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- Probiotics vs. H. pylori Infections - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Catherin fernatesIn part three of this series on probiotics, I take a quick foray into one of the most predominant infections in society. It's "H. pylori"...and can our friendly bacteria wage battle with it? "H. pylori" are not-so-friendly bacteria responsible for many diseases, including gastritis, ulcers, ...
Views: 635 - How Effective Are Drugs for Diabetes? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Catherin fernatesIn part two of this long look at type 2 diabetes, I hone in on the classes of drugs used to treat it. Let's take a look and see how well they lower HbA1C, a measurement of hemoglobin that reveals blood glucose levels over the past three months. To read part one of this series, click here. ...
Views: 585 - The Risks of Eating Well-done Meat - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Catherin fernatesThe study involves mice, which are often used to test whether substances in food are harmful to humans. Norwegian researchers adopted a mouse type where human enzymes have been inserted to examine whether people may be more sensitive to certain carcinogenic substances from heat-treated foods. ...
Views: 572 - Vitamin D Can Help Shield You From Diabetes - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Catherin fernatesAnother health breakthrough to report in the vast arena of breakthroughs that surrounds vitamin D. The "sunshine vitamin." A new study has found that not getting enough vitamin D can put you at greater risk for one of the biggest health problems of modern times: type 2 diabetes. This ...
Views: 569 - A Juice to Help You Sleep - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Catherin fernatesPeople who suffer insomnia clamor for any health breakthroughs in the field of sleeping soundly. Well, here is some good news. Researchers have found that a type of fruit juice could help improve sleep. Look no further than tart cherry. The study was recently published in the "European ...
Views: 553 - This Vitamin Could Boost Good Cholesterol Levels - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Catherin fernatesIf you or someone you know has been recently diagnosed with heart disease, here’s some good news about a natural heart remedy that could protect your heart from further damage. The results from a clinical trial funded by the National Heart, Blood and Lung Institute say that boosting vitamin B3 ...
Views: 550 - The Ultimate Mineral for Diabetes - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Catherin fernatesChromium is an essential mineral for metabolizing blood sugar and fats. It is known that severe chromium deficiency can cause reversible insulin resistance and diabetes. It is by and large the biggest vitamin or mineral to have an effect on diabetics.These foods are most rich in chromium: wine; ...
Views: 545 - Three Great Treatments for Osteoarthritis - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Catherin fernatesIf you're part of the growing tide of people who are experiencing joint pain and stiffness, like with osteoarthritis, you'll want to read further to find out about three natural remedies that could help. U.S. researchers have found substantial evidence that suggests glucosamine, devil's ...
Views: 475 - Your Best Defense Against the "D" Word - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Catherin fernatesThe "D" word stands for diarrhea and surely it needs no introduction. In the second of my series on probiotics, I explore how these friendly bacteria can do wonders "down there" and help quell a case of the "D" word. Versus Acute Diarrhea Using probiotics for treating sudden cases of ...
Views: 457 - Fish Found to Protect Against Alzheimer's - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Catherin fernatesFish belongs in the category of foods that make you smarter. But, according to a brand new study, it also belongs in the brain protection category. Because people who eat fish, cooked in these two ways, may be reducing their risk of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found that people ...
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