Better Nutrition articles from January 2005

Better Nutrition archives from January 2005

"What doctors recommend to ... burn fat, increase energy and support your joints": used by over 3,800 medical professionals for the past 28 years; the original, patented "night-time" collagen formula is now available to the public!(collagen protein)
January 1, 2005... A NEW, ALL-NATURAL AND medically used supplement shows promise in helping many individuals to reduce body fat, tone their bodies, enhance their skin and appearance, increase daytime energy levels, improve joint function and sleep better--but...

What everybody ought to know--about successfully losing weight: how this simple and often overlooked principle can help those who struggle with their weight--become thin!(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... 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...

In regards to your article "Splenda Splendor".(Sharing: letters from our readers)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2005... In regards to your article "Splenda Splendor" (November 2004, p. 50), I just wanted to say that since Splenda is so new to the market, most people have no idea how dangerous it is. I started to use Splenda in homemade salad dressing last...

The cover of your November 2004 issue.(Sharing: letters from our readers)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2005... The cover of your November 2004 issue touted "Low-and No-Sugar Recipes," but imagine my dismay in finding out that it's all sucralose! I don't recommend aspartame, and I feel sucralose is in the same category! For a better explanation, please...

It's a sad state of affairs.(Sharing: letters from our readers)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2005... It's a sad state of affairs when a celebrity has to prescribe a plan for eating during the holidays ("Marilu," November 2004, p. 40). Though her words are wise and her advice dead on, it's no wonder that we're a count" of fat people. Do we...

Squeaky clean.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Power up your personal-care regimen with ThymusSkin's line of products for men and women. The line includes Skin Cream, Body Lotion, Cleansing Tonic, Eve Contour Gel, After Shave, Shampoo, Hair Treatment, Med Hair-Treatment Gel, Hairbalm Rinse,...

Here's the skinny.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Nature's Plus' Skinny Mini combines vitamins, minerals, herbal extracts and other ingredients to help you shed pounds. This three-step program includes weight-loss capsules as well as the new meal-replacing Double Chocolate Fudge Crunch Shake...

Blast from the past.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)
January 1, 2005... After a 30-year absence, Earth Shoes are back. Featuring the same ultra-comfortable Negative Heel technology you remember from the '70s, the line has been updated for file 21st century, including new designs such as Airport Friendly and the...

Balanced nutrition.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Looking for a wheat- and gluten-flee way to start your day? Try Alti Plano Gold's line of instant hot quinoa cereals. Available in new Chai Almond, Oaxacan Chocolate and Spiced Apple Raisin flavors, these high-protein, high-fiber cereals are...

The hills are alive.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Discover the roots of natural healing in Mountain Medicine: The Herbal Remedies of Tommie Bass from Clayton College's Natural Reader Press. Written by Bass' apprentice, Darryl Patton, the book dispenses the folk wisdom gathered by one of...

Liquid toner.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(BioSculpt)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... If you're looking for a stimulant-flee weight-loss supplement, you may want to try BioSculpt from For Youthful Health. Formulated from natural ingredients such as collagen, Garcinia cambogia, CLA, and L-carnitine, the product is intended to...

Peaceful, easy feeling.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Inspired by noted conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall, the Endangered Species Chocolate Company introduces its new Peach Crane Bar. Not only is this milk chocolate and almond bar delicious, but the company donates 10 percent of all profits to...

The kindest cut.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... It might be a small step, but this Preserve razor is something you can feel environmentally good about. The handle is made from recycled materials--including Stonyfield Farm yogurt cups--and when it wears out, just return it (postage-paid...

Flu protection.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(different ways to protect against flu)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Didn't get a flu shot? Then check out these natural ways to prevent influenza: wash your hands: It sounds cliche, but hand washing could prevent half of all cases. beta-glucan: Extracted from the cell walls of yeast, these long-chain...

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum).(Herb Of The Month)
January 1, 2005... OTHER NAMES Blessed milk thistle, St. Mary's thistle PART USED Seed (scientifically known as the fruit) USES * Primary uses: Uses approved by the German Commission E: Standardized milk thistle seed extract is approved for...

And if you still end up with the flu ...(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Goldenseal: lf your flu is complicated by a bacterial infection--watch for green or yellow mucus--add this supplement, and follow label dosages. Bromelain: Reduce discomfort during a flu infection and help prevent complications such as...

Nutritional pearl.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Have you ever wondered about the nutritional value of oysters? We have. After all, how can anything that slimy really be good for us? We asked the National Heart and Lung Institute, which says oysters are an ideal food for low-cholesterol...

Stay tooned for antioxidants.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Chinese toon leaf)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Of all the exotic vegetables, one stands head and shoulders above the rest for its antioxidant content and anticancer benefits: the Chinese toon leaf. The United Nations' Asian Vegetable Research and Development Center (AVRDC) analyzed the...

Soy: good news for women.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Many nutritionists recommended soy for reducing exposure to cancer-linked hormones--but they always cautioned women of childbearing age against a potential, soy-related reduction in fertility. That may change, however, as new research concludes...

New hope for IBS.(irritable bowel syndrome)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The popular yellow curry ingredient, turmeric--also known as curcumin--can play a role in improving the symptoms of irritable bowel Syndrome (IBS). In a study at the University of Readings School c Food Biosciences in Great Britan, 66...

Myth vs. truth.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... sweet myth-conceptions MYTH: Brown sugar is better for you than white sugar. TRUTH: There is no difference between the two types of sugars in terms of nutrition. Brown sugar simply contains molasses. Both offer only calories and...

Breakthrough pending.(News notes)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Breakthrough Pending: After confirming that a combination of vitamin E and lycopene has a positive effect on limiting the growth of prostate tumors in mice, scientists in the Netherlands have initiated a trial in men suffering from the disease....

Killer commute.(News notes)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Killer Commute: Researchers have concluded that people caught in traffic are three times more likely to suffer a heart attack within the hour than those who don't get tied up on the road.

You must remember this.(News notes)(drink for memory)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... You Must Remember This: Older women who have a drink or two a day have better memory skills than nondrinkers, according to new research from the University of Texas.

News for diabetics.(News notes)(pycnogenol)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... News for Diabetics: Pycnogenol, the extract of French Maritime pine bark, administered in conjunction with standard antidiabetic treatment, lowered blood glucose in type 2 diabetic patients, according to a study published in the October 2004...

Keep polyps from returning.(News notes)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Keep Polyps from Returning: The carotenoids alpha-carotene, beta-carotene and vitamin A, ingested by nonsmokers and nondrinkers on a healthy diet, are linked to a reduced risk of the return of the commonest type of polyps. The study--which...

Open the window.(News notes)(risk of air freshners)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Open the Window: Air fresheners and aerosols can damage the health of babies and their mothers, UK research suggests. Frequent use during pregnancy and early childhood was linked with diarrhea and earache in infants, and headaches and...

Anticancer veggies.(News notes)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Anticancer Veggies: Researchers at the US National Cancer Institute found that people who consumed three servings of vegetables daily--not including potatoes--had a 40 percent lower risk of developing non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) compared to...

Halts advanced cancer.(News notes)(sulforaphane)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Halts Advanced Cancer: A new Illinois-based study is the first to show that chewing on crunchy vegetables from the cruciferous family, which releases the cancer-fighting compound sulforaphane, may block the growth of breast cells that are...

Core prevention.(News notes)(apples)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Core Prevention: An apple a day may help to keep bowel cancer at bay, say researchers from the French National Institute for Health and Medical Research. The key could be compounds in the fruit called procyanidins. Bonus tip: The apple's skin...

Herpes suppressed.(News notes)(proanthocyanidin A-1)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Herpes Suppressed: Researchers in Taiwan have found that a compound called proanthocyanidin A-1--isolated from the shrub Vaccinium vitisidaea, also known as lingonberry or partridgeberry--significantly suppresses herpes 2 infection.

Scientist bets your kids live to 150.(Interview)
January 1, 2005... Some children alive today may live to 150 years of age, suggests a prominent American scientist. Steven Austad, PhD, of the University of Texas Health Science Center, said--in an October 21, 2004 interview for BBC's Discovery television...

1 in 5.(smoking deaths)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Despite the trend away from smoking, tobacco is still the cause 20 percent of all deaths in the United States today. Smoking accounts for at least 30 percent of all American cancer deaths. It's major cause of heart disease, chronic bronchitis...

Mini quiz.(goodnews)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... All but one of the following are rich sources of omega-3 fats. Which one is only a minor source? a. cod b. sardines c. rainbow trout d. salmon People who consume 1.5 grams of omega-3 fats a week have a lower risk of...

Pungent cancer fighters.(goodnews)(onions)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Strong-flavored onions may have significant potential for fighting colon cancer, report researchers from Cornell University. Researchers have known for some time that onions--as well as shallots and aged garlic extract--may help combat...

{80%.(risk factors of obesity)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... That's the percentage of new type 2 diabetes cases that are directly related to obesity. And the portion of new cardiovascular disease patients who can trace their condition to obesity? Seventy percent. Obesity is also behind 42, 30 and 26...

Blood pressure vitamin.(goodnews)(folic acid)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Folic acid lowers the risk of high blood pressure in women, according to new, unpublished research from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Also called folate, this B vitamin is native to citrus fruits; tomatoes; leafy green vegetables...

Taste of health: flavorful and nutritious dishes.
January 1, 2005... As we move through the holidays and prepare to start the new year, many people start thinking about losing weight--especially getting rid of all the extra pounds brought on by holiday overindulgence. But with much of the country experiencing...

A real woman: actress Catherine Dent is lovable just as she is.
January 1, 2005... Tell 5'8" actress Catherine Dent that she looks better than ever--even though she wears no makeup in order to capture the natural look of the police officer she plays on FX network's The Shield--and she'll attribute it to age and "growing up."...

Trans fat warning: avoiding these worrisome food additives.
January 1, 2005... There's a new label in town: Trans fat-free labels are on everything from snack foods to cereals. And by 2006, all food manufacturers will be required to divulge just how much of the substance is in their products. According to the Food...

Eat more--weigh less: 25 ways to burn off the pounds!
January 1, 2005... Losing a lot of weight--even up to 30 pounds a year--doesn't have to mean cutting back on your food intake. Most weight-loss plans are all about what you cut out of your diet, but our plan is all about what you put in. Our nutritionists have...

Insider supplement secrets: what do the experts really take?
January 1, 2005... Have you ever wondered what supplements the top health gurus actually take--you know, for their own personal use when they're at home and out of the public eye? Sure, most health experts outline their ideal nutritional programs in books....

SAMe I am: amino acid metabolite offers more than a mood boost.(Wellness: supplements and functional foods)(S-adenosylmethionine)
January 1, 2005... A supplement known for its multiple beneficial uses, SAMe (pronounced "Sammy") is short for S-adenosylmethionine or S-adenosyl-L-methionine. This natural by-product of metabolism is manufactured from the amino acid methionine, and it plays a...

Resolutely healthy: make 2005 your best year yet.(Marilu: eye-opening discoveries on health and fitness)
January 1, 2005... Yikes! It's 2005. And you know what that means--it's time for New Year's resolutions. Resolutions are popular because everyone feels they could use a little improvement. Unfortunately, many people barely get out of the starting gate before they...

Middle ear infections: treating a common childhood problem.(Women's health: natural solutions for common problems)
January 1, 2005... When I first saw 20-month-old Lyle, he had shown an intermittent fever for several days ranging from 100.2 to 101 degrees. His mother reported that she thought the child was just teething, but she wanted to have him checked. Lyle had had...

Ask the doctor.
January 1, 2005... I read your article last year on avoiding flus and colds. I want to know if there's anything new that may give me a better edge this year. --Betty in Boise One of my favorite therapies for home health is homeopathy. Homeopathic...