Dear Health-Conscious Friend, The change of seasons has sent the mercury rising in thermometers across the country. And if youre a woman experiencing menopause, these high temperatures are the LAST thing you want to feel as you deal with your private summers! In this weeks Monday Edition of Health News Weekly, Ill reveal some nutrition
Mangosteen juice, known as an all-natural anti-inflammatory, may prevent the development of heart disease and diabetes in obese individuals, according to a new study. The studys results, published in the Nutrition Journal, suggest that the exotic fruit juice can lower the C-reactive protein level (CRP), which is a measure of inflammation. According to lead researcher
New research has demonstrated the anti-ulcer properties of the herb known as Eruca sativa (EER). A research team led by Dr. Syed Rafatullah from Saudi Arabia tested the properties of EER on experimentally-induced gastric secretion and ulceration in albino rats. They found that the ethanolic extract of EER significantly reduced the basal gastric acid secretion,
In the past few years, health experts have suggested that the fruit of a palm tree that grows in the Amazon rainforest may offer antioxidant properties to humans. Now, researchers studying the acai berry say they have discovered that the popular ingredient in nutritional supplements and smoothies can be absorbed by the human body. Findings
A diet rich in fresh produce may promote kidney health by reducing the risk of developing kidney stones, a painful condition affecting millions of Americans. Researchers from Maine Medical Center and Brigham and Womens Hospital in Boston analyzed information from individuals enrolled in three clinical studies and assigned a score to each participant based on
Some folks swear by the herb ginkgo biloba as the ultimate brain and memory booster. Now research suggests it could also protect you from brain damage after a stroke! The American Stroke Association says strokes can occur when a blood vessel to the brain is blocked by a clot or bursts. This damage prevents your
Many people already take nutritional supplements to help support healthy bones and prevent diseases such as osteoarthritis. Now, scientists from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease say they have learned more about the process of bone degeneration. Bone degeneration takes places when cells known as osteoclasts migrate through the blood to the surface
For optimum health we need powerful anti-inflammatory agents known as omega-3 fatty acids. Hundreds of scientific studies have clinically proven the remarkable health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids found in all-natural krill oil. Here are just a few of the results The United States Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) published a 2005 review
New research has found that a natural chemical may alleviate symptoms of ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to findings published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. During a recent trial, rats were genetically altered to show signs of the digestive disease, and then injected with prostaglandin
Men who suffer from erectile dysfunction during mid-life may be more likely to develop heart disease, according to a new study. Research conducted by the Mayo Clinic found that men who experienced erectile dysfunction (ED) at any point in their life were 80 percent more likely to have heart disease, compared with those who did