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Summer’s Produce Stand

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

September 8, 2010
The power of the produce-stand now resplendent with the rich colors and inviting smells of ripe fruit and summer’s vegetable bounty is lost to all-too-many Americans. Walk the aisles of a public or farmer’s market at summer’s end and marvel over the blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries, the grapes and currants, fragrant peaches, and the amazing heirloom tomatoes, just to name but a few of nature’s treats.

Low pre-natal vitamin D doubles schizophrenia risk

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Newborn babies with low levels of vitamin D have an increased risk of developing schizophrenia later in life, researchers at the Queensland Brain Institute have found.

First Published Human Study to Link Resveratrol to the French Paradox

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

A new study published on the website of Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases represents the first published human study to positively link resveratrol to the physiological effects of the French Paradox and better cardiovascular health.

Whey proteins show blood pressure lowering powers

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Beverages formulated with whey proteins may offer a dietary approach to reducing blood pressure in people at risk of hypertension, suggests a new study.

Magic mushroom ingredient eases anxiety in cancer patients

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

It's inevitable for some patients with advanced-stage cancer to experience anxiety. But a new study scheduled to appear in the January 2011 print issue of Archives of General Psychiatry suggests that psychedelic drug psilocybin, which is found in many mushrooms, helps improve anxiety and mood of these patients without side effects.

How Chinese Acupuncture Works?

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

We have a lot to thank the ancient Chinese in terms of health treatments. Their health contributions to the modern world span in different ways and a lot have benefited from their efforts. One specific treatment to take note of is the Chinese acupuncture which many undergo even until today.

More Infants Should Receive Iron Supplements, Researchers Urge

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Giving iron supplements to children with marginally low birth weights (2000-2500 grams) dramatically reduces the risk of developing iron deficiency and anemia. This is shown by Umeå researcher Magnus Domellöf and associates in the coming edition of the pediatric scientific journal Pediatrics.

Wound contraction effects and antibacterial properties of Tualang honey on full-thickness burn wounds in rats in comparison to hydrofibre

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Full-thickness burn wounds require excision and skin grafting. Multiple surgical procedures are inevitable in managing moderate to severe full-thickness burns. Wound bed preparations prior to surgery are necessary in order to prevent wound infection and promote wound healing. Honey can be used to treat burn wounds. However, not all the honey is the same. This study aims to evaluate the wound contraction and antibacterial properties of locally-produced Tualang honey on managing full-thickness burn wounds in vivo.

The health benefits of Holy Basil

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Holy basil is a peppery herb used in cooking, but also a potent natural medicine used for a variety health conditions. Holy basil is sometimes called "hot basil" because of its taste. The latin name for Holy basil is Ocimum tenuiflorum or Ocimum sanctum.

Pump up your brain with vitamin D3

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

While Ds in school show lack of brain function, Ds in pills boost your brain.Vitamin D3 has become the “it” vitamin, thanks to a tsunami of studies showing that D is involved in more activities than a Gossip Girl socialite. From building bone to squelching inflammation, D3 does something good for just about everything that keeps you strong, healthy and, according to new research, smart.

Foods That Fight Diabetes: From Garlic to Kiwi Fruit

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Foods that fight diabetes are abundant in nature. Since diet is a major component in the fight against diabetes, the diabetic must acquire the knowledge of which foods, and their combinations, work best in complementing exercise, and sometimes with medication, for strategies to have maximum effects.

Why Whole Food Vitamins and Supplements are the Best Source of Dietary Supplementation

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Whole foods are our best source of nutrition and provide the most complete sources of vitamins and minerals. We are nourished by eating whole foods because they contain the necessary proteins, fats, carbohydrates, fiber, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other micronutrients that our body needs for proper nourishment and optimal health.

Eyeing vitamins for peepers

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Generations of kids have heard their parents tell them that carrots will help them see better. It turns out that research has now confirmed what Mom has always known: Certain nutrients – included those found in carrots - really do aid eye health.

Aussie pineapple hits High C

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Australian scientists say they have bred a pineapple with double the Vitamin C of other varieties. A 15-year joint government and industry breeding program has produced the Aus-Jubilee pineapple.

Blackcurrant juice can prevent aches and pains of exercise--study

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

A new study delving into the beneficial effects of fruits on a cellular level claims that blackcurrant juice is a natural drink that can significantly prevent aches and sprains and help the body recover after a strenuous work out.

Fish oil helps heart patients who also have diabetes

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Fish oil has long been touted as one of nature's heart-helping natural compounds, but is it worth popping that jellied pill as part of your nutrition regime? It might depend on who you are.

Good nutrition vs. stress

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Modern-day living is full of stress. Whether at home or at work, people are always under pressure. So it is important that our bodies are in good condition, ready to respond to any kind of demand. In preparing our body, we have to eat right. There are essential nutrients that the body uses up during stressful situations, which eventually need to be replenished.

Acupuncture Aides In Diminishing Symptoms Of Certain Cancers

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Past studies have demonstrated acupuncture can help maintain numerous symptoms and side effects such as pain, fatigue and nausea linked to an assortment of cancers and their perspective treatments.

7 natural strategies to detox your body

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

We live in a toxic world. Whether you live next to an oil refinery or on a pristine mountaintop in the Rockies, you carry environmental toxins in your tissues. From heavy metals like arsenic, lead, mercury, and cadmium — emitted from smokestacks and vehicle exhaust — to pesticides, fertilizers, and PCB's released into rivers and soil, and phthalates that off-gas from household plastic products, we are all swimming in a soup of toxic chemicals.

Using probiotics to improve your digestive health

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

The human body, particularly the digestive system (the gut), contains billions of friendly bacteria which can provide health benefits by keeping the immune system healthy and protecting our bodies against harmful bacteria. Probiotics are found in food like yogurt, fermented milk, unpasteurized food, tempura, soy drinks and in some juices.

Omega-3s anti-inflammatory mechanism revealed

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Omega-3s may reduce inflammation by acting on a receptor found in fat tissue and on inflammatory immune cells called macrophages, according to research.

Amino acid L-arginine vital for fighting, preventing infections

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Researchers from the University of Alberta (UA) have made an interesting discovery about the way the body fights and prevents infections. Richard Lamb and post doctoral fellow Virginie Mieulet, found that L-arginine, an amino acid present in protein-rich foods, is necessary for the immune system to properly detect and eliminate invading bacteria.

Seniors: Boost Memory with Bacopa

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

It is generally accepted that aging and memory loss go together, but it’s also known that there are ways of keeping our aging brains strong. Staying active—mentally and physically—can go a long way toward preventing memory loss, and new research suggests that the Indian herb bacopa might have additional benefits.