Thursday, January 31, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
A new study has shown that boswellic acid, a natural herbal dietary supplement, dramatically reduced plaque formation in mice. In the experiment mice were injected with a toxin (LPS) that produces circulatory inflammation resulting in arteriosclerosis (hardening of arteries). Mice treated with boswellic acid were far more able to withstand the toxic exposure, showing half the size of lesions compared to untreated mice.
Monday, January 28, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
A scientific review of hawthorn in patients with mild to moderate chronic heart failure has shown that hawthorn has a significant rejuvenating effect on the heart. Amazingly, hawthorn extracts were able to improve oxygen utilization and decrease shortness of breath. Participants were able to exercise better and had significantly less fatigue.
Friday, January 25, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
Researchers at the University of California found that individuals who consume 17 or more different dietary supplements per day were found to be far more healthy than those who take no supplements or those who only take a multiple vitamin. The vitamin-taking group had much better nutrient concentrations in their blood and far lower amounts of disease-related biomarkers…
Thursday, January 24, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
The Journal of Nutrition has published a study of Dutch elderly men that shows alpha carotene and beta carotene intake reduces cardiovascular deaths by 20%. Study participants were 72 years old on average at the start of the study. They were followed for 15 years to determine these results.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
Over the past few years Vitamin E was fraudulently attacked by scumbag drug pushers. As a result seniors across the country were terrorized by their low-IQ physicians to stop taking vitamin E. Such advice, which continues to this day in many doctor’s offices around the country, is harming seniors and causing a decline in their health. This is a crime against elderly citizens of this country.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
A recent study published in the British Medical Journal has insinuated that calcium intake in elderly women may increase the risk for a heart attack. The study involved 1471 postmenopausal women (mean age 74). The story has been spread by major news media and has confused and needlessly worried many women who are taking calcium for their bone health. The study contains numerous flaws and therefore its conclusion is not reliable.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
A new study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology concluded that “higher dietary intakes of lutein/zeaxanthin and vitamin E from food and supplements were associated with significantly decreased risks of cataract.”
Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
Due to numerous scandals like Vioxx, the public has become very aware that almost all drugs carry serious side effects and using them in the name of prevention requires a mental exam for sanity. Pomegranate, like blueberries, is being thrust into the spotlight as a super-fruit able to ward off heart disease and cancer.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
Today researchers from the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute released a study showing that popular bone drugs triple the risk for the death of bone tissue, resulting in pain and disfigurement. This new information helps to explain the recent FDA warning on debilitating pain from these drugs.
Monday, January 14, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
A new finding about vitamin D shows that optimal blood levels of vitamin D are associated with 20% lower blood pressure. That is a rather interesting finding when you understand that there are 53% more heart attacks in the winter than in the summer and heart attacks in the winter are often more severe.
Monday, January 14, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
Vitamin C is one of those antioxidants that pushers of drugs love to say does nothing good, despite hundreds of studies to the contrary. Now the naysayers are turning orange and purple with envy. A new study following 20,000 people ages 40-79 from the United Kingdom found that after a decade those with the highest levels of vitamin C in their blood had a 42% decreased risk for stroke.
Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
University of Kentucky researchers have reviewed the oatmeal science over the past 10 years and found the evidence of benefits to be stronger than when the FDA first approved claims for this food a decade ago. The research clearly shows that total “cholesterol levels are lowered through oat consumption…
Wednesday, January 02, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
We have known for many years that the essential fatty acid DHA is one of the best brain support nutrients for young and old. Researchers at UCLA’s are identifying exactly how DHA acts to protects against Alzheimer’s disease.
Wednesday, January 02, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
Folic Acid is an important B vitamin for nerve and cardiovascular health. As such, it is being widely promoted – even food is being fortified with extra folic acid. There is no question that folic acid supplementation before and during pregnancy cuts down on nerve-related problems in the newborn child.
