Better Nutrition articles from June 2002

Better Nutrition archives from June 2002

Better broccoli. (notes).
June 1, 2002... The other day while shopping at my good old natural products store, it occurred to me that broccoli is about as perfect as a vegetable can be--the golden child everybody just knows will grow up to be president of the United States. But getting...

Bye-bye, bugs. (choices).
June 1, 2002... Don't let the bugs bite you this summer. Spray Bug Off Spritzer directly on your skin and clothing, then enjoy a carefree jaunt outdoors--day or evening--without swatting at critters trying to take a nip. This all-natural herbal repellent has a...

Mighty molars. (choices).
June 1, 2002... For healthy teeth and gums, eat well, floss daily and brush with Jason's all-natural line of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) toothpastes. Recent studies have shown that CoQ10 may not only prevent gum disease, but actually reverse it, even in advanced...

Sweet success. (choices).
June 1, 2002... If you're concerned about high cholesterol, check out Twinlab's latest dietary supplement. Cholesterol Success is the first product of its kind to contain Reducol--a plant-based blend that blocks cholesterol absorption in the intestines. When...

Tale of the tape. (choices).
June 1, 2002... Looking to shed a few pounds before summer? Check out Almased's all-natural Turbo Diet. Made with 100-percent-organic soybeans, milk and honey, the diet provides the protein and amino acids necessary to reset the metabolism--without stimulants...

Skin deep. (choices).
June 1, 2002... Aurora has introduced two new products designed to keep your skin healthier than ever before. Vivi Masque is composed of a 100-percent-natural green healing clay that contains more than 50 minerals that remove toxins from the skin. And Vivi...

Acid test. (choices).
June 1, 2002... Potato salad, burgers and other barbecue favorites are hard to pass up. If you have a tendency to overindulge, you should know about Absorb-Aid, a dietary supplement that stabilizes stomach acid, allowing you to digest food quickly and more...

Spice it up. (choices).
June 1, 2002... Got a sweet tooth? Then open yourself up to all the delicious possibilities of Ginger Chews. Spicy, sweet, soft and chewy, these all-natural candies are loaded with flavor and lots of ginger goodness. You'll want to try all three...

Strange bedfellows. (updates).(objectivity in medical research)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The growing involvement of sponsors in medical research has long led to concerns about objectivity. Now, a group of leading international journals including the Lancet, the British Medical Journal and the Journal of the American Medical...

Kava warning. (updates).(potential health risks of kava)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Americans who have liver problems or who are taking medications that can harm the liver should check with their doctors before taking kava (Piper methysticum), the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned. Based on the case of a...

Bean blessing. (updates).(research indicates eating legumes four times per week reduces risk of coronary heart disease)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Researchers at the US National Institutes of Health report that consumption of legumes--beans, peas, peanuts and peanut butter--four times or more per week reduces the risk of coronary heart disease by 22 percent, compared with eating legumes...

Is nothing sacred? (updates).(research indicates new cars emit high levels of volatile organic compounds for up to 6 months)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Australian researchers have found that the interiors of new cars emit vast quantities of toxic chemicals for up to six months after manufacture. Researchers for the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation in Adelaide, who...

Take this job and ... (updates).(research indicates disliking boss can increase blood pressure)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Believe it or not, a change in jobs could save your life. British researchers report that having a boss you don't like can markedly increase your blood pressure. The experiment, conducted by a team of British scientists led by psychologist...

Knee news. (updates).(HealthWatch reports that glucosamine is effective for osteoarthritis of the knees)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Health food shops have been enthusiastically selling glucosamine to patients with arthritis for years. Newspapers and magazines, especially those with a more elderly readership, are full of advertisements. But is there proof? Now, a...

Couch potatoes: tube-ers. (updates).(research links watching TV and type 2 diabetes)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... An extensive 10-year study conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health shows that watching television and Type-2--adult-onset--diabetes are linked. An estimated 38,000 males, aged 40-75, who watched more than three hours of TV a day...

Antidepressant study misleads. (updates).(misinterpretation of research on St. John's wort and sertraline in treating depression)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Results of a new study on St. John's wort may mislead consumers about the effectiveness of the popular supplement used to treat mild cases of depression. On April 10, the Journal of the American Medical Association published the results of...

Use it or lose it. (updates).(research indicates mental activity prevents Alzheimer's disease)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... People who regularly read books, do crossword puzzles or otherwise exercise their brains are significantly less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, reports a study involving 801 elderly Catholic priests, nuns and brothers. Researchers...

Trouble on tap? Murky waters lurk at home. (food).(health risks of chemicals added to tap water)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Water is well-known as a keystone to better health. After all, how many times have you heard the proverbial "drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day?" Yet, increasingly, the quality and purity of ordinary drinking water is becoming cause for...

The essentials of essential oils. (wellness).(omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... The world of nutritional oil supplements is an eclectic one, filled with names ranging from the straightforward -"fish oil" -- to the very nearly romantic -- "shades of evening primrose." But just how essential are "essential oils?" And what...

Perfect ten: a guide to natural nail care. (bodycare).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... It's hard enough to keep nails healthy and strong. But in the steamy, active days of summer--when nails are more prone to breakage, ragged cuticles and fungal infections--your digits may end up a disaster. Not to worry. With the right...

European epicurean: a country-by-country taste of continental food fare.(Spain, Greece, Italy, Norway, Hungary)(Recipe)
June 1, 2002... When you think of European food, you may picture elegant but artery-clogging seven-course meals. With better health in mind, however, many Europeans are switching to a trimmed-down version of traditional cuisine. Here's a five-country taste of...

Organic picnic.(cooking with organic foods)(Brief Article)(Recipe)
June 1, 2002... It's summertime--and the livin' is easy. And what could make it easier--or more enjoyable--than a leisurely picnic? Particularly when it's an organic experience. An organic picnic has lots of pluses. You get to support local farmers whose...

Bright future: a cancer survivor finds his place in the sun.(skin cancer)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... It was a case of making a mountain out of a mole--or so it may have seemed to Shaun Hughes, as the doctor examined the mole on his back for cancer. Just three months earlier, another physician had assured Hughes he was the "picture of health."...

Compassionate cosmetics: once an accepted part of the beauty industry, animal testing is becoming a thing of the past.
June 1, 2002... Have you ever seen a rabbit wearing rouge? Or a mouse in mascara? Of course not. Then why has the cosmetics industry traditionally tested its personal-care products on animals? Conventional wisdom has maintained that animal testing identifies...

Organic ABCs. (basics).(USDA standards for organic foods)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... This fall, the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) regulations governing the production and labeling of organic foods will take effect. After October 21, any food labeled organic must meet these standards. But what exactly are organics?...

Growing season: summer camp on an organic farm. (snapshots).(Hawthorne Valley, New York)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2002... Located in the rolling hills of upstate New York, Hawthorne Valley is a 400-acre biodynamic farm that houses 60 head of dairy cattle and an organic market garden, as well as a dairy processing plant, farm store and commercial bakery. Hawthorne...