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Chili Pepper Component Relieves Pain

Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Contrary to standard reactions of heat or discomfort, a team of researchers has found direct evidence that chili peppers may have anti-pain properties. Specifically it was found that capsaicin, a particular component found in chili peppers, helps reduce pain by binding to the lipid PIP2.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Antioxidants Help Fight Against Breast Cancer

Posted: Thursday, February 05, 2009

Certain antioxidants within extra virgin olive oil may contain properties that help fight against breast cancer, according to a recently published study.

Wasabi Provides Link Between Ammonia and Pain

Posted: Saturday, November 15, 2008

Wasabi, the spicy Japanese horseradish often accompanying sushi, might also provide a link to a poorly understood pain mechanism. In fact, eating too much wasabi can result in legitimate receptor-induced pain, according to a recent finding.

Cannabis-Like Drugs that Help With Pain and Don't Harm the Brain

Posted: Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Medicinal cannabis is becoming an increasingly accepted form of pain treatment, but the side effects are somewhat troubling. One of the main issues is that cannabis effects cognitive function. A new drug has been developed that resembles the pain alleviating effects of cannabis, while not adversely effecting the brain.

Lead, Mercury and Arsenic Found in Internet Purchased Ayurveda

Posted: Thursday, August 28, 2008

Ayurvedic medicines are used throughout South Asia, especially in India, and are available throughout the world through Internet purchase. While there are many proponents of its usage, it has recently been found by researchers that over 20% of Ayurvedic medicine purchased over the Internet has unhealthy amounts of mercury, lead and arsenic.

MSG Use Linked to Obesity

Posted: Thursday, August 28, 2008

People who use monosodium glutamate, or MSG, as a flavor enhancer in their food are more likely than people who don�t use it to be overweight or obese even though they have the same amount of physical activity and total calorie intake, according to a study published this month in the journal Obesity.

Diabetics Should Include More Herbs And Spices In Their Foods

Posted: Thursday, August 21, 2008

In test-tube experiments, researchers at the University of Georgia, Athens, found that extracts of various herbs and spices - such as cinnamon, cloves, sage and rosemary -inhibited a damaging process that can result from high blood sugar levels.

New Drug Helps to Reverse Diabetes and Prevent Aging

Posted: Friday, August 15, 2008

A drug that fights aging and halts the onset of diabetes, cancer and heart disease, may hit market shelves in another five years, claim researchers.

Lettuce A Possible Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes

Posted: Friday, August 15, 2008

It's in your fridge and now, scientists are studying it to help patients with type one diabetes. Lettuce could soon help the millions of people in the United States diagnosed with this chronic disease.

Herbs and Spices Help Prevent Diabetes Damage

Posted: Wednesday, August 06, 2008

Herbs and spices might have the benefit of decreasing tissue damage caused by diabetes. The result is connected to the anti-inflammatory abilities of herbs and spices high in antioxidants.