Better Nutrition articles from June 2009

Better Nutrition archives from June 2009

CoQ10 helps pregnant women.(NEWS FLASH: THE LATEST RESEARCH)(coenzyme Q10)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... CoQ10 may help to prevent pre-eclampsia, high blood pressure associated with pregnancy. In a study of 197 women who were at risk for developing the condition, those who began taking 100 mg of CoQ10 twice daily at the 20th week of pregnancy were...

Pay bills the green way.(NEWS FLASH: THE LATEST RESEARCH)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... Do you receive paper bills and mail checks? Doing these transactions online can significantly help the environment. According to the PayltGreen Alliance, a nonprofit environmental campaign, if 2 percent more American households switched to...

Exercise vs surgery.(NEWS FLASH: THE LATEST RESEARCH)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... Surgery is one treatment for leg pain caused by peripheral arterial disease, or intermittent claudication, but exercise is a noninvasive option. In a study published in Radiology, patients who received hospital-supervised exercise programs...

Natto for the heart.(NEWS FLASH: THE LATEST RESEARCH)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... Nattokinase, or natto, an enzyme extracted from fermented soy, reduces risk of blood clotting and may reduce risk for or progression of heart disease. In a study published in Nutrition Research, the supplement was tested on a group of 45 people...

Pycnogenol for joint pain and jet lag.(NEWS FLASH: THE LATEST RESEARCH)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... Recent studies have found that the antioxidant Pycnogenol, a proprietary extract of French maritime pine bark, offers benefits for people suffering from osteoarthritis in the knee and for travelers who experience jet lag. During the past 35...

Predictease Intestinal Balancing System 24/7.(READY SET SHOP: NEW SUPPLEMENT)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... Suffering from irritable bowel symptoms? Enzymatic Therapy PREDICTEASE INTESTINAL BALANCING SYSTEM 24/7 can help with constipation, loose stools, bloating, and other gastrointestinal troubles. It works by regulating bowel function with a unique...

Hair, Skin & Nails Super Nutrient Formula.(READY SET SHOP: NEW SUPPLEMENT)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... Get glowing from the inside out with Natural Factors HAIR, SKIN & NAILS SUPER NUTRIENT FORMULA. Created by Michael Murray, ND, one of the world's leading au thorities on natural medicine, this unique formula helps to build healthy tissues with...

Mucuna Dopa.(READY SET SHOP: NEW SUPPLEMENT)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... Boost your mood naturally with Source Naturals MUCUNA DOPA. It features a hot new seed extract from Mucuna pruriens, which contains high concentrations of natural L-dopa--a neurotransmitter that improves mood, and assists in brain function,...

Pet Sun Chlorella.(READY SET SHOP: NEW PERSONAL CARE)(Sun Chlorella)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... Fido needs superfoods too! That's why Sun Chlorella has come up with PET SUN CHLORELLA. a new animal version of the company's popular health-enhancing supplement. This unique supplement combines chlorophyll, protein, nucleic acids, amino acids,...

Coconut Spray Oil.(READY SET SHOP: NEW FOOD)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... Spray your way to health and flavor with Spectrum COCONUT SPRAY OIL. This organic, naturally expeller pressed oil offers the clean natural scent of freshly cracked coconuts in a convenient spray. From pineapple upside-down cake to shrimp...

Alleviate allergies: if you suffer from seasonal allergies, you'll want to try some natural remedies, including nettle, quercetin, and more.(SUPPLEMENTS: HOW TO)
June 1, 2009... If you're an airborne allergy sufferer, then headache, nonstop sneezing, stuffy nose, and fatigue are your steady companions for several months every year. And for those with year-round allergies, each day brings a cycle of misery, which might...

Fighting infections: learn how essential oils can help resolve antibiotic-resistant skin infections.(SUPPLEMENTS: ASK THE NATUROPATH)
June 1, 2009... Q: I have recurrent MRSA [methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus] skin infections. Are there any alternatives to antibiotics? --W.J., Juneau, Alaska A: MRSA is a superbug--very prevalent in hospitals, but also in the...

Going vegan: the health benefits of eating vegan can be dramatic--as long as you avoid pitfalls.
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] These days it seems everybody's going vegan--from Oprah Winfrey to rocker Chrissie Hynde to Ohio congressman Dennis Kucinich to track and field star Carl Lewis. But veganism is much more than a hip trend. It's a...