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Sep 10, 2010
Grapefruit compound could treat diabetes, lower cholesterol and produce Atkin’s diet benefits without dieting
(NaturalNews) Big Pharma has been doggedly searching for drugs that target a group of nuclear receptor proteins in the human body known by the long title of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs, for short). The reason? PPARs regulate the expression of genes that are involved in fat and carbohydrate metabolism, among other functions -- so the theory is that if drugs could control PPARs, the medications would treat diabetes, high cholesterol and even maybe obesity. ...[full story]
Sep 10, 2010
Cherries May Help You Sleep Better
(NaturalNews) Hopefully the cherry growers and distributor industry won't publicize this to bring more threats from the FDA upon them, but a pilot study by research scientists showed that tart cherry juice reduced insomnia with older adults. The study was conducted by researchers from two universities at the VA Center of Canandaigua, and the findings were published in the June 3, 2010 issue of the Journal of Medicinal Food....[full story]
Sep 10, 2010
Natural Diet and Lifestyle Reverse the Effects of Aging
(NaturalNews) Medical researchers have made great strides over the past decade toward understanding the intricate process we know as aging. In an article published in U.S. News and World Report, nutritionist Dr. Jonny Bowden identifies the four main causes of aging in the human body as free radicals, inflammation, glycation and stress....[full story]
Sep 10, 2010
Gender bender chemical atrazine widely contaminates U.S. public water supply
(NaturalNews) Emerging research increasingly indicates that the U.S. water supply is widely contaminated with the endocrine disrupting chemical atrazine, but that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking almost no action on the threat. ...[full story]
Sep 10, 2010
Amino acid L-arginine vital for fighting, preventing infections
(NaturalNews) Researchers from the University of Alberta (UA) have made an interesting discovery about the way the body fights and prevents infections. Richard Lamb and post doctoral fellow Virginie Mieulet, found that L-arginine, an amino acid present in protein-rich foods, is necessary for the immune system to properly detect and eliminate invading bacteria....[full story]
Sep 10, 2010
Six Simple Tips: Improve Digestion Naturally
(NaturalNews) Food is the foundation of good health. And digestion is the foundational tool for using food to achieve good health. Without proper digestion, our bodies may never receive the nutrients we work so hard to include in our diets. Poor digestive function can cause nutrient deficiencies and numerous health problems like fatigue, emotional instability, skin disorders and more....[full story]
Sep 10, 2010
Popular bone drugs double cancer risk
(NaturalNews) A new study out of the U.K. has found that taking popular osteoporosis and bone drugs like Boniva (ibandronate), Fosamax (alendronate) and Actonel (risedronate), doubles a person's risk of developing esophageal cancer. Published in the online edition of the British Medical Journal, the study confirms earlier anecdotal reports about the long-term dangers of taking oral bisphosphonates....[full story]
Sep 10, 2010
Improve Your Memory and Prevent Alzheimer's with Sage
(NaturalNews) Most likely due to more recently discovered benefits, sage was named "Herb of the Year" in 2001 by the International Herb Association. Its preservative benefits have been known throughout the world for centuries. But now western science has confirmed historically known benefits, which include minimizing the risk of Alzheimer Disease and improving memory. ...[full story]
Sep 10, 2010
Green Party initiative could put an end to water fluoridation in Canada
(NaturalNews) The Green Party of Canada recently passed a resolution within its ranks that seeks to end water fluoridation in Canada. The party plans to introduce and support legislation that will outlaw fluoridation in Canada at the federal level, effectively overriding any and all local mandates that say otherwise. ...[full story]
Sep 7, 2010
Prescription painkillers now gateway drugs to hard drug use
(NaturalNews) Shocking new research out of the University of Buffalo has revealed that popular prescription opioid medications are causing people to become addicted to street drugs. Once addicted, nearly half of patients prescribed opioid pain pills end up transitioning to street drugs like heroin because these drugs are generally cheaper and can be easier to obtain....[full story]
Sep 7, 2010
Vitamin D really does prevent cancer, autoimmune diseases
(NaturalNews) A new study out of Oxford University pinpoints vitamin D deficiency as a culprit in serious illnesses like cancer and autoimmune disorders. According to the report, which was recently published online in the journal Genome Research, genetic receptors throughout the body need adequate vitamin D levels to prevent these and other serious illnesses from developing....[full story]
Sep 7, 2010
Turmeric and Neti Pots Help Sinus Infections and Chronic Sinusitis
(NaturalNews) Using turmeric or salt inhalation with a neti pot and using simple steam inhalation can treat sinus infections. Sinusitis, also known as rhinosinusitis, is an infection or inflammation of the lining of the sinus cavities in the nose. This condition affects more than 40 million Americans annually. Sinusitis can be caused by colds, flu or allergies. Diseases such as bacterial infections also cause sinusitis, reports the University of Maryland Medical Center. Sinus infections can be painful, leading to headaches and work impairment. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology reports that sinusitis causes a loss of four workdays per year, causing employers to list sinusitis as one of the top ten medical conditions....[full story]
Sep 7, 2010
Boost your athletic performance with this proven amino acid
(NaturalNews) Getting that extra push in the gym or out on the sports field might be as simple as supplementing with an important, nitric oxide-producing amino acid. In a recent study out of the University of Exeter (UE), researchers discovered that L-arginine, one of the 20 most common natural amino acids, helps increase exercise capacity by 20 percent and race times by up to two percent....[full story]
Sep 7, 2010
Help your elderly parents walk, dance and exercise with this simple, low-cost nutrient
(NaturalNews) Researchers from Wake Forest University (WFU) in North Carolina recently completed a study on the physical health of seniors in relation to their vitamin D levels. The study revealed that seniors with the highest vitamin D levels had far better mobility and physical health than those with the lowest levels. ...[full story]
Sep 7, 2010
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Shown to Combat Obesity
(NaturalNews) The benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, especially DHA, are becoming more apparent due to voluminous new research that has linked them to the natural treatments of many diseases. These findings are staggering to say the least, as it brings hope for ameliorating numerous health ailments. It even seems to combat one of the largest health issues in the nation: obesity....[full story]
Sep 7, 2010
This common grocery vegetable cures stomach infections
(NaturalNews) It is hardly breaking news that eating cruciferous vegetables like broccoli helps to improve health. But researchers from the University of Liverpool have discovered new benefits to eating both broccoli and plantains -- two high-fiber foods -- that may help people with Chron's disease and other digestive disorders. According to the recent study, broccoli and plantains contain compounds that help protect the gut from infection and improve overall stomach health....[full story]
Sep 7, 2010
Weight Loss: Boost Your Metabolism Naturally
NaturalNews) Metabolism is a term often associated with weight loss. It is the name for the process by which the body converts what you eat and drink into the energy needed to power everything you do, from moving and breathing to thinking and growing. It involves a series of biochemical reactions that burn the calories in food and beverages to release the energy your body needs to fuel essential bodily processes. Stated in basic terms, weight loss generally occurs when the body burns calories at a faster rate than it takes them in. Here's how can boost your metabolism naturally to lose weight....[full story]
Sep 7, 2010
Positive Choices Avoid Chronic Illness
(NaturalNews) Millions suffer from chronic illness that may be prevented by new lifestyle choices. Knowledge and the desire to make positive changes could be the answer. Chronic illness afflicts 100 million Americans... consumes two-thirds of all U.S. health care costs and causes 7 out of 10 deaths. ($2.00 out of every $3 spent on health care is for chronic illness caused most often by preventable poor lifestyle habits), according to Mike Leavitt, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services....[full story]
Sep 7, 2010
Mainstream media now citing ridiculous junk science to discredit omega-3s
(NaturalNews) A study out of the Netherlands has put the mainstream media in a mindless tizzy about the health effects of omega-3 fatty acids. Because a group of people fed four teaspoons of omega-3-enriched margarine a day for more than three years did not experience a reduction in heart events, many media outlets are foolishly reporting that omega-3s are not as beneficial as commonly believed....[full story]
Sep 7, 2010
Antidepressants Drastically Increase the Risk for Miscarriages
(NaturalNews) Antidepressants have become the most commonly prescribed drug in the United States. They are prescribed even more often than drugs to treat high blood pressure, which one in every three Americans suffer from. In 2005 alone, doctors prescribed 118 million antidepressants to people around the country. The number of users is growing, but not without risk. Recent studies have shown that pregnant women using antidepressants are more likely to suffer from a miscarriage than those who do not take antidepressant medication. In fact, their chances are increased by an outrageous 68%. With millions of women becoming pregnant every year, there are also millions taking antidepressants. In a recent study, of 5,124 women who verified miscarriages, almost 300 of them were taking antidepressants. That's almost 6% of the whole group that lost a child due to drug use....[full story]
Sep 7, 2010
CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICATIONS USELESS FOR MAJORITY OF DIABETIC PATIENTS
A new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine demonstrates that three-fourths of diabetic patients receiving medication for cholesterol and blood pressure receive very little benefit. In fact, the case for "benefit” can only be justified for those in truly horrid health. For the rest, a snake pit of adverse side effects is the reality....[full story]
Sep 7, 2010
How this Near-Perfect Food Flushes Heavy Toxins from Your Body...
Ginny Bank began her career as a natural products chemist with Hauser Inc., a research and development company which focused on natural product extracts and purified plant compounds. She has researched and developed plant-based functional ingredients for nutritional supplement applications for over 15 years. Ms. Bank is currently the President and Founder of Full Spectrum Consulting, a natural products consulting firm specializing in research, product development, quality management and technical marketing for the nutraceutical and food....[full story]
Sep 3, 2010
Organic produce superior to conventional on every level, study finds
(NaturalNews) Mainstream nutritionists often claim that conventional produce is no different than organic produce. But a new study recently published in the online, peer-reviewed journal Public Library of Science (PLoS) One proves otherwise, revealing that organic fruits and vegetables pack a greater nutritional punch and produce better, healthier soil than their conventional counterparts....[full story]
Sep 3, 2010
Mercury and Mega-Toxins Found in Certain Body Care Products
(NaturalNews) Mainstream body care products are oftentimes loaded with synthetic chemicals that wreak havoc upon the body. Mercury has been found in some of these products at levels as high as 300,000 parts per million. Sodium lauryl sulfate and phthalates are present in most mainstream brands, despite being tied to a number of conditions such as cancer. The problem is that some "organic" brands really aren't very organic at all, and they contain these mega-toxins. It is important to know that your body care products really are free of toxic sludge. ...[full story]
Sep 3, 2010
India halts HPV vaccine trial after six girls die, US does nothing in response to 67 deaths and counting
(NaturalNews) The horrors caused by Merck & Co.'s Gardasil vaccine and GlaxoSmithKline's (GSK) Cervarix vaccine continue as six young girls recently died from the shots during an experimental Indian trial. The two human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines have been implicated in at least 67 deaths in the U.S., prompting no response from U.S. officials other than to keep pushing it on the public, but the six deaths in India have prompted the government there to immediately stop all trials of the vaccines....[full story]