Food – Life & Health Network https://lifeandhealth.org Your Health Simplified Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:34:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://lifeandhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/cropped-lhn-favicon-32x32.png Food – Life & Health Network https://lifeandhealth.org 32 32 The Nettle Paradox: How the plant that stings you may also heal you https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/the-nettle-paradox-how-the-plant-that-stings-you-may-also-heal-you/1023488.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-nettle-paradox-how-the-plant-that-stings-you-may-also-heal-you https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/the-nettle-paradox-how-the-plant-that-stings-you-may-also-heal-you/1023488.html#respond Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:23:39 +0000 https://lifeandhealth.org/?p=23488 Every spring, millions of people wage the same losing battle: watery eyes, relentless sneezing, a nose that simply will not cooperate. And nestled in hedgerows and meadows across the world, the plant responsible for one of nature’s most infamous stings may offer a surprising remedy. Stinging nettle, Urtica dioica, has a long history in herbal…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/the-nettle-paradox-how-the-plant-that-stings-you-may-also-heal-you/1023488.html/feed 0 The Mood in Your Water Glass: What Science Says About Hydration and How You Feel https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/healthy-habits/the-mood-in-your-water-glass-what-science-says-about-hydration-and-how-you-feel/1123483.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-mood-in-your-water-glass-what-science-says-about-hydration-and-how-you-feel https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/healthy-habits/the-mood-in-your-water-glass-what-science-says-about-hydration-and-how-you-feel/1123483.html#respond Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:39:21 +0000 https://lifeandhealth.org/?p=23483 We’ve all heard the advice to “drink more water.” But what does the research actually say about how changes in water intake affect our mood, and does it matter how much you habitually drink in the first place? A landmark peer-reviewed study published in PLOS ONE (Pross et al., 2014) addressed exactly this question, yielding…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/healthy-habits/the-mood-in-your-water-glass-what-science-says-about-hydration-and-how-you-feel/1123483.html/feed 0 Plant-Based Diets and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Among U.S. Adult https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/plant-based-diets-and-cardiovascular-disease-risk-among-u-s-adult/1323462.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=plant-based-diets-and-cardiovascular-disease-risk-among-u-s-adult https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/plant-based-diets-and-cardiovascular-disease-risk-among-u-s-adult/1323462.html#respond Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:59:55 +0000 https://lifeandhealth.org/?p=23462 Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for about one in five deaths each year. Major cardiovascular conditions, including coronary heart disease, stroke, and heart failure, are heavily influenced by modifiable lifestyle factors such as diet, physical activity, and smoking. Among these, diet plays a key role in…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/plant-based-diets-and-cardiovascular-disease-risk-among-u-s-adult/1323462.html/feed 0 Intermittent Fasting and Women’s Health: What Science Says About Menstrual Regularity https://lifeandhealth.org/food/intermittent-fasting-and-womens-health-what-science-says-about-menstrual-regularity/1023246.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=intermittent-fasting-and-womens-health-what-science-says-about-menstrual-regularity https://lifeandhealth.org/food/intermittent-fasting-and-womens-health-what-science-says-about-menstrual-regularity/1023246.html#respond Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:59:12 +0000 https://lifeandhealth.org/?p=23246 Introduction Intermittent fasting (IF) has become one of the most popular dietary trends in recent years.Praised for its potential to promote weight loss and improve metabolic health, IF alternates between periods of eating and fasting. Yet, as women increasingly adopt this eating pattern, researchers have raised an important question: How does intermittent fasting affect menstrual…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/food/intermittent-fasting-and-womens-health-what-science-says-about-menstrual-regularity/1023246.html/feed 0 The Key Vitamin That Prevents Dementia https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/the-key-vitamin-that-prevents-dementia/1022892.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-key-vitamin-that-prevents-dementia https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/the-key-vitamin-that-prevents-dementia/1022892.html#respond Fri, 02 Aug 2024 17:00:51 +0000 https://lifeandhealth.org/?p=22892 There are so many supplements on the market today for cognitive health. Slowing the effects of aging on the brain is a goal for many people who take supplements as they age. There are a lot of supplement “cocktails” out there promising to do just that. But there is a key vitamin in all of…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/the-key-vitamin-that-prevents-dementia/1022892.html/feed 0 Popular Holiday Spices Reduce Cancerous Tumors https://lifeandhealth.org/healing/popular-holiday-spices-reduce-cancerous-tumors/1222708.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=popular-holiday-spices-reduce-cancerous-tumors https://lifeandhealth.org/healing/popular-holiday-spices-reduce-cancerous-tumors/1222708.html#comments Sun, 17 Dec 2023 20:56:05 +0000 https://lifeandhealth.org/?p=22708 Two popular holiday spices appear to be excellent at reducing the size of cancerous tumors. Rosemary and thyme are among those herbs and spices (like basil, mint, sage, savory, marjoram, and oregano) which are rich in antioxidants but also popular in many dishes. In 2019, the International Journal of Molecular Science published a study on…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/healing/popular-holiday-spices-reduce-cancerous-tumors/1222708.html/feed 2 The Food That Naturally Lowers Cholesterol https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/the-food-that-naturally-lowers-cholesterol/2222567.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-food-that-naturally-lowers-cholesterol https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/the-food-that-naturally-lowers-cholesterol/2222567.html#comments Fri, 14 Jul 2023 05:09:39 +0000 https://lifeandhealth.org/?p=22567 There is growing evidence to suggest that incorporating flaxseed into your diet can be an effective and natural way to combat high cholesterol.

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/the-food-that-naturally-lowers-cholesterol/2222567.html/feed 3 Canola Oil as Good as Statins For Lowering Cholesterol https://lifeandhealth.org/healing/herbal/rapeseed-oil-as-good-as-statins-for-lowering-cholesterol/1622311.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rapeseed-oil-as-good-as-statins-for-lowering-cholesterol https://lifeandhealth.org/healing/herbal/rapeseed-oil-as-good-as-statins-for-lowering-cholesterol/1622311.html#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2022 23:10:09 +0000 https://lifeandhealth.org/?p=22311 Canadian scientists in 2014 found consuming canola oil was equivalent to taking 20mg of statins for controlling cholesterol levels. In this randomized controlled study, they fed 141 people (who were also type 2 diabetic) a loaf of bread high in canola oil (31 grams of oil per 2,000 calories) every day, as well as a…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/healing/herbal/rapeseed-oil-as-good-as-statins-for-lowering-cholesterol/1622311.html/feed 1 21 Day Diabetes Challenge – On Sale Now! https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/21-day-diabetes-challenge-on-sale-now/2221665.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=21-day-diabetes-challenge-on-sale-now https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/21-day-diabetes-challenge-on-sale-now/2221665.html#comments Mon, 06 Dec 2021 06:33:38 +0000 https://lifeandhealth.org/?p=21665 Do you want to reverse your type 2 diabetes? You can. It has been proven in multiple scientific studies that diabetes type 2 can be reversed (in most cases). The not so big secret is that lifestyle is the key to reversing the effects of diabetes. With the proper diet and exercise, you can effectively…

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