“Beep beep beep”— this familiar sound wakes many in the morning in order to make it to work on time. Who doesn’t love the snooze button? Although this increases sleep time, it also decreases the amount of time one has to get ready, often resulting in skipping breakfast. A prospective study done showed that men… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: July 2013
Sunshine or Mushrooms for vitamin D?
Our ancestors used to collect mushrooms in the fall and dry them out in the sun to preserve for winter. Is it only a coincidence that mushrooms that were exposed to UV radiation are found to have a good amount of vitamin D or is it our ancestors instinctively knew that? Today vitamin D deficiency… Continue Reading
Weight Loss with METABO
Claimed to increase natural weight loss through metabolism, a new supplement, METABO, was investigated by an independent study and published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 2013. METABO contains 8 main natural ingredients that include Raspberry Ketone, Caffeine Anhydrous, Bitter Orange, Ginger Root Extract, Garlic Root Extract, Cyayenne Extract, L-Theanine and… Continue Reading
Glucasomine may be an answer for patients with osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that affects cartilage of a joint, and is especially seen among older people. Osteoarthritis affects about 27 million Americans of age 25 and older. Aging brings changes in the cartilage causing the main risk of developing osteoarthritis. Scientists suggest that autophagy… Continue Reading
Effects of a Tart Cherry Juice Beverage on the Sleep of Older Adults with Insomnia: A Pilot Study
A small study was done by the University of Pennsylvania, University of Rochester, and VA Center of Canandaigua where researchers delved into the hypothesis that tart cherries may help those with insomnia. This is thought to be possible because tart cherries containing a hormone called melatonin.… Continue Reading
Healthy Eating Tips
Sometimes, it is hard to know exactly what it means to eat healthy. What do you eat and how? Of course this is open to a great amount of subjectivity, a lot of complex science and even more unknowns. However, this list of 10 tips for eating healthy is a good basic guide and starting… Continue Reading
Evidence for Bone Reversal Properties of a Calcium- Collagen Chelate, a Novel Dietary Supplement KoACT.
By 2012, approximately 12 million Americans over 50 years old are expected to have osteoporosis. One half of all postmenopausal women will have an osteoporosis-related fracture during their lifetime; 25% of these women will develop a vertebral deformity, and 15% will experience a hip fracture.… Continue Reading
Omega-3 in Children is Associated with Cognitive Performance and Behavior
The majority of children do not like fish oil; interestingly, fish oil is one of the most important nutrients necessary for achieving good grades at elementary school. A UK cross-sectional study of 493 school children has shown that omega-3 may play a valuable role in cognitive performance. Surprisingly, not only were children shown to have… Continue Reading
Omega-3 and Prostate Cancer
A big buzz about an Omega-3 intake and prostate cancer study done by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute spread over the media like a plague, possibly horrifying and confusing the population. Fortunately, shocking news does not necessarily hold much truth if any at all. After reviewing this meta-analysis study, there were several big… Continue Reading
