by Feel Good Natural | Jul 23, 2007 | July/August 2007 Natural Health Newsletter, Newsletter
What is it? A version of the chia seed, but grown to be white and higher in omega-3. Why take it? Rich in EFAs, protein, fibre, minerals and may help reduce appetite. What’s the latest research? In one study, Salba reduced after-meal blood glucose and plasma...
by Feel Good Natural | Jul 23, 2007 | July/August 2007 Natural Health Newsletter, Newsletter
Black cohosh is commonly used to help alleviate menopausal symptoms. Now it appears black cohosh may also reduce breast cancer and heart disease risk. Higher good cholesterol scores were another benefit seen in the black cohosh group. Researchers at the...
by Feel Good Natural | Jul 23, 2007 | July/August 2007 Natural Health Newsletter, Newsletter
Luscious, delicious and brightly hued, berries are a great summer treat and healthy, too. In fact, they’re even healthier than you might have thought, as science continues to provide new insights into why berries deserve "super-food" status. In...
by Feel Good Natural | Jul 23, 2007 | July/August 2007 Natural Health Newsletter, Newsletter
Researchers say lipoic acid can slow down the process of aging, improve blood flow and enhance immune function in animal studies. The natural compound "turns on the basic cellular defenses of the body, including some of those that naturally decline with...
by Feel Good Natural | Jul 23, 2007 | July/August 2007 Natural Health Newsletter, Newsletter
In a study involving women with or without human papillomavirus (HPV), low red blood cell folate (folic acid) levels were found to significantly increase the risk of the abnormal growth of precancerous cells in the cervix (CIN). Thee results suggest that improving the...
by Feel Good Natural | Jul 23, 2007 | July/August 2007 Natural Health Newsletter, Newsletter
Iron deficiency can hamper brain function, new research suggests. Conversely, iron sufficiency can enhance cognitive ability. Two recent studies – one on women and one on toddlers – indicate that iron deficiency may hamper proper brain function. In a...
by Feel Good Natural | Jul 23, 2007 | July/August 2007 Natural Health Newsletter, Newsletter
Mayo Clinic researchers report that a type of American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) appears to aid patients with cancer-related fatigue. Researchers enrolled 282 patients in an eight-week trial of either placebo or three different daily doses of ginseng: 750, 1,000...
by Feel Good Natural | Jul 23, 2007 | July/August 2007 Natural Health Newsletter, Newsletter
Folic acid supplements can reduce the risk of stroke by 18% or more, conclude authors of a recent article published in The Lancet. Professor Xiaobin Wang and colleagues did a meta-analysis of eight trials of folic acid, all of which had stroke as one of the endpoints....
by Feel Good Natural | Jul 23, 2007 | July/August 2007 Natural Health Newsletter, Newsletter
Flaxseed, rich in omega 3-fatty acids and fiber-related compounds known as lignans, is effective in halting prostate tumour growth, according to a study led by Duke University Medical Center researchers. They examined the effects of ground flaxseed supplementation on...
by Feel Good Natural | Jul 23, 2007 | July/August 2007 Natural Health Newsletter, Newsletter
Prenatal vitamins cut kid’s cancer rates, say Canadian researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (Sick Kids) in Toronto. More specifically, taking prenatal multivitamins fortified with folic acid can reduce the risk of three common childhood cancers:...
