Better Nutrition articles from August 2003

Better Nutrition archives from August 2003

Outmatched.(Advertising dietary supplements.)(Column)
August 1, 2003... If you're in the mood for romantic fiction, allow me to suggest the many Web sites where people describe their own wonderfulness in hopes that other people of equal wonderfulness will seek them out for companionship. Once both parties discover...

Your "Goodnews" department is outstanding.(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2003... Your "Goodnews" department is outstanding. It gives us the security of knowing we are up-to-the-minute on the latest health news we need to know. Thanks. We are always amazed at what we learn from every edition of Better Nutrition. Dr....

I just wanted to thank you. .(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2003... I just wanted to thank you for your story on bathtub salmon ("Farmed & Dangerous," June 2003, p. 54). The practice is shocking, and your article is very educational. Many thanks to Michael Downey for his well-developed work. How can such...

Whoops! .(Correction Notice)
August 1, 2003... Whoops! The writer of the "Goodnews" page in the June 2003 issue made a big error regarding vitamin A. While it is true that one can overdose on this vitamin via dietary sources and supplements, it is not true that vitamin A can be developed...

The omega code.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Improve heart health and brain power with Omega-T from Yasoo Health Inc. This new dietary supplement contains all-natural omega-3 fatty acids, which researchers have long suggested may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. And each dosage...

Germs be gone. .(Germicides.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Germ-a Clenz is a 100 percent natural, safe germicide. This antimicrobial spray from North American Herb & Spice is a blend of edible essential oils that you can use anywhere and on any surface, including food and skin. The spray naturally...

Crazy for camomile.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... For healthy, shiny hair, clean your tresses with camomile. Give your hair a boost with Camo-Care's Camomile Shampoo and Conditioner. The herbal formulas thicken and brighten your locks, repair split ends, and add body and luster. 800.CAMOCARE...

Kettle call.(Tea.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Kettle call In the mood for a refreshing, healthful drink? You're in luck! The Republic of Tea uses the finest tea leaves with citric acid and natural flavors in its iced teas. Choose from 12 unsweetened flavors, including lade Mint Green Tea,...

Powerful healing. .(Book Review)
August 1, 2003... From the founder of the supplement company Garden of Life comes a book about overcoming illness with natural healing techniques. In Patient Heal Thyself, author Jordan S. Rubin presents the diet, lifestyle changes and supplements he believes...

Age-defying cosmetics. .(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... For a beauty routine that works to minimize fine lines and reduce deep wrinkles, try Age Reversal face care products from Desert Essence. The moisturizing face cleanser, face cream, face serum and eye cream promote elasticity by hydrating your...

Bone up. .(Bone Support, from Prescription 2000.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Get the vitamins you need for healthy bone formation by taking Bone Support from Prescription 2000. These vegetarian capsules contain calcium, magnesium, and vitamins D and K to help prevent bone loss. 916.483.1020 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Soylicious. .(Frozen Cultured Soy.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... A rich and creamy nondairy frozen dessert? You bet! WholeSoy introduces Frozen Cultured Soy, which has the nutritional benefits of living yogurt cultures but only 1-2 grams of fat per serving. This frozen treat is certified organic and comes in...

Threats to whales. .(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Environmentalists are now seeking to have a group of orcas (otherwise called killer whales) off the coast of British Columbia declared an endangered species in the United States because the whales are threatened by toxic pollution of the ocean....

Fishy labeling.(Congress approved a provision to allow wild-harvested seafood to be labeled organic. )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... On April 16, 2003, Congress approved a provision to allow wild-harvested seafood to be labeled organic. However, this blow to fish farmers is also outraging some organic advocates. The Alaska-backed bill allows wild fish to be labeled...

Prescription for disaster. .(Side effects from prescription medicines. )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... According to the results of a new study, side effects from prescription medicines plague one in four patients--and when side effects do surface, most doctors fail to act. The findings sound an alarm to the millions of Americans who take...

Parkinson's and pesticides.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... A higher intake of fruit and fruit drinks has been linked in new research to a greater--yes, greater--risk of Parkinson's disease. The study is considered significant because it was longitudinal. This means' that the risk factor data was...

The organic myth.(Myth: Organic food is 100 percent pesticide-free. )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Myth: Organic food is 100 percent pesticide-free. Truth: While organic farmers don't apply environmentally harmful chemicals to crops, they are permitted to use safer pesticides where necessary. The organic designation never really meant...

Root of the kava scare. .(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... A team of scientists from the University of Hawaii may have solved the mystery of why some Europeans who used products containing kava extract suffered severe liver damage, prompting a number of different nations to ban sales of the herbal...

Pick on a shrimp. .(Eating shrimp makes you energetic.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... If you find you're ending each day with as much extra juice as a l0-year-old car battery on a l0-degree day, try this. Order a shrimp cocktail, especially if you're feeling lethargic and kinda blue. Shrimp's high selenium content may lift...

Forgotten riches. .(Mustard greens.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Unless y'all live in the deep South, we bet you've never heard of mustard greens. That's really too bad because this little-known vegetable is positively rich in iron, phosphorous, and vitamins A, B and C. The dark green, leafy vegetable...

Radical research. .(Research into free radicals.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... A new study, published in the March 1, 2003 issue of the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, concludes that the bodies of obese individuals host a greater number of free radicals than the bodies of slimmer people. Free...

Diet going nuts.(Health aspects of peanuts.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Eating peanuts on a regular basis has long been known to help prevent cardiovascular disease--but a new study reveals that this may not be entirely due to the high fatty acid content of the nuts. A small US study found that peanuts lower...

Taste question licked. .(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Ever wondered how you can test your taste buds' ability to tell the difference between cheap plonk and fine wines? Now there is a taste bud test you can conduct at home, says Yale University research. Around 35 percent of women are...

Up in smoke. .(Impact of the loss of vitamin B.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... A new study suggests that vitamin [B.sub.6] deficiency is more common than thought. But smokers, says the study team, are even more likely than the rest of the population to have low levels of [B.sub.6]--also known as pyridoxine. Vitamin...

Pain and cancer killers? .(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Taking over-the-counter pain-killers such as aspirin or ibuprofen could help reduce the risks of breast cancer by a fifth or more, says a study, which followed more than 80,000 women and was published in the April 2003 edition of the...

Nature heals: bounce back from overexertion with food and supplements.
August 1, 2003... If anything will motivate you to get your body moving, this is it: The US Surgeon General says that a totally sedentary lifestyle has the same effect on your health as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day. Sobering, isn't it? And the natural...

Health foods: everyday edibles for better nutrition.
August 1, 2003... In recent years, numerous healthful components have been identified in certain natural foods, and then the components--called nutraceuticals--have been isolated and added to processed food products. These include components as simple as vitamin...

Vet smart: comprehensive health care for pets.
August 1, 2003... Today, when a traditional veterinarian suggests that a four-legged friend might benefit from acupuncture or herbal therapy, most pet owners won't bat an eye. And when a holistic practitioner suggests surgery as the best solution, it's hardly...

Food for the soul: savory dishes with African-American roots.
August 1, 2003... Baked Sweet Potatoes SERVES 6 This simple method of baking sweet potatoes harkens back to the way they were cooked in fireplaces in colonial times. 6 medium-sized sweet potatoes 2 Tbs. vegetable oil 1 tsp. butter per potato...

Take control: heal your relationship with food: holistic beauty expert and health advocate Kat James offers new strategies for vibrant living. .
August 1, 2003... Chances are, you or someone close to you struggles with food cravings, weight issues or even a full-fledged eating disorder. While well over half the country is overweight or obese, an estimated 7 million females and 1 million males suffer from...

Deaf defining: today's noise pollution solutions.
August 1, 2003... One little-known--and invisible--health risk has already affected 100 million Americans: partial hearing loss as a result of society's rising levels of noise. In the past, most victims of this ailment were adults, many of whom worked in...

Fired up and fit.(The No. 1 cause of on-the-job deaths among firefighters is heart attack. An interview with Captain Shawn Perry of the Sacramento California City Fire Department.)(Interview)
August 1, 2003... Although it's well-known to members of the fire service, the general public is usually surprised to learn that the No. 1 cause of on-the-job deaths among firefighters has nothing to do with fire. The No. 1 cause is heart attack. And Captain...