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Fish Oil- Japan's Secret to Longevity and Beauty Now Yours
Written by David Cassell
For a long time, scientist wondered why people who live in Japan were generally healthier and lived longer than their Western counterparts.
One idea that was put forward was that people in Japan and Asia are generally had more active lifestyles than people in the West. However, scientists believed there was more to it than than.
After years of research, scientists found out that Japanese love of fish was a major contributor to their supreme health and longevity.
SUPPLEMENTS: Fish Oil - Japan's Secret to Longevity and Beauty Now Yours
Homocysteine): Can levels predict life expectancy?
Written by Mari Fischer
What if someone were to tell you that there was a measurable substance in your body that is theoretically the most important indicator of the health and adaptability of your body’s total biochemistry and your risk of degenerative diseases? Sound intriguing – that’s what is being said about Homocysteine. Recent research is discovering that high levels of homocysteine can damage arteries, the brain and DNA. Elevated homocysteine has been proven to increase the formation of plaques on blood vessel walls leading to clogging and hardening of the arteries. David Wald and colleagues from the Department of Cardiology at Southampton General Hospital (England) published in the British Medical Journal their findings of a study conducted on 20,000 people. They concluded that there is strong evidence demonstrating a causal relationship between homocysteine and cardiovascular disease.
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What's Your Spice? Turmeric
Written by Debbie Edson RPh
Spring has sprung and along with mild temperatures and longer days come our primordial desires to clean houses, yards, cars and pets. Getting rid of excess “stuff” accumulated during the winter brings a tremendous sense of relief and accomplishment. Our bodies, according to Eastern and Western healing traditions, also accumulate excess “stuff” during the winter months. Heavy protein and fat laden meals, combined with lack of exercise, leave the digestive tract and liver sluggish. Among the “spring cleaning” herbs in Traditional Chinese and Ayruvedic Medicine is turmeric. Traditionally, people use turmeric for indigestion, bloating, intestinal parasites, and to support the liver and gall bladder. Herbal support for the digestive tract and liver, according to these healing methods, helps the body eliminate toxins and purifies the blood.
Turmeric’s medicinal uses extend well beyond cleansing. It is used topically for inflammation, bruising, infection and ringworm.
What is Turmeric?
Turmeric is a culinary spice used in curry dishes and mustard. The turmeric plant is a perennial herb indigenous to south Asia. Turmeric is a member of the ginger family and, similar to ginger, the herb comes from the root of the plant. Turmeric powder is yellow-orange in color. Biological and healing properties of turmeric are attributed to components collectively called curcuminoids, which give turmeric its yellow color. The most biologically active component, curcumin, makes up 2% to 5% of the culinary spice.
Our Vital Need for Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Written by Dr.Scott Rosenthal
Millions stand confused! A sea of supplements in the local health food store or market blinds us. Hundreds of ads, articles and friendly advice further complicate the issue. Determining the best regimen of nutritional supplements can be a mission impossible. Short of relying on “eenie meenie miney mo,” many give up by taking nothing! The purpose of this article is to encourage the use of at least one daily supplement. Perhaps the most important, and likely the most researched, it is definitely the most varied in regard to quality and price. Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish oil, are vital for our health and well-being! These are the official “GOOD FATS.”
Pomegranates
Written by Debbie Edson RPh
Culinary adventures during the month of November typically involve turkey with all the fixings, sweet potatoes, pumpkin and apple pie. Here is a suggestion - how about exploring a more esoteric culinary delight – pomegranate! November is National Pomegranate Month. Up until a few years ago pomegranates were an oddity of the produce department. The exotic fruit, which grows on small trees and resembles an apple with a “crown” at one end, generally did not make it into American shopping baskets unless it was commandeered by a person of Middle Eastern or Mediterranean descent. About five years ago an explosion of news emerged from scientific studies regarding the impressive health benefits of pomegranates. Suddenly, hundreds of new pomegranate products – pomegranate juice, salad dressing, fruit bars and even ice cream and candy hit store shelves.
Bone Building Nutrition – Calcium and Beyond
Written by Debbie Edson RPh
Maintaining bone strength as we enter mid-life and beyond is an important goal, not just for postmenopausal women. Men may experience declining bone strength as they age, although generally later in life than women. Most people know that adequate calcium intake is important for healthy bones. It is not widely understood, however, that bone is a complex living tissue continually undergoing a process of building up and breaking down. Strong bones require a constant supply of a variety of nutrients, not just calcium.
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