While allergies to certain foods can require dietary restriction, the simplification of one’s eating regimen may have unintended positive side effects. Celiac disease, for instance, can force those who have it to eat more whole foods, according to Rye Patch. The news source said that the digestive condition, which is essentially a gluten allergy, can
A new study has found that consuming just one and a half servings of tart cherries daily can enhance the antioxidant activity in the body. This conclusion was reached by scientists from the University of Michigan and reported at the 2009 Experimental Biology meeting in New Orleans. The study included twelve healthy adults, aged 18
We all get the blues once in a while even more so when the weather turns gray during the winter months. Writing in Parade magazine, dietician Joy Bauer says that there are a number of nutritional supplements that can help lift peoples moods by having a positive effect on brain chemistry. Some research has
A professor at Oregon Health and Science University recently told colleagues that his research indicates that eczema may often proceed food allergies, rather being caused by them. Dermatologist Jon Hanifin addressed other specialists at the annual conference of the American Academy of Dermatology. He noted that food allergies are roughly three times as common as
An antioxidant found in cruciferous vegetables may at some point in the future be used in combination with selenium to help fight skin cancer, new research suggests. Isothiocyanates found in broccoli, cabbage and similar foods have already been identified as an anti-cancer compound. Last year, scientists at UC Santa Barbara discovered isothiocyanates helped
Individuals who take multivitamins and dietary supplements for health and well-being may be heartened by recent news announced at the American Thoracic Societys 2011 International Conference in Denver, Colo. Researchers from Beijings Gunaganmen Hospital stated that a traditional herbal medicine called Xiao Chuan (XCP) appears to support healthy lungs, even when breathing is affected by
If youre a fan of sprays, mints and mouthwashes to freshen your breathyou might be surprised to know that green tea works even better! Bad breath is caused when bacteria in your mouth break down proteins to form sulfur compounds. Breath fresheners are used to either eliminate the odor of these compounds or stop them
A simple change in the color of your foods and beverages could make a big impact on your health, according to dietician Julie Upton. The pigments that give plants their color also provide the antioxidants that protect against heart disease, inflammation and certain cancers. Try swapping your white grapefruit juice for pink. Or eat more
Scientists say as many as eight out of ten people worldwide dont eat the recommended four servings of vegetables every day. But a new study has found a simple way to change that statistic: vegetable juice. Researchers at the University of California Davis followed a group of adults for 12 weeks. They found that when
Although exercise is needed for general well-being, running shoes may be detrimental to hips, knees and ankles, a new study suggests. Despite physicians stressing the importance of exercise, research published in PM&R: The Journal of Injury, Function and Rehabilitation, suggests that running in sneakers exert more stress on joints than running barefoot does. Researchers selected