by Feel Good Natural | Oct 23, 2007 | Newsletter, Octobber 2007 Natural Health Newsletter, Uncategorized
Low blood levels of selenium were associated with poor muscle strength in a study of older adults living in Italy. An international team of researchers measured selenium levels as well as hip flexion, grip, and knee extension strength in a cross-sectional analysis of...
by Feel Good Natural | Oct 23, 2007 | Newsletter, Octobber 2007 Natural Health Newsletter, Uncategorized
According to Men’s Health Network, a full 50% of men will develop one of three prostate diseases – enlarged prostate, prostate cancer or inflammation of the prostate – or may even have more than one. The good news: Herbs can help! Here are recent...
by Feel Good Natural | Oct 23, 2007 | Newsletter, Octobber 2007 Natural Health Newsletter
Probiotics are beneficial microorganisms known to improve digestion. Now it appears they may also ease childhood constipation, as well as gastrointestinal symptoms in kids with dermatitis. Frequency of bowel movements increased in kids with constipation after...
by Feel Good Natural | Oct 23, 2007 | Newsletter, Octobber 2007 Natural Health Newsletter
A health supplement may help pathological gamblers break the habit, say University of Minnesota researchers. "We were able to reduce people’s urges to gamble," said Dr. Jon Grant about the small study on N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), an amino acid known as...
by Feel Good Natural | Oct 23, 2007 | Newsletter, Octobber 2007 Natural Health Newsletter, Uncategorized
Researchers from the University of Turku, Finland, report that sea buckthorn berries may help reduce inflammation and lower the risk of heart disease. A study involving 233 healthy volunteers indicated a sea buckthorn-supplemented group showed a significant decrease...
by Feel Good Natural | Oct 23, 2007 | Newsletter, Octobber 2007 Natural Health Newsletter, Uncategorized
In the latest findings from the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS), lutein and zeaxanthin were once again linked to a lower risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the number one leading cause of blindness in the elderly. From data on 4,519 participants...
by Feel Good Natural | Oct 23, 2007 | Newsletter, Octobber 2007 Natural Health Newsletter, Uncategorized
Vitamin E may have a role in reducing the risk of life-threatening blood clots, according to new research. Deep vein clots and pulmonary embolism from blood clots are known collectively as venous thromboembolism (VTE). In almost 40,000 women aged 45 and older who took...
by Feel Good Natural | Oct 23, 2007 | Newsletter, Octobber 2007 Natural Health Newsletter, Uncategorized
Pressure ulcers, or bedsores, may benefit from supplements such as arginine and aloe vera, new research suggests. Bedsores can develop quickly, worsen rapidly and are often difficult to heal. In an Australian study, 16 in-patients with pressure ulcers were...
by Feel Good Natural | Oct 23, 2007 | Newsletter, Octobber 2007 Natural Health Newsletter, Uncategorized
A recent study suggests that adding hops to valerian, a popular sleep-inducing herb, may improve its effectiveness. Swiss researchers looked at people suffering insomnia, particularly the amount of time it takes to get to sleep (sleep latency) after one month on a...
by Feel Good Natural | Oct 23, 2007 | Newsletter, Octobber 2007 Natural Health Newsletter, Uncategorized
Chinese researchers report that compounds from pumpkins could potentially replace or drastically reduce the daily insulin injections endured by many diabetics. They found that pumpkin extract promotes the regeneration of damaged pancreatic cells, boosting levels of...
by Feel Good Natural | Oct 23, 2007 | Newsletter, Octobber 2007 Natural Health Newsletter, Uncategorized
The breast milk of mothers eating organic meat and dairy products has higher levels of beneficial fatty acids and an overall improved quality, according to new research. In particular, levels of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) are notably higher. "In view of the...
