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09/12/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Keep your blood sugar levels in check with these natural supplements

Whether you already have diabetes or you’re concerned about developing this disturbingly common condition, you are likely focusing on keeping your blood sugar levels under control. Here is a look at some supplements that can help you control your blood sugar levels naturally and hopefully avoid the need for dangerous diabetes medications. Curcumin The active […]

07/25/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Curcumin combined with boswellic acid scientifically shown to be a treatment for patients with osteoarthritis

Boswellic acid and curcumin have been used on their own as natural treatments for various ailments. An Armenian study (see citation below) showed that the two natural medicines have excellent synergy – their combination can relieve the painful symptoms of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis weakens the cartilage and bones in the joints of aging people. The degenerative disease […]

07/19/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Scientists examine the effects of a curcumin blend on arthritis patients

Armenian researchers investigated the synergy of boswellic acid and curcumin in the treatment of osteoarthritis patients. They reported that a supplemental blend of boswellic acid and curcumin was more effective in relieving the painful symptoms of the disease than turmeric-derived curcumin alone. The study was supported by the Yerevan State Medical University of Armenia and the […]

06/28/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

The powerful neuroprotective properties of curcumin revealed in science study: Stunning 30 percent improvement in memory

Turmeric is often touted for its anti-inflammatory properties, but it has another superpower that gets a lot less attention: it’s a potent neuroprotector. This spice’s main active ingredient is curcumin, which gives it its cheerful yellow-orange hue. Researchers from the University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA) have now shown that curcumin supplementation can boost […]

05/02/2018 / By Derek Henry

From the Health Ranger Store: The 10 most powerful plant-based foods on the planet

The majority of people are living in a food desert, with very little unpolluted and nourishing food on the horizon. Sure, there is the odd oasis where you can pick up some fresh, organic, and nutrient dense food, but for many people these spots are far and few in between. Fortunately, organic food delivery services, food […]

05/02/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Pharma drug researchers give up trying to understand how curcumin works; you’re better off taking it in its natural form

There are a lot of things that curcumin can do; however, one thing it can’t do is be used in making synthetic drugs, according to an article published in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. The review, which looked at the medicinal chemistry of the compound, concluded that curcumin is a “highly improbable” lead compound, given […]

02/28/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Curcumin helps reduce muscle soreness and injury pain after physical activity, according to study

The next time you feel utterly beat after playing sports, try taking curcumin supplements instead of the usual pain-killers. That’s the recommendation of a new European study conducted on injured and hurting rugby players, reported a NutraIngredients.com article. The European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences recently published the results of a pilot-study by several Italian pharmaceutical companies regarding […]

02/04/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Curcumin found to improve memory and mood in people with mild, age-related memory loss

Taking in curcumin daily may improve memory performance and reduce the likelihood of disease in the nervous system, according to a paper published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. The double-blind study used a bioavailable form of curcumin (branded as Theracurmin) to test the effects of the compound – which is a polyphenolic derivative of turmeric – […]

01/20/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Health experts discuss the supplements they take and why – are they right for you?

Despite Big Pharma naysayers, the health benefits offered by supplements are backed by scientific facts. However, it can be daunting when you’re trying to decide which of the 29,000 supplements that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved is right for you. In an article published in the Daily Mail, experts narrowed down the choices to […]

10/26/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Curcumin found to reduce post-menopausal weight gain by feeding gut bacteria, according to new study

A new study discovers that the active ingredient in turmeric known as curcumin can help reduce weight gain after menopause through feeding gut bacteria, as reported by NutraIngredients-USA.com. Researchers from the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences in Beijing analyzed the association between curcumin and post-menopausal weight gain through experiments conducted in 18 rats — six rats […]

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