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| 5 alternative medicine treatments that work
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| Dr. Andrew Weil wasn't sure exactly how he hurt his knee; all he knew was that it was painful. But instead of turning to cortisone shots or heavy doses of pain medication,
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October 4, 2007 |
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| 6 easy to use criteria for evaluating and comparing nutritional supplements
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| Presents 6 criteria which consumers can use to evaluate and compare nutritional supplements.
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| Alternative Medicine
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| The Healing Directory, is an online directory of Alternative Physicians and Practitioners in the New York Tri-State. The site also includes reviews of practitioners, natural products.
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| Antioxidants Could Provide All-purpose Radiation Protection
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| Two common dietary molecules found in legumes and bran could protect DNA from the harmful effects of radiation, researchers from the University of Maryland report. Inositol and inositol hexaphosphate (IP6) protected both human skin cells and a skin cancer-prone mouse from exposure to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation, the damaging radiation found in sunlight, the team reported November 5 at the American Association for Cancer Research Centennial Conference on Translational Cancer Medicine.
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November 5, 2007 |
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| Aromatherapy oil | Aromatherapy herbs | Aromatherapy medicine
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| Aromatherapy oil, Aromatherapy herbs and Aromatherapy medicine are offered by Aromatherapy. It is an alternative medicine that can provide both physical and mental relief from stress, anxiety and depression.
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| B-Vitamin Deficiency May Triple Dementia Risk
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| People who are deficient in the vitamin folate, also called B-9, may triple their risk of developing dementia in old age, according to a new study.
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February 5, 2008 |
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| Baby Formula WIth Fish Oil Added May Help Infants
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| Scientists report that adding long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids -- typically found in fish oil -- to baby formula may help infants better regulate their blood sugar and make more proteins in their muscle cells.
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October 15, 2007 |
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| Be kind to your stomach: eat chilies
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| Red hot chili peppers (not the band, the actual peppers) could be good for the stomach, according to new research.
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September 14, 2007 |
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| Benefits of vitamin D for cancer prevention
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| A new study looking at the relationship between vitamin D serum levels and the risk of colon and breast cancer across the globe has estimated the number of cases of cancer that could be prevented each year if vitamin D3 levels met the target proposed by researchers.
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August 22, 2007 |
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| Blueberry juice beats other juices on antioxidant chart
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| USDA's database of antioxidant values for various foods, places blueberry juice at the top of the list among more than a dozen juices tested including pomegranate, apple, prune, cranberry and Concord grape.
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May 5, 2008 |
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| Body Cleansing Products
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| A Major Difference is a Colorado based corporation dedicated to the alternative healing arts. We provide our customers with the most technologically advanced .
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| Button Mushrooms Contain As Much Anti-oxidants As Expensive Ones
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| The humble white button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) has as much, and in some cases, more anti-oxidant properties than more expensive varieties.
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February 12, 2008 |
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| Calcium Supplements May Increase Heart Attacks In Older Women
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| Calcium supplementation is commonly prescribed to postmenopausal women to maintain bone health, and some data suggest that it might protect against vascular disease by lowering levels of bad cholesterol in the blood.
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January 17, 2008 |
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| Can Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help Depression?
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| Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences are seeking participants for a clinical trial examining whether two polyunsaturated Omega-3 fatty acids are effective treatments for depression.
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December 21, 2007 |
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| Can These 'Magic Mushrooms' Fight Cancer?
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| A mushroom widely used in oriental medicine may help fight breast cancer by slowing the growth of tumors and starving them of blood, a study has shown.
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April 17, 2008 |
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| Cardiovascular Benefits Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Reviewed
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| Thousands of research studies have documented how the oils known as omega-3 fatty acids can benefit the cardiovascular system, particularly among people diagnosed with coronary artery disease. The incredible volume of research on this topic creates difficulty for many physicians and patients to stay current with findings and recommendations related to these oils. In the March issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, contributors briefly summarize current scientific data on omega-3 fatty acids and cardiovascular health, focusing on who benefits most from their protective effects, recommended guidelines for administration and dosing, and possible adverse effects associated with their use.
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March 12, 2008 |
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| Chinese Herbal Medicine May Help Relieve Painful Menstrual Cramps
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| Women with menstrual cramps are often offered either non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or oral contraceptives. Many women, however, find that this treatment does not work or they can not take the drugs, and more women would prefer a non-drug alternative.
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October 17, 2007 |
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| Chocolate Bar Shown To Lower Cholesterol
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| The results of a University of Illinois study have demonstrated an effective way to lower cholesterol levels -- by eating chocolate bars.
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April 23, 2008 |
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| Compounds In Cranberries May Be Antibacterial Agents
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| Cranberry sauce is not the star of the traditional Thanksgiving Day meal, but when it comes to health benefits, the lowly condiment takes center stage. In fact, researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) have found that compounds in cranberries are able to alter E. coli bacteria, which are responsible for a host of human illnesses (from kidney infections to gastroenteritis to tooth decay), in ways that render them unable to initiate an infection.
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November 14, 2007 |
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| Compounds That Color Fruits And Veggies May Protect Against Colon Cancer
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| Understanding the molecular structures of compounds that give certain fruits and vegetables their rich colors may help researchers find even more powerful cancer fighters.
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August 22, 2007 |
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| Consuming Extra Virgin Olive Oil Helps To Combat Degenerative Diseases Such As Cancer
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| In the 1960s, Ancer Keys, a US expert on nutrition, studied the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet for the first time. Since then many studies on the benefits of olive oil have been conducted. According to several studies performed in Italy, Spain and Greece (the main olive-oil-producing countries), the incidence of diseases is lower in these countries than in Northern Europe.
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January 21, 2008 |
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| Curry-derived Molecules Might Be Too Spicy For Colorectal Cancers
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| According to Tohoku University researcher Hiroyuki Shibata, M.D., curcumin is one of the most widely studied plant-based chemicals with anti-cancer properties.
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November 6, 2007 |
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| Darker fruits could fight cancer
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| The compounds which give certain fruit and vegetables their dark colour may contain powerful cancer fighting properties.
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August 20, 2007 |
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| Dehydrated Tomatoes Show Promise For Preventing Prostate Cancer
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| New research suggests that the form of tomato product one eats could be the key to unlocking its prostate cancer-fighting potential, according to a report in the June 1 issue of Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.
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June 2, 2008 |
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| Diet Rich In Omega 3 Fatty Acids Could Thwart Diabetes Onset
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| Preliminary research suggests that in children at increased risk for type 1 diabetes, dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids was associated with a reduced risk of pancreatic islet autoimmunity, which is linked to the development of diabetes.
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October 1, 2007 |
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| Difficulty Identifying Smells May Signal Alzheimer's
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| Difficulty identifying common smells such as lemon, banana and cinnamon may be the first sign of Alzheimer's disease, according to a study that could lead to scratch-and-sniff tests to determine a person's risk for the progressive brain disorder.
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July 2, 2007 |
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| Drinking Green Tea May Halve the Risk of Advance Prostate Cancer
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| Japanese men who drank five or more cups of tea daily halved their risk of prostate cancer compared to men who drank less than one cup a day, according to a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology.
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December 19, 2007 |
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| Evidence mounts against DHEA use in treating cognitive decline
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| DHEA supplements are widely-available and touted as a preventive agent for many chronic diseases. A new study published in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society finds no evidence of a beneficial effect of DHEA supplements on cognitive function in healthy older adults.
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May 21, 2008 |
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| Flaxseed May Fight Prostate Cancer
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| Flaxseed, a high-fiber and omega 3-fatty acid-rich compound, appears to halt the formation of prostate tumors.
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August 10, 2007 |
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| Folate Deficiency Associated With Tripling Of Dementia Risk
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| The researchers tracked the development of dementia in 518 people over two years from 2001 to 2003. All participants were over the age of 65 and lived in one rural and one urban area in the south of the country.
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February 5, 2008 |
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| Folic acid supplements can dramatically lower blood arsenic levels
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| A new study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health finds that folic acid supplements can dramatically lower blood arsenic levels in individuals exposed to arsenic through contaminated drinking water.
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October 9, 2007 |
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| Ginkgo biloba and dementia
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| Taking the supplement ginkgo biloba had no clear-cut benefit on the risk of developing memory problems, according to a study published in the February 27, 2008, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
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February 28, 2008 |
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| Grape Powder Blocks Genes Linked To Colon Cancer
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| The study suggests that a diet rich in grapes may help prevent the third most common form of cancer, one that kills more than a half a million people worldwide each year.
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November 15, 2007 |
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| Green Tea Boosts Production Of Detox Enzymes, Rendering Cancerous Chemicals Harmless
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| Concentrated chemicals 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 researchers at Arizona Cancer Center.
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August 12, 2007 |
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| Green Tea Compounds Beat Obstructive Sleep Apnea-related Brain Deficits
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| Chemicals found in green tea may be able to stave off the cognitive deficits that occur with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a new study published in the second issue for May of the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
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May 18, 2008 |
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| Green tea for cancer prevention
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| Concentrated chemicals 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 researchers at Arizona Cancer Center.
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August 14, 2007 |
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| Green Tea Holds Promise As New Treatment For Inflammatory Skin Diseases
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| Researchers studied an animal model for inflammatory skin diseases, which are often characterized by patches of dry, red, flaky skin caused by the inflammation and overproduction of skin cells.
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August 7, 2007 |
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| Buy Food Supplement products Bath salts seaweed Calcium supplements for a healthy living helps to get rid of all health related problems.
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| High calcium intake may not prevent osteoporosis and related bone fractures
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| For years, getting a lot of calcium has been portrayed as one of the best things you could do to prevent osteoporosis and related bone fractures.
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February 26, 2008 |
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| Hypnosis May Ease Pain, Cost of Breast Cancer Surgery
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| Hypnosis may cut down on the amount of pain women suffer after breast cancer surgery and the amount of time and money they spend on the procedure, a new study shows.
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August 29, 2007 |
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| Hypnotherapy
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| This is the main site for leading British Hypnotherapist Richard MacKenzie. It is packed with advice and tips.
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| Large Doses of Vitamin E Linked to Lung Cancer
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| Researchers found that people who took an increased amount of vitamin E had a greater risk of developing lung cancer, according to a news release from Science Daily.
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February 29, 2008 |
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| Low Vitamin D Levels May Worsen Osteoarthritis Of The Knee
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| Knee osteoarthritis is caused by cartilage breakdown in the knee joint. Factors that increase the risk of knee osteoarthritis include being overweight, age, injury or stress to the joints, and family history can increase the risk of knee osteoarthritis.
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November 15, 2007 |
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| Marijuana Compound May Stop Breast Cancer From Spreading
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| The researchers are hopeful that the compound called CBD, which is found in cannabis sativa, could be a non-toxic alternative to chemotherapy.
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November 19, 2007 |
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| Miracle Leaves That May Help Protect Against Liver Damage
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| Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) berries are well known for their cholesterol busting properties, but scientists in India say that its leaves are also rich in anti-oxidants and may help ward off liver disease.
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May 26, 2008 |
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| New findings on vitamin D
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| Surprising findings by Queen's University researchers have shed new light on how the 'sunshine vitamin' - D - increasingly used to treat and prevent cancer and other diseases is broken down by our bodies.
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July 25, 2007 |
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| New Lung Cancer Guidelines Oppose Certain Vitamins, Suggest Acupuncture
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| New evidenced-based guidelines from the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) recommend against the use of low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) for the general screening of lung cancer.
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September 16, 2007 |
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| No Evidence To Suggest That Tailored Herbal Medicine Treatments Work
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| Studies promoting the effectiveness of herbal medicines have been steadily increasing over the past 20 years, say the authors. But most clinical research has involved standard preparations or single herbal extracts rather than the individually tailored treatments favoured by herbal medicine practitioners.
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October 8, 2007 |
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| Omega-3 fatty acids, fish oil, alpha-linolenic acid
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| Dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids include fish oil and certain plant/nut oils. Fish oil contains both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), while some nuts (English walnuts) and vegetable oils (canola, soybean, flaxseed/linseed, olive) contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).
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| Organic food 'better' for heart
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| Organic fruit and vegetables may be better for you than conventionally grown crops, US research suggests.
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July 5, 2007 |
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| Red Alert: Wild Strawberries May Reduce Cancer Risk
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| Powerhouse foods high in antioxidants and phytochemicals that block the development of cancer cells have been touted as nature's way to fight off the potentially devastating disease.
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December 3, 2007 |
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| Reported failure of vitamin E to prevent heart attacks may be due to underdosing
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| The reported failure of vitamin E to prevent heart attacks may be due to underdosing, according to a new study by investigators at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
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August 26, 2007 |
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| Selenium supplements may do more harm than good
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| In a British trial examining the benefit of selenium supplements it has been found that in some cases the supplement can do more harm than good.
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July 11, 2007 |
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| Study Finds No Evidence Echinacea Prevents Colds
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| A new study out of the University of California San Francisco casts doubt on echinacea's ability to prevent colds.
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April 25, 2008 |
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| Study: Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Protect Against Parkinson's Disease
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| Omega-3 fatty acids, already known for improving heart health, are now being credited for protecting the brain against Parkinson's disease, according to a study by Université Laval researchers in Canada.
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November 27, 2007 |
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| The truth about your immune system
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| Vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements can help complement a healthy diet and lifestyle, but consumers shouldn't count on them to boost their immune response
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October 23, 2007 |
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| Vitamin B-12 Function May Be Diminished By Excessive Folate
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| In a study of adults aged 20 and over, researchers at Tufts University showed that homocysteine and methylmalonic acid are at much higher levels in individuals who have a combination of vitamin B12 deficiency and high blood folate levels than in individuals who are also vitamin B12 deficient but have normal folate levels.
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December 21, 2007 |
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| Vitamin B12 Derivative Could Potentially Be Used To Treat Hypertension And Heart Disease
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| Cobinamide is a vitamin B12 analog, and, in fact, is the penultimate compound in the biosynthesis of vitamin B12 by bacteria.
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November 26, 2007 |
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| Vitamin C inhibits the growth of some tumors
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| Nearly 30 years after Nobel laureate Linus Pauling famously and controversially suggested that vitamin C supplements can prevent cancer, a team of Johns Hopkins scientists have shown that in mice at least, vitamin C - and potentially other antioxidants - can indeed inhibit the growth of some tumors - just not in the manner suggested by years of investigation.
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September 11, 2007 |
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| Vitamin D for cancer
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| It sounds too good to be true ? a little inexpensive pill that could block the development of some cancers, strengthen bones, prevent multiple sclerosis and alleviate winter depression.
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February 7, 2008 |
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| Vitamin D isn't just for bones anymore
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| Researchers at The Rockefeller University Hospital have begun a clinical study to explore a possible connection between vitamin D deficiency and insulin resistance.
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February 21, 2008 |
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| Vitamin D protects against colorectal cancer
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| According to a new study by researchers at the U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI) there is no link between vitamin D levels and the overall risk of dying from cancer.
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October 31, 2007 |
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| Vitamin E Trials 'Fatally Flawed'
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| Generations of studies on vitamin E may be largely meaningless, scientists say, because new research has demonstrated that the levels of this micronutrient necessary to reduce oxidative stress are far higher than those that have been commonly used in clinical trials.
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September 26, 2007 |
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| Vitamin E may ward off decline
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| Researchers found people aged over 65 who had lower levels of vitamin E performed worse on tests of basic physical ability.
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January 23, 2008 |
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| Why Garlic Is Good for You
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| Garlic Relaxes Blood Vessels, Increases Blood Flow.
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October 16, 2007 |
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| Womens alternative health products
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| Women's alternative health products.
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| Zinc can help nursing home residents who are susceptible to pneumonia
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| When elderly nursing home residents contract pneumonia, it is a blow to their already fragile health.
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October 23, 2007 |
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| Zinc Lozenges Do Little to Shorten the Duration of Colds
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| The benefits of zinc lozenges as a treatment for the common cold are unproven, according to an analysis of 20 years of research on the lozenges.
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August 3, 2007 |
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| Zinc supplementation helps diarrhea symptoms
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| Diarrhea is a major health problem, especially in the developing world. It is estimated that diarrheal disease is responsible for roughly 21 percent of all deaths in children younger than 5 worldwide.
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February 4, 2008 |
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