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Glucosamine for Discs 2007-01-07 01:00:00 Many studies have demonstrated how effective glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate (GS and CS) can be for arthritis. A new paper shows that long-term use of GS and CS may actually repair degenerated discs in the spine...
Trans Fats and Infertility 2007-01-07 01:00:00 New research finds an association between trans fats and infertility. Read more... Read more:Infertility
"Good Cholesterol" and Carbs 2007-01-07 01:00:00 Research shows that eating refined carbohydrates leads to a deadly change in cholesterol levels. Read more... Read more:Cholesterol
Ashwagandha and Cancer 2007-01-07 01:00:00 An ancient herb called Ashwagandha (Latin name Withania Somnifera) shows great promise in the treatment and prevention of cancer... Read more:Cancer
Lemons for Kidney Stones 2007-01-07 01:00:00 Drinking lemon juice daily proved as effective as perscription drug therapy to prevent the formation of kidney stones in 2 recent studies...read more..... Read more:Kidney
, Stones
New Research, Ancient Herb 2007-01-01 01:00:00 The year 2006 was filled with exciting research about a compound called resveratrol. This molecule found in red wine is attributed with protecting against cancer and numerous cardiovascular diseases, improving the immune response, promoting anti-aging effects, and protecting against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Additionally in 2005 research was conducted in rats showing that resveratrol prevents bone loss associated with aging (osteoporosis).
.. Read more:Research
, Ancient
Bugs and Antioxidants 2006-12-31 01:00:00 Bacteria used to ferment dairy products increases antioxidant activity, researchers say. .. Read more:Antioxidants
Weight Training and Homocysteine 2006-12-31 01:00:00 Homocysteine levels in your blood are one of the most accurate markers of risk for heart disease we have. For many years now, we've know that supplementing with B vitamins will lower homocysteine levels. This was very exciting--for a while. .. Read more:Weight
, Training
Heart Attacks and Traffic 2007-01-11 01:00:00 Researchers evaluated over 5000 people who suffered from heart attack in Massachusetts from 1995-2003. They found a strong correlation between heart attack risk and traffic exposure. .. Read more:Heart
, Heart Attacks
Your Breath, Your Tool 2007-01-11 01:00:00 Learn to use simple breathing techniques to shift patterns in the way you use your brain... Read more:Breath
Research or Scam? 2007-01-17 01:00:00 Last year I reported on an excellent study showing that the artificial sweetener, aspartame, causes many types of cancer. It does so at levels far below what many American eat as a matter of course. .. Read more:Research
Healthy Optimism 2007-01-17 01:00:00 Optimism may be one of the best ways to prevent death from cardiovascular disease. The study reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine, found the following: (read more on this topic, as well as how to cultivate optimism)... Read more:Optimism
Exercise and Metabolism 2007-01-18 01:00:00 Exercise helps your to adapt your metabolism to the foods you are eating. New research shows that after a high-fat diet, a person who regularly exercises is able to "shift metabolic gears" and burn more fat..... Read more:Exercise
, Metabolism
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Drug Ads 2007-01-23 01:00:00 Congress is considering regulations on drug advertising. Considering the more than 100,000 deaths per year due to adverse drug reactions this makes sense...
Antidepressants and Osteoporosis 2007-01-22 01:00:00 Taking antidepressants decreases your bone mass contributing to osteoporosis, researchers say...
Chronic Pain and Cancer 2007-01-23 01:00:00 Sufferers of chronic and/or widespread pain have drastically increased cancer rates. Research reported in the British Medical Journal reports a 127% increase in death due to cancer in individuals with widespread pain... Read more:Cancer
Creating Healthy Immune Systems 2007-01-24 01:00:00 Exclusively breastfeeding your infant for the first several months of her life and providing her with a pet are two of the most important choices you can make. .. Read more:Systems
, Creating
, Immune
Aminos for Depression 2007-01-25 01:00:00 Learn natural strategies for treating depression including specific amino acid therapy...
Your Tax Dollars Created E. Coli 0157:H7 2007-01-26 01:00:00 Discover how the practice of feeding cows grain has led to the development of E. Coli 0157:H7. Learn the value of choosing grass-fed organic meats and dairy...
Spinal Cords Think Too 2007-01-28 01:00:00 New research shows that the spine may participate in thinking. Find out more here... Read more:Spinal
Reishi Mushroom and Breast Cancer 2007-02-01 01:00:00 Researchers reporting in the International Journal of Oncology stated that Reishi Mushroom
(Latin name Ganoderma lucidum) is a "suitable herb for chemoprevention and chemotherapy of breast cancer." .. Read more:Cancer
, Breast
Yoga for Irritable Bowel Syndrome 2007-02-01 01:00:00 The regular pratice of Yoga can have a profound effect on symptoms related to Irritable
Bowel Sydrome (IBS), researchers say. Read more..... Read more:Syndrome
Chiropractic and Blood Pressure 2007-01-31 01:00:00 Chiropractic adjustments to the upper neck work as well to lower blood pressure as two-drug combination therapy. The study, reported this month in the Journal of Human Hypertension, involved 50 people with high blood pressure with an average age of 53 years... Read more:Pressure
, Blood
, Chiropractic
, Blood Pressure
Stranger Than Fiction 2007-02-05 01:00:00 New evidence shown a dramatic decrease in male fertility and a sharp increase in female births. Environmental pollutants may be the culprit--click here to learn more... Read more:Stranger
, Fiction
More on Vitamins C and E 2007-02-07 01:00:00 New research again shows that taking antioxidants in pill form does not benefit your health. Read on to discover how to use food to increase your antioxidant status... Read more:Vitamins