CLA may ease breathing problems in asthma.
2010 is turning out to be the warmest year ever recorded, raising lung-damaging ozone levels. And research suggests that climate changes will only worsen smog in the future—making life tougher for anyone with breathing problems.
Coupled with other pollutants in smog, ozone causes airway inflammation common in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or emphysema. Summer pollen—particularly grass—only increases the risk for asthma attacks, a new study in the Primary Case Respiratory Journal shows.
Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, scientists also link… Continue reading Categories
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July 26th, 2010CLA may ease breathing problems in asthma.
2010 is turning out to be the warmest year ever recorded, raising lung-damaging ozone levels. And research suggests that climate changes will only worsen smog in the future—making life tougher for anyone with breathing problems.
Coupled with other pollutants in smog, ozone causes airway inflammation common in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or emphysema. Summer pollen—particularly grass—only increases the risk for asthma attacks, a new study in the Primary Case Respiratory Journal shows.
Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, scientists also link… Continue reading The Sweeteners that Slash Cancer and Diabetes Risk
April 14th, 2010
Throw out those artificial sweeteners...stock up on maple syrup and stevia!
It almost sounds too good to be true! Researchers at the University of Rhode Island recently found that previously undiscovered substances in maple syrup can stimulate insulin release and increase the sensitivity of fat cells to insulin—reducing the risk for diabetes.
Containing 13 antioxidant compounds, maple syrup also appears more effective at stalling the growth of cancerous cells than blueberries or broccoli. Another study at the University of Quebec shows that this natural sweetener fights lung and prostate cancers—as well as brain… Continue reading Top Antiaging Secret: Omega 3s
March 5th, 2010
The right fats can keep you happy and healthy at any age!
Want to live a long, productive life? You need to slow the destruction of telomeres (protective structures on the end of chromosomes) that experts say control the body's biological clock.
A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that increasing your dietary intake of omega 3-rich fats will do just that. In addition, Marine-based omega 3s can improve lung function during and after exercise, which (in itself) is a terrific way to fighting aging. And much… Continue reading
Sugar Addiction? Detox To Cut Cravings
February 26th, 2010
You'll also combat candida, depression, and heart disease in the process.
It's no surprise that sugary foods increase the rates of diabetes and obesity. But did you realize that too much sugar intake can lead to chronic depression?
New European research with rats—animals remarkably like humans in many of their brain functions—links over-consumption of sugar with brain changes that resemble addictive behavior. Unlimited access to sugar in the lab makes animals vulnerable to reward-related psychiatric disorders.
Reviewing beverage consumption in this country, Harvard researchers also link sugary drinks—everything from soft drinks, sweetened teas and lemonade… Continue reading Magnesium: A Must-Have Supplement for Your Heart and Bones
February 24th, 2010
This mineral also supports detox and cleansing big time.
An essential mineral involved in over 350 of the body's critical functions, magnesium doesn't get the attention it deserves. For starters, it helps coordinate the activity of the heart muscles and nerves that initiate heartbeat.
Magnesium appears to reduce high blood pressure, cutting the risk of heart attack and stroke. Because this mineral also lessens the risk of heart arrhythmia, it limits the complications of congestive heart failure.
Unfortunately, new research finds that women are getting less than 70% of the magnesium they need. Magnesium deficiency… Continue reading Lower Blood Pressure and Slim Down with the Right Carbs
February 8th, 2010
Low-carb diet proven just as effective as leading weight loss pill.
Need to lose 10 pounds? A new study in the Archives of Internal Medicine shows that a low-carb diet is just as effective as a leading weight loss pill—even for people who are obese or have Type 2 diabetes.
What surprised researchers, though, was that cutting out sugary carbs lowered blood pressure—something the weight loss drug orlistat (better known as "Alli") did not accomplish! The carb-cutters in this randomized trial dropped about 6% in their systolic blood pressure (the top number in a… Continue reading A ‘Fat Flush for Life’ Sneak Preview: Control Weight with Probiotics
December 7th, 2009
"Infectobesity" Is the Latest Hidden Weight Gain Factor.
Taking probiotics (beneficial bacteria or friendly flora) may be the real deal when it comes to losing weight. New Swiss research links bacteria in the gut with inflammation that leads to metabolic syndrome, Type 2 diabetes, and obesity.
While overweight is "often considered as an imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure" (something that's notoriously easy to happen over the busy holiday season), Swiss scientists suggest the "black box of the bowel" plays a surprisingly important role in both calorie and energy expenditure.
Approximately 100 trillion… Continue reading
Taking probiotics (beneficial bacteria or friendly flora) may be the real deal when it comes to losing weight. New Swiss research links bacteria in the gut with inflammation that leads to metabolic syndrome, Type 2 diabetes, and obesity.
While overweight is "often considered as an imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure" (something that's notoriously easy to happen over the busy holiday season), Swiss scientists suggest the "black box of the bowel" plays a surprisingly important role in both calorie and energy expenditure.
Approximately 100 trillion… Continue reading If Someone I Loved Had Diabetes
November 30th, 2009
I'd Help Them Lose Weight for Keeps.
Over 10 percent of American adults have diabetes—a figure that doubled from 1990 to 2005. Since obesity is the major reason for Type 2 diabetes, this epidemic is clearly growing.
Jaw-dropping new projections estimate that 43 percent of American adults will be obese (30 or more pounds overweight) by 2018! That will take a big bite—21 percent—out of healthcare spending.
In addition to diabetes, extra weight ups the risk for cancer, heart disease, and numerous other health problems. "There is a tsunami of chronic preventable diseases about to… Continue reading
Over 10 percent of American adults have diabetes—a figure that doubled from 1990 to 2005. Since obesity is the major reason for Type 2 diabetes, this epidemic is clearly growing.
Jaw-dropping new projections estimate that 43 percent of American adults will be obese (30 or more pounds overweight) by 2018! That will take a big bite—21 percent—out of healthcare spending.
In addition to diabetes, extra weight ups the risk for cancer, heart disease, and numerous other health problems. "There is a tsunami of chronic preventable diseases about to… Continue reading Spice Up Your Holiday Cooking
November 23rd, 2009
Healing Herbs Kill Bacteria and Viruses.
Everyone wants a great tasting Thanksgiving feast. Isn't it nice to know that seasoning with herbs and spices can also kill the bacteria, fungi, and viruses that cause food poisoning?
Better yet, some—like cayenne, cinnamon, garlic, and turmeric—offer well-documented benefits for autoimmune disease, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, lung and neurological problems.
Researchers at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor find that curcumin in the spice turmeric, which gives curry its bright yellow color, prevents the growth of breast cancer stem cells in the lab. Just be sure to add… Continue reading
Everyone wants a great tasting Thanksgiving feast. Isn't it nice to know that seasoning with herbs and spices can also kill the bacteria, fungi, and viruses that cause food poisoning?
Better yet, some—like cayenne, cinnamon, garlic, and turmeric—offer well-documented benefits for autoimmune disease, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, lung and neurological problems.
Researchers at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor find that curcumin in the spice turmeric, which gives curry its bright yellow color, prevents the growth of breast cancer stem cells in the lab. Just be sure to add… Continue reading Beat Those Blood Sugar Blues
November 11th, 2009
7 Sugar-Busting Nutrients.
From leftover Halloween treats right through to New Year's party fare, it's easy to overindulge this time of year. But who needs the extra—and nutrient empty—calories?
If Americans knew all the dangers of sugar, it would be withdrawn from our list of safe food additives. Known to suppress the immune system and feed cancer cells, sugar and foods containing this sweetener quickly raise blood sugar (glucose) levels, providing a quick "high" followed by an equally rapid crash.
Sugary drinks and foods lead to belly fat, implicated in heart disease, and lower insulin… Continue reading
From leftover Halloween treats right through to New Year's party fare, it's easy to overindulge this time of year. But who needs the extra—and nutrient empty—calories?
If Americans knew all the dangers of sugar, it would be withdrawn from our list of safe food additives. Known to suppress the immune system and feed cancer cells, sugar and foods containing this sweetener quickly raise blood sugar (glucose) levels, providing a quick "high" followed by an equally rapid crash.
Sugary drinks and foods lead to belly fat, implicated in heart disease, and lower insulin… Continue reading 
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