Better Nutrition articles from March 2004

Better Nutrition archives from March 2004

Collagen protein: the natural solution for reducing body fat, beautiful skin and joint support ... 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!(Special Weight Loss and Beauty Consumer Ad Report)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... 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...

Inquiring minds.(notes from our editor)
March 1, 2004... We recently received a letter from a Mr. Gregory Barnes of Santa Barbara, California, asking us--in effect--to provide a natural health expert to whom readers could send their question. Our reply: a new monthly column called "Ask the...

Letters from our readers.(sharing)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2004... BN is my favorite mag because its clearly written and based on studies. Look at "Good News" as an example of what I mean. But, c'mon guys and gals, what's with the wild health claims without proof? Take "Get Smart" for example in the...

Low-carb weight loss programs benefit from newly available natural supplement: science reveals a new carbohydrate--neutralizing nutrient that helps make carb-cutting and weight loss easier and more achievable!(Special Ad Report)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... IF YOU'RE ONE OF THE MILLIONS of Americans who are currently dieting or are unsuccessfully battling your weight, a unique and newly available supplement shows promise in helping to make your weight loss goals much more successful and easier to...

Step by step.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(Health From The Sun Products)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... 4.3.2.1 Diet from Health From The Sun uses a blend of 10 herbs to help you shed unwanted pounds over 10 days. The specialized ephedra-free blend aims to help you bum fat while cleaning, purifying and toning your system. 800.447.2249

Ancient power.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(dietary supplement)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Low on energy? Try Green Mate from Jarrow Formulas. This supplement contains unfermented Yerba Mate, a traditional tea with roots in the culture of the South American Guarani Indians. 800.726.0886

Ocean playmates.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(Dolphin Pals vitamins)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Who knew taking vitamins could be so tasty! Country Life's Dolphin Pals for boys and girls gives you the power of a multivitamin and mineral in a dolphin-shaped sour gummy. 800.645.5768

Beyond the basics.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(Organic Soups)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Amy's Organic Soups come in varieties that include Chunky Tomato Bisque, Split Pea and Vegetable Barley. All of these hearty soups are vegetarian, and some, such as the Pasta & 3 Bean and Lentil Vegetable, are vegan. 707.578.7188

Age-old beverage.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(Egyptian Licorice Tea )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Yogi Tea's Egyptian Licorice Tea gives the licorice root the sophistication it deserves. Simply pour boiling water over a tea bag, steep for 6-8 minutes and add your favorite sweetener or milk. 800.YOGI.TEA

Grab and go.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(Keto Shakes)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Stave off hunger and still lose weight with ready-to-drink Keto Shakes. Available in Chocolate or Vanilla, each sugar- and lactose-free shake contains 20 grams of protein and only 2-3 grams of carbs per serving. 800.542.3230

To the rescue.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(FolliGRO capsules and oral biospray)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... To halt unwanted hair loss, FolliGRO capsules use a patented Fenugreek extract that helps improve circulation to the scalp and follicle. And the FolliGRO oral biospray helps promote healthy hair growth. 888.251.6924

Bone building.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(AdvaCAL)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... For strong bones, try AdvaCAL from Lane Labs, a calcium supplement that contains HAI, a patented amino acid extract from Japanese sea algae. AdvaCAL Ultra contains magnesium, copper, boron, silica, zinc, manganese, and vitamins D and C....

Spring detox.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... More and more North Americans are deciding that their annual spring cleaning should include their internal body systems. A host of books tell us that long-term buildup of toxins from food additives and environmental pollutants can result in...

Natural alternatives to mass meds.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)
March 1, 2004... Each month, Amber D. Ackerson, ND, informs you about complementary and alternative choices to mass-produced over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. CONDITION OTC DRUG ALTERNATIVE Acne Clearasil...

Stroke damage protection.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia's School of Medicine believe that prevention ok brain damage normally caused by a stroke may be close at hand. In fact, it may be as close as the grapes in your local produce section. For...

Iron for better bones.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Dietary iron intake is now associated with greater bone mineral density in postmenopausal women, according to researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Their study, which appeared in the November 2003 issue of The...

Cholesterol fighters.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the list of foods on which the label can make a "heart health" claim to include a variety of products that contain phytosterols or phytostanols. All plants--or phytos--include some...

B-positive.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(vitamin [B.sub.12])(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The chances of recovering from a major clinical depression may be improved by vitamin [B.sub.12], according to a recent clinical study. There has long been a debate on whether folic acid and [B.sub.12] levels have any impact on the outcome...

Allicin thwarts infections.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Researchers at the University of East London reported late last year that allicin, which occurs naturally in garlic, was effective in treating antibiotic-resistant bacteria among hospital workers. A subsequent study will test whether allicin...

Beans are full.(Myth vs. Truth)(black beans)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... MYTH: Fruits such as grapes, apples and cranberries hold the highest levels of antioxidants. TRUTH: Antioxidants can be found in a host of foods--and in numbers equivalent to fruits and vegetables. Whole grains offer a good supply of the...

Heart smart.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... A simple pill, taken daily, may be the answer to reducing levels of a blood protein that has been linked to heart disease. Until now, there has been no proven way to reduce C-reactive protein (CRP) levels. However, a new study shows that a...

Nature's nausea relief.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Using ginger to quell morning sickness does not appear to raise the risk of birth defects, according to a new study. Ginger has long been thought to ease nausea, and research has found it may aid motion sickness and other forms of...

One answer to cancer.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... A new meta-analysis of eight large trials finds that people who eat the most fruits and veggies have a statistically significant--23 percent--lower risk of lung cancer. More than 430,000 people were studied for anywhere from 6 to 16 years. The...

Shades of gray.(Myth vs. Truth)(aging)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... MYTH: The secret to successful aging is choosing your parents wisely. TRUTH: Heredity is not as powerful a player as many assume. For all but the most strongly determined genetic diseases--such as Huntington's disease-environment and...

Calcium for kids.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... A study performed at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and published in the December 2003 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association suggests that dietary calcium--commonly found in foods such as milk, cheese and...

Calcium for the rest of us.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... If you're cutting down on saturated fat products, how can you ensure you get sufficient calcium? Getting enough calcium is an important issue. But attempts to reduce fat consumption by limiting dairy foods can threaten your calcium intake....

Immuni--tea.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(epigallocatechin gallate)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Epigallocatechin gallate may seem like a mouthful. Even when shortened to EGCG. Yet this primary antioxidant in green tea may have some potential against HIV infection, suggests a new study. Researchers at the University of Tokyo reported...

Throat lozenge.(Myth vs. Truth)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... MYTH: Once you have a sore and infected throat, vitamins are of little use. TRUTH: There is a little-known therapy for sore throats that was described in a brief summary in the September 2003 edition of Emergency Medicine. Biting into and...

Polyp prevention proven.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Vitamin D and colon polyp prevention)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Vitamin D may help lower the risk of serious colon polyps--a condition that can progress to colon cancer--a new study detailed in the December 10, 2003 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association has found. At the same time,...

The flash is back: alternative nutrition helps actress Jennifer Beals beat chronic fatigue, Epstein-Barr.(Cover Story)
March 1, 2004... Jennifer Beals has enjoyed a healthy career in show biz for the past 2 decades. The diverse performer has worked alongside stars such as Denzel Washington, Dustin Hoffman and Faye Dunaway--but the accomplished actress didn't always enjoy...

Friendly fat: CLA may help you lose weight.(conjugated linoleic acid)
March 1, 2004... While we've all been told time and again about the evils of fats, the important thing to realize about fat is that it occurs in several forms, and only some of them such as trans fats--are unhealthful. Certain fats, including conjugated...

All in vein: 51 natural ways to lower cholesterol.
March 1, 2004... Heart disease kills a third of all humans and knocks 10-15 years off the average life-span--and an elevated blood level of the waxy substance we know as cholesterol is one of its most significant risk factors, But cardiovascular disease is...

Eco-kitchen: earth-friendly tips for your home.
March 1, 2004... Lisa Pickett spent 2 1/2, years looking for the perfect kitchen cabinets. When the cabinets arrived at her favorite building store, she had mere minutes to make a decision or risk losing them to another shopper. She quickly said yes, hauled her...

The battle for your bones.(Educational Advertisement)(Advacal)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... As more and more Americans are affected by osteoporosis, the disease has received increased attention in the media. The mainstream approach to osteoporosis has focused mostly on the use of synthetic hormone replacement therapy (HRT)....

A new MGN3[R]! MGN Ultra 3[TM] supports the body's defenses in two critical ways.(Educational Advertisement)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2004... More than 100,000 individuals have already discovered the difference MGN3[R] can make in their lives. MGN3 is the compound one immunologist calls "profoundly superior to everything else". A Better MGN3: Now LaneLabs--committed to finding...

Get with it, man! body care 101 for all you macho dudes.(innerbeauty: new strategies for vibrant living)
March 1, 2004... In the world of Fashion, we call it "grooming," that umbrella term for everything a man does or doesn't do to make himself hygienically and aesthetically acceptable. Too often, though, this includes harsh deodorants and soaps, aftershaves and...

Farm to market: keeping organic foods safe and fresh.(organics: all things purely organic)
March 1, 2004... The lengthy journey of organic foods from the field to your fork starts with a single step. Fortunately for consumers, the first step and every one after is carefully choreographed to assure that organic foods remain pure and are delivered...

Seeds of change: ancient grains for today's table.(Wellness: supplements and functional foods)
March 1, 2004... To prove that there is really nothing new under the sun, consider the case of the current darlings of the grain world: the wheats called farro, spelt and Kamut[R]. Consumers may delight in the grains' many gastronomic possibilities, but few...

Dash & dine: fare for the fast lane.(Food: easy and healthful recipes)
March 1, 2004... Mushroom "Burgers" SERVES 4 30 MINUTES OR LESS These hearty, healthful "burgers" get an unexpected crunchiness from the addition of oat bran. The burgers call for such accompaniments as a tossed spinach salad garnished with...

Ask the doctor.(treatment of influenza)
March 1, 2004... I take echinacea whenever I get a cold, and that seems to help, but I still get the flu, and I want to know what to do to help mitigate it.--B.H., New York City First, let me explain the difference between a common cold and the flu. With a...