Pump Up With Garlic?
Much of the research on garlic shows that it’s beneficial in preventing cardiovascular disease, but the reason it does that … continue reading
Much of the research on garlic shows that it’s beneficial in preventing cardiovascular disease, but the reason it does that … continue reading
Bananas reduce stroke risk. According to Realage.com, the potassium in one to two bananas a day can drop blood pressure … continue reading
Q: What do you think about the value of eating oats? A: Oats do contain a relatively high level of … continue reading
Glutathione is an immune-boosting antioxidant. It scavenges free radicals and helps protect cells but is very hard to absorb because … continue reading
The free-radical theory states that aging is oxidative damage to the body—as if you’re rusting from the inside out due … continue reading
Over the years coffee has been maligned as a trigger for high blood pressure and other health maladies. Recently, however, … continue reading
Fruits that are at the top of the list for easing constipation are peaches, pears, cherries and apples, according to … continue reading
Vitamin C used to be big. Everyone was taking it because it boosted the immune system, built stronger tendons and … continue reading
According to the New England Journal of Medicine, “Diets high in polyunsaturated fat [found in walnuts, almonds, Brazil nuts, sunflower … continue reading
A recent study that was published in Circulation found that the Mediterranean diet—lots of fruits and vegetables and liberal use … continue reading
Vitamin D appears to help prevent diabetes. A study showed that subjects who got more than 800 international units of … continue reading
You know apples have a lot of fiber and nutrients. They also can improve digestion. Researchers reported that when rats … continue reading
If you’re feeling high anxiety, an effective and proven treatment is chamomile tea. According to the authors of a study … continue reading
According to the Vitamin D Council, statin drugs, used to combat high blood pressure and high cholesterol, can impair the … continue reading
Here are a few interesting tidbits from the book Power of Vitamin D by Sarfraz Zaidi, M.D.: • Not technically … continue reading
Moderate alcohol use has been shown to have health benefits; however, any amount of alcohol can cause some microdamage to … continue reading
Our knowledge about the importance of vitamin D in maintaining health and proper hormone levels continues to grow. If you’re … continue reading
Water won’t relieve constipation. It takes fiber. Get at least 25 grams a day, and some of the liquid you … continue reading
Cantaloupe has loads of vitamins A and C and potassium, which prevents muscle cramps. At only 60 calories a cup, … continue reading
According to research out of Tufts University, not drinking enough water can make you more confused and irritable. The debilitating-dehydration … continue reading
When someone tells you that all sugar is created equal, don’t believe it. Consider this statement from Richard Johnson, professor … continue reading
Cocoa can significantly reduce inflammatory biomarkers related to hardening of the arteries. That’s due to its flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory … continue reading
A recent nutrition item on milk by Jerry Brainum (“Milk, Estrogen, IGF-1 and Insulin,” August ’09) got me thinking. When … continue reading
New studies suggest that the so-called nonessential amino acid glutamine may be a potent cancer therapy because of its ability … continue reading
Older athletes often complain of joint pain after intense workouts, and some of those aches could be from mild-to-severe rheumatoid … continue reading