Researchers at the University of California San Diego found that antioxidants may not stave off Alzheimer’s disease as well as previous studies suggest. Patients with Alzheimer’s disease often have widespread oxidative damage in their...
In the past whole grains were mostly used to provide fiber and promote digestive health. But recent studies show that whole grains provide much more, including additional vitamins and minerals, plus high levels of...
A busy work schedule can present challenges to eating healthy. You have limited time and energy to think about your food choices. It’s tempting to skip meals or to eat foods high in calories,...
I have had several alerts on the potential problem created by specific “statins” —- medications taken by many, young and elderly, to control cholesterol. On the other side of the coin, there is consistent...
London: Scientists have captured first full image of vitamin B12 – which forms a part of our nutritious diet like all other vitamins and minerals – in action. Researchers have created the first full...
The munchies aren’t a bad thing, depending on what you choose to eat. Research shows that snacking on healthy foods between meals can actually make your metabolism more effective, aid weight loss, and help...
In addition to texting, making calls and surfing the Web, you may want to consider using your smartphone — yes, your dandy cellphone — to help manage your health. For quick health advice in...
It is not unusual to have vitamin deficiencies following gastric bypass surgery. As a matter of fact, it is so common that patients who have had weight-loss surgery should pretty much anticipate taking vitamin...
Safety of Nutritional Supplements There was not even one death caused by an dietary supplement in either 2008 or 209, according to the most recent information collected by the U.S. National Poison Data System...
You cannot expect a small child to swallow a tablet or a chunk of a tablet. You can crush the tablet (or tablet fraction) and give the resulting powder in juice or mixed in...
Iron is part of the make-up of hemoglobin and myoglobin (“heme”, as in blood; “myo”, as in muscle). These substances have the remarkable ability to grab onto or release oxygen and carbon dioxide at...
We use to prick both ends of vitamin E capsules and squeeze the contents into a teaspoonful of non-allergenic juice to get an infant to take the vitamin. There also are water-soluble fatty vitamin...
A big change was brought about by the advent of UV-blocking sunscreen lotions used to prevent skin cancer. The feared skin cancers have a relationship to sun exposure. Some develop from precancerous lesions, such...
now I look picture perfect Teacher took snaps every month to inspire weight loss WHEN primary school teacher Nicola Williams decided to lose weight, she looked to herself for inspiration. She decided to take...
State–of–the–art exercise equipment is useless if it’s collecting dust. Fortunately, you don’t have to own the latest workout gadget to pump up and trim down. These 3 fitness tools will outlast any fad, whether...
Need an extra reason to pick up mushrooms from your supermarket today? Mushrooms are more than just flavor enhancers for a variety of meals. Besides adding taste to salads, soups, casseroles, rice dishes, stir-fry,...
Women have certain nutritional needs when it comes to vitamins and minerals, but with so much to choose from and so much competing information out there, what do we really need? As you walk...
Research has demonstrated that vitamins support general good health, recovery from illness and surgery and reduce the symptoms of chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. But vitamins are not a replacement for healthy...
The way vitamin D is made, stored, and utilized in our bodies is unique. That dreaded but marvelous substance, cholesterol, forms the base of a derivative that resides in the fat cells just under...
Researchers at the University of Scranton, Pa., ran a lab analysis on the content in several types and brands of popcorn and found that the crunchy hull is rich in polyphenols – anti-oxidants that...
While a beer gut may be unsightly, studies suggest tummy fat is even harder on the heart than on the eyes. The visceral (or deep) flab of a pudgy midsection hugs vital organs in...
Whenever I speak to groups or patients in my counseling practice, I get more questions about vitamins and minerals than almost any other topic. Typical questions include “what should I take”, “how much should...
Do you know that you have a pharmacy available to you right in your own kitchen? Yes, you do. According to traditional Chinese medicine, food is your best medicine. There is a saying “The...
Insomnia Instead of Ambien (or generic zolpidem), Lunesta (eszopiclone), or Rozerem (ramelteon) Go OTC Benadryl, Nytol, Sominex (or generic diphenhydramine) Save as much as $47 a week Why switch? OTC antihistamines that contain diphenhydramine...
Instead of Nexium (esomeprazole), Prevacid (lansoprazole), Zegerid (omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate), or Protonix (or generic pantoprazole) Go OTC For occasional heartburn, try antacids such as Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids, and Tums, or acid-reducing drugs such as Pepcid...
OCT vs. Rx Which is better? Cheaper over-the-counter remedies are often your best bet. It can be tempting to run to a doctor for a prescription when you’re miserable with symptoms like nonstop sneezing...
We’re constantly bombarded with the acronym RDA but do we actually know what it means, and how it should be affecting our diets? Our Recommended Daily Allows refers to the amount of each nutrient...
Remember the food group breakdown Toddlers ages 2 to 3 years old should consume the following foods and servings on a daily basis, as below: One serving of meat and alternatives, such as a...
Superfoods. It’s a term that gets bandied about a lot these days, particularly in health food circles. But what exactly does it mean? What is a superfood? Although there’s no official legal definition for...
Americans eat up to 3 times the recommended sugar allowance every day, and over twice the suggested sodium. It seems our palates just crave far more salt and sugar than necessary. While advocacy groups...