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Category Archives: Conditions of the Respiratory System
Promising Cancer Fighting Ability of Milk Thistle
Milk thistle is a botanical supplement well recognized for its liver healing properties. In herbal circles it is known as the “trophorestorative” for the liver, the number one herb to choose when addressing ailments that affect this particular organ. Milk … Continue reading
Salt Therapy for Asthma Sufferers?
Researchers in Finland wanted to study the benefit of salt inhalation therapy for persons with chronic asthma based on historical use and new research. Results were published in the journal Allergy in May 2006.
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Heavy Wrinkles May Give Clues to Lung Disease
Smoking cigarettes can increase one susceptibility to a variety of conditions. Those conditions most associated with smoking include lung cancer, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and liver disease. Each of the former conditions can be deadly and often signs of … Continue reading
Breathing Technique Reduces Asthma Medication Use
For individuals with severe asthma symtpoms, having an inhaler or two in close proximity can be a matter of life and death. However, the use of common asthma medications such asAlbuterol (an inhaled beta-2 agonist) and inhaled corticosteroids (such as … Continue reading
Controlling Sleep Apnea
In sleep apnea, the airways in the nose, mouth or throat become narrowed or blocked during sleep, causing breathing to stop for 10 seconds or longer. Patients may have 5 to 50 apnea episodes an hour. Symptoms of sleep apnea … Continue reading
Get Ready For Colds Season With This Essential Mineral
A meta-analysis reports that higher doses of zinc can reduce the duration of the common cold by up to 40 percent. Continue reading
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OTC Cough Meds Ineffective
The American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) is now advising people not to take over-the-counter (OTC) cough medicines for cold-related coughs. Recent research reports there is no scientific evidence that suppressants like dextromethorphan or expectorants like guaifenesin effectively relieve cold-related … Continue reading
Can Pycnogenol Help Asthma?
Research reports that pycnogenol improves asthma symptoms and decreases the need for asthma drugs. Continue reading
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Natural Allergy Relief
Research reports that quercetin may offer natural allergy relief. Continue reading
Healthy Lifestyle Still The Best
Research reports that following the four healthy lifestyle habits has a cumulative protective effect, and is associated with an 80 percent lowered risk of chronic diseases. Continue reading
A Natural Asthma and Weight Loss Remedy
Research reports that CLA may prevent asthma symptoms like airway hyper-reactivity and promote weight loss. Continue reading
Cruciferous Vegetables and Lung Cancer Risks
New research reports that individuals who have inactive GSTM1 and GSTT1 genes have greater protection against lung cancer from cruciferous vegetables than do individuals with active genes.
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Tomato Juice May Lessen Risks of Emphysema
Researchers have disocovered that giving tomato juice to animal models following exposure to cigarette smoke completely prevented development of emphysema when compared to a control group.
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Sunshine Vitamin Fights COPD
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) refers to a group of lung diseases including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. People with COPD often experience fatigue and muscle weakness. Now research reports that vitamin D supplementation with rehabilitation improved fitness and respiratory … Continue reading
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This Vitamin Fights Lung Cancer?
Previous studies suggest that low levels of vitamin D are linked with an increased risk for cancer. Now research reports that an enzyme found in lung tumors may block vitamin D’s anticancer effects. This discovery may help create future drug … Continue reading
Warning: Prenatal Smoking Linked to Heart Defects
Smoking is a major risk factor for a long list of chronic and potentially deadly diseases. Now research reports that prenatal smoking may increase the risk of having babies with congenital heart defects. Congenital heart defects are the most common … Continue reading
Whooping Cough Rates Spike
Pertussis, known as whooping cough, is one of the most commonly occurring vaccine-preventable diseases. Whooping cough, an extremely contagious illness, is characterized by severe coughing fits that can last for weeks. Now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) … Continue reading
Beware: Third Hand Smoke Forms Carcinogens
Smoking’s health toll affects many Americans. Smoking-related illnesses kill about 443,000 Americans every year. About 46 million American adults smoke and millions more are exposed to secondhand smoke. Previous studies suggest that second-hand smoke is a health hazard. Now research … Continue reading
Synbiotics Prevent Kids Eczema and Asthma
Eczema, or atopic dermatitis (AD), is a common inflammatory condition of the skin that begins in infancy and may continue into adulthood. It is believed to be linked to delayed immunity development. Previous studies suggest that infants with eczema commonly … Continue reading
Antibiotic Use and Its Relationship to Asthma
The journal Chest published the results of a clinical review this March that found a relationship between asthma diagnosis and early antibiotic usage in children.
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Good News: Zero Smoking By 2050
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report that about 5 million people worldwide die from tobacco use. Smoking is a major preventable cause of premature death and disease. Currently about one in five people smoke In the U.S. and … Continue reading
Alcohol May Increase Risk of Lung Cancer
A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2005;82(3):657-667) now shows that, indeed, alcohol can slightly increase the risk of lung cancer.
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Reduced Pneumonia Risk with EFAs and Fish
A study just published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2005;82(3):668-674) shows that higher intakes of certain essential fatty acids and fish may reduce the incidence of infectious pneumonia.
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Warning: Smoking One Cigarette Causes Immediate Damage
On December 9, 2010 U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, M.D. released the 30th Surgeon General’s report on the risks of tobacco. The report warns of immediate damage from social smoking or inhaling secondhand smoke. Tobacco chemicals from smoking only one … Continue reading
A Natural Colds and Flu Remedy?
Colds and flu affect nearly 100 million Americans every year. The average American can expect to suffer from two to four episodes of colds a year. Now research reports that daily probiotic supplementation may improve immunity against infections like colds … Continue reading
COPD Awareness Month: Exercise Combats COPD
November is National COPD Awareness Month spotlighting COPD prevention and resources. COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. and kills more than 120,000 Americans yearly. COPD refers to a group of lung … Continue reading
Prevent a Cold With Daily Exercise
The common cold is the top infectious disease in the U.S., especially during the fall and winter cold seasons. The average American can expect to suffer from two to four episodes of colds a year. Now research reports that people … Continue reading
Scientific Breakthrough: Cure for the Common Cold?
For years scientists have been searching for ways to cure the common cold. Now a research team at Cambridge University in England report a scientific breakthrough that may lead to a cure of the common cold and other viral infections. … Continue reading
Phytoestrogens Reduce Lung Cancer Risk
For many years, figures from Asia has suggested dietary intake of phytoestrogens reduces the risk of developing certain cancers, and now a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (2005;294:1493-1504) concurs.
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When Should You Take Dietary Supplements?
Your supplement program will be most effective if you follow these simple guidelines.
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H1N1 Flu Less Severe Than Seasonal Flu
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) there were about 89 million cases of the H1N1 swine flu in the U.S. from April 2009 through April 2010. Now for the first time, a study compared the … Continue reading
This Vitamin Combats Flu and Asthma
Vitamin D is made by the skin on exposure to sunlight. More than half of Americans are vitamin D deficient. Vitamin D deficiency can increase the risk of many diseases including osteoporosis, some cancers, heart disease, depression and inflammatory conditions. … Continue reading
Phytoestrogens and Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is one of the top three malignancies in women, often regardless of smoking history. A recent study published in the October (2005) issue of Journal of American Medical Association examined a possible protective relationship that phytoestrogens may play in the development of lung cancer.
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Could This Lower Lung Cancer Risk?
Previous case-control studies suggest that diets high in soy foods rich in isoflavones may reduce the risk of lung cancer. Now for the first time a large prospective cohort study reports that soy isoflavone intake may reduce the risk of … Continue reading
Warning: Secondhand Smoke Changes Your Genes
Previous research suggests that secondhand cigarette smoke exposure is associated with an increased risk for lung disease. This has led to a growing numer of public-health bans on smoking throughout the U.S. Now for the first time research reports that … Continue reading
A Natural Heart Disease Remedy?
The amino acid arginine is a precursor to nitric oxide (NO). NO increases the diameter of the body’s blood vessels (vasodilation), allowing increased blood flow to reach constricted areas. Now research reports that L- arginine supplementation improved health factors in … Continue reading
Retinoic Acid’s Effect on Former Smokers
Recent research published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology investigated if 9-cis-retinoic acid has any effect on the IGF axis and if this could in fact be the mechanism of its chemopreventative effects against lung cancer.
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Pycnogenol Relieves Allergies
Allergic rhinitis or hay fever is an overreaction of the immune system from allergens in the environment. Now research reports that pycnogenol can help treat and prevent allergy symptoms. Pycnogenol, derived from French maritime pine bark (Pinus pinaster), contains potent … Continue reading
Vitamin E Lowers COPD Risk
Previous studies suggest that vitamins A, C, D and E supplementation promote lung health. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a group of lung diseases including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, is most often caused by long-term smoking. Now research reports that … Continue reading
Zinc: Beneficial for Respiratory Infection in Children?
Numerous research studies have shown that zinc can improve immune function. Now another clinical trial in children shows that zinc may be useful in treating severe lower respiratory infection.
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High Fiber Lowers COPD Risk
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a group of lung diseases including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, is most often caused by long-term smoking. Now research reports that a high fiber diet may lower the risk of COPD. Whole foods like oats, … Continue reading
Black Currant Fights Asthma Inflammation
Black currant is rich in antioxidant proanthocyanidins such as epigallocatechin (EGC). Now for the first time research reports that black currant EGC can reduce lung inflammation in allergy-induced asthma. This discovery may help develop functional foods that prevent allergy-induced asthma … Continue reading
Fish Oil Beneficial for Asthma
A review article published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2004;10(6):1067-1075) concludes that supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids, especially pharmaceutical grade fish oil, may be a viable treatment modality and/or adjunct therapy in treating the airway hyperresponsiveness found in asthmatics.
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Vitamin D May Affect Asthma Risk
Research suggests that nutritional deficiencies may aggravate asthma. Approximately 50 percent of Americans are vitamin D deficient. Now a new study reports that low levels of vitamin D are linked with increased risk of asthma. Researchers suggest that vitamin D … Continue reading
Reduced Antioxidants Linked with Severe Asthma
Over 20 million Americans suffer from asthma including 14 million adults and 6 million children. Previous studies suggest that nutritional deficiencies, including low antioxidant levels, may aggravate asthma. Antioxidants such as vitamin E, vitamin C and carotenes neutralize oxidative stress (free radical … Continue reading
Antioxidants Help Cystic Fibrosis Patients
The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2004, vol. 80, no. 2), investigated the changes in antioxidant concentrations and oxidative stress in relation to age and progression of cystic fibrosis.
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Vitamin E and the Common Cold
Vitamin E has been shown to improve immunity in older adults. Now research reports that supplementation with vitamin E protects against upper respiratory infections, particularly the common cold, in elderly people.
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Weight Training Aids COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to a group of lung diseases including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is most often caused by long-term smoking. People with COPD often experience fatigue and reduced muscle strength. Now research reports that progressive … Continue reading
Vitamins E and Respiratory Tract Infections
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (2004;292(7):828-836) shows that Vitamin E supplementation also has a protective effect against upper respiratory tract infections in the elderly, especially the common cold.
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Teen Smoking Intervention
One in five students worldwide use tobacco products. Tobacco is a major preventable cause of premature death and disease. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about 5 million people worldwide die from tobacco use. Now research reports … Continue reading
Asthma Linked With Reduced Antioxidants
Asthma is a respiratory disease caused by inflammation of the airways. Research suggests that nutritional deficiencies, including low antioxidant levels, may aggravate asthma. Antioxidants neutralize harmful free radicals (toxic byproducts of metabolic functions) and protect against inflammation and chronic disease. … Continue reading
Lycopene and Exercise-Induced Asthma in Children
A study was recently conducted in Israel at the Wingate Institute and measured the effects of lycopene, a potent antioxidant, on exercise-induced bronchoconstriction in adolescents.
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Essential Fatty Acid Intake Reduces Risk of Community Acquired Pneumonia
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition conducted by Harvard Medical School examined the relationship between essential fatty acid intake and incidence of community-acquired pneumonia in men.
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