The Accidental Herbalist

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Dietary Supplements Save Seniors Money

Friday, April 10th, 2009

It may pay to take supplements. A clinical study commissioned by the Dietary Supplement Education Alliance shows that taking certain dietary supplements may not only help seniors live longer, but also dramatically cut down on medical costs. Specifically, Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) and lutein with zeaxanthin are among those supplements that may result in [...]

Has Obesity Reached Its Peak?

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

Interesting article and stats I found…
Has Obesity Finally Reached Its Peak?
by Mary Jane (MJ) Bovo, M.D.  

As national overweight and obesity percentages seem to level off, experts call for additional methods of weight-loss support

Have Americans become as fat as they can possibly get? That might be one logical conclusion to draw after hearing news of the [...]