Gut Health

The Profound Benefits of Garlic and the Emergence of Aged Black Garlic

In the realm of culinary delights and medicinal wonders, few ingredients hold as much reverence and intrigue as garlic. Revered for centuries across cultures worldwide, garlic transcends its humble origins to emerge as a powerhouse of health benefits and culinary allure. From its pungent aroma to its robust flavor, this ancient herbaceous gem continues to captivate both epicureans and health enthusiasts alike. However, while raw garlic has long been celebrated ...

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Getting Through the Maze: A Guide on Selecting the Best Supplement for Liver Detox

First of all, Our liver is essential for helping our bodies cleanse in a world where processed foods, stress, and environmental toxins are all present. A healthy liver supports multiple metabolic processes and removes pollutants to guarantee optimum health. Liver cleanse products have become popular among individuals looking to support their liver. However, with so many alternatives available, choosing the finest liver detox liquid can be challenging. We will go over ...

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Detox your body with these two potent organic ingredients

Our bodies are constantly exposed to a plethora of toxins and pollutants in our fast-paced modern society. These dangerous compounds can build up and have a disastrous effect on our health. Many people use detoxification as a way to rid their bodies of these impurities and revitalize their health in order to overcome this. Two natural wonders of the plant kingdom, artichokes and milk thistle, have become well-known for their ...

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Effects of a Combination of Thyme and Oregano Essential Oils on TNBS

Alexandra Bukovská, Štefan Čikoš, Štefan Juhás, Gabriela Il’ková, Pavol Rehák, and Juraj Koppel*Author informationArticle notesCopyright and License informationDisclaimer Abstract We examined the anti-inflammatory effects of the combination of thyme and oregano essential oil dietary administered at three concentrations (0.4% thyme and 0.2% oregano oils; 0.2% thyme and 0.1% oregano oils; 0.1% thyme and 0.05% oregano oils) on mice with TNBS-induced colitis. Treatment of colitic animals with the essential oils decreased the mRNA levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β, IL-6, ...

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Based on the results presented, it is possible to conclude that the essential oil extracted from O. vulgare may represent a good alternative for the treatment of candidiasis.

Marlete Brum Cleff,1,*Ana Raquel Meinerz,1,*Melissa Xavier,2,*Luiz Filipe Schuch,2,*Luiz Filipe Schuch,2,*Mário Carlos Araújo Meireles,2,*Maria Regina Alves Rodrigues,3,* and João Roberto Braga de Mello4,*Author informationArticle notesCopyright and License informationDisclaimer Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vitro activity of the essential oil extracted from Origanum vulgare against sixteen Candida species isolates. Standard strains tested comprised C. albicans (ATCC strains 44858, 4053, 18804 and 3691), C. parapsilosis (ATCC 22019), C. krusei (ATCC 34135), C. lusitaniae (ATCC 34449) and C. dubliniensis (ATCC MY646). Six Candida albicans isolates from the vaginal ...

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A systematic review of quality of life research in medicine and health sciences

K. Haraldstad,1A. Wahl,2R. Andenæs,3J. R. Andersen,4M. H. Andersen,2E. Beisland,4C. R. Borge,2E. Engebretsen,2M. Eisemann,5L. Halvorsrud,3T. A. Hanssen,5,6A. Haugstvedt,4T. Haugland,7V. A. Johansen,4M. H. Larsen,2L. Løvereide,10B. Løyland,3L. G. Kvarme,3P. Moons,8T. M. Norekvål,9L. Ribu,3G. E. Rohde,1,11K. H. Urstad,10S. Helseth,1,3 and the LIVSFORSK network Abstract Purpose Quality of life (QOL) is an important concept in the field of health and medicine. QOL is a complex concept that is interpreted and defined differently within and between disciplines, including the fields ...

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Antimicrobial Activity of Six Essential Oils Against a Group of Human Pathogens: A Comparative Study

Adrian Man,1,*Luigi Santacroce,2,3,*Romeo Jacob,4Anca Mare,1 and Lidia Man5Author informationArticle notesCopyright and License information Disclaimer 1Department of Microbiology, University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Târgu Mureș, Târgu Mureș 540139, Romania 2Ionian Dept. (DJSGEM), Microbiology and Virology Lab., University Hospital of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy3Polypheno srl Academic Spin Off, University of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy4University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Târgu Mureș, Târgu Mureș 540139, Romania 5Pediatrics Clinic 1, University of ...

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Antifungal activities of origanum oil against Candida albicans.

Author Information Manohar V1, Ingram C, Gray J, Talpur NA, Echard BW, Bagchi D, Preuss HG. 1Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20007, USA. Abstract The antimicrobial properties of volatile aromatic oils from medicinal as well as other edible plants has been recognized since antiquity. Origanum oil, which is used as a food flavoring agent, possesses a broad spectrum of in vitro antimicrobial activities attributed to the high content of phenolic derivatives such as carvacrol ...

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Improve Your Gut Health in 3 Simple Steps

Hippocrates once said that “all disease begins in the gut.”  Indeed, an unhealthy gut flora (also known as ‘gut dysbiosis’) is often the root cause of a number of illnesses and health issues -- Elizabeth Lipski, PhD believes an unbalanced gut can cause arthritis, autoimmune illness, vitamin B deficiency, chronic fatigue syndrome, eczema, acne food allergies and food sensitivities and inflammatory bowel disease.When gut health is damaged or weakened – perhaps ...

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