Better Nutrition articles from March 2009

Better Nutrition archives from March 2009

Eat more vegetables!(EDITOR'S NOTE: TO YOUR HEALTH)
March 1, 2009... Eat more vegetables. How many times have you heard this popular, ageless piece of health advice? If you're like me, probably too many times to count. Recommended repeatedly on TV and radio shows, written about in myriad books, journals, and...

Bone drugs: threaten dental health.(NEWS FLASH: THE LATEST RESEARCH)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... A University of Southern California School of Dentistry study concludes that some popular prescription medications for osteoporosis may cause death of cells (necrosis) in jawbone, resulting in pain, contributing to tooth loss, and significantly...

Medical specialists: take supplements.(NEWS FLASH: THE LATEST RESEARCH)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Among three medical specialties surveyed in the "Life... supplemented" Healthcare Professionals Impact Study, 75 percent of dermatologists took dietary supplements, compared with 73 percent of orthopedic specialists...

Test your exercise IQ.(NEWS FLASH: THE LATEST RESEARCH)
March 1, 2009... True or false? 1. To reduce blood pressure, medication is more effective than exercise. 2. Exercise increases appetite. 3. You're less likely to catch a cold if you exercise regularly. 4. Exercise can make your body feel 12...

How much vitamin D?(NEWS FLASH: THE LATEST RESEARCH)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Adults should get 2,000 IU of vitamin D daily, from food, sun, and supplements, according to a group of 18 vitamin D researchers at the University of California who have asked the government to re-examine its recommendations for much lower...

Calcium + magnesium vs. colon cancer.(NEWS FLASH: THE LATEST RESEARCH)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Calcium has been known to protect against colon cancer, but the latest research, presented at an American Association for Cancer Research conference, shows that a 1:1 or similar ratio of calcium to magnesium is needed to ward off the disease.

Berry good: brain food.(NEWS FLASH: THE LATEST RESEARCH)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Government-sponsored research shows that berries and grapes can reverse age-related decline in brain function. In a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, old rats improved their memory...

Best fish oil for asthma.(NEWS FLASH: THE LATEST RESEARCH)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... In a study published in Clinical Nutrition, a team of researchers in the United States and England found that the best type of fish oil supplement to relieve asthma is one that is particularly rich in EPA. Fish oil naturally contains two key...

Shell yourself thin.(NEWS FLASH: THE LATEST RESEARCH)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Shelling nuts, rather than eating shelled ones, tends to reduce the amount eaten by 45 percent without leading to feelings of deprivation, according to James Painter, PhD, who has studied American eating habits for 16 years at Eastern Illinois...

Nutrients for glaucoma: discover why an integrated approach to treating glaucoma is more effective than using drugs alone.(CHECK OUT: SUPPLEMENTS)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Are you one of 3 million Americans who have an eye disease known as glaucoma? Glaucoma actually refers to a group of diseases in which intraocular pressure (IOP), or fluid pressure inside the eye, rises. The...

Inflammation Rx: learn why inflammation is called the silent killer--and how you can reverse it.(HEALTHY SOLUTIONS: SUPPLEMENTS)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The pain of acute inflammation in your joints will grab your attention, but you probably won't notice the chronic inflammation in your vascular system, where it's doing incalculable damage every day. This silent...

Putting an end to pain: get natural advice for treating an ankle injury, bursitis, and arthritis.(ASK THE NATUROPATH: SUPPLEMENTS)
March 1, 2009... Q: I'm training for a triathlon and have chronic pain in my ankle. I'm also trying to conceive my second child and don't want to do anything that might interfere with fertility or harm the baby. Any suggestions? --Denise J., Haleiwa,...

Conquer constipation: get things moving with the top natural products for regularity.(HOW TO: SUPPLEMENTS)
March 1, 2009... Most of us are not exactly sure what constipation is, but we know it when we feel it. Medically defined, constipation is the passing of stools fewer than three times a week, or in low quantity. But make no mistake--regular, bulky, soft, and...

Super silymarin: love your liver, lower blood sugar, and much more with this compound from milk thistle.(SHOP SMART: SUPPLEMENTS)
March 1, 2009... THE BASICS: Silymarin has traditionally been used as a remedy for liver disorders but has benefits in the treatment of diabetes, cancer, and toxic chemical exposures. It is the antioxidant extract from the seeds of milk thistle (Silybum...

Spring beauty renewal: try these natural beauty secrets to uncover a fresh, radiant complexion.(NATURAL BEAUTY: PERSONAL CARE)
March 1, 2009... As the weather warms, it's time to treat your complexion to scrubs that exfoliate dull, dry winter skin and make it glow with the freshness of spring. Smooth, soft, and luminous skin reflects the time and effort you devote to it. If you want to...

nifty niacinamide: uncover luminous skin with vitamin B3.(INSIDE OUT: PERSONAL CARE)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Whether the goal is fighting wrinkles and age spots or eradicating stubborn acne, cosmetic manufacturers are turning to an old vitamin that seems to be learning new skin care tricks. Niacinamide, aka vitamin B3, is...

Feast, don't fast: a dozen delicious ways to detoxify your body from the inside out--every single day.
March 1, 2009... Most of us meet the idea of detoxing with the same dread we'd reserve for a root canal. Cleansing usually involves varying stages of starvation combined with powerful herbs to promote a laxative effect, and such unappealing practices as...

Sound sleep: from immunity to hormone balance, your health depends on logging adequate snooze time.(THE LEADING EDGE: INNOVATIVE & FRESH SOLUTIONS TO HELP YOU LIVE BETTER)
March 1, 2009... When we think of sleep, we think of a time to rest, a time of inactivity when our bodies can wind down from the day's events. But that's not the case. When we sleep soundly, there is a whirlwind of interior activity as our bodies repair...

Eat well, eat cheap: economy got you down? Stretch your food dollars with the following 15 healthy, organic foods--perfect for any budget and every body.(WHAT'S HOT: FOOD)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ramen noodles are dirt cheap; so is mac 'n' cheese. They're also low in nutrients, and even the "natural" versions are too processed for regular inclusion in a healthful diet. But organic eats are pricey, and few...

Corn-free deliciously: corn may be an ideal alternative to gluten-containing grains, but it can also be surprisingly addictive, causing cravings and weight gain.(GO GLUTEN FREE: FOOD)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When Kimberly Knost, a 53-year-old mother and office worker, began a gluten-free diet more than a year ago, the acid reflux pain in her stomach went away. She began substituting corn products, the easy alternative to...

Hot potatoes: as St. Patrick's Day approaches, let us pay the noble spud its due respect as part of a well-balanced and health-giving menu.(EAT SMART: FOOD)
March 1, 2009... I always remember my Irish grandfather looking down at his plate and plaintively asking in his delightful Irish brogue, "Where are the potatoes?" In his worldview, if potatoes weren't on the plate, it wasn't dinner. Turns out that he was more...

Catching up with dr. katz: America's favorite nutrition expert, David Katz, MD, shares some inspiration and healthy tips.(FAVORITE THINGS)(Interview)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If you've recently picked up a newspaper or magazine, chances are good you've read something by David Katz, MD. This nationally renowned authority on nutrition and weight control contributes a monthly column to O,...