Nutrition
Americans at risk of vitamin D deficiency
An increasing number of Americans have insufficient levels of vitamin D, a new report has concluded.
A Bit of History About Dr. Harvey W. Wiley and Adulterated Food
Dr. Harvey W. Wiley was the first head of the company that later became the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). He fought many battles against adulterated food, and was forced out of office by big food companies because of it. Find out more of the interesting history of Dr. Wiley and his fight for nutrition when you read this article…
Diet tips for early spring
The spring transition marks the height of the flu season but a few dietary adjustments can make a big difference.
Federal dietary guidelines criticized for serving special interests
Experts have pointed out that federal guidelines regarding proper nutritional intake are not justified medically and protect the interests of the food industry.
Vitamin B may prevent atherosclerosis
Scientists believe that B vitamins have the power to lower the blood level of homocysteine, a compound that contributes to atherosclerosis.
Two Body Acids—One in Your Stomach and One In Your Cells
If you are suffering from acid indigestion and acid reflux and those antacid tablets or pills aren’t providing much relief, your problem may not be too much acid but too little. Read this article to get a new slant on an old problem and what you can do about it…
Cholesterol treatment may be effective against cancer
There may be a link between lower cholesterol levels and prostate cancer prevention, researchers from Boston have announced.
Screening, exercise and diet key to colon health
As we mark the National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, experts have offered advice on screening and proposed some simple steps that may enhance colon health into old age.
Probiotics an increasingly popular alternative to medications
Doctors have suggested that not all digestive problems are related to food consumption and not all of them need to be treated with medication. Meanwhile, a new study has found that the number of products containing probiotics has grown substantially in the past year.
Prostate Cancer—Treatment Do’s and Don’ts
Men who have prostate cancer have autoimmune disease—our immune system begins to view the prostate as foreign and attacks it. So we attack the prostate with surgery, radium and androgen-blockage. And prostate physicians and surgeons believe that testosterone causes this cancer, so they immediately initiate a testosterone blockade. But there are better ways to deal with prostate cancer as you will find out when you read this article…
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