Better Nutrition articles from May 2003

Better Nutrition archives from May 2003

A common mistake that prevents most people from losing weight ... and how to avoid it! Why this simple "first step" should be part of any weight loss, anti-aging and health improvement program ... (Body Shaping & Cleansing Ad Guide).(Advertisement)
May 1, 2003... Only one simple and often overlooked step can drastically change how successful you are in losing weight and shaping your body, as well as eliminating those nagging health problems like bloating, constipation and low energy levels. If you...

Collagen protein: the natural solution for reducing body fat, beautiful skin and joint support ... used by over 3,800 medical professionals for the past 24 years; the original, patented "night-time" collagen formula is now available to the public! (Special Weight Loss and Beauty Consumer Ad Report).(Advertisement)
May 1, 2003... 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...

No guts, no glory. (notes).(inner strength)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
May 1, 2003... The vibrant man on our cover this month is 65-year-old Murray Moore, a prostate cancer survivor we've chosen to represent men of good health. You'll notice that Murray still has his shirt on. We've abandoned the convention maintained by...

The March 2003 feature on Tom Harkin said. (sharing).(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2003... The March 2003 feature on Tom Harkin said "... Harkin also expanded food stamp coverage to include vitamins and minerals." This gave the false impression that food stamps can indeed buy vitamins and minerals. A quick search on Google...

I found the message in the article. (sharing).(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2003... I found the message in the article about European supplement laws chilling. Thank God my ancestors moved to America. The article told me little about safety, but a lot about freedom. In Europe, a citizen has only those rights granted to him or...

Soy good. (choices).(gourmet nuts)
May 1, 2003... Drenched with European chocolate or praline syrup, Genisoy's Chocolate or Praline Soy Nuts will satisfy your sweet-tooth cravings with a twist: they're protein-rich and delicious to boot! Sprinkle the crunchy, gourmet nuts on your favorite...

Mushroom mania. (choices).( Maitake)
May 1, 2003... Mushroom Wisdom from Maitake presents Super Shiitake, a powerful pill to enhance blood circulation, liver function and immune activity. Even better, this dietary supplement is bio-available--meaning your body absorbs all of its nutrients....

Royale treatment. (choices).(Nature's Plus)
May 1, 2003... Nature's Plus gets into the summer spirit with Spiru-Tein Raspberry Royale. Just add water or milk to the powdered drink to create a meal replacement filled with farm-fresh raspberries. This mix is packed with 14 grams of nongenetically...

Click and go. (choices).(Nelsons Homeopathic Allergy & Hayfever Clikpak)
May 1, 2003... Banish your allergies! Watery eyes and scratchy throats don't stand a chance against Nelsons Homeopathic Allergy & Hayfever Clikpak. The unique and easy-to-use container makes it a snap to dispense pills and carry along on all your outdoor...

Herbal health. (choices).(LeanCare)
May 1, 2003... Struggling to get in shape for bathing suit season? Himalaya will help you shed your final five pounds with LeanCare. This unique herbal formula regulates lipid metabolism and shows excellent results for weight control and body fat regulation....

Cookies with muscle. (choices).(The Protein Bakery)
May 1, 2003... Meet the desserts that are good for you: cookies and brownies from The Protein Bakery. These wheat-free goodies are made without preservatives or refined sugars. Each handmade cookie and brownie is low in carbs and bursting with protein....

Herbal essences. (choices).
May 1, 2003... Bring the fresh, clean aroma of nature's herbs to your shower with Avalon Organics' shampoos and conditioners. Lather up with moisturizing Awapuhi Mango for vibrant locks, or massage in revitalizing Aloe Vera and Jojoba to hydrate your hair....

This joint is jumping. (choices).(Carp-L Care)
May 1, 2003... Protect your joints with Carp-L Care from TwinLab. This patented formula contains Astaxanthin, a cultured micro-algae produced naturally on Hawaii's Kona coast. And each serving also provides a healthy dose of calcium, phosphorus and selenium....

Alzheimer's update. (goodnews).(risk higher for those who consume high levels of saturated fat)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Scientists from Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago reported that the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease was 2.3 times greater among those who consumed the highest levels of saturated fat--found in meat and dairy...

Water of life. (goodnews).(alcohol antidote for antifreeze ingestion)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... When a woman in England accidentally drank a cup of antifreeze recently, guess what doctors gave her as an antidote? Not eight glasses of water. Glennis Middleton in Angus, UK, was shocked when informed that even tiny amounts of antifreeze can...

Brain boost. (goodnews).(biological effect of meditation)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Scientists say they have found evidence that meditation has a biological effect on the body. A small-scale study suggests it could boost parts of the brain and the immune system. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison enrolled...

Not even a lime in his beer. (goodnews).(college student develops scurvy)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... A junk food diet of sodas, cookies, sweets and chocolate--with no fruits and vegetables--has caused a college student to develop scurvy. Although he was eating a sufficient number of calories per day, researchers estimated that his vitamin...

Keep moving! (goodnews).(high blood sugar levels)(memory loss)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... People with an inability to quickly bring down high blood sugar levels--a pre-diabetic condition--are more likely to suffer from memory loss, say scientists. Could this help explain why memory loss occurs as we age? A recent study...

The big C. (goodnews).(lower risk of cancer for those eating fruits and vegetables)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... A 10-year study of 40,000 Japanese adults found that those who ate the most fruits and vegetables had a 25 percent lower risk of stomach cancer than those who ate the least. Those who weekly consumed "white" vegetables, including Chinese...

E for exercise. (goodnews).(Vitamin E)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Vitamin E may help older exercise enthusiasts bounce back quicker from their vigorous workouts, researchers from the Harvard School of Medicine and the Human Nutrition Center at Tufts University have found. Vitamin E helps dampen the...

Deadly errors. (goodnews).(medical malpractice)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Worried about breast cancer, AIDS or fatal traffic accidents? Maybe you should be more concerned about your medical treatment. A new study has reported that one in every five hospital patients experienced adverse events--due to inadequate...

Caution calling. (goodnews).(cell phone usage and neuron damage)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Yet another report in a series of worrisome, but inconclusive, studies suggests that cell phone use may cause neuron damage. Just two hours of exposure to radio signals from cell phones caused cells in three areas of rats' brains to die. ...

Home brew. (goodnews).(drink to improve circulation)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Here's a helpful recipe for concocting your own brew for improved circulation and to help stave off varicose veins, which was developed by Mary Bove, ND, of Brattleboro, Vermont. (See "Get a Leg Up" on p. 79 for more on this subject.) All of...

Spice up your health. (goodnews).(antioxidants in various spices)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Oregano and some other spices can kill as many as 30 different bacterial species. Onion, garlic and allspice, are powerful, natural antibiotics; also on this list: thyme, tarragon, cumin, cloves, bay leaf and cayenne pepper. But...

Small steps to weight loss. (goodnews).(fewer calories and walking)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Researchers estimate that Americans are gaining, on average, 14 to 16 pounds every eight years, which equates to consuming about 50 extra calories per day. So, before you sneak that cookie, consider that simple changes in diet and...

Sweet smell of success. (goodnews).(health benefits of garlic)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Garlic isn't just for warding off used car salesmen anymore--it can have important health benefits, whether you eat it raw or cooked or take it as a supplement. But what exactly is "aged garlic"? Is it better? Aged garlic extract (AGE)...

Rheumatoid arthritis help. (goodnews).(diet therapy)(Mediterranean diet)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disease in which the body's immune system attacks cartilage in the joints. It affects about 2 percent of the population, but more women suffer from it than men. The so-called Mediterranean diet--rich in olive...

A sweeter smile. (goodnews).(xylitol)(old form of sugar)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Some people are rediscovering an old form of sugar--xylitol--that prevents dental cavities and may help diabetics. Cavity-causing bacteria are unable to metabolize xylitol, causing their numbers to fall as much as 90 percent. Xylitol contact...

Thanks, gramps! (goodnews).(effects of nutrition through generations)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Can the effects of nutrition be passed down from generation to generation? In a new study, Swedish researchers determined it can. Three generations of one family--born in Sweden in 1890, 190S and 1920--were included in the study. Historical...

Staying strong. (goodnews).(extra protein to build muscles)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Myth: If you're serious about hitting the weights, you'll need extra protein to build up your muscles. Truth: Virtually all North Americans get much more protein than they need in their regular diets. The key to bigger muscles is the...

Sugar by any other name is still sugar. (goodnews).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Myth: Brown sugar is much better for your health than refined white sugar. Truth: There are numerous varieties of brown sugar, and the darker versions are considered less harmful to health. But, in the end, sugar is sugar. The only...

Making a point. (goodnews).(acupuncture )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2003... Acupuncture dates back to at least 100 BCE. It was first included in an American medical textbook in 1892. Currently there are more than 40 colleges and schools of acupuncture in the United States. And now, a San Diego-based Web site that...

Just do it: how men can live better, longer: maybe winning really isn't as important as just playing the game.
May 1, 2003... Hey man, check out these stats: * one-third of men between the ages of 40 and 55 are overweight * men under age 55 are twice as likely as women to have high cholesterol * death rates for men between the ages of 15 and 65 are twice...

Better sex and longer life: need more reasons to go veg? Look, we're only saying eat your vegetables, not give up beer and pizza.(vegetarian)
May 1, 2003... Hey, you're a masculine specimen, right? You're generally taller, more muscular and, well, less prone to crying jags than the feminine gender. But when a long-legged, long-haired woman slinks across your TV screen, does your heart skip a beat?...

The inside story on revitalizing your energy: flipping the energy switch to "on".... (Advertisement).(homeostatic nutrient formula Living Multi)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2003... This month I got a letter from a reader in Seattle about a "secret" that transformed her from fatigued to alive again, (For those of you who feel like it's a constant struggle just to make it through each day, you know all too well what she's...

The claim game: how functional are functional foods? What makes a food functional depends on its added ingredients.
May 1, 2003... Nutraceuticals: Fiber, antioxidants and herbs added to foods and beverages that ordinarily don't contain them--such as soda--thereby turning them into functional foods? Huh? Consumers are confused. And who can blame them? Functional or...

Bar tab: the skinny on nutrition bars: the best nutrition bars are designed to fit your personal patterns.
May 1, 2003... Puzzled over her inability to lose weight, a woman, 30-ish and in reasonably good shape, approached Denver, Colorado-based certified fitness trainer and nutrition consultant Liane Seiwald. Seiwald's client ran 30 minutes, five days a week,...

Snore no more: treat yourself--and your partner--to a peaceful slumber; sleeping on your side makes your throat less likely to collapse and block breathing.
May 1, 2003... If you--or your partner--suffer from snoring, you certainly aren't alone. It's estimated that approximately 90 million Americans over the age of 18 snore occasionally, and about 37 million are habitual snorers. The majority of them are...

Vexing vaccinations: a tale of too much of a good thing. (petcare).
May 1, 2003... Is your veterinarian still recommending that you have your pet vaccinated on a yearly basis? If so, you might want to reconsider--especially given the latest information on the problems associated with over-vaccination. Research in recent years...

Perfect balance: the gentle art of skin cleansing. (innerbeauty).
May 1, 2003... Let's face it: Beauty has gotten harsh. New-and-improved, deep-cleaning, super-exfoliating, oil-sopping products abound. As a result, a new class of modern-day "skindromes" has turned up on the faces of over-zealous skin-regimen devotees. ...

In a nutshell: a handful a day keeps you slim and healthy. (food).(Illustration)
May 1, 2003... Mollie Katzen, the best-selling vegetarian cookbook author, known for the Moosewood Cookbook and Mollie Katzen's Sunlight Cafe, is no longer a strict vegetarian. Although Katzen now enjoys fish and poultry--and even red meat occasionally--she...

Get a leg up: better circulation is no mean feat. (wellness).
May 1, 2003... If you're middle-aged, you've probably started to notice those nagging varicose veins in your legs. But what are they, and how do you get rid of them? Varicose veins are actually a mild form of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). When the...

The play's the thing. (snapshots).(actress Gretchen Corbett founds The Haven Project)(disadvantaged children create original plays)
May 1, 2003... On any given night, you can catch Gretchen Corbett in reruns of The Rockford Files, where she co-stars as James Garner's charmingly able attorney/girlfriend Beth Davenport. But to catch Corbett, 55, live these days, you have to travel to...