Mucus is the first line of defence against bad bacteria in our gut. But could it also be part of our defence against diseases of the brain?
Bicarbonato de sódio retira até 96% dos agrotóxicos, diz estudo
A água sanitária não é a maior aliada na hora de lavar as frutas. Um estudo mostrou que o bicarbonato de sódio misturado com água é o método mais eficaz de remover agrotóxicos ou pesticidas de frutas. O teste foi feito por pesquisadores da Universidade de Massachusetts, nos EUA, em maçãs. Segundo a revista Time, as maçãs estão no topo da lista de frutas com os maiores níveis de resíduos de pesticidas do Grupo de Trabalho Ambiental (EWG, na sigla em inglês).
The human microbiome is a treasure trove waiting to be unlocked
Bacteria are at the center of all life forms on planet earth and are the essential building blocks that make living organisms the way they are.
Las Propiedades de Salud y Funcionales del Vinagre
Por el Dr. Mercola
El vinagre ha sido producido y vendido durante miles de años, remontándose a antes del siglo VI. Los vinagres aromatizados con frutas, miel y malta eran populares entre los babilonios, mientras que Hipócrates utilizó el vinagre para tratar las heridas.
Fruit juices have potentially dangerous levels of lead and arsenic
A new study from Consumer Reports found that 21 of 45 fruit juices tested had concerning levels of heavy metals. That means they contained amounts that could harm habitual juice drinkers even if they drank fairly typical quantities each day.
Lower-carbon diets aren’t just good for the planet, they’re also healthier
A new Tulane University study examining the carbon footprint of what more than 16,000 Americans eat in a day has good news for environmentally conscious consumers — diets that are more climate-friendly are also healthier.
Fasting diets are going mainstream — ahead of the science. Here’s why.
Some people lose weight fasting but many others can’t stick to it.
When John Kane was approaching 50, he noticed his weight had crept up to 275 pounds. At 6-foot-2 and medically obese, he turned to the gym to slim down, doing an aerobic workout five days per week.
Brasil cria farinha de bambu: saudável e rica em nutrientes
Uma farinha rica em nutrientes e fibras, com pouco carboidrato, 50% menos açúcar e gordura, foi criada por pesquisadores brasileiros.
Air pollution particles found in mothers’ placentas, new study finds
London (CNN)Scientists believe they have discovered the first examples of air pollution traveling through the lungs of pregnant women and into their placentas, potentially reaching their fetuses.
