Kombucha 'may prevent the onset of cardiovascular disease and cancer', says pharmacist
KOMBUCHA is fermented tea - full of a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts. Expert pharmacist Mina Khan passionately advocates for the use of natural ingredients to help prevent a wide range of health conditions. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 9, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
AHA News: As Fermented Foods Rise in Popularity, Here's What Experts Say
WEDNESDAY, March 24, 2021 (American Heart Association News) -- The increasingly trendy trio of kefir, kimchi and kombucha may not be familiar to you, but experts say fermented foods like these can help the home of most of your immune system–... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 24, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
‘We Will Handle It.’ An Army of Women Is Taking on the Hunger Crisis in Local Communities
Just before 3 p.m. on a warm Wednesday in February, 30-year-old Jammella Anderson—donning heart-shaped glasses, a Black Lives Matter tee and 2-in. platform boots—strolls up to a small bicycle-repair shop just north of Albany, N.Y. She’s here to persuade Troy Bike Rescue to let her use an electrical outlet so she can plug in a new refrigerator just outside the shop’s front door.
“It’s just two prongs,” she explains to one of the employees. “All I need is an outlet.”
Anderson, who works as a part-time doula and yoga instructor, is here on behalf of the one-woman...
Source: TIME: Health - March 3, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Abby Vesoulis and Mariah Espada Tags: Uncategorized COVID-19 feature food insecurity Magazine Women in Crisis Source Type: news
Is Kombucha Good for Schizophrenia?
Kombucha is a fermented drink with bold health claims. So, is kombucha really good for people with schizophrenia? (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - February 1, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Can Kombucha Help With Crohn ’s Disease?
Some people with Crohn’s disease try kombucha to prevent or ease symptoms. Kombucha is made of tea and is high in probiotics. But will it help or hurt? (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - January 25, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Will it kombucha? (video)
(American Chemical Society) Kombucha is a bubbly, fermented tea that has gained popularity in the health and wellness scene over the last decade -- but what is it exactly? This week, the Reactions team breaks down kombucha's chemistry and investigates which ordinary beverages they can turn into kombucha. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - December 17, 2020 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Is Kombucha Good for Rheumatoid Arthritis?
If you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you may have thought about trying kombucha to boost the “good” bacteria in your digestive tract. But experts advise caution with the probiotic drink. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - December 11, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Kombucha: Can It Help With MS?
Does kombucha help with MS? Is it safe? What do doctors say? How much should I drink? Learn what the research says and what doctors say about kombucha and MS. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - December 11, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Consumer Health: What is kombucha tea?
Kombucha tea is a fermented drink made with tea, sugar, bacteria and yeast. Although it's sometimes referred to as kombucha mushroom tea, kombucha is not a mushroom. Proponents claim kombucha tea helps prevent and manage serious health conditions, from high blood pressure to cancer. What does the research show? And are there health risks? Learn [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - December 8, 2020 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
High blood pressure: Hibiscus tea, pomegranate juice and kombucha to lower reading
HIGH blood pressure is a dangerous condition and the choices one makes will either help or hinder the condition. Consuming hibiscus tea, pomegranate juice or kombucha can help. How? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 29, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Word of Mouth ® Publication Addresses Teeth Whitening Fact vs. Fiction
The Massachusetts Dental Society ’sWord of Mouth ®Publication Addresses Teeth Whitening Fact vs. FictionSOUTHBOROUGH, Mass.—March 4, 2020—TheWinter-Spring 2020 issue ofWord of Mouth®,a semi-annual consumer publication of theMassachusetts Dental Society, is now available, featuring the cover story“Teeth Whitening: Fact vs. Fiction.”Nothing beats the confidence that comes with a sparkling white smile. Brushing your teeth for at least two minutes twice a day,flossing daily, and visiting your dentist regularly for checkups and cleanings will help keep your teeth clean and healthy. So will limiting foods that stain ...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 16, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
The five key diet trend predictions for 2020
While 2019 was all about kombucha, hemp seeds and 'moon' milk, these are all set to take a back seat in 2020 in favour of plant-based whole foods and stone-ground ancient grains. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 16, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Kombucha can trigger bloating, headaches and migraines
Most people aren't aware they can trigger allergy-like symptoms and serious infections such as pneumonia, according to Manal Mohammed, a lecturer in microbiology at Westminster University. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 14, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How much alcohol is in kombucha? B.C. health officials are testing to find out
Kombucha often contains traces of alcohol from the production process, but various conditions can boost the alcohol to levels comparable to beer. B.C. health officials are testing hundreds of product samples and trying to come up with labelling requirements. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - November 5, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/British Columbia Source Type: news
Are There Benefits to Drinking Kombucha?
If by “benefits” you mean being wildly popular and sometimes unpredictably alcoholic, then yes. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - October 16, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Dawn MacKeen Tags: Kombucha your-feed-selfcare Probiotics Diet and Nutrition Microbiology Soft Drinks Alcoholic Beverages Research Bacteria Dr. Walton Sumner Annals of Epidemiology Source Type: news
