August 20, 2014 Joe found it news worthy that taking daily magnesium supplements might improve physical performance in older women, according to new research. Many female athletes do not get enough magnesium from the diet, and magnesium is also lost in the urine with exercise. In a recent study, researchers found that at the end…
Read MoreAugust 13, 2014 On Monday we talked about the use of Probiotics in fighting infection. That is a common fact for Probiotics. Joe found it news worthy that regularly consuming Probiotics can help lower blood pressure, according to a new study. In this study Joe quotes: “There is also limited evidence suggesting that Probiotics may…
Read MoreAugust 6, 2014 In a recent article, Joe found it news worthy that Lycopene, a powerful antioxidant compound found in tomatoes may improve the function of blood vessels in patients with cardiovascular disease, according to new research from the University of Cambridge. A quote from the article: “We’ve shown quite clearly that lycopene improves…
Read MoreJuly 30, 2014 Cynicism Raises Dementia Risk Anna-Maija Tolppanen, from University of Eastern Finland (Finland), and colleagues analyzed data collected on 1,500 Fins, ages 65 to 79 years, enrolled in the Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Aging and Dementia Study. Subjects were surveyed for attitudes and outlooks, and assessed for dementia in 1997 and again eight to…
Read MoreJuly 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…
Read MoreJune 11, 2014 Joe recently came across this article on Seasonal Allergies and thought is was news worthy and important for you to know, especially now during the height of allergy season. Joe quotes “Found in Africa, Europe, the United States and Canada, stinging nettle is a perennial plant that has been used as a…
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