Sugar consumption accelerates aging
December 26, 2011 by
Filed under Organic Foods
The largest source of calories for individuals living in industrialized nations comes from sugar. Sugar increases insulin levels which promote fat accumulation and inflammation throughout the body. Sugar consumption and elevated insulin accelerate the aging process and…
Helping Soldiers Trade Their Swords for Plows
February 5, 2011 by
Filed under Organic Foods
A novel boot camp in California is among several programs whose goal is to bring the energy of young soldiers re-entering civilian life to the aging farm population of rural America.
Citrus surprise: Vitamin C boosts the reprogramming of adult cells into stem cells
December 29, 2009 by
Filed under Supplements
Famous for its antioxidant properties and role in tissue repair, vitamin C is touted as beneficial for illnesses ranging from the common cold to cancer and perhaps even for slowing the aging process. Now, a new study uncovers an unexpected new role for this natural compound: facilitating the generation of embryonic-like stem cells from adult cells.
