Entries by Lynn Griffith
Lynn is a licensed therapist who enjoys cooking, creativity and enjoys helping other's learn how to care for their minds and bodies through healthy eating. Lynn has wrote for The Raw Food World News and is currently in the process of building her own website focused on managing mental health through nutrition and wellness.
Maca root is more successful at treating symptoms of menopause than hormone replacement therapy
For some women, menopause means hot flashes, mood swings and memory changes and greatly affects your quality of life. Although, not all women share in these menopausal symptoms. One study found that 80 percent of women experience no change in… 0 Shares |
Daily coffee consumption shown to protect against 10 different types of cancer
Fifty four percent of American adults drink coffee on a daily basis.(1) There has been a long standing debate whether coffee is good or bad for our health. Recent research has shown that long term coffee drinkers may have a… 0 Shares |
South African, rooibos and honeybush teas shown to fight prostate and breast cancer
The research backing tea’s health benefits continue to grow. Tea is a great source of antioxidants and research has found that tea is effective in combating heart attack and stroke and may even help aid in weight loss. Whether it’s… 0 Shares |
Five essential oil blends that will combat digestive disorders
In the United States, 60-70 million people are diagnosed with a digestive disorder that results in approximately 21.7 million hospitalizations yearly.(1) Digestive disorders are often connected to the microbiome in the gut. Often the microbiome is impacted by the use… 0 Shares |
A high fiber, plant-based diet during teen and young adult years significantly reduces risk of breast cancer
In 2015, the American Cancer Society published recommendations that cancer survivors should follow “prudent diets.” They recommend plant-based diets that are high in fruit, vegetables and unrefined grains and low in red, processed meats, refined grains and sugars. This diet… 0 Shares |
Eight medicinal benefits of lavender essential oil
Essential oils are taking the world by storm, with the global essential oil market expecting to reach 11.67 billion U.S. dollars by 2022. Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the health benefits associated with natural and organic personal care products.(1)… 0 Shares |
New study reports that Willow Bark Extract has potent cellular anti-aging effects
From the fountain of youth to today’s cosmetic industry, people across the globe continue to seek a product that will slow the aging process. (1) A new study from Concordia University and Quebec biotech company, Idunn Technologies, believes that they… 0 Shares |
Six plants and herbs that have been proven to help fight cancer
Approximately one-third of Americans seek alternative forms of medical treatments. Two studies found that fish oil, probiotics, melatonin, deep breathing, chiropractic care and yoga were among the top choices of alternative medicine that help Americans feel better. One-third of Americans… 0 Shares |
New study confirms that broccoli consumption protects against liver cancer and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
The incident rate of liver cancer has more than tripled since 1980. This year alone, an estimated 39,230 new cases of liver cancer will be diagnosed. (1) A 2014 study reported that American adults are eating better and improving food… 0 Shares |
