Acid overload, or unbalanced alkalinity, can lead to a weakened heart and decreased circulation irregular digestion and bowel movements joint and muscle aches increased fatigue levels decreased sexual performance and desire and accelerated aging. Why do we continue to ignore the importance of alkaline balance in our cells and tissues? We take care of our
New evidence suggests nuts may improve blood lipid levels and possibly blood sugar levels in individuals with non-insulin dependent diabetes. The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Toronto and St. Michaels Hospital and looked at 117 adults with a mean age of 62 years who were all being treated with oral hypoglycemic
Could you be putting yourself at risk for heart disease simply by consuming food and drink from plastic packaging? Consumers may have noted news reports over the past year that suggested bisphenol A (BPA) could harm small children, babies and fetuses. Now, the first major study of the chemical, published in the Journal of the
A new article has taken a fresh look at the benefits of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in the prevention and treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD). Mark Tabaka, from Bristol Hospital in Connecticut, analyzed multiple observational studies on CAD patterns for an article in the Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. He found
Red clover is a flowering herb that grows in meadows and along roadsides in the United States. But this amazing plant doubles as a powerful expectorant to treat bronchitis, whooping cough and asthma. Recent studies have also linked red clover as a helpful remedy for a number of diseases and ailments including: Inflammatory skin conditions
American adults are increasingly becoming more aware of the importance of proper diet and exercise habits. And recent survey results from the American Dietetic Association (ADA) show more folks are making an effort to eat more healthy foods and exercise regularly. The ADA began conducting the nutrition surveys in 1991. The researchers organized respondents answers
While many people, both young and old, are wary of lifting weights, new research shows that light resistance training may be extremely beneficial for seniors. According to a new report by the Cochrane Collaboration a nonprofit health care research company older people who lift weights or work with resistance bands may experience less
New research from the Swedish Twin Registry has indicated that being obese at mid-life puts individuals at a greater risk from dementia in later years. The latest study connects a high Body Mass Index (BMI) with decreased cognitive function as an individual moves into the later period of his or her life. Doctoral student and
A new study suggests that the nutritional supplement vitamin E can protect a patients brain after they suffer a stroke. Researchers from the Ohio State University revealed that a specific kind of vitamin E can help prevent cells from dying after a stroke, according to findings published in the Journal of Neurochemistry. Vitamin E can
Many Americans suffer from vitamin D deficiency, a lack of the nutrient that can leave the body vulnerable to illness. Some healthcare professionals recommend taking a dietary supplement containing the vitamin, and now scientists have found that vitamin D may lower the risk of a form of breast cancer. Researchers at the Georgetown University Medical