Better Nutrition articles from October 2004

Better Nutrition archives from October 2004

Letters from our readers.(sharing)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004... The August 2004 issue of Better Nutrition ("Insidous Ingredient" p. 18) unfortunately misinforms your readers about high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Your story cites two articles that were published in The American Journal of Clinical...

Organic pampering.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)
October 1, 2004... Pamper yourself with the irresistible fruitiness and soothing aromas of the new Organics Fruit Blend line from Nature's Gate. This exciting line includes shampoo, conditioner, lotion and liquid hand soap. Each blend promises to nourish and...

Strengthen with silicon.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)
October 1, 2004... Jarrow Formulas brings you BioSil: biologically active silicon that helps to strengthen hair, skin, bones, joints and cardiovascular tissue. The result is a supplement that aims to beautify from the inside out. 800.726.0886 [ILLUSTRATION...

Power up.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)
October 1, 2004... Optimum Nutrition combines adenosine triphosphate with the antioxidants from tea to bring you Adenergy. Not just for athletes, Adenergy is formulated to give you the benefit of greater energy, muscular endurance and weight control. 630.236.0097...

Atkins amore.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)
October 1, 2004... Attention Atkins dieters: You now can enjoy the most popular food in America without overloading on carbs. Atkins presents Quick Quisine Pizza, a controlled-carbohydrate frozen pizza available in three varieties: Smokehouse, Supreme and...

Optimal Omega.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)
October 1, 2004... Optimal health could be just a few softgels away with Country Life's new assortment of omega-3 products. Country Life offers three supplements that are tailored to help you keep good health: Ultra Concentrated Omega 3-6-9, Omega Cardio Factors...

Cure your cough.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)
October 1, 2004... Herbal drops from Nature's Answer soothe and refresh sore throats--naturally. Sweetened with certified organic brown rice syrup, the drops are available in an array of flavors including Soothing Slippery Elm and Icy Gool Echinacea. 800.439.2324...

Fungus among us.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)
October 1, 2004... Maitake's SX-Fraction supplement helps maintain healthy cardiovascular function. This magical mushroom supplement also supports healthy blood sugar levels with a protein derived from maitake mushrooms. 800.747.7418 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Clearly clean.(Choices: new products on retailers' shelves)
October 1, 2004... Looking for a natural way to keep your body clean from head to toe? You may want to check out the Glenzology Advanced Hygiene System from Garden of Life. The kit includes Hand & Body Soap, AM & PM Facial Solutions, Tooth and Gum Solution, Ear...

Prostate cancer prevention?(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... In a news exclusive, BN has learned of not-yet-announced medical research that may offer hope for prostate cancer. Sources say that Canadian researchers will soon report details of a study showing that certain nutrients taken together can halt...

Natural alternatives to mass meds: each month, Amber D. Ackerson, ND, informs you about complementary and alternative choices to mass-produced over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Illustration)
October 1, 2004... Natural Alternatives to Mass Meds Each month, Amber D. Ackerson, ND, informs you about complementary and alternative choices to mass-produced over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. CONDITION OTC DRUG ATERNATIVE...

Heart health.(news notes)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Heart Health: Mushrooms, such as maitake, shiitake and Cordyceps, can reduce total cholesterol levels; lower both "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoproteins) and triglycerides; decrease platelet binding; and reduce arterial pressure, according...

Healthful fats.(news notes)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Healthful Fats: Of all the functional food ingredients currently available, the future for Omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) looks the most promising, according to industry consultants Frost & Sullivan. Scientific evidence is already...

Data manipulation.(news notes)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Data Manipulation: The pharmaceutical industry has repeatedly violated federal law by failing to disclose the existence of large numbers of its clinical trials to a government database, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Companies...

Vitamins and AIDS.(news notes)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Vitamins and AIDS: Taking multivitamins may help stop HIV infection from developing into full-blown AIDS, report researchers from Harvard. Evidence suggests that multivitamins not only boost the immune system, but also hinder the virus' ability...

Healing herbs.(news notes)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Healing Herbs: According to a study published in the July 2004 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, patients who take an herbal cocktail of bromelain, vitamin C, rutin and grape seed extract during the early phase of the healing process...

Fertility treatment.(news notes)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Fertility Treatment: The leaves of the African khat plant contain chemicals that help sperm mature and fertilize an egg, boosting male fertility, according to research presented June 28 at the 20th annual conference of the European Society of...

Creatine and the brain.(news notes)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Creatine and the Brain: Creatine--the dietary supplement used to enhance athletic performance decreases the risk of neurological damage from a later stroke; Says a new study on mice; Doctors hope creatine may become a regular preventive similar...

Eye health.(news notes)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Eye Health: According to researchers at Johns Hopkins University, sulforaphane--the naturally-occurring antioxidant found in broccoli--protects eyes from the ultraviolet light damage that can lead to macular degeneration, a leading cause of...

Vegetable benefits.(news notes)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Vegetable Benefits: A study at the University of Milan has found that women who eat more red meat and less produce are at a much greater risk of endometriosis. The Italian scientists also concluded that phytoestrogens--available in soy, dark...

New "best antioxidants" list.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Finally--following what is likely the largest antioxidant study in history--the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has produced a list of the 20 most antioxidant-rich foods. You may have guessed that blueberries rank high. But some of the...

Herb starves cancer cells.(Special news updates: cancer)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... An extract of the leaves of a mint-like Chinese herb could be used in the fight against cancer, according to researchers working at the University of Salford in Manchester, England. Scutellaria barbata was tested in a lab on human cells...

Vitamin K cuts liver cancer risk.(Special news updates: cancer)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... A study published in the July 21, 2004 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association strongly links vitamin K to a lowered risk of liver cancer in those most at risk for the disease. The discovery was made accidentally during...

Milk reduces colorectal cancer.(Special news updates: cancer)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Drinking at least one glass of milk per day lowers the risk of colorectal cancer, a new meta-analysis has confirmed. Milk and other calcium sources have long been thought to play a role in preventing colorectal cancer, the nation's...

You snooze, you lose.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Interested in jump-starting your diet? Grab an extra hour of sleep. New research says people who sleep less than 6 hours a night tend to put on the pounds because sleep deprivation causes a drop in leptin. This chemical actually controls the...

Aged garlic extract.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Have you ever wondered whether the claims made for aged garlic extract (AGE) are valid? Here's what researchers at Tufts University concluded in a study published in The Journal of Nutrition: "Although additional observations are warranted...

Protein in meat.(Myth vs. Truth)
October 1, 2004... MYTH: All meat contains the same amount of protein. TRUTH: Turkey has 8 percent more protein than either chicken or beef. It also has less fat.

Take this to heart.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... How's your E? Research suggests that you're probably not getting enough of this vitamin. Not only does vitamin E help keep bad cholesterol front sticking to artery walls and causing heart attacks, but it helps protect your cells from...

BN to publish Bastyr U. research.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Bastyr University)(Better Nutrition)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Better Nutrition has established a new scholarship at Bastyr University to foster research in natural health and to recognize students by publishing their original, faculty-approved papers in the magazine. Bastyr University, which is located...

Same food, more nutrition.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Both broccoli and tomatoes contain chemicals believed to fight cancer. But a new study on rats shows that eating broccoli and tomatoes in combination could maximize the amount of cancer protection both foods afford. The finding underscores the...

Alzheimer's protection.(Goodnews: essential natural health news)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... The risk of developing Alzheimer's disease might be reduced by a simple nutrient, suggests a study at the Chicago Institute for Healthy Aging. Of the 813 individuals assessed, those with the lowest food intake of niacin--or vitamin...

Good fats for low-carb living.(The low-carb continuum: experts analyze the health applications)(Essential fatty acids)
October 1, 2004... One of the criticisms of low-carb diets has been that they don't appear to distinguish between types of fat, and they seem to encourage intake of an excessive amount of saturated fats. Stories of Atkins' followers consuming an unending amount...

Love built a bridge: Naomi Judd sings a song of health and vitality.(Cover Story)
October 1, 2004... Deep in the picturesque Tennessee countryside south of Nashville lies Naomi Judd's farm, "Peaceful Valley." This is where the 58-year-old country music chanteuse and motivational speaker steals away to meditate and unwind. The busy grandmother...

Eating for life: winning the fight against cancer.
October 1, 2004... Lynette Bisconti discovered she was pregnant on Christmas Day 1997. But what looked like a holiday gift would soon turn into a New Year's nightmare when a routine doctor's visit revealed a cancerous lump in her breast. Bisconti's surgeon...

Green power: superfoods that really pack a punch.(chlorella growth factor)(green superfoods)
October 1, 2004... While superheroes may have captivated the mainstream public in multi-million-dollar summer blockbusters, superfoods--powerfully healthful foods and supplements that can bring nutritional balance to anyone in need--are of more interest to the...

Back to basics: what's new in the world of organics.(organic food production standards)
October 1, 2004... Two years ago, finding truly organic fruits and vegetables could be time-consuming, but today, there's no shortage of foods grown without the use of chemical pesticides. Since the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) fully implemented...

Better Nutrition's amino acids guide.(Wellness: supplements and functional foods)(Illustration)
October 1, 2004... better nutrition's amino acids guide What Is It? What Does It Do? 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) 5-HTP has been effective in some conditions characterized by serotonin ...

Arthritic pets: natural solutions to painful problems.(Petcare: holistic hints for your furry friends)
October 1, 2004... As our pets age, they often experience the aches and pains associated with the degenerative joint disease, arthritis. Arthritis affects various joints--shoulder, knees, hips and wrists-and is generally divided into two types: degenerative...

Osteopenia: natural remedies for pre-osteoporosis.(Women's health: natural solutions for common problems)
October 1, 2004... Osteopenia is a pre-osteoporosis state characterized by a reduction in bone density and an increased risk for osteoporosis. After a baseline test indicated that she had osteopenia, Eve, a 51-year-old perimenopausal Caucasian woman, came to me...

Squash nosh: elegant twists on an old favorite.(Food: easy and healthful recipes)(Afghani Squash Casserole)(Butternut Stew with Tofu, Corn and Pine Nuts)
October 1, 2004... Butternut Stew with Tofu, Corn and Pine Nuts SERVES 8 This stew can be served in a bowl or on a plate with brown rice and black beans. 4 cups frozen Silver Queen or other sweet corn kernels, thawed 4 cups peeled and diced...

Transforming journeys: discovering the beauty within: Part 1.(Innerbeauty: new strategies for vibrant living)(Column)
October 1, 2004... Each month, I base this column on a foundation of principles I established in 1997 when I set out to translate my own experience with self-transformation into a road map to help others. The result is a real-life process of shedding the modern...

More moisture.(Shelf Talkers)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Hyaluronic acid is the moisture storehouse for skin cells. But as we age, skin loses hyaluronic acid and the ability to control moisture. Moisture loss leads to dry, rough skin, and eventually, wrinkles. For a quick answer to increased skin...

Blueberry boost.(Shelf Talkers)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Rich in flavor and nutrition--that's SPIRU-TEIN! One of life's true pleasures is enjoying a delicious treat that you know is good for you. Nature's Plus brings you blueberries and cream SPIRU-TEIN, a high-protein energy meal that is fat-free...

Refreshed skin.(Shelf Talkers)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Revitalize your skin with the hottest products from derma e. Astazanthin & Pycnogenol Age Protection Creme is a versatile antioxidant that combines two of the most potent antioxidants into one powerful and effective age-defying formula. Papaya...

Healthy hair.(Shelf Talkers)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Pure & Basic introduces their NEW and IMPROVED high-performance Shampoos and Conditioners: Pure & Basic Clarifying (Lite) Shampoo, reconstructing conditioner with shea butter and kukui nut oil, Pure & Basic Moisturizing Cherry Almond Shampoo...

Crispy carbs.(Shelf Talkers)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... American Health introduces Carb Answer high-protein bars in four flavors: crispy chocolate peanut, crispy chocolate s'mores, crispy raspberry and lemon yogurt. These delicious and crispy low-carb bars have four net carbs and are sure to please...

Beautiful you.(Shelf Talkers)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Maximize your beauty with Health Support's new Beautiful You health and beauty supplement. Beautiful You is a combination of an antioxidant formula (designed just for women) and silver tip white tea extract. The combination helps prevent...

Ask the doctor.(diet therapy for fibroids)
October 1, 2004... I was diagnosed with fibroids about a year ago, which have become very painful during the past 3 months. Do you have any suggestions? --(signed) Anxiously Seeking Relief First of all, consider dietary changes to balance your hormones,...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
October 1, 2004... Last month 1 inadvertently wrote to take homocysteine for metabolic function when I meant to say cysteine in the form of N-acetyl cysteine.