Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
There is an epidemic of early onset cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease in the American public, a public health catastrophe that will only be getting worse as the wave of baby boomers enters their 60s. A new study indicates there is a simple way for you to prevent this problem – exercise.
Monday, September 29, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
Click this link to view article Lack of Sleep, Stress, Adrenals, and Obesity.
Monday, September 29, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
Science about the extreme adverse side effects of the widely used statin drugs for lowering cholesterol continues to leak out. The latest findings show that statins, at commonly prescribed doses, significantly interfere with the healthy rejuvenation of muscles.
Monday, September 29, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
Those conned into taking bone-damaging bone drugs face the reality that their jaw bone may rot, teeth will loosen, gums will stay inflamed, pain will not go away, and their will be ongoing drainage from the deteriorated jaw bone. This is the new warning issued to 50 million elderly ...
Sunday, September 28, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
The balance of friendly flora (acidophilus) residing in your digestive tract has a profound effect on your health. A new study points out that one of the key roles of these friendly flora is to train your immune system to be competent, and not hyper-react.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
Curcumin is a potent anti-inflammatory nutrient with many health benefits. New research indicates that curcumin can reduce the size of blood clots.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
A new study shows that a lack of friendly flora in the digestive tract can set the stage for developing incorrect immune system training that in turn causes the immune system to attack the pancreas, leading to Type I Diabetes. This problem can be prevented by having adequate friendly flora in your digestive tract.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
If you are 65 or older, taking a statin, and go in for an elective surgery of any type, you are 28% more likely to have delirium following the surgery.
Monday, September 22, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
Combining the nutrient carnosine with traditional Parkinson’s treatment resulted in significant improvement in neurologic symptoms and antioxidant function, with no side effects.
Sunday, September 21, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
A new study with the nutrient acetyl-l-carnitine (ALC) shows that it has a protective affect on nerves, helping to reduce significant pain while keeping nerves cells alive.
Saturday, September 20, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
A new human study shows that zinc can activate the production of BDNF (brain derived neurotrophic factor), a key substance needed to ward off depression and keep nerve cells alive.
Friday, September 19, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
Following a heart attack or a stroke, a low oxygen situation follows (tissue hypoxia) wherein massive free radical damage ensues, driving the severity of the problem. If free radicals could be stopped then damage would be reduced. Researchers looking into this issue came upon a new finding. Activation of the enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase reduced heart attack damage in an experimental model by 60%.
Thursday, September 18, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
Phosphatidylserine has been shown to offset the stress of intense exercise, a finding that transfers directly to any person under intense stress.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
The clear links between dental health and heart disease just got a lot stronger, which may now be a motivational factor for many people to improve oral hygiene. People with bleeding gums allow entry of up to 700 different types of bacteria directly into their circulation, increasing the risk for a heart attack.
Monday, September 15, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
A new understanding of Helicobacter pylori and its mode of operation may save numerous Americans from stomach ulcer and general heartburn and indigestion.
Sunday, September 14, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
In a study that rocks the wobbly foundation of the low fat diet for heart health paradigm (which is of course a major fraud), LDL cholesterol was lowered by 8% when participants ate 20% of their calories per day from pistachios (34% fat diet).
Friday, September 12, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
It is one thing to kill the microbe, and it is another to clean up the battle field. New research says that if the battle field is not cleaned up properly, with remnants of the previous intruder still hanging around even though it is not infectious anymore, then your immune system may not recognize what is going on and you will be much more likely to get sick again.
Thursday, September 11, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
Mothers who consume the most fish during pregnancy and lactation as well as nurse their child for longer than 10 months significantly improve the healthy development of their child.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
In women ages 25 – 45 a clear link has been established between stress and breast cancer risk. Women with two or more traumatic events had a 62% greater risk, whereas women who were able to maintain a positive and optimistic outlook had 25% less risk.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
A new study analyzing the vitamin B12 levels in elderly individuals (age 61-87) found that higher B12 levels were associated with more normal brain size. On the other hand, those with the lowest levels of B12 had the most brain atrophy (six times more likely to have a problem).
Tuesday, September 09, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
Those of us living in the Northern states have gotten our first dose of thyroid shock. Unseasonably cold temperatures have many people feeling that winter is coming too soon – a subconscious perception that is sure to throw many into thyroid distress.
Monday, September 08, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
In new research scientists grew human colon cells in folate-depleted and folate-enriched tissue culture. A lack of folate was clearly linked to DNA damage, as well as numerous other gene-related changes favorable to cancer.
Saturday, September 06, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
A new study shows that quercetin significantly reduces susceptibility to the flu, great news for everyone as we head into the flu season.
Saturday, September 06, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
The new research shows that flu shots provide no statistically significant reduction in mortality.
Friday, September 05, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
Big Pharma has illegally targeted the elderly and children with the off label marketing of its powerful anti-psychotic schizophrenia drugs, raking in billions in mostly taxpayer-funded fraud while killing the elderly and damaging children for life. This travesty is beyond barbaric.
