Among those who would like to drink fortified cow’s milk in order to get their daily recommended values of vitamin D and calcium, many cannot, either because of lactose intolerance or an allergy. While dietary supplements are always one easy solution for this problem, a new study has pointed to goat’s milk as another. Researchers
If you take herbal supplements or over-the-counter tablets as a way to fight indigestion, then the following story may be for you, particularly if you like a glass of beer or wine every now and then. According to research conducted at Switzerland’s University Hospital of Zurich, alcohol may slow digestion, but it doesn’t cause gas,
Though it may be an unexpected addition to any recipe, algae has nutritive properties that may make it a viable nutritional supplement and even holiday cookie ingredient, according to Fast Company. The news source reports that more than just a potential source of bio-fuels for cars, algae may be a suitable source of omega-3 fatty
In addition to adapting an alkaline diet full of fruits, vegetables and whole grains to keep the immune system healthy, certain cholesterol-lowering drugs may give patients immunity from bacterial infections such as sickle anemia, an illness that affects red blood cells, a new study is suggesting. According to research from St. Jude Childrens Hospital, drugs
A new study suggests that while such as magnesium may help ease muscle pain in the neck and back, exercise may also help ease the discomfort. The study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, found that when women were exposed to strength training exercises with dumbbells, they experience a muscle build up that helps
A healthy bowel transit time should take between 16 and 24 hours from eating to eliminating. But the average American can go up to 96 hours without a bowel movement. Thats four days that rotting waste has been in your system blocking the absorption of key minerals and nutrients causing fatigue and severe abdominal pain
Vitamin B and folic acid may be useful in lowering the risk of vision loss in older people, according to a new report. A diet supplemented by a combination of vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid appears to decrease the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in women, researchers from Brigham and Womens Hospital and
Hows that? Im sorry, could you repeat it? Come again? These are common expressions people use when they cant hear what has been said to them. Some folks suffer hearing loss due to medical conditions. And rising degrees of noise pollution have caused about 10 million Americans to suffer noise-induced hearing loss. But the good
As the government gears up for a comprehensive healthcare reform, there are signs the new administration may have a favorable view regarding the role of alternative medicine in the larger healthcare system. AcupunctureToday.com reports that during a recent presidential town hall meeting in St. Louis, Missouri, President Obama was asked about his views regarding the
Could the gas responsible for the unpleasant odor of rotten eggs and flatulence possibly have a health benefit? Researchers from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine think so. They have suggested that hydrogen sulfide a gas expelled by bacteria in the colon could have a positive effect on the blood pressure of rats.