Rooibos Posted 10 years ago under Food, Health, Natural ingredients, Nutrition

Contents [Hide]ProductionUseNutritional and health benefitsScientific experimentGradingHistoryUS trademark controversyLegal protection of the name RooibosThreat from climate changeReferences Rooibos (Anglicized pronunciation: /ˈrɔɪbɒs/ roy-bos; Afrikaans pronunciation: rɔːibɔs, meaning “red bush”; scientific name Aspalathus linearis) is a broom-like member of the legume family of plants growing in South Africa’s fynbos. The generic name comes from the plant Calicotome villosa,   Full article…

Pumpkin seeds Posted 10 years ago under Food, Health, Natural Health, Nutrition

Contents [Hide]DescriptionHistoryHealth BenefitsAntioxidant SupportMineral SupportOther Health BenefitsDiabetesAntimicrobial BenefitsCancer-Related BenefitsPossible Benefits for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)How to Select and StoreTips for Preparing and CookingHow to EnjoyIndividual ConcernsNutritional ProfileIn-Depth Nutritional ProfilePumpkin historical facts and triviaMore nutrition facts and health benefitsTime to take a closer look at squashReferencesAdditional Sources Description Pumpkin seeds—also known as pepitas—are flat, dark green   Full article…

Vitamin D Posted 10 years ago under Health, Natural Health, Nutrition

Contents [Hide]EffectsMortalityBone healthCancerCardiovascular diseaseDepressionImmune systemInfectious diseaseAutoimmune diseasePregnancyDeficiencyRicketsOsteomalaciaInfluence of skin pigmentationExcessBiosynthesisPhotochemistryEvolutionSynthesis in the skinSunscreenMetabolic activationBiological activityDiscoveryRecommendationsDietary reference intakesEuropean UnionSerum 25-hydroxyvitamin DAllowable health claimsDietary sourcesVitamin D2PlantsVitamin D3Industrial productionReferences Vitamin D refers to a group of fat-soluble secosteroids responsible for enhancing intestinal absorption of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphate and zinc. In humans, the most important compounds in this   Full article…

Deepak Chopra’s Eye Exercises Posted 10 years ago under Exercise, Health, Meditation

Contents [Hide]Here are some important tips to consider before starting the exercise:Exercise to increase sensitivity to light by stimulating the rods and cones of the retina which are responsible for light perception.Exercise to improve color perception, to make colors more vibrant and lively by stimulating cones for color perception.Exercise to prevent or decrease rigidity in   Full article…

Oregano Posted 10 years ago under Food, Health, Nutrition

Contents [Hide]DescriptionHistoryHealth BenefitsAn Effective Anti-BacterialPotent Anti-Oxidant ActivityA Nutrient-Dense SpiceHow to Select and StoreTips for Preparing and CookingHow to EnjoyIndividual ConcernsNutritional ProfileIn-Depth Nutritional ProfileOregano can help prevent a host of illnesses, including metabolic syndrome and cancerOregano ComponentsAnti-Cancer PropertiesAntiseptic QualitiesMaking TeaAntioxidantsAntibacterial PropertiesAnti-Fungal AbilitiesOther Healing PropertiesReferencesAdditional Sources Description   Oregano is known botanically as Origanum vulgare and is   Full article…

Zeaxanthin Posted 10 years ago under Food, Health

Contents [Hide]Isomers and macular uptakeRelationship with diseases of the eyeNatural occurrenceReferences Zeaxanthin is one of the most common carotenoid alcohols found in nature. It is important in the xanthophyll cycle. Synthesized in plants and some micro-organisms, it is the pigment that gives paprika (made from bell peppers), corn, saffron, wolfberries, and many other plants and   Full article…

Natural News Posted 10 years ago under Health, Health Ranger, Mike Adams, Natural News, Politics, Technology, Truth, Truth Activists

Contents [Hide]Health Ranger Profile and HistoryBiographical HistoryLifestyleEducationAreas of ExpertiseTechnical ProjectsPatentsPhilosophyInfluencesVolunteerism and Helping ChildrenAchievementsFinancial PredictionsHealth CrisisHealth Ranger AppearancesMusic VideosComedy ParodiesGaiam TV EpisodesBook ContractSpecial ReportsForensic Food LaboratoryTestimonials About Mike Adams Health Ranger Profile and History Mike Adams, the “Health Ranger,” is an outspoken consumer health advocate, award-winning investigative journalist, internet activist, and science lab director. He is   Full article…

HomePage Posted 10 years ago under Health, History, Politics, Technology, Truth

Contents [Hide]Welcome to Truth Wiki Welcome to Truth Wiki Help build the world’s largest encyclopedia of truth, covering alternative health, government, lost technology, history, alternative science and more.

Pomegranate Posted 1825 years ago under Food, Health, History, Nutrition

Contents [Hide]DescriptionCultivationVarietiesCultivarsEtymology and terms for pomegranate in other languagesCultural historyCulinary useIn medicineResearchNutrients and phytochemicalsPhenolic contentIn juiceIn other parts of the fruitPotential health benefitsClinical trial rationale and activitySymbolismAncient EgyptAncient GreeceJudaismChristianityIslamArmeniaAzerbaijanIran and ancient PersiaPakistanHinduismChinaReferences The pomegranate /ˈpɒmɨɡrænɨt/, botanical name Punica granatum, is a fruit-bearing deciduous shrub or small tree growing between 5–8 meters (16–26 ft) tall. In   Full article…