Better Nutrition articles from March 2001

Better Nutrition archives from March 2001

Of spirits in the toxified world....(efforts to eliminate use of deadly chemicals in food)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Today we live in a world heavily burdened by environmental toxins. Since the World War II industrial boom, our planet has become home to dangerous levels of persistent organic pollutants (POPs). POPs are toxins made up of organic (carbon-based)...

Nutrition Label Confusion.(letters)
March 1, 2001... This question has been nagging me forever, and I was hoping that you might be able to shed some light. On nutrition labels, there is a figure for total carbohydrates which is then broken down into its components, specifically sugars and...

on the shelf.(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
March 1, 2001... The good doctor Getting enough soy in your diet can be made easier with DrSoy's new line of soy products. DrSoy Trail Mix comes in three blends: California, Deluxe and Tropical. It is said that one serving provides seven grams of soy...

the heart of the matter.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... We all know that job-related stress is bad for your blood pressure. But how about marital woes? Can an unhappy relationship also have a negative impact on your heart? The answer is yes, according to two recent studies. In one study that...

safe use of ephedra supplements established.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Recenty, the National Nutritional Foods Association (NNFA), together with the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) and other natural-products-industry organizations, called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to adopt a...

Stress = poor food choices for some.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... A study which appeared in Psychosomatic Medicine, Journal of the American Psychosomatic Society, concluded that "certain individuals [...] choose less healthy foods when under stress." Underlying this study of 68 men and women was previous...

don't blame herbs for improper use.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Cases of kidney problems (nephropathy) in Belgium that were reported by Dr. J.L. Nortier, and colleagues, in the June 8 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine--called Chinese herb nephropathy--were not caused by thoughtful, traditional...

Chocolate and disease prevention.(how compounds in chocolate can affect health)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... A study conducted at the University of California-Davis in the January 2001 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition studied 10 healthy people (six women, four men) who received chocolate with different levels of naturally occurring...

back belts take the back seat.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... We've all seen those strange-looking back belts that employees--from Home Depot to WalMart, etc.--are wearing these-days. Employers have been trying to address the fact that low back pain accounted for $8.8 billion in workers' compensation...

The Surprising Benefits of Beer?(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Yes, it is possible to drink a toast to your health "Beer, if drank in moderation, softens the temper, cheers the spirit, and promotes health." -- Thomas Jefferson Okay, while we're not about to tell you that beer is a health food,...

The "Herb Interaction" Drug Peddlers.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Herbs are still your best bet for a sensible self-care regimen Anyone who regularly reads the newspapers, listens to the radio or watches the TV news cannot have escaped the "herbs are dangerous" misinformation campaign orchestrated by what...

Prostate cancer prevention: 7 THINGS YOU MUST KNOW.
March 1, 2001... All right, class. Take your seats. It's time for a crash course in prostate cancer prevention. Why, you ask? Consider that this debilitating disease strikes about 200,000 American men each year. In addition to the pain and suffering many...

Joint Venture: A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO RELIEF ARTHRITIS PAIN.
March 1, 2001... It starts as a little stiffness or soreness in a joint, and usually disappears by mid-morning. Before long, though, the joint becomes painful, a bit swollen, and maybe even feels warm to the touch. Everyday chores become challenges; aspirin...

How Herbs Can Help You Rise Above A Toxic Environment.
March 1, 2001... Living in the natural world in the year 2001 just isn't very natural. No matter where you live, chemical exposure is pretty likely -- and it's a major health risk. Since 1976, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has run an...

Saving face ... and knees and shoulders ...(skin protections)
March 1, 2001... KNOW WHICH INGREDIENTS CAN HELP PROTECT YOUR SKIN [AND WHICH DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD] NOW THAT WINTER'S HARSH WEATHER IS FINALLY beginning to wane, it's time to assess your skin's moisturizing needs. The harsh and arid climates produced by...

Ask the experts.(Questions and Answers)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Is rutin good for varicose veins? BL, NY answer Yes. Studies have shown that a specific, standardized rutin named TroxeRutin has been shown to be beneficial for varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency and capillary fragility --...