The Antiviral Effects of Vitamin CThe December newsletter from orthomolecular medicine commented on the mechanisms behind using Vitamin C in large doses to produce an antiviral action.According to the article, ascorbate acts as an antioxidant to relieve inflammation, inactivates the...
How Important is Sleep & EMF Dangers
The Importance of SleepSleep has been associated with greater mental acuity and cognitive performance, appetite regulation, hormonal balance, and emotional health. Recently, Dr. Northrup wrote an article on how adequate sleep affects blood pressure. Dr. Northrup proposed that sleep is...
Resveratrol for Breast Cancer & Flax Seed Oil For Bones
Resveratrol for Breast CancerA new study reported the effect of phytoestrogens on cell growth, cell cell cycle and cell death in estrogen positive breast cancer cells. Not only did resveratrol reduce specific oncogene growth factors and cause cell death (Bcl2/Bax...
Depression and Osteoporosis Link? & Another Study to Support Dark Chocolate (Bonus link on Aspirin)
Depression & OsteporosisMedical News Today released an article linking depression and osteoporosis. Although no mechanisms were suggested, it was noted that the link was stronger in women and for those women at the end of their menses.Excerpt: The results, say the...
Chronic Pain and Prescription Drug Overdose & Green Tea for a Hangover?
According to an article in USA Today, Prescription Drug overdoses are now a leading cause of fatal overdoses, surpassing cocaine, heroin, and illegal drugs."Addiction to prescription painkillers -- which kill thousands of Americans a year -- has become a largely...
More on the Healing Power of Bees, The Importance of Omega 3s, & Bonus link on Mammograms
More Information on PropolisRecently, Medical news today posted an article on the antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of bee propolis. The authors reported on a study demonstrating that propolis showed inhibition of various fungi, bacteria, yeasts, and free radicals (the measurement of...
Medical Myths Debunked, Exellent Overall Summary of Swine Flu, & Immune Support Protocol Follow up
Medical Myths (webmd)Some highlights of untruths debunked: Nuts and seeds cause an increased risk of diverticulitis, hernias arecaused by heavy lifting, if you're lactose intolerant you can't have yogurt, fiber doesn't help diarrhea, and celiac disease symptoms are only in the...
More News on Protection From the Flu: Exercise & Vitamin D
Exercise May Prevent FluA new study with mice showed promising signs that exercise could protect against a more severe immune reaction to the flu. Regular exercise decreased the severity of symptoms in regular exercisers throughout the course of the whole...
Rocket Fuel in Infant Food! & Acid Medication and Weight Gain
Rocket Fuel Found in Infant Formula (Mercola)Perochlorate was found in 87% of infant formulas tested by the EWG. Milk based infant formulas were the worst followed by lactose-free, soy, and elemental. Perocholorate is linked with lowered thyroid function. Soy formulas...
Swine Flu Update & The Study of Healing (Salutogenesis-bless you!)
Swine Flu Update (2)Dr. Mercola recently interviewed neurosurgeon and researcher, Dr. Baylock, MD. Dr. Baylock is an expert in the swine flu who seeks to use peer reviewed journals and governmental reports to report unbiased findings. Dr. Mercola's article highlights Dr....