Monday, October 29, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
Another study confirms that female athletes involved in significant aerobic exercise, such as running and swimming, have lower bone density. While the researchers seem puzzled by their findings, this is not hard to understand.
Monday, October 29, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
Homocysteine is already known to damage cholesterol, plaque arteries, increase heart disease risk, and lead to cognitive decline. Add to this list loss of vision and retinal damage.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
Melatonin is produced by the pineal gland of the brain, helping to synchronize the timing of body functions and is especially important for restful sleep. Melatonin is also a powerful antioxidant. It is one of the best remedies for poor mood that is associated with shorter and colder days. Melatonin levels begin to decline at age 30 and the decline in melatonin is linked by many studies to the increase in age-related deterioration.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
Research published in the American Journal of Epidemiology shows that quercetin intake directly lowers the risk of pancreatic cancer. Quercetin is a unique bioflavanoid that is available as a dietary supplement and is high in onions and apples.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
European researchers have demonstrated that a multiple vitamin and DHA (fish oil) given regularly to children significantly boosts their learning power and cognitive performance.
Sunday, October 07, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
A new animal study poses a whole new set of health questions. Mice lacking immune competence in their digestive tract rapidly breed hostile bacteria that cause ulcerative colitis. Once developed, the hostile bacteria are readily passed on to other mice.
Thursday, October 04, 2007 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
The FDA is near completely inept at doing its job of protecting consumers – and China is not the main problem – its United States companies who are forever altering the nature of the food supply by inserting toxic genes into every cell of food. Their game if profit. Human health is of little concern.
