New supplements offer ways to take advantage of these essential nutrients
Like most Americans, you’ve probably experienced the symptoms before but tried not to speak of them. Heartburn. Bloating. Gas. Diarrhea. While these are common—and sometimes embarrassing—effects of poor digestion, they are by no means the only ailments that can occur. Unhealthy digestive systems can also [...]
Even though a staggering 21 million Americans currently have diabetes, new studies indicate that managing and avoiding diabetes is something within reach for many. In a recent experiment by the Medical University of Ohio, a test group of people with diabetes practiced a series of relaxation exercises over a 10-week period. The group experienced a [...]
Research suggests that specific fatty acids can enhance digestion, metabolism and body’s fat-binding abilities.
You may have a new tool in the fight for weight control and a promising way to keep your body from storing fat. Scientists now suspect that certain nutritional components can directly control and influence key metabolic factors in the body’s cells. [...]
Sitting for four or more hours while traveling can triple your risk of blood clots in your legs, a condition called deep vein thrombosis (DVT). According to a British transportation report, any mode of travel that results in inactivity for an extended period of time can increase the danger. To keep your circulation flowing smoothly [...]
Great article I found…
Optimum Immunity: Separating the Good from the Bad
by Diane Tegarden
Natural botanicals may help fortify cellular ability to ward off foreign invaders
In the early days of Hollywood, you could always tell the good guys from the bad guys. Audiences knew that the good guy dressed in white and the bad guy dressed in [...]
New statistics encourage many to consider nutritional supplements for blood pressure and cholesterol
In its 2005 update, the American Heart Association revealed that 70.1 million Americans now have some form of cardiovascular challenges that can affect their lifestyle. After analyzing new data, the agency states that men over the age of 40 now have a 49% risk [...]
Good article I found on Essential Fatty Acids for the heart…
Report: Women Still Neglect Heart Risk
by Koren Barret, N.D.
Australian research team reveals astonishing news about nutrient that impacts arterial elasticity
If you see a heart attack portrayed on television or in a movie, you can almost bet that the actor is a man. Similarly, if you [...]
Impotence ranks almost as high as family history as a predictor for cardiovascular disease, say researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. In one study, males with ED (erectile dysfunction) were at greater risk of suffering from a coronary condition, such as a heart attack or stroke, within seven years. [...]
A traditional plant known to encourage weight loss is found to be effective at reducing glucose levels. The Banaba leaf, native to India, Southeast Asia and the Philippines, has been the focus of clinical studies worldwide. This discovery shows promise for helping glucose-intolerant individuals to lose weight.
Swedish Study Challenges Traditional Blood Pressure Treatments
Beta-blockers, commonly used to treat high blood pressure, fall short on their promise, according to Swedish researchers. Their analysis of 13 studies of over 100,000 patients revealed that these drugs are neither more effective at reducing blood pressure nor better at preventing strokes than other drugs.
Source: Peck, P. (2005). [...]