Better Nutrition articles from November 2005

Better Nutrition archives from November 2005

Shine a light on the season.(hurricane damages)(Editorial)
November 1, 2005... The weekend before we started producing this issue, I sat watching the Weather Channel, tracking Hurricane Katrina's path. It isn't normal for me to be on storm watch, especially since I live in the land of perpetual 70-degree weather, but...

St. John's worth: when you're feeling blue, this yellow-flowered herb just might brighten your day. Here's how.(CHECK OUT)
November 1, 2005... Are you sad? Feeling down? You're not alone. Approximately 18.8 million American adults, or about 9.5 percent of the US population aged 18 and older, have symptoms of depression in a given year, according to the National Institute of Mental...

SAMe: brighten your outlook with this alternative to antidepressants.(S-adenosylmethionine antidepressant properties)
November 1, 2005... Europeans experienced the sunny side of life by taking St. John's wort before anyone on this side of the Atlantic had heard of the mood-boosting flower, and now we have to give them credit for mining the benefits of SAMe well ahead of us too....

Red yeast rice: lifestyle changes can contribute to healthy cholesterol levels--but sometimes that isn't enough.(CHECK OUT)
November 1, 2005... If you think only middle-aged men with beer guts are affected by high cholesterol, you're in denial. According to the American Heart Association, 102 million adults (way more than the beer gut population) have cholesterol levels greater than...

Ester-E:[R] there's no other vitamin E like it.(Vitacost dietary supplement )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... With all the news about vitamin E lately, it's nice to know that today there's a different form of E. Ester-E. It's unlike any other vitamin E that came before it. You may not have realized that your body has a natural way to store the...

Vitamin D: when it comes to preventing PMS, try this: up your intake of vitamin D and calcium.(premenstrual syndrome)
November 1, 2005... Listen up, ladies. Mother Nature is out to prove that she really is one of us. It turns out that she's provided a natural way to help prevent premenstrual syndrome (PMS). High calcium and vitamin D intake both seem to reduce the occurrence...

Wild yam: introducing the root that may help lower blood sugar, cholesterol and even a bit more.(CHECK OUT)
November 1, 2005... HERB: Wild Yam AKA: Dioscorea villosa, Dioscorea opposita, Mexican yam, colic root PART USED: Root, rhizome WHAT IT DOES BEST: Wild yam is known as an anti-inflammatory, a pain reliever and an antispasmodic, which relieves muscle...

Ready, set, shop fill your basket with our November picks.(WHAT'S NEW)
November 1, 2005... NATURAL FACTORS' OSTEOSENSE PLUS is specifically formulated to provide nutritional support for healthy bones. And if you have food allergies, consider that it contains no dairy, wheat or yeast. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Arm yourself this...

Why did your last diet fail? It could be pre-menopausal or menopausal weight gain. So if you're over 35 ... and gaining weight in places you've never gained weigh before ... you're not alone! But researchers may have just discovered the solution!(Women's Health Update)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... You're a woman. You're gaining weight in places you never gained weight before. And you just can't seem to lose the excess pounds as easy as you used to join the club! You're one of the more than 47 million American women experiencing...

Pomegranates: the deep-colored pomegranate is truly unique. Here's everything you need to enjoy them this holiday season.(FRESH PICKED)
November 1, 2005... Fertility symbol. Persephone's forbidden fruit. Fruit of the Israelites' promised land. Etymological root of both Grenada in Spain and grenade, the French explosive device. The deep-colored, leathery pomegranate, with its multitude of red...

Frozen pizza: use these smart-shopping guidelines when choosing America's favorite pie.(OFF THE SHELF)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... The next time you need a quick-and-easy dinner for your busy family, take a second look in the freezer section--specifically at frozen pizzas. No longer is this junk food. Many manufacturers are now making tasty pizzas that also translate into...

Tress transformation: clean beautiful hair doesn't require chemicals. Here's why you should switch to a natural shampoo.(MAKE THE SWITCH)
November 1, 2005... Shampoos seduce us with their scents and their promises of more volume or voluptuous curls. But what about the ingredients that help create these illusions? Check the label, and you'll probably see a slew of potentially unhealthy chemicals. ...

When it's all in your head: ease the tension that harbors headache pain.(headache care and treatment)
November 1, 2005... It begins when the muscles in your head, neck and upper back constrict. Next comes the pain that invades your forehead, temples, the nape of your neck and the top of your head. It is a tension headache, and the result can be a few hours or even...

It's only natural: naturopathic physicians provide a holistic and coordinated approach to wellness. Here's how to find the right one for you.(HOLISTIC HOOKUP)
November 1, 2005... You're always tired, feeling blah and a little bloated. Your MD said everything seems normal, but you still don't feel quite right. You're ready to make some changes--but you're not sure what will get your body back in balance. If the...

No magic bullet: after a decade of antidepressant use, one woman discovers that there are other options for coping with depression.(HEALTH EXPLORER)
November 1, 2005... For years, I tried prescription antidepressants--more than a dozen in all. If I could only find the right medicine, I thought, my life would change. The heaviness would lift. The emptiness would be filled. The joy of living would return. For...

Liquid gold: before buying your next bottle of olive oil, familiarize yourself with its complexity and nuances.
November 1, 2005... Just as more people are developing a nose and palate for international wines, many health-conscious food lovers are becoming more sophisticated about which olive oils they dip into. It's natural for wine lovers to appreciate olive oil's...

Give thanks: these holiday recipes won't keep you kitchen-bound so you can spend your day where it counts--with your family and friends.
November 1, 2005... stuffed turkey breast with pine nuts, raisins and apricots Serves 6 3 lb. boneless turkey breast 1/2 cup pine nuts 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots 1 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1 cup diced onions...

Naturalize your medicine cabinet: prepare for cold and flu season by stocking up on these 5 natural remedies.(HOW TO)
November 1, 2005... Pulling your sweaters out of storage and putting your garden to bed aren't the only things you should be doing to prepare for winter. It's also a good time to stock your medicine and kitchen cabinets with natural remedies from your favorite...