Better Nutrition articles from February 2001

Better Nutrition archives from February 2001

never stop dreaming.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... As I live through the sometimes dark and blustery, often cold and inhospitable, New York days of winter, I feel down sometimes, which is a feeling we know is universal to human experience--at least in the colder climes--although knowing that...

Another look at vaccines.
February 1, 2001... Good things I read the article about vaccinations by Abigail Chipley ("A shot in the arm," Healthy Lifestyles section, Better Nutrition) in your October issue and was very disturbed by it. My husband had a severe reaction to a HepB...

on the shelf.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Muffin madness Muffins and brownies that are low in carbs and high in protein? It's possible with Heart & Soy Muffin Mixes. Each muffin is said to contain 11 grams of certified non-GMO soy protein isolate. Available in Bran Apple Cinnamon,...

men take note.("andro" supplements)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... You may be getting more than you bargained for if you take "dietary" supplements that claim to build muscle mass. The Archives of Internal Medicine recently reported on "The Andro Project," a study that investigated the hormonal effects on men...

New Findings in autism.(genetic component)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... In the past, studies have suggested that there might be a genetic component to autism. A new study, led by Dr. Patricia M. Rodier of the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, concludes that a gene may in fact increase the...

Doing double duty at the dentist.(gums, heart disease)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Last month we reported on the link between healthy gums and heart disease. Here's yet another reason to visit the dentist. According to the November 2000 issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association, results from a panoramic dental...

Make that an iced cappuccino.(hot drinks and esophageal cancer)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... With the cold winter chill upon us, it seems only natural to grab a piping hot cup of coffee or tea. But recent findings reported in the International Journal of Cancer suggest that the consumption of very hot drinks can raise the risk of...

Potassium's claim to fame.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Foods that contain at least 10 percent of the Daily Value for potassium and less than 140 mg of sodium per serving are eligible to carry a new health claim. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has agreed to allow foods that meet certain...

TEMPER, TEMPER.(atherosclerosis and anger)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... The next time you're about to fly off the handle, think about this: a new study shows that people who express a lot of anger are more prone to atherosclerosis (the build-up of fatty plaque in the arteries that can lead to a heart attack). ...

Heating Things Up (in the Kitchen).(aphrodisiacs)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Seduce your sweetie with these legendary aphrodisiacs From as far back as ancient times, certain foods have been thought to have libido-enhancing effects. The list of ingredients that reputedly arouse or increase the sexual appetite run the...

Cure That Cough.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Try these herbs and remedies to get to the root of the problem without nasty side effects Sometimes the stuffy nose and sore throat that come with a cold are almost tolerable compared to coughing that can interrupt daily activities or...

My Journey with life-threatening Candida.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... "I don't know what to do for you," the doctor finally admitted, after watching me unintentionally lose close to 20 pounds in just a few months. After sending me for test after test, which all came back "normal," and hearing of my daily nausea,...

All that Glitters ...(gem therapy)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Put the sparkle back in your life with gem therapy For over 5,000 years, various precious stones have been valued not only for their beauty or rarity but also for their medicinal properties. Throughout Asia, medicines are, to this day,...

You can satisfy your sweet tooth with some help from Mother Nature.(healthy sugar substitutes and analysis of sugar and substitutes)
February 1, 2001... Regarded at once as beloved friend and bitter enemy, few foods have created such controversy as white sugar. Its advocates argue that in reasonable amounts, it s harmless, satisfying a normal, even biological craving. Those who oppose it link...

Breaking Free.(chronic fatigue syndrome)
February 1, 2001... Living with chronic fatigue doesn't have to be a life sentence Find relief with these top supplements It has been called "yuppie flu," "post-viral fatigue syndrome," "myalgic encephalomyelitis" and "Tapanui flu." Now the debilitating...

Coming Clean.(soap - composition)
February 1, 2001... Get the real dirt on what's in your soap (and what shouldn't be there) OUR STANDARDS OF PERSONAL HYGIENE HAVE CHANGED DRAMATically since the 18th century. No longer do we fear "throwing out the baby with the bath water" since the days of...

echinacea's healing touch.
February 1, 2001... LET THIS "FAIRY GODMOTHER" OF HERBS CARRY YOU THROUGH THE REST OF THE WINTER the snow is falling outside and cold winds are blowing. But inside, co-workers are coughing while schools and day-care centers look like holiday hotels for every...

ask the experts.(migraines)(Runner's knee)(Methylsulfonylmethane)
February 1, 2001... I suffer from migraine headaches and am curious to know if it has anything to do with my diet. Do certain foods cause migraines--what in them would trigger migraines? answer Many factors are involved in bringing on migraines, including...

Hit or myth.(heart disease)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Certain aspects of heart disease prevention are no-brainers. We know we should eat a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables, exercise regularly and, of course, not smoke. But when it comes to such factors as genetics and gender, there's a...

the X factor.(Syndrome X nutritional disease)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Sam Reilly's last physical was not what he expected. Although he felt fine, his labs told a completely different story. His blood pressure was high. His HDL (good) cholesterol had fallen below normal levels. His triglyceride (blood fat) levels...

emotional rescue.(studies show links between emotional intelligence and risk for heart disease)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... When it comes to risks for heart disease, our emotional intelligence should be right up there with diet and exercise. Some of the latest research has found that avoiding emotional extremes and learning healthy ways to express feelings can make...

the heart of the matter.(studies show link between blood homocysteine levels and risk for heart disease)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... Back in the 1950s, researchers first realized that a high level of cholesterol--found in fatty meats and other animal products--was a serious risk factor for heart disease. But recent findings suggest that it's more than just the fat in meat...

the dental connection.(gum disease is linked to increased risk for heart disease)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... If you're like most people, you'd probably prefer an audit by the IRS than a visit to the dentist. Yet 35 million Americans have the beginnings of gum disease, a chronic condition that can not only lead to tooth loss but, in advanced cases, to...

raising the bar.(exercise in prevention of heart diseases)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... You've heard it before: If you have heart disease, or never want to get it, exercise is one of your best allies. But hitting the gym three times a week may not be good enough anymore. As researchers gather more data--and as Americans grow...

[r.sub.X] drugs: nutrient zappers.(detecting nutritional deficiencies caused by drugs for treatment of heart diseases)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... It's sad but true: At some point in our lives, many of us will be taking prescription medications to prevent or treat heart disease. While drugs can reduce high blood pressure, control cholesterol levels and dilate arteries, they can also...