quotes and statements about blueberries from doctors, authors and health experts. Learn about anthocyanosides and the natural medicine found in... Health benefits of coffee hyped by research that ignores the rest of the story (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) This research shows that regular coffee consumptions slightly lowers diabetes risk, but the researchers only seem capable of guessing at one ingredient as the cause: caffeine. The fact is, the coffee bean is a tropical plant and is loaded with a vast spectrum of phytonutrients that probably offers... If vitamin C and vitamin E prevent Alzheimer's disease, imagine the good that comes from eating chlorella (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The benefits of vitamin C and vitamin E continue to mount: in this study, these two vitamins, when taken in combination, showed a protective effect against Alzheimer's disease. And if these isolated vitamins have a protective effect, imagine the health benefits of consuming whole fruits and vegetables... Rosemary Found to Offer Best Protection against Radiation Poisoning (By Barbara L. Minton) The U.S. is turning into radiation nation. In the twenty-three years since Chernobyl, Americans seem to have forgotten the impact of radiation on health. Swept up in the euphoria over an endless parade of wireless devices, we have turned our backs on the common sense that informed us that... Free raw foods teleseminar features twelve top health and nutrition experts from around the world (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Starting Tuesday, August 7 at 8pm California time, a raw foods health and nutrition teleseminar brings together twelve of the top natural health experts from around the world to deliver a free, information-rich presentation on the phenomenal health benefits of raw foods nutrition. From August 7 through... Organized medicine has failed; the public turns to alternative and complementary medicine in vast numbers says NIH study (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Modern organized medicine is so ineffective at preventing disease and improving peoples' health that the public is increasingly turning to alternative and complementary medicine. In the largest study of its kind ever conducted, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has determined that nearly... Natural Skin Care is Right at Home (By Melanie Grimes) Healthy skin reflects outer beauty and inner health. Treat your skin from both inside and out to create a radiant glowing complexion. Internally, you can feed your skin by nutrition and lifestyle changes. External treatments protect the skin from damage, replenish moisture and nutrients... Miracle Cure for Gout and Arthritis Pain? Six Cherries a Day (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I bet the big drug companies wish they had invented cherries -- they've proven to be the most powerful medicine in the world for eliminating gout and reducing the pain and inflammation of arthritis. Cherries are such powerful medicine for gout and arthritis, in fact, the FDA went out of... How food manufacturers trick consumers with deceptive ingredients lists (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The myth: Ingredients lists on food products are designed to inform consumers about what's contained in the product. The reality: ingredients lists are used by food manufacturers to deceive consumers and trick them into thinking products are healthier (or better quality) than they really are... Food combinations offer powerful cancer prevention; better than isolated foods or phytonutrients (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) New research is revealing exciting discoveries about the power of eating a variety of foods in an effort to stay healthy. Researchers found that a combination of broccoli and tomatoes offered a powerful, synergistic protective effect against cancer that wasn't reproduced by just eating either vegetable... Increasing Fruits and Vegetables Leads to Permanent Weight Loss (By Barbara L. Minton) Although most Americans find their waistlines expanding with each year, a few manage to stay slender and trim throughout their lives. These are the ones who capture attention and never seem to look their ages. How they do it was the subject of a recent Consumer Reports investigation... Medical myth remains: most people still believe that high-priced prescription drugs are necessary for innovation (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) It's one of the most widely-held beliefs in health care: that sky-high prescription drug prices are the key to innovation, and without 100,000% markups (or more) on prescription drugs, pharmaceutical companies would halt research and never find cures for chronic disease. There are so many individual... Pharmaceutical companies want $1.2 billion to treat colon cancer (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Cost of prescription drugs to treat colon cancer are skyrocketing beyond belief. Adding just a few months to patients' lives can cost as much as $31,000 per patient in drug costs alone. And that means big profits for pharmaceutical companies. As always, the American consumer is getting shafted by... Official nutritional information for cancer patients offers wimpy advice; here's how to really prevent and even reverse cancer (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) It's laudable when people with cancer decide to get serious about nutrition and avoid cancer-causing foods. When people avoid red meat, stop eating all hydrogenated oils, and give up soft drinks for life, they're obviously going to have a lower risk of cancer. But the "official" advice on how to avoid... Chemotherapy causes widespread DNA damage in leukemia patients; multiplies future risk (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Chemotherapy is a barbaric form of medicine, and new research is showing that even when it is called a "success" by western doctors, it is destroying patients' future health by severely compromising their immune systems. How? By causing massive DNA damage that greatly multiplies patients' risk of being... Review: Dr. Jonathan Wright's Health and Healing Newsletter Provides Lifesaving Remedies for Tough Times (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Without question, these are tough times. Rampant inflation, sky-high gas prices, failed wars, domestic surveillance and secret prisons run by top U.S. officials... it all adds up to uncertainty and fear in the minds of many Americans. In this increasingly unstable environment, however,... Now even scientists say broccoli can cure cancer, not just prevent it (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The FDA has long frowned upon anyone claiming that vegetables or superfoods cure cancer. It's been okay to say they "prevent" cancer, but a cure is apparently reserved only for the realm of drugs, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation (none of which actually cure anything, in reality). That's... Court Orders Parents to Poison Their 13-Year-Old Child with Chemotherapy (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Against the wishes of both the parents and the 13-year-old patient in question, a Minnesota judge has ruled that Daniel Hauser must undergo conventional chemotherapy treatments, which are characterized by the mass-poisoning of the patient with toxic chemicals. For opting to explore alternative... Product review: Power Immune anti-viral tincture from Fitura (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Nearly three years ago, I recommended an anti-viral tincture product from a small company that has since closed its doors. It was one of my favorite herbal tincture products: A combination of twelve proven anti-viral herbs like cat's claw, olive leaf, astragalus, garlic and lemon balm. I found that this... Naw, Oprah, Please Tell Me You Didn't Recommend KFC (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) After Oprah publicized a giveaway of KFC chicken dinners to anyone who could download a coupon from the 'net. KFC stores across the nation were inundated with customers lining up for free chicken, to the point where some restaurants either closed their doors or declined to honor the Oprah... Plant extracts are natural preservatives for encapsulated oils (By David Gutierrez) A cocktail of plant extracts from rosemary, broccoli sprouts and citrus may function as a natural preservative for vegetable oils and other foods, according to research conducted by scientists at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology and published in the Journal of Food... Diabetics who engage in regular physical exercise are one-third less likely to die, research shows (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Here's good news for diabetics: new research shows that moderate exercise, such as walking, cycling, or jogging, can significantly reduce the risk of death for people with Type 2 diabetes. This study followed over 3,300 people and correlated their level of physical exercise with mortality to find that... Exclusive Interview with Jameth Sheridan, Founder of Healthforce Nutritionals, Makers of Vitamineral Green (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Dr. Jameth Sheridan is the founder and chief formulator of Healthforce Nutritionals, one of the top-flight superfood suppliers in the world. He's the creator of Vitamineral Green, Fruits of the Earth, Intestinal Drawing Formula, and Earth, all of which are high-density superfood powder... Health Ranger Commences Ecuadorian Botanical Refuge / Health Retreat Project on Spring Equinox (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) It is time to go public with the official announcement of what I'm working on in Ecuador. On Friday, March 20, 2009 (the Spring Equinox), we officially initiated the construction of our Ecuadorian Botanical Refuge / Health Retreat located near Vilcabamba, Ecuador. There has been... Canadian Cancer Society announces national program to prevent cancer using vitamin D (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Canada has done what the U.S. refuses to do: Protect the health of its people through a national program of encouraging vitamin D supplementation. While U.S. cancer groups like the American Cancer Society stubbornly refuse to acknowledge the benefits of vitamin D supplements in cancer prevention, the... If a drug equalled green tea's anti-cancer effectiveness, it would be front page news (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) According to this study, drinking green tea reduces the incidence of prostate cancer in men by one third. To put this in perspective, consider the national headlines we'd all be reading and hearing if a pharmaceutical company managed to come up with a prescription drug that produced anywhere near this... A Plan for Living a Long and Healthy Life (Part 2) (By Tony Isaacs) In part one of "A Plan for Living a Long and Healthy Life" we concluded with the good news that it is never too early or too late to begin living a healthy lifestyle, regaining lost youth and energy and adding many healthier and more enjoyable years to your life. Yes, the good news is... Lifestyle Changes Decrease Inflammation (By Sheryl Walters) When most people hear the word "inflammation" they think of the swelling and redness that accompanies an injury such as a sprained ankle. However, inflammation can also be systemic and caused not by injury but by lack of exercise and a poor diet. Systemic inflammation increases the risk... Improve Your Ocular Nutrition to Fight Eye Disease (By Jo Hartley) There is now emerging research that suggests that a small protein called glutathione plays a significant role in protecting the eyes. Scientists have been aware of glutathione and its important ocular antioxidant properties for some time, but they did not know until recently how to raise... Food Affects Our Emotional State (By Sheryl Walters) Some people who are depressed lose their appetite and lose weight. Others in the same emotional state eat more and gain weight. Why does this happen? How do food and mood fit together? Food is not only necessary to sustain life; it is routinely connected with the human description of... Gunpoint medicine: Teenager arrested, jailed for refusing TB treatment at hospital (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Health officials in Lawrenceville, Georgia have arrested and jailed Francisco Santos, a teenager who tried to walk out of a hospital and go home after being diagnosed with TB (tuberculosis). Instead of allowing him to leave the hospital, health authorities arrested and jailed the teen, throwing him in... How to Protect Yourself From Cancer-Causing Acrylamides in the Foods You Love (By Barbara L. Minton) Can you eat the foods you love occasionally without compromising your health? A new study shows that adding certain compounds to your diet can protect you from the harmful effects of acrylamides found in many of American's favorite foods. Acrylamides are cancer causing agents created... The Chia 'Cheat Sheet' and Ten Raw Chia Recipes (By Angela Stokes) Chia seed is an ancient superfood that is currently experiencing a glorious renaissance. It is a member of the sage family (Salvia Hispanica). The little black and white seeds were once a staple of the Incan, Mayan and Aztec cultures, along with the Native Americans of the southwest. ... Half-a-Dozen Healthy Reasons for Eating More of the Green Stuff (By Al G Smith) Broccoli is steadily carving itself a reputation as a real 'super-food'. Far from being a strange pill-full of processed powders that contains extracts of exotic plants from unknown areas of the deep-jungle – broccoli and its relatives in the vegetable family Cruciferae – can be found in... Getting the Kids Hooked on Starbucks (By NaturalNews) To help launch a line of sweet, creamy banana Frappuccinos last month, Starbucks Corp. sponsored a family-oriented community event—a free day at the Phoenix Zoo. For adults, there were samples of espresso-infused Banana Coconut Frappuccino. But the coffee retailer also set out samples that the... Vegetables, antioxidants may lower lymphoma risk (By NaturalNews) Eating plenty of leafy greens, broccoli and Brussels sprouts may help ward off the blood cancer non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, research findings suggest. In a study of more than 800 U.S. adults with and without non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL), researchers found that those who ate the most vegetables had... Health product companies recommended by the Health Ranger (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Here are some of the many health-related companies I recommend. This list is not yet complete, as I'm adding to it frequently. None of these companies paid to be listed here. Comments are descriptions are my own opinions, not their claims. I sell no products listed here, nor do I earn any revenues whatsoever... Dr. Mary Ann Block teaches alternatives to mainstream ADHD treatments for children and adults (By Dani Veracity) Imagine a woman who went to medical school at age 39 to save her daughter from drugs wrongly prescribed for bladder infections. Imagine a woman who, armed with her new medical degree, decided to challenge decades of mainstream medical views on attention deficit disorder, autism and ear and respiratory... Eat Better to Live Better - 5 Steps for Preventing Childhood Obesity (By Roosevelt Pitt) "You are what you eat." A once universal theme of awareness has become all but lost to us when it comes to improving our children's eating habits. I fondly remember my first grade teacher, Mrs. Hooks, warmly walking down each row of desks passing out snacks. It was the time of the day every... CNN Health Story Promotes Pizza, Ice Cream, Burgers as "Great for Your Waist" (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Do you ever wonder just to what degree mainstream media (MSM) organizations are influenced by food corporations? On January 2, 2008, CNN Health posted a story that claims pizza, burgers, Canadian bacon and ice cream are diet-friendly and good for your waist line! Did they mean it's good... Kitchen technology showdown: Vita-Mix 5000 vs. Champ HP3 blender from K-Tec (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) As people become more health-conscious these days, their kitchens are becoming homes to a new standard appliance: The countertop blender. I'm not talking about the lame blenders of old that couldn't chop anything except ice. I'm talking about high-powered blenders like the Vita-Mix 5000 and the Champ... Health Ranger Offers Thirty-One Predictions for 2009 - Health, Economy, Terrorism and More (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Making public predictions about the economy, terrorism, politics and health care is always risky business. There are too many variables to track with much certainty, and nobody has a crystal ball that really works. But by looking at the big picture and monitoring trends, we can make some... Eating fruits and vegetables cuts risk of miscarriage, says study (By Jerome Douglas) The consumption of fruits and vegetables during pregnancy can reduce the chance of a miscarriage, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The study of nearly 7,000 pregnant women by researchers from the London School of Hygiene... CSPI threatens lawsuit against Coca-Cola for "fraudulent" weight loss claims over Enviga beverage (By Jerome Douglas) The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has decided to serve notice on Coca-Cola and Nestlé -- the companies behind the beverage Enviga -- stating that both companies are marketing the drink using calorie-burning and weight loss claims that are fraudulent. The CSPI group... From Processed Foods to Natural Wholesomeness (By Jared Rosen and David Rippe) Appetite and diet are highly personal matters, and many people struggle with weight problems. Often, people feel harshly judged for their habits and choices. Diet, and the weight that comes and goes, is a lifelong struggle for most. In our upside-down world we are all highly susceptible... Study Shows Goji Berry Juice Improves Well-Being (By David Gutierrez) People who drank goji berry juice for two weeks experienced improvements in several measures of overall physical and psychological well-being, in a study funded and conducted by the goji berry juice company FreeLife International and published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary... Sweet deals: Agave nectar, Raw Revolution food bars are a steal at Amazon.com (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I've found two incredible deals on health food items at Amazon.com's new gourmet grocery section, and I want to pass these on to you. We don't make anything off these links, but they could save you a bundle. (Deals were accurate as of August 28, 2006. If you're reading this after that date, prices and... How to Prevent Premature Aging with Antioxidants (By Teya Skae) There is currently a lot of talk in the press on the subject of antioxidants and how effective they are in preventing excessive free-radical damage - or 'oxidative stress', as it is technically known. That being the case, it would be helpful to understand what Free-Radicals and Antioxidants... The Benefits of Ormus for Home Gardening or Sprouting (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Water Secrets, which can be found at (http://www.renegadewatersecrets.com) . In this excerpt, Barry Carter shares on the benefits of ormus for sprouting or home gardening. Renegade Water Secrets with Barry Carter, leading authority... Health Freedom Candidate Ron Paul Raises $6 Million in Record-Setting Online Boston Tea Party (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Rep. Ron Paul, the only 2008 presidential candidate who supports honest health freedom reforms and the ending of Big Pharma's monopoly over medical free speech, raised more than $6 million in yesterday's record-breaking online "Boston Tea Party" event. Nearly 25,000 of the donors were new... Eight Weeks to a Healthier Lifestyle (By Pam Murphy,M.S.,RRT) Many of my clients tell me they want to live in a healthier way. They know they need to overhaul their eating, but don't know where to start and often they feel more than a little overwhelmed. Does that also describe you? Does the prospect of a major lifestyle change seem a little overwhelming... Toxic Chemicals Are Destroying Our Health - an Interview With Debra Lynn Dadd (By Craig Pepin-Donat, The Fit Advocate) Panelist for The International Health and Fitness Symposium and "The Queen of Green," Debra Lynn Dadd, Talks with Symposium Chairman and Host Craig Pepin-Donat, The Fit Advocate, about Toxic Chemicals that are Destroying our Health. The World Cancer Report states that cancer rates could... Raw Foods Educator Angela Stokes Talks About Surviving Food Cravings (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Roundtable, which can be found at (http://www.RenegadeRoundtable.com) . In this excerpt, Angela Stokes talks about inner wisdom and surviving food cravings. Renegade Water Secrets with Angela Stokes, raw foodist, teacher and... Exposed: 10 Facts about the Breast Cancer Industry You're Not Supposed to Know (opinion) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) With Breast Cancer Awareness month fully upon us once again, retail stores have been invaded with everything pink, including "pink ribbon" candies and personal care products made with blatantly cancer-causing ingredients. Retail grocery stores like Safeway even hit up customers for donations... Men are waking up to the enormous benefits of natural health and nutrition (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) It's time for men to pay as much attention to natural health as women. Currently, women dominate the readership of natural health newsletters and magazines, and they're typically the one member of the household more clued in to nutrition for both adults and children. Men typically lack in-depth knowledge... Interview with Dr. Hank Liers Part 5: Superior nutrition for pet health (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The following is part five of an interview between Mike Adams and Dr. Hand Liers, the chief formulator of products sold by Health Products Distributors, Inc. (HPDI) (www.IntegratedHealth.com). To see all parts of this interview, search this site for "Dr. Hank Liers." Dr. Liers: I feel our animals... An Immune System Boosting Smoothie (By Sheryl Walters) As winter approaches, it is more important than ever to fill our bodies with nutrients that will boost our immune system so that we can make it through the season feeling balanced and well. A smoothie is a fantastic way to start the day because you can pack in plenty of nourishing ingredients... Pomegranate Juice Delivers More Antioxidant Benefits than Red Wine (By David Gutierrez) Pomegranate juice has the highest antioxidant content, activity and protective benefits of eight different beverages tested, according to a study conducted by researchers from Center for Human Nutrition at the University of California-Los Angeles' David Geffen School of Medicine, and published... Deadly latex evading lax food labelling laws (By NaturalNews) Food packaging containing latex should be labeled to avoid the possibility of sensitive individuals being exposed to potentially deadly levels of the allergen, experts told C&I. A recent UK study revealed that one third of food packaging tested was contaminated with latex. The latex was transferred to... Resveratrol Improves Health and Longevity in Aging Mice on a High-Calorie Diet (By Dr. Phil Domenico) Such important information should not be downplayed by the mass media. Yet that is exactly what just transpired. Instead, the headlines read: "Resveratrol Found to Improve Health, But Not Longevity in Aging Mice on Standard Diet". In other words, they chose not to report the most important... Week in Review: Cloned Meat, Scientific Fraud and Mandatory Organ Harvesting from (Nearly) Dead Patients (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Wrapping up the important health news stories this week, the FDA announced that cloned meat and milk could now be sold to consumers without any labeling indicating its cloned status. Now factory cattle farms -- which already operate with a disturbing lack of ethical behavior or compassion... Tips on Protecting Yourself From Acrylamides Lurking in the Foods You Love (By Barbara L. Minton) Can you eat the foods you love occasionally without compromising your health? A new study shows that adding certain compounds to your diet can protect you from the harmful effects of acrylamides found in many of American's favorite foods. As published in the July 15, 2008 edition of the... The Dangers of Dehydration (Part II) (By Andreas Moritz) The kidneys truly are the body's "master chemists." They not only remove waste products and excess fluids from the body via the urine, but they also maintain a critical balance of salt, potassium and acid -- not a small feat for such relatively small organs. The kidneys produce a hormone... Eat These Twenty Foods for A Long Life, Says British Scientist (By Sherry Baker) British scientist Gary Williamson, professor of "functional foods" at Leeds University, has released a list of the top foodstuffs that he believes can lead to longevity. What makes these foods so special, he contends, is that they are rich in naturally occurring phytochemicals including... How Cruciferous Veggies Like Broccoli Fight Breast Cancer (By Sherry Baker) Food in the cruciferous, or cabbage, family of vegetables all contain phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals, and fiber that make them healthy food choices. In addition, researchers have long noted an association between a diet rich in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels... Wine Boosts Omega-3s for Healthier Heart, Study Finds (By Sherry Baker) Omega-3 fatty acids, mainly derived from cold water fish like salmon, are known to help prevent coronary heart disease and sudden cardiac death. Now European researchers have found that moderate wine drinking acts like a booster for omega-3s -- it raises the levels of the beneficial fatty... Change Your Language and Your Body - Think Thin to Be Thin (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's The Healthiest Year of Your Life, which can be found at (http://thehealthiestyearofyourlife.com) . In this excerpt, Jim Katsoulis, shares on changeing your body by changing your language and the Program Yourself Thin program. The Healthiest... Whole Body Detoxification (Part 2): Fasting (By Mary Laredo) The challenge of maintaining or rebuilding health in an increasingly polluted world can be facilitated with a variety of cleansing methods that rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit. Part 1 of this series focused on lymphatic cleansing with rebound exercise. Daily exercise, and rebounding... The Raw Food Lifestyle: How to Dine Out at Non-Raw Food Restaurants (By Lenette Nakauchi) Now that you've decided to eat a primarily raw-vegan food based diet, you may wonder how you can dine out at regular food restaurants. Of course you want to maintain and even grow your social life, right? Right. Well you have good reason to be thinking ahead about this because dining out... Health Ranger Radio Show Launches Nationwide on March 24th, Covering Health Freedom, Natural Remedies and More (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The Health Ranger radio show is launching on March 24th. It will bring the message of health freedom, disease prevention, superfoods nutrition and skeptical consumerism to potentially millions of listeners across the United States and Canada. The show is broadcast each weeknight (Monday... Smoothies rise in popularity as consumers choose healthier beverages (By M. T. Whitney) The sales of smoothies have increased dramatically during the past five years, according to industry analysis company Mintel, and have now "become a part of the American landscape." Mintel cites the fact that smoothies are quick, nutritious and portable as the reasons for their popularity... How to Cope With Food Cravings (By Sheryl Walters) Strong cravings for starchy, sugary foods often go hand in hand with being overweight, chronically tired, feeling blue or other symptoms of ill health. They can be the result of out of whack blood sugar levels, Candida (yeast overgrowth), and adrenal fatigue. These imbalances can potentially... NaturalNews Negotiates Exclusive Discounts for Readers on Nutritional Products for People and Pets (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) One of the benefits of being a NaturalNews reader is that you get access to exclusive product discounts we negotiate on your behalf. I interview a lot of companies every month, and as you know, I'm always asking them for great discounts on your behalf. We never sell their products, of course... If You Are a Wine Drinker, Here Are Facts You Should Know (By Frank Cooper) Many health-conscious people wonder whether wine is a medicinal tonic that benefits their health, or something that should be avoided at all costs. Nutritionist Frank Cooper spent two years researching the subject of wine and health, and found many answers. He investigates the medicinal... Optimal Levels of Cortisol, Insulin and Thyroid are Essential to Vibrant Health (By Barbara L. Minton) People of today are seeking quality of life, in the midst of a polluted world, an onslaught of chemicals, and a medical establishment educated to reflect corporate interests rather than the interests of patients. They live in a country where the number one gross national product is stress... Behind the scenes at Natural Products Expo West - A "brutally honest" Health Ranger Review (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The Natural Products Expo West trade show was held last weekend in Anaheim, California. I spent the show cruising the floor, interviewing vendors, sampling products and digging up new information to pass along to NaturalNews readers. (By the way, thanks to all the people who said hi to me at the show... Mike Adams Talks About the Benefits of Alkalizing and Mineralizing Water (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Water Secrets, which can be found at (http://www.renegadewatersecrets.com) . In this excerpt, Mike Adams talks about alkalinizing and mineralizing water. Renegade Water Secrets with Mike Adams, founder of (www.naturalnews.com... New Study Reveals Resveratrol Improves Health and Longevity (By Dr. Phil Domenico) Such important information should not be downplayed by the mass media. Yet, that is exactly what just transpired. Instead, they reported that resveratrol improved health, but not longevity, in aging mice on a standard diet. In other words, they chose not to report the most important outcome... Hormones Part III: Optimal Levels of Cortisol, Insulin and Thyroid are Essential to Vibrant Health (By Barbara L. Minton) People of today are seeking quality of life, in the midst of a polluted world, an onslaught of chemicals, and a medical establishment educated to reflect corporate interests rather than the interests of patients. They live in a country where the number one gross national product is stress... Beating cancer -- how to take charge of your cancer cure and outlive the lies of the cancer industry (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Here's an example of how backwards health care really is in this country: it's actually front-page news that a cancer center is serving anti-cancer foods in its cafeteria. This is taking place at the Miami Cancer Center at Mercy Hospital. And it's apparently a big deal. Wow! Front-page news. Nation... Best of Show awards at the 2005 Arizona Natural Health Expo in Tucson, Ariz. (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Hello everyone, this is Mike Adams the Health Ranger reporting from the Arizona Choices Natural Health Expo in Tucson, Ariz., 2005, and here are the Best of Show awards based on products I've found that I think are innovative and definitely can contribute to a healthy lifestyle. I've selected four products... Counting Nutrients Versus Counting Calories for Weight Loss (By Sheryl Walters) I have just been to a raw food super foods gathering to celebrate the launch of Kate Wood's new book Raw Magic. It was such a fantastic group of people, and there were all sorts of delicious raw treats being passed around. Not only did I meet some amazing people, but I am even more inspired... Raw Parenting by Shazzie, Raw Foodist and Founder of Raw Creation Limited (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Raw Summit Teleseminar program which can be found at (http://www.rawsummitarchives.com) . In this excerpt, Shazzie, a raw foodist from the United Kingdom, shares with us information on raw parenting. Raw Summit Excerpt with Shazzie, a raw... Eight Weeks to a Healthier Lifestyle Revisited (By Pam Murphy,M.S.,RRT) Considering the span of your lifetime in which you probably indulged in the standard American diet and lifestyle; eight weeks is a short period of time in which to reverse your unhealthy habits and create new healthy habits. No doubt you probably experienced both successes and failures during... Study shows consuming broccoli and tomatoes together more effective in fighting prostate cancer than eating either alone (By M.T. Whitney) A recent University of Illinois study found that eating broccoli and tomato daily – both foods that already hold cancer-fighting properties – act as an effective one-two punch to fight prostate cancer in men. "When tomatoes and broccoli are eaten together, we see an additive effect... Snacks That Build Healthy Teeth Can Help Stop Your Sweet Tooth (By Flora Stay, D.D.S.) Americans are obese due to over consumption of junk foods and sugar. Sugar has been called Sweet Poison and the Silent Killer for a good reason. It has many health risks including being linked to coronary heart disease and even cancer. There are healthy, yummy snacks you can eat to cut... Natural breakthrough for blood sugar control: Glucotor supplement clinically proven to reduce blood sugar as well as diabetes drugs, without the side effects (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) When I first heard the news about the clinical results of Jon Barron's Glucotor formula, I was ecstatic. Having interviewed Jon Barron several times and recommended many of his products, I know that Barron is a genuine pioneer in the field of nutritional medicine. He's always ahead of the curve, formulating... The Mediterranean Diet Reduces Mortality From All Causes (By Barbara L. Minton) Scientists are finding that those who choose to eat according to the principles of the Mediterranean diet have a lowered rate of death from all causes. Research has shown that the Mediterranean diet has a beneficial effect against cardiovascular disease and is a preventative against a second... Eleven Ways to Stay Healthy During the Holidays (By Sheryl Walters) The season of delicious food and parties has rolled around once again. It's the season for building fires, getting cosy, enjoying family and friends, and eating so much that all your hard work to stay fit and healthy gets flushed away. It's the same story every year. So perhaps this is... Interview with Corinna Benoit of Nordic Naturals on all-natural cod liver oil (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: We are here with Corinna Benoit of Nordic Naturals. That is NordicNaturals.com. Thank you, Corinna, for joining me today. Benoit: Thank you, Mike. I'm glad to answer some questions for you. Mike: You have... Vitamin D and Flavonoids Examined for Impact on Breast and Ovarian Cancer (By NaturalNews) While risk factors for breast and ovarian cancers include menopause, obesity, family history and specific genetic mutations, researchers also are looking at the role of diet in the development, as well as the treatment and prevention of these tumors. At the 97th Annual Meeting of the American Association... Olympian Phelps Serves as "Ambassador" to McDonald's, Introducing Chinese Children to American Junk Food (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) On the heels of Olympian Michael Phelps' deal with Kellogg's to promote sugary breakfast cereals -- a move for which he was widely criticized -- NaturalNews has learned that Phelps is also involved in a deal with McDonald's to introduce Chinese children to American junk food. According... Eating watercress found to kill cancer cells (By David Gutierrez) A study conducted by researchers at Ulster University and published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that eating 85 grams of watercress per day significantly reduced cancer damage to white blood cells and increased the body's levels of cancer-fighting antioxidants... The raw foods diet: The taste alone is worth it! (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Why would a person make raw foods part of their diet? There are a number of reasons, but perhaps the most important is the health benefit of eating raw foods. There is nothing healthier for the human body than the natural foods it was designed to consume. So, what was it designed for? Was it designed... Herceptin hype: Big Pharma's new "miracle cure" for breast cancer is inferior to free, natural cures (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The drug industry is happily jumping up and down, shouting about what it considers to be a new, amazing, miracle-class breakthrough drug for breast cancer. The drug is called Herceptin, and the words being used to describe this drug include "amazing" and "unprecedented." It's even been called "a cure... Celebrities are Smarter than "Skeptical Scientists" When it Comes to Health Literacy (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The science "skeptics" are at it again, attacking the credibility of celebrities who they say demonstrate astonishing levels of scientific illiteracy. Barack Obama, Oprah, Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, Kate Moss and Julianne Moore have all been labeled scientifically illiterate by the UK non... The ADHD Scam and the Mass Drugging of Schoolchildren (Transcript) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Today I am bringing you news from the world of ADHD, because scientists claim they have found a difference in the brains of children with ADHD versus "normal" children. The brains of these children who have been diagnosed with ADHD were scanned with an MRI machine. They compared 40,000... The Honest Food Guide empowers consumers with independent information about foods and health (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: Hello everyone, this is Mike Adams, the Health Ranger. I'm here with Ben Kage, and we're going to have a discussion and Q&A session about the Honest Food Guide. For those of you who aren't familiar with it, it is available for free downloading at ... Read about Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, and NaturalNews, who created this site to help bring you more well-written articles on the topics that interest you most. 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