Skepticism surrounding acupuncture is lifting in light of modern medical reports that validate the practice. Acupuncture, the Chinese treatment of using needles to encourage the flow of energy through the body, indeed produces measurable results, say researchers.
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 [...]
Advancements in stem cell research may point to better treatments for heart attack survivors. In a landmark 204- patient study, bone marrow infusion of stem cells was compared to placebo to determine if the heart’s pumping chamber (an indicator of post-attack muscle capacity) improved. After four months of treatment, bone marrow recipients saw a 5.5% [...]
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Increasing Fiber Intake Aids Weight Loss
by Claudia Marquez
Fiber supplements help obese patients lose weight, study reveals.
Want to drop a few pounds without diet pills? Consider trading in your white sandwich bread for whole wheat.
Fiber first won its nutritional stripes because of its cholesterol-lowering effect. But now fiber’s least-publicized benefit could be its [...]
Researchers highlight natural compounds that gently and effectively assist body against environmental toxins
According to immunologists, your body’s autoimmune system is constantly being assaulted by five key factors: (1) poor eating habits/nutrition, (2) environmental toxins, (3) organisms that cause disease, (4) trauma to the immune system and (5) stress. Of these, toxins seem the most daunting [...]
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How to Awaken Your Sexual Creativity
by Claudia Marquez
Thanks to advances in health and nutrition, adding exciting new dimensions to your love life just got a lot easier
Does it seem that your artist friends have more fulfilling sex lives, or is it just your imagination? According to a recent study by the University [...]
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Doing Double-Duty Can Spell S-T-R-E-S-S
by Dr. Pamela Maloney
Traditional anti-stress herbs promote energy
Jammed between a rock and a hard place, many Americans in their 40s, 50s and 60s find themselves doing double—or even triple—duty, raising children and acting as caregivers for elderly parents while working full-time. This jam-packed, on-the-go lifestyle means double trouble [...]
Phytonutrients and other natural herbs help ease the difficulties associated with signs of perimenopause.
Life’s non-stop cycle can make a woman feel frazzled and out of sorts. Sometimes these periods of feeling “out of it” last much longer than you’d like, mainly because they occur due to hormonal imbalance. The body needs a natural balance of [...]
News update about vitamins and minerals that may help improve the health of your joints!
New test sheds light on wisdom of taking natural steps to safeguard health of key organ.
On September 22, researchers announced that they have found a new biological marker that indicates early signs of poor prostate health. In fact, this new test may prove to be more accurate than the standard measurement of PSA levels. “Using [...]