A recent study published in British Journal of Nutrition (Kesse-Guyot E, 2013 Sept 27) found that a diet rich in carotenoids improved cognitive performance in middle-aged men and women. Nearly 3000 individuals, 35-60 years of [ ... ]
There are many safe, effective and natural alternatives to aid in the control of blood glucose levels. Herbal products are beneficial for the treatment of many conditions and in recent years, several have become noteworthy in [ ... ]
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, commonly referred to as PUFA’s include the Omega-3’s, Omega-6’s, Omega-9’s and Conjugated Fatty Acids known to decrease inflammation and increase overall health. Scientifically termed as essential [ ... ]
Aside from the brain fog commonly associated with chronic fatigue syndrome, finding the right diet for this syndrome is confusing. At this time the cause of the sleeplessness, pain and exhaustion associated with chronic fatigue [ ... ]
Vitamin D is vital to health; there are vitamin D receptors in almost every part of the body. It is involved in nervous system, cell growth, reducing inflammation and maintaining the calcium and phosphorus balance in the body. Where [ ... ]
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive disease that destroys brains cells. Currently the cause of it is unknown, however researchers are beginning to understand the role of specific nutrients in a persons’ diet and how protective [ ... ]
Anemia is a general broad term that includes a couple possible in variations in red blood cells. Nutritional deficiencies of iron, folate and vitamin B 12 leads to anemia, as do some health conditions related to the production of [ ... ]
For decades, health care providers have been recommending that people lower their fat intake to improve their cholesterol levels and reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease. It may not be that simple. Usually, a person at [ ... ]
The B-vitamin family contains eight unique properties offering nutrients that aid in and support many vital functions in our body. The B vitamins are water soluble and eliminated daily through urination. Because of this, all [ ... ]
Broken down into the simplest understanding, fibromyalgia is chronic widespread muscle pain, which often includes insomnia, fatigue, headaches and depression. Although joint pain may accompany fibromyalgia, chronic inflammation [ ... ]
