Better Nutrition articles from October 2006

Better Nutrition archives from October 2006

Living gluten-free.(celiac disease treatment with gluten free diet)(Editorial)
October 1, 2006... They say bread is the staff of life, but for a growing number of people, breads and other foods that contain gluten are anything but life-giving. This is something dietitian Cynthia Kupper knows all too well. For two years, Kupper suffered with...

Is it Lupus.(chronic autoimmune disease symptoms)
October 1, 2006... This October is the 39th annual Lupus Awareness Month. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease of unknown cause in which the body attacks itself, causing tissue damage and inflammation to various organs. Anyone can develop the disease, which...

Pomegranate for prostate cancer help.(pomegranate juice rises prostate-specific antigen in prostate cancer patients)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... A daily glass of pomegranate juice may benefit prostate cancer sufferers, found a trial at UCLA's Jonsson Cancer Center. In the three-year study, 50 men who had already been treated with surgery and/or radiation for prostate cancer were given a...

Fish oils for kids.(Omega-3 supplements treats attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and depression in children)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Fish oils may be effective in treating two disorders in children. Omega-3 supplements have already been shown to help depressed adults, but a recent trial of 28 children with major depression at Ben Gurion University in Israel also had...

Book ends: Weight Loss Rx.(Great Physician's Rx for Weight Loss book )(Excerpt)
October 1, 2006... The Great Physician's Rx for Weight Loss, late latest book by Jordan Rubin, author of the best-seller The Maker's Diet, lays out a plan designed to help you lose weight and eliminate unhealthy eating habits. Here's an excerpt, featuring...

The big news about barley.(barley lowers risks associated to coronary heart disease)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Studies show that barley lowers the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), and now the Food and Drug Administration has authorized the use of a heart health claim on whole-grain barley products. CHD causes almost 500,00 deaths annually. The...

"C" is for stomach cancer prevention.(Vitamin C health benefits)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Vitamin C puts another notch in its belt. A large study with participants in 23 European centers concludes that higher blood levels of the vitamin protect against a variety of cancers of the stomach and esophagus. The study also found that the...

Ready, set, shop: 1 supplements.(cleansing products for weight loss)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... These just in--check out the latest supplements, including a new travel-friendly cleansing formula and a multivitamin for kids. Specialized phospholipids in jarrow formulas poly PC exert powerful antioxidant activity on liver cells and...

Ready, set, shop: 2 personal care.(Buyers guide)
October 1, 2006... Wake up dry, dull skin and hair with these all-natural products designed to cleanse, tone and rehydrate. Do you suffer from severely dry, itchy skin? derma e complete e cranberry creme intense moisturizing formula contains 12,000 IU of...

Ready, set, shop: 3 food.(natural products)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Watch for these new food products--avocado oil, green tea in to-go packets and whole-grain cereal. olivado avocado oil is so versatile and healthy, you can cook with it, enioy as a salad dressing, or just dip your bread in it. ...

Energizing acai: one of Brazil's sweetest exports, acai berry (pronouced ah-SAHee) has more disease-fighting antioxidants than grapes.(SUPPLEMENTS: CHECK OUT)(Cover story)
October 1, 2006... If you are an Oprah devotee, you may have already heard of acai (ah-SAHee), the berry from Brazilian rainforests that tastes like a sumptuous chocolate and berry concoction. But don't let the decadent flavor fool you; underneath hide nature's...

Health secrets of silicon: why this mineral is an ally for baby boomers.(SUPPLEMENTS: CLOSE UP)
October 1, 2006... Imagine being able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, while renewing dull, dry hair and brittle nails, all with one supplement. Not only that, the same nutrient strengthens bones, encourages healthy joints, keeps blood vessels smooth and...

FAQs on vitamin B12: everything you wanted--and need--to know about this B vitamin.(SUPPLEMENT: ESSENTIAL)(Drug overview)
October 1, 2006... Ever wonder why vitamin B12 is called cobalamin? It's because it contains the metal cobalt. While that factoid may surprise you, vitamin B12's importance in maintaining a healthy nervous system is well known. B12 plays a vital role in red and...

Echinacea essentials: no magic wand exists for the common cold, but echinacea might be the next best thing.(SUPPLEMENTS: HERBAL RX)(Drug overview)
October 1, 2006... What It Does Best Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea, E. angustifolia, E. pallida) is taken primarily as an immune stimulant at the first sign of a cold, the flu or upper respiratory infection. It is also used to strengthen immunity in people...

One-two-three punch for joint pain: create a powerful pain relief cocktail by combining Celadrin with glucosamine and chondroitin.(SUPPLEMENTS: SYNERGY)
October 1, 2006... Mike Danielson's first thought was to save his daughter, as his 5-year-old started to slip out of a chair lift during a family skiing vacation. Sitting next to her, he quickly contorted his upper body while reaching around a pole and managed to...

The beauty of salt: learn how this kitchen staple can improve your beauty and personal care routine.(PERSONAL CARE: INSIDE & OUT)
October 1, 2006... What was once a precious trade commodity is now found on tabletops around the world. The ubiquitous substance known as salt is often limited to seasoning food, but a closer look reveals other merits. Skin-Healing Benefits Salt is much...

Bright ideas for dry eyes: red, tired, dry eyes can make anyone want to cry. Find soothing relief with natural eye drops and a simple diet change.(PERSONAL CARE: MAKE THE SWITCH)
October 1, 2006... If you find yourself squinting or blinking constantly from dry eyes, don't worry--you're not alone. A whopping 20 million Americans suffer from chronic dry eyes. In fact, just about everybody reaches for eye drops occasionally for relief. And...

Holistic healing for fatty liver disease: one woman's diagnosis of fatty liver disease gives her a new mission--a healthier lifestyle and probably a longer life.(PERSONAL CARE: HEALTH EXPLORER)
October 1, 2006... Maria Martinez knew something was wrong when the tenderness in her abdomen wouldn't go away. "The longer the pain persisted, the more I feared seeing a doctor," she said. "I'm no medical expert, but I knew the only important organ in the right...

Women's health handbook take charge of your hormones: are your hormones wreaking havoc with your health? Here are 4 ways to bring everything back into balance.
October 1, 2006... Any woman who experiences hot flashes, menstrual cramps or PMS knows that something is awry with her hormones, but many other symptoms may be less obvious. Allergies, aches and pains, fatigue, poor sleep, memory lapses, low libido, sugar...

Gluten-free grains of goodness: October is celiac awareness month--the perfect time to reap the benefits of grains without gluten.
October 1, 2006... Celiac disease (CD), anintolerance to gluten, affects close to 2 million people in the US. Despite its prevalence, CD is though to be one of the most underdiagnosed diseases, possibly striking one in every 133 people in this Country. Read p. 52...

Can't beet it! This colorful root vegetable is a healthful addition to your diet.(FOOD: FRESH PICKED)
October 1, 2006... The Romans were among the first to cultivate and recognize the nutritional superpowers of the beetroot. In addition to its place on gourmet menus in ancient Rome, the beet (Beta vulgaris) was used to treat fevers and constipation, and beet...

Pumpkin seed power: also known as pepitas, magnessium-rich pumpkin seeds are especially delicious in autumn when you can roast them fresh.(FOOD: VINE RIPE)
October 1, 2006... Most of us only come across pumpkin seeds at Halloween as we're elbow deep in gunk, carving our obligatory jack-o'-lanterns. Then if you spend a little extra time, you're rewarded an hour or two later by the intoxicating aroma and flavor of...

Sweet news about chocolate: what you need to know to unwrap chocolate's healthy side.(FOOD: OFF THE SHELF)
October 1, 2006... If you love chocolate but not tile guilt that comes with eating it, take heart. In light of mounting evidence, experts now agree that the darling of the dessert world is actually good for you. "Dark chocolate and its cousin cocoa are...

Good catches: concerned about fish contamination? Here's how to enjoy this healthy seafood safely.(FOOD: EAT SMART)
October 1, 2006... Eating fish has never been so popular, with customers crowding local seafood counters and exotic fish filling restaurant menus. In 2004, the average American consumed 16.6 pounds annually--up 8 percent since 1999, says the National Marine...

Be a healthy woman at any age: a few essential tips can help reduce several risk factors and improve overall health.(HOW TO)
October 1, 2006... Do certain health risks, concerns or conditions keep you from looking and feeling your best? Whether it's chronic PMS, a family history of cancer or hot flashes, give your body a total health tune-up with these seven supplement and nutrition...