by Feel Good Natural | Sep 23, 2007 | Newsletter, September 2007 Natural Health Newsletter
We’ve all heard that echinacea helps fight the common cold. But does it really? New research says yes. At the University of Connecticut and Hartford Hospital, researchers conducted a review of 14 published studies in efforts to assess this controversial herb....
by Feel Good Natural | Sep 23, 2007 | Newsletter, September 2007 Natural Health Newsletter
Genistein and vitamin K can both help preserve postmenopausal bone health, new research suggests. Lower estrogen levels after menopause can set the stage for osteoporosis. Italian scientists at the University of Messina assessed the effects of genistein, an...
by Feel Good Natural | Sep 23, 2007 | Newsletter, September 2007 Natural Health Newsletter
If a glance down the supplement aisle of your local health food store leaves you a little overwhelmed or confused, don’t worry – you’re not alone! With an ever-increasing array of natural health products on the market, many people simply don’t...
by Feel Good Natural | Sep 23, 2007 | Newsletter, September 2007 Natural Health Newsletter
Compounds derived from green tea dramatically boosted production of a group of key detoxification enzymes in people with low levels of these beneficial proteins, according to US researchers at the Arizona Cancer Center. The findings suggest that a green tea...
by Feel Good Natural | Sep 23, 2007 | Newsletter, September 2007 Natural Health Newsletter
Looking to cut your risk of catching a bacterial infection? A new study suggests vitamin D may be the answer. UK researchers report that for healthy people exposed to tuberculosis,a single oral dose of vitamin D enhanced their immunity against this bacterial...
by Feel Good Natural | Sep 23, 2007 | Newsletter, September 2007 Natural Health Newsletter
What is it? A vitamin-like substance found in the energy-producing part of cells. Why take it? Boosts energy, protects heart, improves migraines and immune function. What’s the research? A study in 2000 showed that taking statin drugs can deplete CoQ10 levels in...
by Feel Good Natural | Sep 23, 2007 | Newsletter, September 2007 Natural Health Newsletter
Forget expensive moisturizers and cosmetic surgery: a compound found in the humble elderberry could give a natural boost to skin, say UK researchers at the University of East Anglia (UAE) and the Institute of Food Research. They will explore whether the skin’s...
by Feel Good Natural | Sep 23, 2007 | Newsletter, September 2007 Natural Health Newsletter
Fish oil can significantly improve behaviour in children with ADHD, whether or not they are also taking prescription drugs, according to a recent pilot study. After taking a high-dose liquid EPA/DHA concentrate for eight weeks, the children displayed significant...
by Feel Good Natural | Sep 23, 2007 | Newsletter, September 2007 Natural Health Newsletter
Low vitamin B12 may increase the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a degenerative eye disease and common cause of vision decline after age 60. High vitamin D levels, meanwhile, may reduce the risk. At the University of Sydney in Australia, researchers...
by Feel Good Natural | Sep 23, 2007 | Newsletter, September 2007 Natural Health Newsletter
Probiotics or "friendly" bacteria are often used to improve digestion and treat gastrointestinal disorders. Now a new animal study suggests they enhance ulcer healing. Researchers at the University of Hong Kong gave a probiotic strain called Lactobacillus...
