MSG Can Make You FatWednesday, May 28, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new study involving Chinese citizens found that MSG intake of 330 mg a day doubled the risk for obesity, independent of diet and exercise. Green Tea Flavonoids Protect ArteriesWednesday, May 28, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) High quality green tea extracts are standardized for their powerful polyphenol flavonoids known as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). An investigation into the molecular activity of this antioxidant compound found that it is highly protective to the endothelial cells lining the inside of arteries. Weight Loss Health Freedom Under Serious AttackWednesday, May 28, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The brotherhood of Big Pharma’s weight loss cartel is taking direct aim at your health freedom and natural options to help you lose weight. They have submitted a petition to the FDA requesting that all claims that dietary supplements promote, assist, or otherwise help in weight loss are disease claims. The goal is to eliminate competition for dietician services, drugs, and surgery in the multi-billion dollar weight loss industry. Nursing Homes Poisoning Our ElderlyTuesday, May 27, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine shows that even a single dose of antipsychotic medication doubles the risk of a serious adverse event leading to hospitalization and/or death. These drugs are widely used as behavior management in nursing homes, have no FDA approval for this use, and are clearly very unsafe. Birth Control Pills, B6, & Heart DiseaseSunday, May 25, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition adds further evidence linking the use of birth control pills to an increase in heart disease. Researchers were quite surprised to see a societal deficiency in vitamin B6 in women of childbearing age, especially women who have or were taking birth control pills. Former birth control pill users had significantly elevated homocysteine, which leads to the build up of arterial plaque and consequent heart disease. Flavonoids Reduce Cancer RiskFriday, May 23, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Flavonoids are a natural component of fruits, vegetables, red wine, and many dietary supplements that possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogenic properties. Those with the most flavonoids in their diet had a 47% less risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma (lymphatic system related white blood cell cancers). Refined Carbohydrates Linked to Breast CancerWednesday, May 21, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new study demonstrates that both estrogen positive and estrogen negative breast cancer in post menopausal women is linked directly to the size of their waistline and consumption of junky carbohydrates. Tips to Solve Common Weight Loss IssuesTuesday, May 20, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The Leptin Diet, consistent exercise, a healthy lifestyle, and stress management skills are the foundation for successful weight loss. In many cases dietary supplements can be used to augment various metabolic problems that otherwise slow or impede progress. The following is a list of the typical challenges you are most likely to encounter while trying to lose weight, along with the most common reason for the problem and the basic solution that usually helps. Salt is Not So Evil After AllMonday, May 19, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Salt, like saturated fat, is a common scapegoat for heart-related health problems. A new study turns the paranoid salt shaker world on its head. It found that those with the lowest intake of salt were 80% more likely to die from cardiovascular disease than those with the highest intake of salt. The low salt consumers were also 24% more likely to die from any cause. Stress and Dust – A Prenatal Recipe for Allergy & AsthmaMonday, May 19, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The first human study in a U.S. population shows a direct link between mom’s prenatal stress level and the immune system competence of her child. Stevia Derivative to Become Big BusinessSunday, May 18, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Coca-Cola and Pepsi are both planning to use highly purified stevia in their soda drinks. Cargill is manufacturing the compound for Coca-Cola products. Cargill is releasing numerous studies on its safety and is expecting FDA approval, with large product roll outs over the next six months. Stress, Subordination, and CravingsSaturday, May 17, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Research on female monkeys shows that those in a subservient role and under chronic stress ate significantly more food resulting in weight gain, compared to the female monkeys in the dominating role. New research on humans does show that women with poor stress management skills will keep eating after they are full simply to make negative emotional feelings go away. Your Stomach and Cardiovascular HealthThursday, May 15, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Just about everyone now realizes that the size of your waistline reflects your degree of cardiovascular risk. A new angle on the issue has emerged and it has to do with your stomach itself, as opposed to the amount of extra belly fat. It has to do with your stomach’s hunger signal, ghrelin. Digestive Inflammation and Food CravingsThursday, May 15, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Several new lines of research are showing that ghrelin levels are elevated during digestive distress in an effort to coordinate repair of your digestive tract. The adverse side effect of elevated ghrelin is that your appetite will elevate and you will eat more food, making you gain weight. Looking Back for Answers on Stress EatingWednesday, May 14, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A great deal of eating behavior is buried in subconscious brain circuitry that was developed in your early life. Such programming is more like computer hardware than software, which is why many of us struggle to “change the eating programs.” Obesity Increases the Risk for Mental DeclineMonday, May 12, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new study shows that obese individuals have a 40% increased risk for dementia and an 80% increased risk for Alzheimer’s. Significant mental decline affects 10% of the elderly population and rates of Alzheimer’s are up 20% - consistent with the increase in obesity. There is no reason this has to happen. Ghrelin Elevated by Sluggish Thyroid FunctionMonday, May 12, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) When you eat less food, especially on a diet, there comes a time when weight loss slows down. At this time you will start getting an increase in hunger that is coming from a hormone signal in your stomach called ghrelin. New research shows that ghrelin levels go up (meaning increased hunger) as thyroid function is impaired and becomes sluggish. Big Pharma Eyes Your StomachMonday, May 12, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Scientists inject ghrelin (pronounced GRAY-lin) into the blood of normal weight people. While measuring their brain activity these subjects are shown pictures of food and the ghrelin makes them drool. Core animal pleasure is activated. Yes, they must have it. Stimulus-response, a modern Pavlovian dog experiment. FDA Covers for Chinese Tainted DrugsSunday, May 11, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Last week the FDA refused to disclose to Congress the names of Chinese drug companies in the supply chain that provided the tainted Heparin which killed Americans, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. The net effect is that the FDA is intentionally acting to cover up China’s crimes against Americans... The Sugar and High Fructose Corn Syrup Path to DiseaseSaturday, May 10, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) In a recent study it came as a surprise to researchers when they found that sucrose and high fructose corn syrup elevated blood triglycerides much higher than did fructose over a 24-hour period. This little problem throws a monkey wrench in the idea that all simple sugars are more or less the same. It explains one main contributor to obesity and heart disease. Is Long Life in Your Bones?Thursday, May 08, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Most people think of bone issues in terms of osteoporosis or concerns about breaking them, which are important issues as something like a hip fracture can lead to an increased rate of mortality. However, bones are now recognized as a metabolic powerhouse intimately involved with cardiovascular health, diabetes risk, immunity, inflammation, and metabolism. This started becoming obvious a few years back when “all cause mortality” was linked to bone health. What Men Should Know - Women, Exercise, & MoodThursday, May 08, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Science is proving what most women already know; that leisure time physical activity boosts your mood compared to the same amount of physical energy spent at work or doing chores. Detoxification During Weight LossThursday, May 08, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Every person in American is being exposed to a wide variety of fat soluble toxins that tend to bio-accumulate in their fat as they get older. Managing your detoxification systems properly as you lose weight can be an important determining factor in how much progress you make and whether of not you reach an optimal goal weight. Calcium, Fat, and Weight Loss – Resolving the ConfusionMonday, May 05, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A variety of reports in the past decade have indicated that calcium may be a helpful weight loss nutrient. This prompted the dairy industry to widely promote milk as a weight loss food. On May 5, 2008 a press release reports on an article that will soon appear in the Nutritional Reviews journal that states “neither dairy nor calcium intake promotes weight loss.” For consumers this simply becomes another “butter vs. margarine” or “are eggs good or bad” dilemma. Extra calcium is one tool that can actually help many people to lose weight in a healthy way. China’s Ineptitude is Exposing FDA NegligenceSunday, May 04, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The sparks flew on Capital Hill last week. During grilling of FDA executives Rep. John Dingell (D., Mich.), the chairman of the House Commerce and Energy Committee, said "Our citizens can no longer trust that their food, drugs or medical devices are safe when the FDA says they are." Obesity, IL6, and the Cause of Heart FailureSaturday, May 03, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Extra fat does a lot more than clog arteries. Inflammatory proteins coming from fat directly damage the heart – whether you feel just fine or not. That is the conclusion of new John Hopkins Medicine research tracking 7000 obese men and women across the United States – watching them descend from no heart disease into poor cardiovascular health. Mayo Clinic Jumps On the Fish Oil BandwagonFriday, May 02, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Miracles never cease and it appears that the Mayo Clinic is trying to enter the 21st century with at least a finger on the nutritional pulse of reality. My cursory review of their website found them woefully lacking even the basic ideas of what really works on most health topics – but at least they have come out and stated that fish oil is a terrific nutrient for the prevention and treatment of heart disease. Vitamin B12 is Vital for Elderly Well BeingFriday, May 02, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Aging is marked by a progressive loss of physical function. A new study of community dwelling women between the ages of 70-79 shows that those lacking vitamin B12 had more than double the risk of being frail. Thyroid Hormone, Leptin, and CoordinationThursday, May 01, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Impaired coordination may be a first sign of sluggish thyroid function. Are you bumping into things too often? If so, you may have sluggish thyroid due to faulty leptin function. Low Thyroid Linked to Fatal Heart Disease in WomenThursday, May 01, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A stunning thyroid study has just been published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. It showed that women whose TSH scores were in the high end of the normal range were at a 69% increased risk for cardiovascular death. Fosamax Linked to Atrial FibrillationThursday, May 01, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The list of damage found in the path of a Fosamax tornado continues to grow. A new report in the Archives of Internal Medicine offers conclusive proof that users of Fosamax are at an 86% increased risk for developing heart-related damage in the form of atrial fibrillation. Living by Fast Food is Dangerous to Your healthWednesday, April 30, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The data is now in and it is not good for the junk food industry. The more fast food and convenience store outlets in your neighborhood the more likely you are to be obese and diabetic. The study, Designed for Disease: the Link Between Local Food Environments and Obesity and Diabetes, was conducted in California but certainly applies though out U.S. What’s in Your Multiple Vitamin? Detecting Real Quality. Part 2 – VitaminsTuesday, April 29, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Multiple vitamins are taken by at least 50% of American adults and 25% of teenagers. It is common knowledge that our food supply is lacking key nutrients that support health. Yet, the quality of multiple vitamins varies dramatically as the majority of the dietary supplement industry falls into the “fast food” category. Junk vitamins, like junk food, should be avoided. Educate yourself and know the difference. Q10 Needed for Energy, Kidneys, and Your HeartSunday, April 27, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new series of animal experiments shows that your kidneys are the first to show significant signs of Q10 distress – a red flag indicating problems are likely anywhere in your body (whatever your weak spots may be). Signs of kidney stress include... Mitochondria Take Center StageSunday, April 27, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Researchers at Texas A & M University have discovered that it is the mitochondria that signals the DNA to initiate cell division. This profound discovery means that protecting and energizing mitochondria just became a topic of immense proportion – if you would like to be healthy and live longer. Basic Vitamins Reduce Tuberculosis RecurrenceSunday, April 27, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) TB continues as an international problem. There are only 14,000 cases per year in the U.S., disproportionately affecting those born in other countries and minorities. A new study shows that treating TB patients with basic nutrients: vitamin A, B-complex, C, E, and selenium reduced the recurrence of TB by 45% - a rather stunning finding. Leptin, Adiponectin, and Kidney DiseaseSunday, April 27, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) New research now shows that the drop in a fat hormone called adiponectin is associated with an inflammatory-driven decline in kidney function. By fixing leptin problems adiponectin can be elevated to natural levels and the risk for kidney disease can be lowered. Big Pharma Exposes Americans to Unknown RisksFriday, April 25, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Bloomberg reports that over 1000 post marketing safety studies that Big Pharma is obligated to perform haven’t even started! Meanwhile, the same companies are aggressively pushing these drugs for use in an off label manner – intentionally exposing citizens to unknown risks without proven benefits. What’s in Your Multiple Vitamin? Detecting Real Quality. Part 1 – MineralsWednesday, April 23, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Junky vitamins are often passed off as quality, and many times endorsed by a physician or celebrity. There are many tricks that low quality supplement companies use to hide their poor quality, spending more money on marketing than on what is under the hood. Vitamin D Boosts Your Brain FunctionTuesday, April 22, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Is there anything vitamin D doesn’t do? All those vitamin D receptors in your brain apparently want vitamin D so that your mind functions normally!
Categories:
Most Popular News & Articles:
|
Wellness Resources RSS feeds
952-929-4575 
800-717-WELL (9355) 7155 Amundson Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55439
Copyright © Wellness Resources, Inc. 1999-2010 - Terms & Conditions of Use
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Note: the asterisk mark following a paragraph and linking to the above FDA disclaimer applies to any or all statements in that paragraph.
