July 23, 2014 In a recent study done (Nurses’ Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study), Joe found it News Worthy that high folate intake is linked to a lower risk of a common secondary type of glaucoma. Secondary glaucomas can develop as complications of other medical conditions such as previous surgery or diabetes…
Read MoreJuly 9, 2014 In a November 2013 article in National Standards, Joe found it News Worthy that high-dose omega-3 fatty acids may be an effective treatment for older people who have vision problems due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The article states: “In the current study, the authors evaluated the use of high-dose omega-3 fatty acids…
Read MoreJuly 2, 2014 In a recent article In Natural Standards, Joe found it news worthy the importance of iodide supplements in pregnant and breast feeding women. Joe summarizes the article by saying ” Iodine is important for us to make thyroid hormones and although deficiency is rare in the United States, it is an important…
Read MoreJune 25, 2014 Joe found it newsworthy that Resveratrol may lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes, according to a new study. Resveratrol is a natural compound that is found in more than 70 plant species, including nuts, grapes, pine trees, and certain vines, as well as in red wine. It is thought to play a…
Read MoreJune 18, 2014 Last week in our blog, Joe found it news worthy to discuss natural treatments for seasonal allergies. Today, he is referring to same article because it also discussed the use of Probiotics in reducing allergic immune responses. “Probiotics: Lactobacillus acidophilus is one of the most commonly used probiotics, microorganisms that are used to promote…
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