Better Nutrition articles from December 2003

Better Nutrition archives from December 2003

Can you really "cheat" on a diet and still lose weight?(Special Ad Report)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... If you're one of the millions of Americans who tire 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...

A common mistake that prevents most people from losing weight ... and how to avoid it! Why this simple "first step" should be part of any weight management, anti-aging and health improvement program ...(Weight Management & Cleansing Ad Report)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Only one simple and often overlooked step can drastically change how successful you are in losing weight and shaping your body, as well as eliminating those nagging health problems like bloating, constipation and low energy levels. If you...

Holiday spirit.(notes from our editor)
December 1, 2003... As this is the season tot wrapping packages, BN's graphics staff--Brenda Ladd and Abe Longmire--re-wrapped the Goodnews section this issue to make it so nice and shiny, it's the first thing you'll want to open (p. 18). Since giving is the...

I have read quite a few articles about the dangers.(Sharing: letters from our readers)(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2003... I have read quite a few articles about the dangers of certain types of fish, but never salmon. Just how much of the fish we eat while dining out at restaurants comes from salmon farms, and should we ask each time we eat out? This concerns me...

I have a question about an article.(Sharing: letters from our readers)(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2003... I have a question about an article in your-August 2003 issue. In "Nature Heals," on p. 29, in the last paragraph under "Sprains and Torn Ligaments," it says to boil dried rosemary leaves. My question is: How much rosemary and how much water...

Cheers to PETA.(Sharing: letters from our readers)(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2003... Cheers to PETA for its work on behalf of abused animals, and cheers to Ann Martin for enlightening us about it ("Researching Pet Food," October 2003, p. 64). I, for one, switched my brand of pet food to one on PETA's list of those that don't...

Beautiful silence.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves; Bio-Ear from Nature's Answer)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Help quiet ringing ears with Bio-Ear, a topical solution for tinnitus from Nature's Answer. Aloe vera gel and ginseng root are blended with other herbal extracts to help nourish nerve endings and improve circulation in the ear. 800.439.2324 ...

My achin' heart.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves; Gastro-AD from American Health and Diet Centers Inc.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Gastro-AD from American Health boasts a vegetarian formula for the relief of occasional heartburn. Fermented soy protein works with other ingredients to support the digestive system and soothe upset stomachs. 800.445.7137 [ILLUSTRATION...

Headache help.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves; Oregacyn Migraine Formula from North American Herb & Spice)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... North American Herb & Spice brings you Oregacyn Migraine Formula, a combination of herb and spice extracts that harnesses the power of mountain-grown oregano, basil and rosemary, to help increase your body's natural pain-defense mechanisms....

Exotic brew.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves; Break Essentials from Wisdom Natural Brands )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... You've never had tea like this! Tea Break Essentials from Wisdom Natural Brands provides everything you need to drink tea the traditional South American way--a 6-oz. box of Yerba Mate Royale loose tea, a Bombilla StrainerStraw and a drinking...

Sweet relief.(Choices: new product on retailers' shelves; low carb goods from Sea Biscuits Bakery)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Don't swear off sweets just because you're watching your carbohydrates: Sea Biscuits Bakery offers Lower Carb Chocolate Cupcakes and Cookies with just 3 grams of effective impact carbs and all of the chocolate flavor. 904.461.9302 ...

Just the basics.(Choices: new product on retailers' shelves; Youthful Essentials Enriched Facial Cleanser, Revitalizing Facial Toner and Nutritional Facial Moisturizer )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Youthful Essentials Enriched Facial Cleanser, Revitalizing Facial Toner and Nutritional Facial Moisturizer are straightforward--and natural--approaches to skin care. This trio treats skin to witch hazel, chamomile and essential oil of orange....

Super suds.(Choices: new product on retailers' shelves; products from ThymuSkin)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Power up your care routine with ThymuSkin's line of products. The biologically active Shampoo helps infuse nutrients into the scalp while the Hair Treatment and Med Hair Treatment Gel contain a complex of proteins to help fight hair loss and...

Powerful beasts.(Choices: new product on retailers' shelves; Animal Parade Gummies from Natural Organics Inc.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Animal Parade Gummies from Nature's Plus pack a punch of nutrition. These children's multivitamin and mineral supplements contain whole food concentrates and juicy flavors. Two gummies give children aged 4 and older their recommended daily...

Cranberries: May reduce stroke damage.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... A recent study is the first to demonstrate a link between cranberries and protection from stroke. In laboratory studies using rat brain cells exposed to simulated stroke conditions, a concentrated cranberry extract reduced the death of...

B Vitamin: fights heart disease.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
December 1, 2003... Recent research from the Harvard School of Public Health shows the B vitamin folate decreased the risk of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in men. In the study, published in The Journal of Nutrition (2003, vol. 133:2863-2867), researchers...

Calcium: bolsters needed bacteria.(those on calcium-rich diets show resistance to salmonella and E. coli infections)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Scientists at Wageningen Center for Food Sciences in the Netherlands have found that men on a calcium-rich diet have greater resistance to salmonella and E. coli infections. Researchers suggest that the positive effect of calcium is most...

Potassium A to Z.(Myth vs. Truth; are bananas best way to get potassium)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... MYTH: If you want to get a good Supply of potassium, reaching for a banana is your best bet. TRUTH: Sure, there's potassium in the yellow fruit. But potassium is also the predominant nutrient in almost all fruits and vegetables, from...

Relief for dry eyes.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The cure for an eye complaint that affects 59 million Americans may be as simple as boosting intake of fish and flaxseed oil. Presented at the September 4th annual meeting of the Association for Research and Ophthalmology, a new and...

Fashionably late.(Goodnews: essential natural health news; never too late to start exercising)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... A US study involving over 74,000 women shows that it is never too late to start. Exercise--even for those women starting well after menopause--can reduce the risk of breast cancer. Previous studies have shown that regular exercise can...

Gray Area.(Myth vs. Truth; getting older means getting sick)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... MYTH: Getting older often means becoming sick. TRUTH: The overwhelming majority of North Americans have little functional disability, and the proportion of the elderly that is disabled is actually going down--not up. Compared to 65- to...

More warnings about fluoridation.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Hundreds of leading scientists and public health activists issued an international joint statement on September 2, 2003, urging an end to what they call a cover-up of the public health risks posed by decades of adding fluoride to public...

Carrot-tene.(Myth vs. Truth; are carrots more nutritious raw)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... MYTH: Carrots are more nutritious raw. TRUTH: Because raw carrots have tough cellular walls, the body is able to convert less than 25 percent of carrots' beta-carotene into vitamin A. Cooking partially dissolves the cellulose-thickened cell...

Report says sage helps memory.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... The herb sage may boost memory, says new research. In a 44-person experiment, UK scientists at the University of Newcastle and the University of Northumbria found that those given sage oil tablets performed much better than those given...

Stomach cancer prevention.(Goodnews: essential natural health news; increase intake of polyphenols)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Scientists have concluded that an increased intake of polyphenols--through consumption of fruits and vegetables rich in these compounds or via the use of supplements--could be effective in helping prevent intestinal cancer. Polyphenols are...

Kid's bad cholesterol reduced.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... About 50 million children in the United States suffer from high blood levels of LDL, or "bad" cholesterol--and doctors are finding the condition more and more. Now, a study published in the August 11, 2003 edition of the medical journal...

Try the Turkey.(Myth vs. Truth; low-fat ground beef and fat intake)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... MYTH: Low-fat ground beef will slash your fat intake. TRUTH: The word "lean" on most ground beef labels refers to the non-fat portion of the meat. Three ounces of cooked ground beef labeled "80 percent lean" contains a third of a day's...

Vitamin C reduces infections.(Goodnews: essential natural health news; helicobacter pylori)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... A new study suggests that regular intake of ascorbic acid--or vitamin C--may lower your risk of becoming infected with Helicobacter pylori, the bacteria behind peptic ulcers and stomach cancer. Study participants with the highest blood...

Comforts of home: healthful fare for family and friends.
December 1, 2003... Upcoming holiday entertaining requires a festive menu that brings together all the colors and heady flavors of the season. To impress your guests, consider a lavish buffet arranged on a linen-covered table and presented with your best china,...

Fabulous Fiber[TM].(Lewis Labs)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... In the past few years, fiber has received a great deal of well-justified attention from nutritional scientists throughout the world. In addition to its impressive known benefits, research-now underway--may shed light on its possible role in...

9th Annual People's Choice Awards: congratulations to all 7 winners.
December 1, 2003... The products showcased here were chosen in a blind taste test as the best in their categories at the 66th annual NNFA MarketPlace Natural Products Convention and Trade Show held in Las Vegas in June 2003. Each received a People's Choice Award...

Winter warmth: seasonal sweet potato recipes.(Food: easy and healthful recipes)
December 1, 2003... Roasted Sweet Potato, Apple & Onion Salad SERVES 8 The secret, rich-tasting ingredient in the dressing for tilts salad is pumpkin seed oil from Austria. However, since it can be hard to come by, you could use dark sesame oil...

Natural translations: how to decide your health and beauty priorities.(Innerbeauty: new strategies for vibrant living)
December 1, 2003... If you read last month's column ("Natural Translations," p. 48), yon understand some of the problems surrounding synthetic body care products. Following up on that, this month I want to provide you with information on synthetic body care...

Headache relief: so you can be of good cheer.(Wellness: supplements and functional foods)
December 1, 2003... If the song is right, it's the most wonderful time of the year. But it can also be the most hectic. Demands on our time, money and energy are high during the holidays. The hustle and bustle of the season can leave us feeling stressed, not...

Vitamin angels.(Snapshots: people you'd want to know)(Vitamin Angel Alliance, non-profit organization distributes vitamins around the world to prevent disease)
December 1, 2003... Most people experience a significant epiphany at some point in their lives, an "Ah, ha!" moment when there's a sudden spark of knowledge and understanding. Howard Schiffer's light bulb flashed brightly the moment he realized it would cost...