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Friday, January 30, 2009 Led by Andre Kahan of the University of Paris Descartes in Paris, the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study involved 622 patients with OA from France, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria and the U.S. Patients had knee X-rays at the time of enrollment and at 12, 18 and 24 months. The X-rays were evaluated for joint space loss and patients were also assessed for OA symptoms and pain.The results showed that "long-term administration of CS over 2 years can prevent joint structure degradation in patients with knee OA," the authors state. Joint space loss was significantly reduced in the CS group, fewer patients had progression of joint space width, and CS reduced pain in those taking it compared to the placebo group. > moreThursday, January 29, 2009 News Spotlight USDA to Retain Fruit and Vegetable Program from The News & Observer Fruit and vegetable growers have won a small but symbolic victory as the Obama administration starts steering the Agriculture Department in a new direction. Facing political heat from California lawmakers, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has agreed to retain $3.18 million in a grant program that encourages fruit and vegetable consumption. More Industry News Industry to Rally in Washington, D.C. at Natural Products Day from Medical News Today The Natural Products Association is hosting its 12th annual lobbying effort on Capitol Hill in Washington, D. > moreThursday, January 29, 2009 Omega-3s ease psychological distress and depressive symptoms often suffered by menopausal and perimenopausal women, according to researchers at Université Laval's Faculty of Medicine. Their study, published in the February issue of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, presents the first evidence that omega-3 supplements are effective for treating common menopause-related mental health problems. Dr. Michel Lucas and colleagues recruited 120 women age 40 to 55 and divided them into two groups. Women in the first group took three gel capsules containing a total of one gram of EPA, an omega-3 fatty acid of marine origin, every day for eight weeks. > moreThursday, January 22, 2009 Green tea plus exercise speeds the loss of tummy fat11:02 AM, January 20, 2009If reducing that abdominal paunch is part of your goals for the year, consider adding green tea to your diet. Several studies have hinted that green tea provides a boost to exercise-induced weight loss. Another study, published in the February issue of the Journal of Nutrition, supports that link and shows that tummy fat may be the first to go.The study evaluated 132 obese adults. All consumed a diet that was consistent in daily calories and participated in 180 minutes a week of moderate-intensity exercise. > moreThursday, January 22, 2009 By Steve Bruner - Natural Biology Labs The problem with natural cures is this. When the body is not in balance in the first place, it might be impossible for a natural cure to work. Through years of research I believe if you get your body in balance - then a natural cure might be possible. One story comes to mind. I remember a couple in their late 70's who had limited mobility and were taking multiple medications - and spent most of each day in bed. After implementing a comprehensive supplement plan within months they went to their doctor, got off medications, and returned to playing tennis. > moreThursday, January 15, 2009 Fun, Easy, Taste Great - now that's a diet Diets are hard to follow but the Mediterranean diet is more or less a lifestyle that is fun, healthier, and easy to adjust to. The Mediterranean diet incorporates the basics of healthy eating — plus a splash of flavorful olive oil and perhaps a glass of red wine — among other components characterizing the traditional cooking style of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Natural Biology endorses the Mediterranean Diet as does the Mayo Clinic. These are their recommendations: "Most healthy diets include fruits, vegetables, fish and whole grains, and limit unhealthy fats. > moreThursday, January 8, 2009 According to Dr. Mercola "Eczema (atopic dermatitis), and the closely associated psoriasis, are two very common skin problems. Both eczema and psoriasis are potentially allergic conditions that can be triggered by environmental factors and dozens of other external irritants like:Laundry detergent Soaps Household chemicals Workplace chemicals Perfumes Animal dander Metals (such as nickel in jewelry) While psoriasis is most often linked with external allergic triggers, eczema is often caused by food allergies. However, although they’re different diseases and have varying triggers, their treatments have many commonalities. > moreThursday, January 8, 2009 What if you could eliminate 90% of all vitamin store products with one product? Would you be interested? Natural Biology believes the key to the future for consumers in the natural marketplace is the comment in this articles which states "In all areas of consumption, consumers are choosing to buy less to buy better. " This was the reason for EVEREST Earth & Sea Formula™ because for the serious supplement user it replaces a cabinet full of products. It offers a comprehensive and complete solution and replaces the need for at least 7 or 8 products with a balanced and high potency solutions - therrefore makingi it a far superior value to trying to mix and match a host of supplements. > moreThursday, January 8, 2009 Arginine (ar ja nen), in humans, is a semi essential or conditionally essential amino acid. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein and protein is the basis of all living cells. Amino acids are considered essential if they must be consumed in the diet and non essential if they can be produced within the body. That is why arginine is considered conditionally essential. Most adults, unless suffering from certain rare genetic disorders, can synthesize sufficient arginine to meet the body’s demands, however infants and young children cannot produce arginine and since arginine is essential for the production and release of the growth hormone, they must receive the amino acid in dietary intake. > moreThursday, January 8, 2009 Coconut is Not Your Normal Oil When I have a little time on my hands, whether I am feeling stressed or bored or just in need of a task, I bake. One of my favorite ingredients to use is coconut. The rich sweet flavor, the soft chewy texture if it’s inside a baked good, and especially the nutty toasted crunch after it’s been baked and sprinkled over cakes, ice creams, or just about anything else you can think of. There are a lot of varieties of coconut sold at stores: flaked, whole, shredded, flour (good for people with wheat flour allergies), raw, unsweetened, dried, milk, and the most unusual type which I have been hearing about recently: coconut oil. > moreThursday, January 8, 2009 Around the globe, diets are as varied between countries as the differences in culture, ethnic background, religion, economy and agricultural production. Diets also vary between regions within a country. For instance, the northern provinces of China tend toward a diet containing spicier foods, more meat and wheat, where the southern provinces consume a milder diet with more rice, greens and other vegetables, special fruits and generally less meat. However, there is one diet that has been studied extensively over the past several years, and found to have numerous health benefits: the “Mediterranean” diet. > moreTuesday, January 6, 2009 In the end it is about energy, mitochondria, and toxicity. "So many people who complain their metabolism is slow should go get a check-up to insure they do not have thyroid or another more serious problem - but they should also consider that their bodies may not be getting enough of the right nutrients for energy and micro-nutrients. Sometime this alone helps people turn a big corner toward sustained weight loss. Another possibility is food allergies and we typically see people who eliminate gluten, milk, egg, and sugar from their diets explode in energy. > moreTuesday, January 6, 2009 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 01-05-09 It could be a couple of years before formal recommendations are established for taking higher doses of vitamin D as a way to help prevent or treat heart disease, but some doctors aren't waiting. This month, doctors at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee began giving a mega-dose of 100,000 international units of vitamin D to all patients with chest pains. After that, they are advised to take 2,000 IU a day, said John Whitcomb, an emergency room physician with the hospital. Other Aurora hospitals are considering doing the same thing, he said. Given that the current recommendation for adults is 600 IU a day, that's a considerable departure from the norm, although 2,000 IU a day is considered to be safe for adults. > moreMonday, January 5, 2009 Work & Family Life 03-05-08 Originally Published: 20080201. Research reports keep rolling in on the importance of vitamin D in our diet-beyond its familiar role in helping us to build strong bones. Here are some of the findings: Periodontal disease, in a dental study of 6,700 people from 13 to 90, the gums of patients with higher blood levels of vitamin D were 20 percent less likely to bleed. "The evidence on gingivitis and tooth loss suggests that vitamin D influences oral health by decreasing inflammation," said Bess Dawson-Hughes, director of the Bone Metabolism Lab at the Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University. > moreSunday, January 4, 2009 NUTRITION: Nutrients shrink as veggies grow Miami Herald It's a good thing Popeye was created many moons ago. The ornery cartoon character would have to gobble 65 cups of spinach today to get the same amount of iron he got from gulping down a can of the stuff in 1950. That wouldn't leave much time to woo Olive Oil. That's the message from a new study conducted by the University of Texas at Austin, based on U.S. Department of Agriculture data. Compared to 50 years ago, today's fruits and vegetables contain smaller amounts of some key nutrients, including protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, riboflavin and vitamin C. > moreFriday, January 2, 2009 An article published online in 2008 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reported that human cells grown in a magnesium deficient environment undergo accelerated senescence (aging).Studies have indicated that increased cellular senescence can lead to tissue damage and promote the development of diseases associated with aging. Aging-related diseases, including cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, and some cancers have all been linked with magnesium inadequacy, a condition that is estimated to affect half of the population in the United States. > moreThursday, January 1, 2009 Energize Your Life 7 Power Foods for Women Essence It's so easy to reach for coffee, cola or something sugary when you need a little afternoon pick-me-up. But there are smarter options. We asked nutritionists Constance Brown-Riggs, R.D., spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, and Rovenia Brock, Ph.D., author of the popular Dr. Ro's Ten secrets to Livin' Healthy (Bantam), for tips on the best foods to boost energy, calm nerves, and improve overall health and well-being. The good news is that these power foods aren't exotic or generally expensive. In fact, most are probably already in your kitchen. > more |
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