After several decades of microbiological research has focused on pure cultures, synergistic effects between different types of microorganisms find increasing interest.

A healthy diet does more than benefit our waistlines. It improves our heart health, lowers our risk for cancer, diabetes, and other diseases, and keeps our minds healthy. In fact, research has shown that a poor diet impacts memory and increases a person’s chances of developing Alzheimers

disease.

Medicines made from willow and other salicylate rich plants appear in clay tablets from ancient Sumer as well as the Ebers Papyrus from ancient Egypt.

Intake of collard greens has long been known to have the capacity to lower blood cholesterol levels, including blood levels of LDL cholesterol. But a recent study on cruciferous vegetables has taken our understanding of collards and cholesterol to a new level.

Think sage and you probably picture hearty roast dinners. But aside from its qualities as a classic ingredient in stuffing, sage has lesser known powers as a natural remedy.

It has been reported that episodic memory deficits may be detectable by clinical testing up to six years before diagnosis. While the majority of A D cases are late-onset, an estimated 200,000 Americans have “early-onset” A D, when symptoms present before age 65

The AlzGene database is a database which "provides a comprehensive, unbiased and regularly updated field synopsis of genetic association studies performed in Alzheimers disease. Systematic meta-analyses of Alzheimers disease genetic association studies.

Cinnamon has been shown to help neurons and improve motor function in those suffering from Alzheimers or Parkinson’s.

Coconuts are known for their great versatility, as evidenced by many traditional uses, ranging from food to cosmetics.

Coconut oil has a multitude of health benefits, which include but are not limited to skin care, hair care, improving digestion and immunity against a host of infections and diseases.