Better Nutrition articles from April 2004

Better Nutrition archives from April 2004

Letters from our readers.(sharing)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2004... I was happy to see that there's someone else out there who has noticed your lack of coverage regarding spirulina ("Sharing," February 2004, p. 10). I was a friend of Dr. Christopher Hills, the father of the Green Revolution, back in the 1980s...

Low-Carb weight loss programs benefit from newly available natural supplement: science reveals a new carbohydrate-neutralizing nutrient that helps make carb-cutting and weight loss easier and more achievable!(Special Ad Report)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2004... IF YOU'RE ONE OF THE MILLIONS of Americans who are currently dieting or are unsuccessfully battling your weight, a unique and newly available supplement shows promise in helping to make your weight loss goals much more successful and easier to...

Power up.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)
April 1, 2004... For a satisfying low-carb snack, try a KETOslim bar from Nature's Plus. These high-protein bars are available in three flavors: Chocolate Peanut Crisp, Chocolate Raspberry Crisp and Lucsious Lemon Crisp. 800.937.0500, ext. 516 ...

Away, aches!(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)
April 1, 2004... To support joint and cartilage function, Sedona Labs has created ArthroZyme. These easy-to-swallow tablets may help reduce swelling after surgery or injury. 888.816.8804 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Free your mind.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)
April 1, 2004... Migra-Zen helps relieve occasional headaches with the power of a proprietary herbal blend. Grape extract, goldenrod, dandelion and juniper berry all come together to offer you relief from pain. 800.226.7031 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Syndrome x-rated.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)
April 1, 2004... For people following low-carb lifestyles, LowCarb Diet Facilitator from Nature's Benefit assists in blunting rises in your blood sugar. This powdered supplement also contains antioxidants and may help support healthy cholesterol levels....

Joyous joints.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... To help fight the battle against common joint disorders, Olympian Labs brings you Glucosalage S04. This potent formula contains a combination of shark cartilage, glucosamine sulfate and cat's claw. 800.473.5883 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Brilliant blend.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)
April 1, 2004... Nature's Answer brings you Bio-Strath: a whole-food supplement that combines nutritional yeast with herbal extracts. The result is a supplement that aims to increase energy and enhance well-being. Bio-Strath is available in both liquid and pill...

Play defense.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)
April 1, 2004... The probiotic blend in Primal Defense from Garden of Life may attack harmful pathogens in your intestines to help eliminate populations of yeast, parasites and bad bacteria. 800.622.8986 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Fast food.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... New from Fireside Books is the completely updated cookbook from the folks behind the low-carb craze. Available at health food stores and bookstores, the cookbook contains recipes for meals that can be made in 30 minutes or less. ...

Menopause relief.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... After reviewing the evidence, the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) published its position on treating menopause vasomotor symptoms--hot flashes--in the January/February 2004 issue of its journal. NAMS now endorses dietary isoflavones as...

Natural alternatives to mass meds: each month, Amber D. Ackerson, ND, informs you about complementary and alternative choices to mass-produced over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)
April 1, 2004... Natural Alternatives to Mass Meds Each month, Amber D. Ackerson, ND, informs you about complementary and alternative choices to mass-produced over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. CONDITION OTC DRUG Diarrhea Pepto-Bismol,...

Spice up your blood.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Like cinnamon? if you're diabetic, you should. Taken daily, powdered cinnamon can lower blood glucose, cholesterol and triglycerides in people with type 2 diabetes. Significant decreases averaging 20 percent were found in a Pakistani study,...

Soy reduces cholesterol.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Sterols reduce serum cholesterol; so does soy and soymilk. But a new Dutch study shows that a combination of plant sterol esters and soy protein is much more effective at reducing cholesterol than either ingredient individually. Adding...

Natural cancer fighters.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... The chemical that gives garlic its flavor could one day be used in a "smart bomb" to fight cancer, scientists say. The chemical--allicin--is produced as a biochemical reaction between alliinase and alliin, and it's toxic to tumor cells. ...

11,459.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)
April 1, 2004... number of acres of certified organic or transitional cotton planted in the United States in 2001, as compared to 13.9 million total acres of cotton planted that year, SOURCE: Organic Trade Association and National Cotton Council

Get some rest.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Valerian is a plentiful wild herb that is also a potent sleep aid, according to some studies. A reasonable dose is a cup or two of valerian tea before bedtime. prepared with a teaspoon of the dried root. Another option is 300 mg of the extract...

Take with food.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Recent breakthrough research may many past studies done vitamin E had contradictory findings. The manner in which subjects received vitamin E likely blocked or facilitated its absorption. Scientists from the Linus Pauling Institute at...

Eat all you want--lose weight.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Sounds like a weight-loss ad, doesn't it? But it accurately describes a new study in which women were allowed to eat all they wanted as long as their overall dietary fat intake was less than 15 percent of total calories. Subjects lost 8...

Tea in a pill.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... The catechins in green tea may prevent the cell damage that causes cancer. According to a 1999 study published in Preventive Medicine, men who drink 10 cups of green tea a day have a 32 percent lower cancer rate than those who drink less than 3...

Air pollution poses a greater risk for.(We're All Fuming)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... 1. Heart disease 2. Lung disease Answer: A new study by Brigham Young University says the risk for heart disease from air pollution is worse than even for lung disease.

Cleansing strategy.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... It's the most common gastrointestinal complaint in the United States, accounting for 2 million doctor visits a year. If you're thinking diverticulosis, ulcers or even heartburn, forget it. Americans spend $725 million a year on laxatives to...

<10%.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... percentage of teenage girls in the United States who consume the amount of daily calcium necessary to build optimal bone density. SOURCE: Council for Responsible Nutrition

Myth vs. truth.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)
April 1, 2004... burning question MYTH: When you toast bread, you're reducing the number of calories it contains. TRUTH: Once toasted, bread has a lower water content. But it contains the exact same number of calories. If yon want to cut your calories...

Anti-virus program.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Researchers now say seniors--and all of us--can fight the flu and colds with good nutrition and a daily multivitamin. A University of Florida team has proven the old theory that a good intake of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants can...

D-feat multiple sclerosis.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Vitamin D might help in the fight to prevent multiple sclerosis (MS) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to two new studies. One study analyzed data previously collected on 187,000 nurses. Those getting the most vitamin D from...

True or false.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... 1. Gallstone removal is the most common abdominal surgery. 2. Gallstones are associated with high cholesterol levels. 3. An hour of daily exercise can lower your chances of developing gallstones by 60 percent. 4. Gaulstones were...

Down with diabetes.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2004... Magnesium helps prevent type 2 diabetes--especially in the overweight--say two new studies. And you may want to wash down those magnesium caplets with a coffee, according to a third study. Harvard School of Public Health researchers...

Low carbs and syndrome X.(the low-carb continuum: expert analysis of the health applications: part 1)
April 1, 2004... Some soothsayers tell us that if the instance of obesity increases at its current level, almost every American will become overweight by the year 2050. But while many people tend to focus on the cosmetic aspects of their expanding waistlines,...

Portable health: real nutrition you can pocket.
April 1, 2004... In their early years, meal replacement bars and drinks were designed to fit in the back pockets of long-distance cyclists and runners. Today, these nutrition-packed foods are just as likely to be tucked away in the glove compartments of busy...

Gluten-free: celiac disease could be the cause of your gastrointestinal problems.
April 1, 2004... Most women dread it, but when I got my period last October, I broke out the bubbly and did a little dance of joy. This, because it had been over a year since my last cycle, and I'd been pretty scared. My diet and weight were good, my...

Ode to soy: a symphony of soy recipes.(Food: easy and healthful recipes)
April 1, 2004... Tofu Gumbo and White Corn Grits Souffle SERVES 8 Gumbo may be made with a number of main ingredients, so why not tofu? Marinated tofu is a tandem addition to this old Cajun favorite--along with the distinctive texture of okra. It's...

Probiotics update: the latest word on these friendly bacteria.(Wellness: supplements and functional foods)
April 1, 2004... Probiotics, such as the Lactobacillus acidophilus strain commonly found in yogurt, have traditionally helped people maintain healthy digestive systems. Years ago, the human body generated reserves of these friendly bacteria, but antibiotics,...

Lovely, lovely world: women from other cultures share their secrets to natural beauty.(Innerbeauty: new strategies for vibrant living)
April 1, 2004... In your quest to find the ultimate in holistic, natural beauty, you'll find that the more you learn about the rituals of non-Western cultures, the more you get a real sense of the unwavering respect that the rest of the world has not only for...

Don't let the bad bugs bite: kill fleas and ticks without harming your pets.(Petcare: holistic hints for your furry friends)
April 1, 2004... No matter where you live--in a city or in rural areas--your pets are sure to be subjected to irritating flea bites and Lyme disease, the potentially fatal disease caused by tick bites. Not only will fleas cause discomfort to your pets, but they...

Gone: what does the ephedra ban mean for consumers?(Dc/updates: word from Washington)
April 1, 2004... For years, the dietary supplement industry, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Congress have been grappling with how to deal with the herb ephedra. Numerous public hearings have been held, regulations issued (then withdrawn),...

Ask the doctor.(seasonal affective disorder)
April 1, 2004... First, you are going to need some form of light therapy--the application of light to the forehead in order to regulate hormones in the brain. Research has shown light therapy to be the single best remedy for SAD. To perform light therapy at...