Question. What do these groups of people have in common?

Vegetarians
Vegans
Older adults
Lactating and pregnant women
Those on medications for a long period of time
Those with problems in the gut

The answer is that these groups are at high risk for Vitamin B12
anemia. B12 is an essential water soluble vitamin commonly found in animal foods such as eggs, fish and dairy products. Those who do not either consume such products OR do not absorb them properly are at significant health risks. B12 is… Continue

In research done at the U. of Michigan, sulforaphane – a substance found in broccoli and broccoli sprouts – was found to target cancer stem cells. The cancer stem cells, the ones not destroyed by chemotherapy or other treatments, are believed to be involved in the ability of the breast cancer to recur, grow and spread.

Dr. Duxin Sun and colleagues studies sulforaphane for its prior effects on cancers and the great potential benefits it has it inhibiting breast cancer stem cells.

It should also… Continue

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has quite a number of root causes, ranging from heavy metal toxicity to adrenal insufficiency and about a dozen in between. Add one more to the list.

In an interesting article published in Neuroendocrinology Letters, Belgium and Polish researchers reported that plasma Coenzyme Q10 levels are significantly lower in individuals with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, a chronic disease characterized by extreme fatigue and inflammatory, autonomic and neuropsychiatric symptoms.

The… Continue

A recent article on BBC, front page news states that green tea can block lung cancer. The article cited several cancer experts who spoke about a number of specific studies that point to green tea’s cancer stopping effects. In particular, several studies have shown that extracts from the green tea called Polyphenols can stop lung cancer from growing
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The link between green tea and its cancer reducing abilities originated with the discovery that rates of many cancers are much lower in Asia which… Continue

A new study done by scientists from the U. of Cincinnati Health Center showed that drinking wild blueberry juice every day improved the memory of (aging) adults with memory challenges.

Blueberries, aside from being tasty, contain polyphenol compounds with the most prominent one being anthocyanins. Anthocyanins have strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and are associated with increased energy in the brain centers. This in turn helps considerably with memory and improve glucose use in… Continue

When you say this word, most people think of this spice for added flavor to meats, toast or even candy. Cinnamon however, is one of the most effective, commonly used herbal substances. The part of this plant used medicinally are the dried inner bark of the shoots, and the oil distilled from the bark and leaves. Cinnamon is an ancient herbal medicine mentioned in Chinese texts as long ago as 4,000 years.
Cinnamon was used in ancient Egypt for embalming. In ancient times, it was added to food to p… Continue

Pathology is always preceded by symptoms. In many cases people have symptoms for many years before actual disease sets in. A symptom is a WARNING signal from your body that something is out of balance. This should be your queue to get help. By going to a nutritionist a… Continue

Salt, or sodium, is a required nutrient in the diet. It helps regulate fluid balance and promotes proper muscle function. The body requires sodium in specific amounts but the need varies from person to person. A range of 1,800 to 2,400 milligrams, or about one teaspoon of salt, is considered to be a healthy daily dose for most people. Athletes** and those living in humid climates may require more.

You have undoubtedly heard about the dangers of salt and how it contributes to high blood pressure… Continue

More and more scientists are recognizing the value and critical need to protect the walls of the arteries against LDL (low density lipoprotein) inflammation and oxidation. Such issues (particularly inflammation) correlates HIGHLY with major diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and various other degenerative problems.

Now for the good news. Research continues to show that a unique extract that is found in black tea – Theaflavins – have multiple, positive applications for the health of the a… Continue

Vitamin D is one of the essential nutrients required by the human body. It is unique in that, unlike most other vitamins, it is one that we can manufacture on our own, given the right conditions. Despite this, across many populations vitamin D is one of the most widespread and critical nutrient deficiencies. This deficiency is linked to many diseases and disorders, causing untold pain and suffering and costing billions of dollars each year. Our changing lifestyles, including increased indoor liv… Continue