Better Nutrition articles from March 2005

Better Nutrition archives from March 2005

Sharing: letters from our readers.(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2005... In your November 2004 issue, in the "Diagnosis: Hypothyroidism" article (p. 46), Dr. Mary Bove mentions a "botanical thyroid formula" that she put her patient Gall on, consisting of coleus, bladderwrack, guggul and so forth. Can yon please...

Oceans of goodness.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)
March 1, 2005... Health from the Sea Pure Fish Oils are the first fish body oils from deep sea cold-water fish, molecularly distilled and flavored with juicy natural orange oil. Plus, the oils are third-party tested for potency, purity and contaminants....

Herb health.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)
March 1, 2005... From Balanceuticals comes Seabuckthorn Seed Oil. Derived from the shrub Hippophae rhamnoides L, the oil provides some 106 nutrients and bioactive substances including linolenic acid, polyphenols, flavonoids, beta-carotene, vitamin E, vitamin A...

New leash on life.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... If your furry friend doesn't get around as well as he used to, check out Dog-Gone Pain from American BioSciences. This blend of herbs and shark cartilage supports degenerated joint and connective tissues and helps your pet be active and mobile...

Hair care.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)
March 1, 2005... Give your hair the ultimate treat with Jason's new Natural Lavender Shampoo and Conditioner. These products nourish and strengthen hair with lavender and evening primrose, while helping protect hair from harsh environmental stressors and...

Bone up.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)
March 1, 2005... Take care of your bones throughout your life with OsteoPeak's new line of bone-supporting supplements. Featuring specialized formulations unique to each stage of life, OsteoPeak's line includes Osteorus for kids, OsteoPeak Premenopause,...

From the garden.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Garden of Life's Goatein is the only goat's milk powder available. This source of eight essential amino acids--building blocks essential for good health--can be tolerated by many people who can't digest cow's milk. Plus, Goatein goats are not...

Jumpin' joints.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Keep your joints healthy and mobile with Nature's Answer Liquid Glucosamine Chondroitin with MSM. Containing a host of joint-supporting nutrients, it also includes Quik-Sorb, an exclusive blend of herbs that enhance the delivery of nutrients to...

Kid stuff.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Give your kids all the brain-supporting omega-3 fatty acids they need with Country Life's new Kids Omega. This concentrated source of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is available in a powdered form featuring natural wild berry flavors that makes a...

Longevity foods.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... A handful of specific foods--if eaten every day--can increase life expectancy by as much as 6.6 years. It has long been known that some individual foods--garlic and red wine, for example--can increase life-span by a certain amount. But a...

Turmeric (Curcuma longa).(Herb Of The Month)
March 1, 2005... OTHER NAMES Indian saffron, curcuma, haridra, jianghuang, kyoo, ukon PART USED Root and Rhizome USES * Primary uses: Inflammation, bursitis, arthritis, low back pain * Uses approved by the German Commission E: Turmeric tea is...

Walnuts improve cholesterol.(news notes)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Walnuts Improve Cholesterol: Australian research shows that walnuts benefit cholesterol profiles in type 2 diabetes patients. LDL, or "bad" cholesterol, was reduced by 10 percent.

Soy and baby.(news notes)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Soy and Baby: Two studies--both funded by the USDA and the Illinois Council on Food and Agricultural Research--found that the soy isoflavone genistein, in amounts present in commercial soy infant formulas, may inhibit intestinal cell growth in...

Sniffing out Alzheimer's.(news notes)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Sniffing Out Alzheimer's: A study at New York's Columbia University suggests that a simple scratch-and-sniff test may he p doctors identify patients with Alzheimer's disease. The inability to identify 10 specific odors--strawberry, smoke, soap...

Thiamine protects the diabetic heart.(news notes)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Thiamine Protects the Diabetic Heart: High doses of vitamin [B.sub.1]--or thiamine--could lower cholesterol in diabetes patients and help prevent heart disease, say UK researchers. Diabetes increases the risk of heart disease two-to three-fold...

Cranberries fight tooth decay.(news notes)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Cranberries Fight Tooth Decay: Findings from the University of Rochester show cranberry juice stops harmful bacteria from sticking to the teeth This prevents the formation of plaque responsible for tooth decay and gum disease. The berry is...

Respiratory infections can trigger strokes.(news notes)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Respiratory Infections Can Trigger Strokes: Common respiratory and urinary tract infections play a role in triggering heart attacks and strokes, a study of 40,000 medical records suggests. Infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia and cystitis...

Short bursts of work worse for heart.(news notes)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Short Bursts of Work Worse for Heart: Setting tight work deadlines can raise the risk of suffering a heart attack six-fold, researchers believe. Short bursts of high-pressure work were worse for the heart than stressful events in the preceding...

Plants offer hope for killer disease.(news notes)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Plants Offer Hope for Killer Disease: The Sarawak Biodiversity Center in Malaysia has extracted two compounds from the bintangor tree that have anti-HIV properties and will conduct further clinical trials. From a different tree, the center has...

Gamma-tocopherol.(news notes)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Gamma-tocopherol: Gamma-tocopherol--a form of vitamin E found in many plant seeds but not widely available in supplements--might halt the growth of some cancer cells, say US researchers. The findings support the idea of putting a mixture of...

Matcha madness.(goodnews)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Forget the espresso and Starbucks' chai tea. Thick, light green mustaches are appearing in some parts of the West Coast and the trend seems poised to sweep North America. A very potent green tea called matcha is the cause. It's become all the...

100.(goodnews)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Life expectancy at birth could reach 100 in the next 60 years based on present trends, researchers reported on December 13, 2004. Worldwide, life expectancy for those living in developed countries has more than doubled over the past 200...

The way to a man's heart ...(goodnews)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... According to a new study in the February 2005 issue of Psychological Science, men tend to desire slightly larger women when they are hungry. But their tastes turn to more svelte women when their stomachs are full. Hungry male subjects...

Skip the fruit-bottom.(goodnews)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... If you're looking for the most nutritious yogurt, skip the fruit-flavored varieties. Most contain fruit jam, which is not a significant source of nutrients; they merely add the equivalent of 8-9 teaspoons of sugar per cup--nearly as much as in...

Nail growth.(Myth Vs. Truth)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... MYTH: Eating certain foods will promote nail growth. TRUTH: It takes about 6 months for a fingernail to grow from cuticle to tip, although nail growth varies from person to person and finger to finger. Thumb and pinky nails grow more slowly...

Bark has bite.(goodnews)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Research conducted by Finnish scientists and published in the December 29, 2004 issue of the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry suggests that a group of anti-inflammatory compounds called phenolics--found in the bark of the Scotch pine,...

Alternative medicine woman: Jane Seymour's prescription for good health.(Cover Story)
March 1, 2005... Almost 15 years ago, Jane Seymour nearly died from an allergic reaction to an antibiotic injection while working in Spain. During that time, "I had an out-of-body experience, which I had never believed in. It was the white light, the whole...

The coming health crisis: protect yourself against age-related diseases.(Better nutrition special report: anti-aging)
March 1, 2005... If you're like most people, you probably associate aging with health disorders such as Alzheimer's disease or arthritis. But researchers who spoke at a congressional briefing in September 2004 warned that some other, lesser-known diseases are...

The new revolution of sex and aging: talkin' 'bout my generation.(Better nutrition special report: anti-aging)
March 1, 2005... The baby boom generation that started the sexual revolution is about to enter elderhood: By 2030, 80 million people will be 60 plus. While many have traded flee love for a committed relationship, kids and an SUV, most likely this generation...

Topical products for aging skin: crow's feet are for the birds.(Better nutrition special report: anti-aging)
March 1, 2005... If you're 20 years old or older, chances are your skin care regimen includes products to prevent or treat the signs of aging. And although science hasn't figured out how to keep the biological clock from ticking, research is turning up powerful...

Bioidentical hormone replacement: our expert answers your questions.(Better nutrition special report: anti-aging)
March 1, 2005... 1. What is BHRT? BHRT stands for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (also known as natural hormone replacement). The hormones are derived from yams and/or soy. Once they are extracted from their natural source, the hormones are...

Tropical treats: delicious island dishes that promote good health: Chef Greg.(healthful and delicious dishes)
March 1, 2005... For more than 20 years, I've had the pleasure of visiting different islands around the world. I love the way islanders use their local resources and base their meals around fresh fruits, seafood and avocados, just to name a few. Whenever...

Holistic hormone: melatonin is more than a sleep aid.(Wellness: supplements and functional foods)
March 1, 2005... Because it only comes out at night, melatonin is sometimes referred to as the "Dracula" of hormones. Sunset triggers heightened melatonin secretion from the pineal gland; these levels subside with sunrise, thereby regulating periods of sleep...

Spring-cleaning: setting up your environment to win!(Marilu: eye-opening discoveries on health and fitness)
March 1, 2005... Wouldn't you love to set up your living and working space to, once and for all, function most efficiently. for your health, well-being, and career? Think of the benefits that come from having a well-organized life: You can focus on your...

Kindred spirits: a holistic approach to our animal companions.(Holistic vet: natural and conventional pet care blended)(Column)
March 1, 2005... Welcome to this new quarterly column on integrative holistic animal health care! There's a tremendous increase in interest in natural holistic approaches to both human and animal health care these days. As one of the pioneers in acupuncture and...

Fish oil supplements: finding the one that's right for you.(Bastyr u: health research from grad students)
March 1, 2005... Editor's note: Better Nutrition, in collaboration with Bastyr University, a world leader in the advancement of natural heath sciences, has established a grant program to foster well-researched articles by graduate students. Each article is...

Treating spring colds: that pesky rhinovirus knows no season.(Women's health: natural solutions for common problems)
March 1, 2005... This time of the year, my office is flooded with questions about treatments for those symptoms that we thought we had escaped once the dark days of winter had passed: achy body, scratchy throat, cough, runny nose, stuffy head and that rundown...

Ask the doctor.(immune system )
March 1, 2005... I'm interested in what role the immune system plays with regard to anti-aging and what I can do to maintain my immune system in this respect. --A.E., Buffalo, New York Aging is accelerated--or even caused--by the accumulation of waste...