Getting to the root cause of what causes stomach ulcers, scientists are saying that an alternative supplement may help in fighting bacteria known to cause the lesions. L-glutamine is an ingredient most commonly found in body-building supplements, but scientists at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) had previously found that it protected against ammonia caused by some bacteria, and were hopeful that a similar effect could be found in the stomach.

One of the key reasons why the vast majority of us never make it into our 80s and 90s with our health intact is because our bodies lose their ability to defend themselves from free radicals. These free radicals can cause vision problems in our 50s… piercing joint pain in our 60s… and major heart concerns for many decades.

A common skin disorder has been linked to other health problems. Recent findings published in the Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource suggest that individuals who suffer from psoriasis are also at an increased risk for heart attacks, stroke and other cardiovascular problems.

According to Karl Folkers, Ph.D., without coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)—a widely used nutritional supplement—we would not have enough energy to survive. CoQ10 is a powerful antioxidant that helps repair damaged cells throughout your body and rejuvenate your aging brain, liver, lungs, heart and other organs. In most all cases supplementation is necessary due to declining CoQ10 levels as we age, which is worsened by consumption of poor foods, environmental stress and overuse of certain prescription medications.

Although carrots have long been considered helpful to maintaining vision, the American Optometric Association says that leafy greens play a much larger role in keeping eyes healthy. The association recommends 10 milligrams of lutein per day, which is readily available in leafy greens like spinach, kale and turnip greens.

The underlying cause of a poorly functioning brain—as well as aging and disease—is inflammation. If you examined the brain of a person with dementia, you’d see clear evidence of inflammation in the brain tissue. This is called neurofibrillary degeneration and it looks as though a fire has swept through the brain destroying healthy nerves and tissue. Luckily there are ways to help reverse memory problems, including dementia, but you must first find out what triggers the destructive inflammation.

Scientists at Tufts and Wake Forest University say that the proper adherence to some dietary guidelines could improve health outcomes for women by reducing plaque build-up in the circulatory system. Research at the two schools focused on heart health improvements using a diet that included higher whole grain intake and lower fat and cholesterol levels in older women.

To achieve optimum acid/alkaline-balance, your pH levels should be slightly in favor of alkalinity. But if you continue to consume an acidic diet long term, it can create an acidic environment at the cellular level. And if your cells can’t function properly, your body can’t function properly. However, if you maintain a healthy alkaline diet it can create an environment that promotes good health throughout your entire body and lowers your risk of disease.

Health experts and nutritionists have recommended fish as a part of a heart-healthy diet for years. But new research from the University of Hawaii has found that how the fish is cooked can affect the benefits individuals receive from its omega-3 fatty acids.

Your intestinal tract is responsible for ridding your body of waste and toxins by pushing it out through the stool. However, if your digestive tract is infected with parasites or microorganisms you could suffer from constipation, diarrhea or many other unpleasant digestive conditions. This toxic build-up can also lead to other serious heart and brain diseases… but most of us don’t even know we’ve been invaded!