Taking dietary supplements and herbal supplements is something that thousands of Americans do every day as a part of an alternative approach to good health and wellness. Now, research conducted at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center indicates that certain complementary therapies are being suggested by healthcare professionals. A study published in the journal Archives
Women who eat poorly during pregnancy don’t just do harm to themselves. According to new research, insufficient nutrition during gestation can put a child at a greater risk for type 2 diabetes later in life. The study, conducted at the University of Oxford, also found that the genetic effects of aging were more pronounced for
Do you know which foods naturally contain the most vitamin D? Bread or milk may be the first thing that comes to mind, but these foods are typically enriched with the nutrient, rather than naturally containing it. In fact, few foods are organic sources of vitamin D. If that weren’t discouraging enough, new research has
Individuals may want to consider taking natural diabetes supplements as a way to curb their blood sugar, as a new study finds that hypoglycemiaor low blood sugaris linked to mortality in critically ill patients. According to research published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings, scientists have found a link between mild to moderate hypoglycemia and
More people are eating high amounts of animal products and pesticide-laden fruits and veggies. And its no secret that there are far too many processed foods lining grocery store shelves. These changes in diet may lead to nutrient deficiencies that could be related to other health issues. A nutrient-lacking diet can cause or worsen the
A study has found an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree may reduce inflammation and relieve pain. The compound in question is called Pycnogenol, and a scientist from the National Research Institute on Food and Nutrition in Rome found it inhibits the generation of COX-2 and 5-LOX, two naturally
In an effort to provide individuals who suffer from mental disorders with more options than just pharmacological drugs, some of which may have severe side effects, non-profit organizations have been promoting alternative treatment methods. For example, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has announced it will be enhancing its Hearts and Minds initiative by
According to a new study, nutritional supplements containing multivitamins may help women live longer by preventing parts of their DNA from shortening. The research was conducted by a team from the U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences who analyzed data from 586 women, including those who had breast cancer and their cancer-free siblings. During
Women who start taking probiotics in the first trimester of their pregnancy are less likely to develop obesity within the first year of giving birth, a new study has found. Finnish scientists studied 256 women divided into three groups. Two groups received dietary counseling, and one of those also received daily capsules of probiotics containing
Cooking beef that has been marinated with rosemary extract, a source of antioxidants, may lower toxin levels in the meat, according to a study published in the Journal of Food Science. Antioxidants are natural compounds found in many food sources, including several types of cooking herbs, that eliminate free radicals in the body that can