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Latest Update 9/05/2004

Colloidal Silver   The Rediscovery of a Super Antibiotic?

The Miracle of Magnesium

Stevia - The Natural Sweetener   Stevia should be green, straight from the tree leaf to your table.

NY Times Takes on Soy for Menopause   "Numerous studies show that consumption of soy protein may reduce the risk of heart disease as well as certain types of cancer, including breast cancer."

Nutraceutical Sues FDA Over Ephedra Ban

Ephedra Controversy Erupts At Olympics   ATHENS, Greece--Greek police reportedly found 1,400 boxes of dietary supplements containing ephedra and/or anabolic steroids in a raid on the warehouse of a Greek Olympic coach at the center of the Olympic doping scandal, according to news sources.

Raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries   Ellagic acid is usually made from red raspberries. This is the source of ellagic acid that has been tested as a cancer alternative.

Apples, peaches, pears, and apricots -   including their seeds which contain Vitamin B17(learn how B17 kills cancer cells)

Lycopene is an antioxidant and the pigment that provides the red color of tomatoes.   New research suggests that lycopene -- a carotenoid in tomatoes that has been linked to a lowered risk of prostate cancer.

Tomato Health Facts

Biologists: Cancer cell division is blocked by a chemical in carrots.   A common chemical derivative of vegetables has been used by Cornell researchers studying leukemia to block the uncontrolled cell division that leads to cancer.

You Become What You Eat: Phytochemicals: Guarding the Gates   So eat onions and garlic and cabbage and brussels sprouts and broccoli. Just follow your nose to cancer protection.

Fresh Sprouts are a Whole Food, Filled With Enzymes and Nutritional Value! Enzymes are needed in the fight against cancer. Cooking at temperatures above 116°F destroys enzymes.   Instead of cooking, why not try sprouting? Sprouts are a fun way to create economical fresh organic leafy greens in your own kitchen.

Almonds vs. Cancer   With a little digging, I found something from the Tampa Medical Group: Almonds and Other Nuts May Provide Protection Against Cancer. Diets high in nuts could prove to be protective against some cancers, according to 'Food, Nutrition and the Prevention of Cancer: A Global Perspective,' a report issued jointly by the American Institute for Cancer Research and the World Cancer Research Fund. This conclusion is based on the large array of bioactive, health-promoting compounds nuts contain, including phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals and fiber."

Six Ways Garlic Can Improve Your Health   Garlic is a triple-whammy: it's antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal. Garlic is one food that you should be eating every day.

Herbs Rich Source of Healthy Antioxidants; Oregano Ranks Highest   Better health may be only a dash and sprinkle away: Researchers with the U.S. Department of Agriculture have found that herbs, in addition to making food tastier, are an abundant source of antioxidants and could provide potential anticancer benefits when supplementing a balanced diet.

Ezekiel 4:9™ Sprouted Grain Bread is helping me sustain my health and life.   Food For Life breads, made from sprouted grains, are richer in protein and vitamins than bread baked from dry grains ground into flour. Available at your local Good Foods Grocery.

Green tea's cancer-fighting ability great, studies show.   The long-debated healthful benefits of green tea are now steeped in medical research and its findings.

Antineoplastic activity of honey in an experimental bladder cancer implantation model: in vivo and in vitro studies   Our results are promising, and further research is needed to clarify the mechanisms of the antitumor activity of honey.

The Truth About Coconut Oil: Why it Got a Bad Rep When it's Actually Good   Coconut oil is truly the healthiest oil you can consume. It is rich in lauric acid, which is known for being antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal, contains no trans fat (even olive oil has some trans fat), and boosts the immune system. You can even use it on your skin to help prevent wrinkles.

Health Benefits of Olive Oil   Olive oil is a natural juice which preserves the taste, aroma, vitamins and properties of the olive fruit. Olive oil is the only vegetable oil that can be consumed as it is - freshly pressed from the fruit.

Why Grassfed Animal Products Are Better For You   Grassfed products are rich in all the fats now proven to be health-enhancing, but low in the fats that have been linked with disease.

Blueberries may be able to help lower cholesterol   A FAVORITE FRUIT MAY BE ABLE TO HELP LOWER CHOLESTEROL JUST AS WELL AS SOME PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.

Eye-appealing foods   Fruits, vegetables may help prevent vision loss.

Natural Products Sales Top $42 Billion in 2003   As mainstream attention focused in 2003 on the many connections between diet and health, natural products sales increased 8.1 percent across all sales channels, including supermarkets, mass marketers, direct marketers and the Internet. Sales of organic products rose 19 percent in natural products stores in 2003.

Survey Finds More People Using Daily Supplements   8/19/04 - Healthnotes Newswire—Results from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) show increasing dietary supplement use by US adults and widespread use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies, according to reports in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association (2004;104:942–50) and Advance Data from Vital and Health Statistics (2004;343:1–20).

Diabetes Care News: Amino Acids Improve Heart Health   8/12/04 - Healthnotes Newswire—Supplementing with an amino acid mixture may improve heart function and lower heart-disease risk in people with diabetes, according to the American Heart Journal (2004;147:1106–12).

Plant Extract Fights Dandruff   Dandruff sufferers may find that shampoo containing a standardized extract of the plant Solanum chrysotrichum treats their condition as effectively as antifungal shampoo containing the drug ketoconazole, according to a study in Planta Medica (2004;70:483–8).

Multivitamins Slow HIV Disease Progression   By taking a multivitamin supplement, women infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can reduce their risk of developing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or of dying from AIDS-related illnesses, according to a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine(2004;351:23–32).

Spending time outside may calm attention deficit hyperactivity   RESEARCHERS TOOK A LOOK AT OVER 4-HUNDRED KIDS WITH A-D-H-D AND FOUND THAT KIDS CONCENTRATED BETTER AFTER SPENDING TIME OUTSIDE. [ DUHHH!]

Research unlocks the mystery of the miraculous healing powers of honey   A Sydney researcher has unlocked the mystery of the miraculous healing powers of honey, adding to the calls for its use as a first line defence against serious infection.

Garlic could provide cancer drug   The chemical which gives garlic its flavor could be used in a "smart bomb" to fight cancer, scientists say.

Study Links High Carbohydrate Intake with Breast Cancer   High carbohydrate diets were positively linked to increased incidence of breast cancer

Soy Protein Beneficial in Type II Diabetics with Kidney Disease   Consumption of isolated soy protein may help to prevent diabetic kidney disease and improve blood-lipid profile.

Carotenoid Bioavailability Higher In Salads With Full-fat Dressings   Higher levels of fat in salad dressings appears to increase the bioavailability of carotenoids in fresh vegetable salads.

Lutein Esters Increase Macular Pigment Density   Lutein ester supplements were shown to increase macular pigment density and serum lutein levels in patients with early- and late-stage age-related macular degeneration.

Dietary Fiber Intake May Prevent Type II Diabetes   Increasing the quantity of "good" carbohydrates, such as cereal fiber, in the diet may prevent the development of Type II diabetes.

Tea May Prevent Hypertension  Long-term, moderate consumption of green or oolong tea may reduce the risk of developing hypertension.

Closing the Energy Deficit © VR   "At least 75 percent of Americans complain of feeling a regular lack of energy," said Jery Cochern, founder and CEO of Pure Essence Labs, based in Las Vegas.

Joint and Bone Health: Keeping Consumers Connected © NIE  As the U.S. population ages, the consumer base grows for products helping promote the health of joints and bones—the connective tissue that literally holds people together.

The Alpha and Omega (Oils) © NIE   Published clinical research has linked omega-3 essential fatty acid consumption to health benefits in a number of areas.

Vitamin K2 May Inhibit Liver Cancer   OSAKA, Japan--Vitamin K2 may deter the development of hepatocellular carcinoma in women with viral cirrhosis of the liver, according to a new study published in the July 21 issue of Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) (292, 3:358-361, 2004) (http://jama.ama-assn.org).

Prickly Pear Extract May Reduce Hangover Symptoms   NEW ORLEANS, La.--Extract of prickly pear may ease the symptoms of alcohol hangover by reducing inflammation provoked by impurities in alcohol and byproducts of alcohol metabolism, according to a new study published in the June 28 issue of theArchives of Internal Medicine (164, 12:1334-1340, 2004) (http://archinte.ama-assn.org).

Calcium Intake Related to Weight Loss   Two studies published this week link calcium intake with weight loss mechanisms.

Vitamin E Beneficial for Respiratory Tract Infections in Elderly Vitamin E supplementation lowered the incidence of common cold and respiratory tract infections in the elderly.