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02/11/2018 / By Earl Garcia

Green leafy vegetables irrigated with wastewater may contain high levels of toxic heavy metals

A study published in the IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology showed that irrigating agricultural fields and green leafy vegetables with wastewater may result in potentially hazardous buildup of heavy metals including copper (Cu), lead (Pb) and zinc (Zn), as well as nickel (Ni), chromium (Cr) and cadmium (Cd). “On the survey of study […]

02/08/2018 / By Earl Garcia

Organic farming found to eliminate plant parasites longer than conventional chemical pesticides

Organic farming practices may help mitigate the proliferation of plant-parasitic nematodes (PPN), a study published in the journal Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment revealed. According to the scientists, a combination of agriculture intensification and poor agronomic practices led to increased incidence of PPN and other soil pathogens in East Africa. This then resulted in reduced crop productivity […]

02/04/2018 / By Earl Garcia

Plant parasitic nematodes in maize and bean crops are reduced by organic farming practices

A study published in the journal Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment revealed that organic farming practices may help mitigate the proliferation of plant parasitic nematodes (PPN). According to researchers, a combination of agriculture intensification and poor agronomic practices led to increased incidence of PPN and other soil pathogens in East Africa. This then resulted in reduced crop productivity in small holder farms. A […]

12/21/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Nutritional Therapy – sources, health benefits at NaturalPedia.com

Nutritional therapy is the application of the latest theories and approaches in nutrition and health sciences to effectively bolster health and manage various chronic diseases. According to the Institute of Health Sciences website, nutritional therapists help patients manage their conditions by providing advice on disease prevention and control. They do this by identifying the unique physiological […]

12/15/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Low glycemic index diet — sources, health benefits at NaturalPedia.com

Low glycemic index diet is originally conceptualized and designed for patients suffering from diabetes, a BBC Good Food article reveals. According to the article, the diet plan is meant to monitor and keep the patients’ blood sugar levels under control. The entry further explains that glycemic index (GI) is the measure of the rate at which […]

06/05/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Cancer rates to explode as global herbicide market projected to reach $34 billion by 2022

The global herbicide market is poised to grow exponentially in 2022, which in turn may further drive up the already high cancer rates around the world. Data from the recent Research and Markets report showed that global herbicide market was valued at $23.97 billion in 2016 and is projected to grow to $34.10 billion by 2022. According to the report, […]

06/02/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Eating foods high in Omega 3s like salmon, mackerel, and sardines found to prevents Alzheimer’s disease by boosting blood flow

A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease showed that eating foods high in omega-3 fatty acids — such as salmon, sardines and mackerel — may help keep Alzheimer’s disease at bay by promoting blood flow in brain regions that regulate memory and learning. As part of the study, a team of researchers […]

05/30/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Bee-friendly plants sold at garden centers found to be heavily contaminated with deadly pesticides

Bee-friendly plants sold at garden centers may not be so friendly after all, as new research found that a vast majority of these plants were laden with toxic insecticides. As part of the study, a team of researchers at the Sussex University in the U.K. examined leaf specimen of 29 plant samples — such as dahlias, allium, bellflowers and foxgloves […]

05/25/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Tomatoes found to halt stomach cancer due to anti-cancer nutrients

A recent study revealed that tomatoes may stave off stomach cancer, giving people all the more reason to eat the succulent fruit. As part of the study, a team of international researchers from Italy and the U.S. analyzed the components of tomato extracts from two different Southern Italy cultivars — San Marzano and Corbarino varieties — and […]

05/25/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Eating REAL chocolate may lower your blood pressure, study suggests

A recent study published in the World Journal of Cardiovascular Diseases revealed that while magnesium levels may play a role in the onset of hypertension, consuming magnesium-rich foods like cocoa and dark chocolate may lower blood pressure levels. According to the study, magnesium may help mitigate hypertension by regulating the body’s blood flow. To carry out […]

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