Eating soy may improve weight loss in women who have already gone through menopause, according to findings presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior. Soy is a vegetable used to make milk, oil and other food products, and contains a variety of nutrients, including compounds similar to estrogen, that can lead to many health benefits when added to one’s diet.

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Alkalinity can be defined as health, longevity and quality of life. Acidity, in simple terms, and in the minds of natural health practitioners, means sickness and death. If your cells, tissues and organs are acidic, then you should evaluate your diet so that you can maintain alkaline balance. When it comes to foods, you must understand that there is a huge difference between “acidic foods” and ”acid-forming foods.”

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Adding cashew seed extract to one’s diet may help lower diabetes risk, according to findings published in Molecular Nutrition and Food Research. This is because compounds in cashew seeds have been found to improve the body’s response to insulin. During a recent study, a team of investigators examined human cells, which contribute to blood sugar control, that were exposed to different extracts taken from the leaves, bark, seeds and apples of cashew trees.

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When it comes to allergies, common colds, inflammation and other health problems, the link to all these conditions is most often associated with an imbalance of your immune system. Ideally you want an immune system that’s boosted and balanced for optimum health. When your immune response is weakened it becomes overactive or hypersensitive and this can cause your immune system to attack itself and allow toxins to invade your body.

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Maintaining a proper diet and monitoring insulin intake can not only improve longevity, but it may also improve cognitive function, according to a study published in Public Library of Science Biology. Using worms, a team of researchers from Princeton University examined how a low-calorie dietary regimen and reduced insulin intake could affect metabolism, memory, stress response and development.

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One of the most beneficial nutrients for a youthful appearance is resveratrol. This anti-aging powerhouse blocks free radical damage to your skin cells and helps restore elasticity. But that’s not all. This compound found in the skin of red grapes and berries has also been shown to reduce unhealthy blood sugar levels.

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Lowering the consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks may improve blood pressure, according to findings published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. In addition to blood pressure, research has found that a high intake of sugary drinks can also lead to obesity, metabolic syndromes and type 2 diabetes.

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Cholesterol-lowering drugs are one of the most over-prescribed drugs on the market today. Statin drugs such as Lipitor^®, Pravachol^® and Crestor^® can significantly deplete your levels of the essential nutrient known as coenzymeQ10 (CoQ10). Research shows that these prescription drugs can lower your CoQ10 levels by up to 40 percent.

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People who suffer from anxiety disorders may have an increased risk of being diagnosed with heart disease, according to a report published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. In an effort to determine the effects of the mental illnesses on heart health, two groups of researchers observed two groups of people who had been diagnosed with at least one form of anxiety disorder.

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The reason krill oil is more effective than other marine oils is the amount of omega-3 fatty acids, phospholipids and extremely potent antioxidants. It’s the unique combination of these essential ingredients that provide the greatest health benefits. Harvested only two months out of the year under responsible fishing regulations, the krill are flash-frozen to maintain the potency of their therapeutic oil.

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Eating at least five servings of white rice per week can lead to an increased risk of being diagnosed with diabetes, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. However, people who eat just two servings of brown rice can lower their risk of developing the disease by as much as 16 percent.

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Estrogen dominance can be a major health hazard for women—and men—over the age of 40. When your levels are balanced, estrogen provides anti-inflammatory properties and protects your health in many ways. However, an imbalance in which there is an excess of estrogen and xenoestrogens (chemicals in the environment that mimic the effects of estrogen) leads to estrogen dominance.

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Higher levels of protein intake may lower the risk of hip fractures in seniors, according to a study published in Osteoporosis International. A team of researchers from the Institute for Aging Research of Hebrew SeniorLife in Boston enrolled 946 elderly participants in the Framingham Osteoporosis Study, which examined the effects of consuming higher amounts of protein.

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Medical journals, doctors and even the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) all warn of the dangers of sodium consumption in relation to heart disease and high blood pressure. But there is a scientific process that is necessary for your cell functions. According to the book The Salt Solution by Richard Moore, M.D., Herb Boynton and Mark McCarty, your cells depend on a balanced ratio of sodium and potassium for their energy.

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Middle-aged people who have excess abdominal fat may have a higher risk of developing dementia, according to findings published in the American Neurological Association’s online journal, Annals of Neurology.More than 730 participants, 70 percent of whom were female patients, were enrolled into the study. The average age of participants was 60 years old. A team of researchers measured the body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, waist to hip ratio and measurements of abdominal fat of each patient.

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