Better Nutrition articles from July 2009

Better Nutrition archives from July 2009

The road to Redo YOU!(Brief article)
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Struggles with weight are a major concern to many people. What's the real secret to losing weight and keeping it off? I'm not always sure, but I've found hope and inspiration in several of the stories in this issue...

Three ways to beat lower back pain.(Brief article)
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lower back pain can be chronic or occasional, but it's always incapacitating. For relief, try a three-pronged strategy: 1. Exercise to strengthen weak muscles. "Most often, there is an imbalance between the...

Pomegranate aids prostate.(NEWS FLASH: THE LATEST RESEARCH)(Brief article)
July 1, 2009... Pomegranate juice offers benefits for men who have undergone treatment for prostate cancer, according to a study published in The Journal of Urology. The study tracked 48 men after prostate cancer therapy. Those men who drank 8 ounces of...

Are you vacation deprived?(NEWS FLASH: THE LATEST RESEARCH)
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] More than one-third of Americans don't take all their paid vacation days, according to a survey by Expedia.com. On average, three days per year remain unused. However, vacations can rejuvenate, improve productivity,...

Get powerful, concentrated nutrition to go with two new offerings from North American Herb & Spice.(hot new july products)(Brief article)
July 1, 2009... Get powerful, concentrated nutrition to go with two new offerings from North American Herb & Spice. YAC-O-POWER is formulated with wild, organic yacon root from Peru. Yacon root is not only a natural sweetener that rates a zero on the glycemic...

Nordic naturals OMEGA LONGEVITY.(hot new july products)(Brief article)
July 1, 2009... Live long and be strong with Nordic Naturals OMEGA LONGEVITY. Just two daily softgels of this pharmaceutical-grade dietary supplement provide highly concentrated EPA and DHA, purified fish oil, resveratrol, and antioxidants, including green tea...

Lafe's ORGANIC FOAMING BABY SHAMPOO AND WASH.(READY SET SHOP: NEW PERSONAL CARE)(Brief article)
July 1, 2009... You want only the best for your baby. That's why Lafe's ORGANIC FOAMING BABY SHAMPOO AND WASH is the optimum choice for baby's bath time. It's made with pure water and saponified oils of coconut, sunflower seed, olive, and palm. Best of all is...

Get summer smooth head to toe with two great new products from Hyalogic.(READY SET SHOP: NEW PERSONAL CARE)(Brief article)
July 1, 2009... Get summer smooth head to toe with two great new products from Hyalogic. EPISILK CELLULITE CREAM AND FIRMING FORMULA combines the shaping power of a unique registered formula with caffeine and the super-moisturizing power of hyaluronic acid to...

Santa Cruz ORGANIC MANGO LEMONADE.(READY SET SHOP: NEW FOOD)(Brief article)
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Get ready for some summer sipping with new Santa Cruz ORGANIC MANGO LEMONADE. This ready-to-drink, lightly sweetened organic tea blend is refreshing, flavorful, and fair-trade certified. It's made with the highest...

The sunshine vitamin: vitamin D improves health in so many ways that you'll want to jump for joy.(SUPPLEMENTS: SHOP SMART)
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THE BASICS: We make prodigious amounts of vitamin D when our skin is exposed to sunlight. However, when we use sunscreen outdoors or spend most of our time indoors, we block the natural means of making this vitamin....

Fight chronic fatigue and ease pain.(SUPPLEMENTS: SHOP SMART)(Case study)(Brief article)
July 1, 2009... Sue, age 60, had experienced symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia for at least 20 years. Because she wanted to maintain her youthful looking skin, she made a point of staying out of direct sunlight. When she sought advice...

Happy hands and feet: give your digits the pampering they deserve with special care and soothing natural products.(PERSONAL CARE: NATURAL BEAUTY)
July 1, 2009... Your hands and feet are the most overworked and overlooked parts of your body. Because you expose your hands to the elements and you constantly use them, they show wear and age sooner than other parts of your body. Your feet are your...

The biggest gainer: learn why calorie restriction and weight loss can't hold a candle to nutrient indulgence and health gain.(PERSONAL CARE: TRANSFORMATIONS WITH KAT JAMES)
July 1, 2009... I'm devoting this month's column to one of the "biggest gainers" I've come across in recent years. The biochemical recovery behind her happy ending is exactly the kind that could revolutionize your own life--whether you are obese, thin, or...

Cooking with acai: learn how to use and enjoy this sought-after superberry.(FOOD: WHAT'S HOT)
July 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ahh, cocoa... ahh, berry... two favorite flavors meld together in the complex, yet tantalizing tropical tang of the tiny acai berry. And with a fatty acid complex that resembles olive oil, this bright purple...