Whole foods like oats, apples, citrus fruits, strawberries, nuts, seeds and lentils are high in soluble fiber. A high fiber diet is known to be an effective treatment and prevention of constipation and hemorrhoids. Now research reports that a high soluble fiber diet can reduce inflammation and promote immunity. The study, published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, examined the therapeutic effects of fiber on the GI (gastrointestinal) tract in lab mice. Researchers at...Read More
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Whole foods like oats, apples, citrus fruits, strawberries, nuts, seeds and lentils are high in soluble fiber. A high fiber diet is known to be an effective treatment and prevention of constipation and hemorrhoids. Now research reports that a high soluble fiber diet can reduce inflammation and promote immunity. The study, published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, examined the therapeutic effects of fiber on the GI (gastrointestinal) tract in lab mice. Researchers at...Read More
Smoking, obesity, high blood pressure and high blood sugar are known to increase the risk of chronic disease. Now research reports that these four preventable risk factors may cut life expectancy by more than four years. Furthermore, life expectancy may be reduced by six or seven years in disadvantaged groups. The study, published in PLoS Medicine, examined the association of risk factors on life expectancy in the United States. Researchers at the Harvard School of...Read More
The botanical red clover contains isoflavones such as genistein and daidzein. Isoflavones have weak estrogen effects that may help improve menopausal symptoms. Now research reports that red clover relieved depression and anxiety in post-menopausal women. More than 25 million Americans visit their doctor every year for treatment of depression. The double-blind, placebo-controlled study, published in Maturitas, investigated the effect of red clover isoflavones on depression and anxiety. Researchers at the General Teaching Hospital in Austria,...Read More
Walnuts, rich in omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, can lower the risk of heart disease. Now research reports that walnuts may help decrease prostate tumor growth. The study also found that walnuts have a beneficial effect on gene activity in prostate tumors. Prostate cancer is a common cancer that affects one in six men in the U.S. The study, presented at the annual national meeting of the American Chemical Society in San Francisco, investigated walnut's...Read More
The International World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that people with contagious diseases like TB should not fly until no longer infectious. However, experts have been debating this controversial subject. Recent studies suggest that recirculated airplane cabin air is not likely to transmit infectious diseases. Now research reports it's unlikely that airline passengers will catch TB from an infected flier. This suggests that the health of the immune system determines illness. The review, published in the...Read More
Here's another reason to indulge in Easter chocolate. New research reports that eating a small quantity of dark chocolate daily may be good for your heart. Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants like resveratrol and proanthyocyanidins that may contribute to heart health and boost immunity. Eating one small square of dark chocolate (about 7 grams) daily has been found to offer optimum health benefits. The study, published in the European Heart Journal, investigated the association...Read More
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 or allergies. The study, published in Molecular Nutrition and Food Research, investigated the effect of black currant extract on lung tissue cells. Researchers at the Plant and Food Research Institute of New Zealand stimulated lung tissue...Read More
Green tea, rich in antioxidant catechins such as EGCG (epigallocatechin-3-gallate), can help prevent inflammation, cancer, heart disease and other chronic diseases. Now research reports that green tea catechins may help prevent eye diseases. Previous studies suggest that oxidative stress (damage caused by free radicals) is a major factor involved in eye diseases such as cataract and glaucoma. Antioxidants such as those found in green tea neutralize harmful free radicals (toxic byproducts of metabolic functions) and...Read More
Here's some good news for young men with early hair loss. Recent research reports that hair loss in young men is linked with a lower risk of prostate cancer. Male-pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) is believed to be due to the damaging effects of DHT (dihydrotestosterone) and the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase. DHT is a potent androgen in hair follicles and is derived directly from the male hormone testosterone. DHT is also an important component in prostate cell...Read More
Exercise is recommended for all age groups as part of a healthy lifestyle to support optimum wellness and prevent obesity. Current exercise guidelines recommend a half hour of exercise five days week. Many adults gain an average of 16 pounds of body weight between the ages of 25 to 54. Now research reports that at least an hour of exercise daily is needed to prevent middle-aged weight gain. The study also found that overweight women...Read More
Previous studies suggest that dietary calcium can lower blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose (blood sugar), Calcium can also help reduce the risk of certain cancers such as colorectal cancer. Now research reports that high calcium intake (up to 2,000 mg daily) can decrease multiple causes of death (mortality). The US Recommended Daily Allowance of calcium is 1,000 to 1,200 mg. The study, published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, investigated whether dietary calcium and magnesium...Read More
Whole foods like oats, apples, citrus fruits, strawberries, nuts, seeds and lentils are high in soluble fiber. A high fiber diet is known to be an effective treatment and prevention of constipation and hemorrhoids. Now research reports that a high soluble fiber diet can reduce inflammation and promote immunity. The study, published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, examined the therapeutic effects of fiber on the GI (gastrointestinal) tract in lab mice. Researchers at...Read More
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2005;82(2):471-476) demonstrates that supplementing the diet with a combination of long and short chain inulin-like fructans (prebiotics) during puberty resulted in improved calcium absorption and increased bone mineral density of the whole body.Read More
Smoking, obesity, high blood pressure and high blood sugar are known to increase the risk of chronic disease. Now research reports that these four preventable risk factors may cut life expectancy by more than four years. Furthermore, life expectancy may be reduced by six or seven years in disadvantaged groups. The study, published in PLoS Medicine, examined the association of risk factors on life expectancy in the United States. Researchers at the Harvard School of...Read More
A study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2004;10(6):1015-1018) shows that the orange-colored herb, turmeric, reduces abdominal pain and discomfort. Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a classic Indian herb, used in curry powder.Read More
The botanical red clover contains isoflavones such as genistein and daidzein. Isoflavones have weak estrogen effects that may help improve menopausal symptoms. Now research reports that red clover relieved depression and anxiety in post-menopausal women. More than 25 million Americans visit their doctor every year for treatment of depression. The double-blind, placebo-controlled study, published in Maturitas, investigated the effect of red clover isoflavones on depression and anxiety. Researchers at the General Teaching Hospital in Austria,...Read More
Walnuts, rich in omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, can lower the risk of heart disease. Now research reports that walnuts may help decrease prostate tumor growth. The study also found that walnuts have a beneficial effect on gene activity in prostate tumors. Prostate cancer is a common cancer that affects one in six men in the U.S. The study, presented at the annual national meeting of the American Chemical Society in San Francisco, investigated walnut's...Read More
A study published in the Israel Medical Association Journal investigated the effects of balneotherapy and climatotherapy on Ankylosing spondyolitis (AS), a chronic progressive disease that affects the spine. Read More
A study from the Netherlands assessed the use of psychological assessment and treatment as a source of palliation for non-specific low back pain.Read More
The International World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that people with contagious diseases like TB should not fly until no longer infectious. However, experts have been debating this controversial subject. Recent studies suggest that recirculated airplane cabin air is not likely to transmit infectious diseases. Now research reports it's unlikely that airline passengers will catch TB from an infected flier. This suggests that the health of the immune system determines illness. The review, published in the...Read More
Here's another reason to indulge in Easter chocolate. New research reports that eating a small quantity of dark chocolate daily may be good for your heart. Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants like resveratrol and proanthyocyanidins that may contribute to heart health and boost immunity. Eating one small square of dark chocolate (about 7 grams) daily has been found to offer optimum health benefits. The study, published in the European Heart Journal, investigated the association...Read More
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 or allergies. The study, published in Molecular Nutrition and Food Research, investigated the effect of black currant extract on lung tissue cells. Researchers at the Plant and Food Research Institute of New Zealand stimulated lung tissue...Read More
A study published in the July issue of Cornea investigated the effects of strict glycemic control on refractive eye changes in diabetics.Read More
Researchers at the University of Texas investigated 3 metabolic interactions with plant stanol esters and cholesterol.Read More
Green tea, rich in antioxidant catechins such as EGCG (epigallocatechin-3-gallate), can help prevent inflammation, cancer, heart disease and other chronic diseases. Now research reports that green tea catechins may help prevent eye diseases. Previous studies suggest that oxidative stress (damage caused by free radicals) is a major factor involved in eye diseases such as cataract and glaucoma. Antioxidants such as those found in green tea neutralize harmful free radicals (toxic byproducts of metabolic functions) and...Read More
The American Journal of Cardiology published a study in July that compares the efficacy of sterols versus stanols for long-term control of high cholesterol.Read More
Here's some good news for young men with early hair loss. Recent research reports that hair loss in young men is linked with a lower risk of prostate cancer. Male-pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) is believed to be due to the damaging effects of DHT (dihydrotestosterone) and the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase. DHT is a potent androgen in hair follicles and is derived directly from the male hormone testosterone. DHT is also an important component in prostate cell...Read More
The Journal of the American College of Cardiology published a study in June of 2005 that compared the dietary intake of fish with the incidence of congestive heart failure (CHF). Read More
Exercise is recommended for all age groups as part of a healthy lifestyle to support optimum wellness and prevent obesity. Current exercise guidelines recommend a half hour of exercise five days week. Many adults gain an average of 16 pounds of body weight between the ages of 25 to 54. Now research reports that at least an hour of exercise daily is needed to prevent middle-aged weight gain. The study also found that overweight women...Read More
Previous studies suggest that dietary calcium can lower blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose (blood sugar), Calcium can also help reduce the risk of certain cancers such as colorectal cancer. Now research reports that high calcium intake (up to 2,000 mg daily) can decrease multiple causes of death (mortality). The US Recommended Daily Allowance of calcium is 1,000 to 1,200 mg. The study, published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, investigated whether dietary calcium and magnesium...Read More
A preliminary study was published in the journal Tropical Doctors in April 2005 that tested the efficacy of garlic paste as a treatment for oral candidiasis. The garlic paste was a concentrated preparation high in volatile oils.Read More
