Better Nutrition articles from November 2004

Better Nutrition archives from November 2004

We at people for the ethical treatment of animals.(Sharing: letters from our readers)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... We at people for the ethical treatment of animals are thrilled that Ann Martin warned readers not to buy dogs from puppy mills or pet stores ("Purchasing a Pet," September 2004, p. 51). However, we discourage people from buying animals from...

In the August edition of "Ask the Doctor".(Sharing: letters from our readers)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... In the August edition of "Ask the Doctor" (August 2004, p. 50), Dr. Ervolino talked about a product called Nature's Lining. I haven't been able to find this product or any information about L-carnosine. Also, I have hypothyroidism and would...

L-carnosine--also known simply as carnosine--is made up of the amino acids histidine and alanine.(Sharing: letters from our readers)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... L-carnosine--also known simply as carnosine--is made up of the amino acids histidine and alanine. It is found naturally in several different body tissues, especially in nerves and muscle cells. In addition to helping with GERD, which Dr....

Be all you can be.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)
November 1, 2004... Maximize your beauty with Health Support's new Beautiful You health and beauty supplement. Beautiful You blends an antioxidant formula--designed just for women--with silver tip white tea extract. The combination aims to prevent premature aging...

Dairy alternatives.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)
November 1, 2004... For baking, cooking or just jazzing up a meal, try dairy-free soy products from Galaxy. Their vegan cream cheese, sour cream and Parmesan alternatives are low-fat, cholesterol-free and all natural. 800.808.2325 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Feeling sluggish?(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)
November 1, 2004... Quality of Life Labs brings you Kinoko AHCC, a supplement designed to help improve your immune system. AHCC contains a proprietary mushroom extract blend to boost your overall health and well-being. 914.251.0981 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Tropical rejuvenation.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)
November 1, 2004... Tahiti Naturel presents an array of Noni Tahiti tropical treats to help maximize your body's health potential. The rehydrating beauty cream, dietary supplement, weight-loss-management diet formula and liquid dietary supplement are all natural...

Enhance immunity.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)
November 1, 2004... To keep your immune system strong, American BioSciences introduces ImmPower. This dietary supplement contains a proprietary blend made from hybridized mushrooms that are used in traditional Japanese healing. 888.884.7770 [ILLUSTRATION...

Clean and fresh.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)
November 1, 2004... Eliminate underarm odor naturally. The Naturally Fresh Deodorant Crystal from TCCD promises 24-hour protection from odor-causing bacteria. And the company uses only natural ingredients--the deodorant is free of harmful chemicals and...

Luscious lips.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)
November 1, 2004... Fuller, firmer, more sensual lips are just a dab away. Nutra-Lift's new Luscious Lips renewal cream helps fill in lip lines, smooth away dryness and rebuild thinning lips. 888.913.7373 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Full of fruit.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)
November 1, 2004... Tired of sugary, watered-down drinks? Then try Kagome's 100 percent fruit juice. Made with a lively combination of vegetables and fruits, these beverages are bursting with nutrients. Available in Autumn Reds, Orange Carrot Blossom and Purple...

Good for the gallbladder.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)
November 1, 2004... Women who eat vegetables to get their daily protein have a reduced chance of eventually having a cholecystectomy--gallbladder removal--according to a study that appeared in the July 1, 2004, edition of the American Journal of Epidemiology. ...

Eggs for your eyes?(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Early results of a new study by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) indicate that eye-saving lutein may have greater bioavailability--that is, it may be absorbed more readily--from eggs than from higher-content sources such as...

The new food pyramid.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The United States Department of Agriculture is expected to release new dietary guidelines and a new food pyramid in January. We figure: Why should you have to wait? A 13-member federal advisory panel is currently revising dietary...

Fish oil and heart health.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Eicosapentaenoic acid)(docosahexaenoic acid )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Let's say you are not a big seafood fan, and you rely on supplements to get your essential fish oil. You may be wondering how much to take to equal the recommended number of servings of fatty fish per week. Wonder no more. Eicosapentaenoic...

14 million.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The number of Americans who can't perform routine activities due to pain. Also, 60-80 percent of US individuals will experience back pain at some time in their lives.

Myth vs. truth: healthy aging.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... MYTH: You get old--and you become sick, frail or disabled. TRUTH: The elderly are generally healthy. Even in old age, an overwhelming majority have little functional disability. And only about 5 percent of older people live in nursing...

Myth vs. truth.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... no pain, no... pain MYTH: Exercise needs to be strenuous to be effective. TRUTH: Any movement is good for you. Don't aim for "exercise." Focus on "physical activity" instead. Dancing, gardening and nature walks are all beneficial...

Vitamin E and colds.(news notes)(The Journal of the American Medical Association)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Vitamin E and Colds: A new study concludes that vitamin E protects elderly patients from upper respiratory infections, including the common cold. The research--which was published in the August 18, 2004, issue of The Journal of the American...

Prozac in drinking water.(news notes)(Prozac)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Prozac in Drinking Water: Traces of the antidepressant Prozac have been found in the United Kingdom's public drinking water supply, according to a report from the Environment Agency. Scientists believe that Prozac finds its way into the water...

Atkins book on diabetes.(news notes)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Atkins Book on Diabetes: The empire founded by the late cardiologist Robert Atkins has produced a new book. Titled Atkins Diabetes Revolution, it advocates the low-carbohydrate/high-protein diet as a way of preventing type 2 diabetes, says...

Nutrition video game.(news notes)(The Fantastic Food Challenge)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Nutrition Video Game: A new project uses the familiar medium of video games to educate the nation's neediest children about nutrition. The Fantastic Food Challenge is a package of four computer games designed to teach people who get "nutrition...

Pollutants and brain disease.(news notes)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Pollutants and Brain Disease: The number of sufferers of brain diseases--including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and motor neuron disease--has soared across the West in less than 20 years, scientists have discovered. The alarming rise has been...

Mad cow continues.(news notes)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Mad Cow Continues: Many more people could yet become infected with vCJD--the human form of mad cow disease than previously thought, the CJD Surveillance Unit has warned in The Lancet. So far, 142 people have probably or definitely died from...

Anti-malarial bark.(news notes)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Anti-Malarial Bark: Researchers have created an effective anti-malarial drug based on a chemical found in traditional Chinese herbal medicine. Scientists have long been interested in artemisinin from the bark of the sweet wormwood tree, which...

Alzheimer's vitamin?(news notes)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Alzheimers Vitamin? Dietary niacin--vitamin [B.sub.3]--may protect against Alzheimer's disease and age-related cognitive decline, according to research. A Chicago study was conducted between 1993 and 2002 on 6,158 residents aged 65 years and...

Not soon enough.(news notes)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Not Soon Enough: The Food Allergen and Consumer Protection Act (FAL-CPA)--taking effect January 1, 2006--will force food manufacturers to identify "in plain, common language" the presence of any of the eight major food allergens: milk, egg,...

Food synergy fights cancer.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Combining natural flavonoids can allow greater protection against cancer than the same compounds taken separately. A new study reports that sulforaphane and the polyphenol apigenin work synergistically to lower the risk of cancer. Their...

More cancer fighters.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... An ancient Native American treatment for cancer has been shown to have some beneficial effect on tumor size, despite long-standing skepticism from the medical establishment. Chaparral is an evergreen desert shrub used by native peoples to...

Good-carb/low-carb recipes.(The low-carb continuum: experts analyze the health applications: Part 8)(Illustration)
November 1, 2004... If you're counting carbs, you know that there, are plenty of low-carb options available on the shelves of your local health food store. But if you're also trying to include more whole foods in your diet, try these delicious dishes served up by...

Heart to heart with Stefanie Powers: diligence, intelligence and a worthwhile cause forestall the years.
November 1, 2004... Not in a million years could you say that Stefanie Powers has let herself go. Just spend a little time talking with her, and it's evident what more than 50 years of regular exercise and good eating habits have done for her appearance, her...

Boning up: can you cut the carbs and calories without upping your risk of osteoporosis?
November 1, 2004... All too often, dieting success is temporary. But the damage it does to your body can be permanent. When you cut calories, your body does whatever is necessary to sustain life. That includes sucking much-needed energy, and nutrients out of...

Holiday help: tips for a happier, healthier season.(eye-opening discoveries on health and fitness)(Column)
November 1, 2004... I'm a girl who loves to share information, especially empowering, life-changing, information. That's why I'm so excited to be writing this column. It's the first of what will be a regular, monthly column based on the most important facts,...

Beat the bug: five natural ways to fend off the flu.(Wellness: supplements and functional foods)
November 1, 2004... The flu bug is commonly believed to be a mere pest that can cause fever, nausea, and aches and pains--although it has had periods of pandemic proportions. The Spanish Influenza of 1918-1919, for example, has been called the worst infectious...

Diagnosis: hypothyroidism: symptoms and successful treatment.(Women's health: natural solutions for common problems)
November 1, 2004... Gail is a 51-year-old perimenopausal woman who came to me complaining about weight gain, mild depression, low energy, loss of hair, loss of libido and muscle weakness. We ran some lab tests to check for anemia and thyroid function. Although...

Second session: update on dietary supplement legislation.(DC updates: word from Washington)(Column)
November 1, 2004... As I write this, the remaining days of the second session of the 108th US Congress are dwindling before the election recess, and time is running out for action on bills that would affect the regulation of dietary supplements. (Bills that have...

Splenda splendor: delicious low- and no-sugar dishes.(Food: easy and healthful recipes)(Illustration)
November 1, 2004... Sweet and Spicy Shrimp SERVES 4 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tsp. Splenda Granular 2 tsp. cornstarch 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper 1/2 tsp. sesame or peanut oil 1 small onion, sliced 1 small green bell pepper, sliced 1...

Transforming journeys Part 2: Amy's process of "shedding".(Innerbeauty: new strategies for vibrant living)
November 1, 2004... I always feel a little awkward asking someone I've helped if I can share her story with the public. While I'm convinced that there's no more powerful teacher or inspiration than a personal success story, I've learned from my own experience that...

Ask the doctor.
November 1, 2004... What supplements should one take for a lymphatic system that does not function well? I am a 40-year-old female. --LM via email Herbal remedies work in freeing up the flow of lymph and detoxifying fire lymphatic system. Herbs such as...