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09/27/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Stunned scientists confirm drug-resistant breast cancer cells can be effectively treated with citral, a chemical found in lemongrass

Previous studies have already shown that citral, a substance found in lemongrass, possesses cytotoxic activity against different cancer cell lines. However, a study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative medicine, was the first to test if this cytotoxic activity can be specifically targeted for drug-resistant breast cancer cells. Breast cancer treatments have developed greatly […]

09/27/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Powerful natural remedies: Essential oils of lemon grass and orange found to kill bacteria with stunning effectiveness

A study by researchers from the University of Ibadan has revealed that essential oils from lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) and orange (Citrus sinensis) have antioxidant and antibacterial properties. possess antioxidant and antibacterial activities. They were able to observe these by looking at the ability of these oils to scavenge free radicals and chelate metals, their phenolic […]

09/26/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Study: Exercise makes you younger on a GENETIC level

Exercise has long been proven to slow down the aging process by supporting healthy organs. In addition to this, recent studies suggest that the effects of exercise can even be observed on the genetic level. Throughout a person’s lifetime, the cells undergo multiple rounds of cell division wherein DNA is replicated for each cell to […]

09/20/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

There is a multi-generational effect to low fiber diets… you may be passing down a bacteria deficiency to your grandchildren

Contrary to what many people believe, the food in a person’s diet affects more than just an individual. According to a study published in Nature, people who had low fiber intake can pass down the repercussions of this to future generations. Researchers from Stanford University used mice to determine if following a low-fiber diet reduced populations of […]

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