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Special Ops Energy Supplements – 3 Day Military Diet
(Prudent Press Agency)— If there?s something that people who are concerned with fitness and losing weight it is a diet that can be done in three days.
Clairol-Conditioner-Herbal Essences Hydralicious Featherweight conditioner (4.4 lippies, 29 reviews)
I’ve been using this and the matching shampoo for the last two or so weeks.
Clairol-Shampoo-Herbal Essences Hydralicious Featherweight shampoo (4 lippies, 26 reviews)
Like others on here, I like the conditioner better than the shampoo.
OPI-Polishes-Yoga-Ta Get This Blue! (4.6 lippies, 77 reviews)
I want to re-name this color LOVE IN A BOTTLE! I absolutely adore it.
A Vegetarians Dilemma
Writers and Readers Week Preview: Peter Singer Shortly after we launched the Scoop Review of Books, two years ago, I sent the philosopher Peter Singer an email asking him the following question: ‘New Zealand is in the process of introducing a
New Aromatherapy Associates investors
Two new financial investors have been announced for Aromatherapy Associates. Ian Richardson and Dr Magdy Ishak will be driving new areas of growth and expansion for the brand. The duo built up and sold Covenant Healthcare Limited for £170m (187.
Herbal cures touted for treating cancer
While herbal remedies have increasingly gained better place in the society here in Indonesia, the use of them in therapy is still welcomed with indifference by medical practitioners, an observer says.
Alternative medicine ‘does not help women have babies’
British Fertility Society (BFS), which represents fertility clinics, has produced new guidelines which state there is “currently no evidence” that the complementary treatments can improve the success of assisted conception.
Acupuncture ‘useless’ for fertility
Couples who turn to acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to boost their
Saccade Testing to Distinguish Between Non-Organic and Organic Visual-Field Restriction
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Acupuncture ?won?t help fertility treatment couples to conceive?
Couples having on fertility treatment who try acupuncture to boost their chances of having a baby are wasting their time, according to experts.
Acupuncture ‘provides no help with IVF’ say fertility doctors
With conflicting conclusions about the value of the complementary medicines in
‘No proof’ IVF aided by acupuncture
There is no evidence acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine increase the chance of getting pregnant through IVF, fertility experts say in new guidance.
Acupuncture ‘useless’ for fertility
Couples who turn to acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to boost their chances of having a baby are wasting their time, experts have said. They also found nothing to support the use of Chinese herbal remedies to help women get pregnant.
Alternative medicine ‘does not help women have babies’
USING acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to try to increase the chances of having a baby is a waste of time, experts are warning.
Alternative medicine ‘does not help women have babies’
USING acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to try to increase the chances of having a baby is a waste of time, experts are warning.
‘No proof’ acupuncture helps IVF
There is no evidence acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine increase the chance of getting pregnant through IVF, fertility experts say in new guidance.
Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni extract supplementation improves lipid and carnitine profiles in C57BL/6J mice fed a high-fat diet
BACKGROUND: Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni) is a non-caloric natural-source alternative to artificially produced sugar substitutes. This study investigated the effect of stevia extract on lipid profiles in C57BL/6J mice.
Vegetarian friendly
Serving dinner to mixed company ? vegetarians and meat eaters, that is ? can be a tricky affair. Hearty pasta dishes are your easiest path to culinary harmony.
Prostate cancer patients should not take dietary supplements
Researchers at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan, have suggested that during radiation therapy treatments prostate-specific dietary supplements should not be taken as they increase the radiosensitivity of normal prostate cell lines,
Eating breakfast, fatty diet around conception ‘increases odds of having baby boy’
Want a baby boy? Well, then eat full breakfast and fatty diet during early pregnancy, suggests a new study.
New WellWise.org Web site focuses on supplements
BOULDER, Colo. (Mar. 9) WellWise.org on Monday launched its Web site around supplements, the science behind them and other health strategies, the nonprofit announced.
Natrol launches three nutritional superfruit supplements
CHATSWORTH, Calif. (Mar. 9) Natrol on Monday launched three nutritional supplements ? Natrol MaquiBerry, Natrol Resveratrol Diet, and Natrol Resveratrol Weekend Cleanse.
Natrol launches superfruit antioxidant supplements
March 9th, 2010CHATSWORTH, Calif. Natrol Inc. has introduced three new supplements with superfruit antioxidant capacity.
Choice Tables: Vegetarian Restaurants in Buenos Aires, for Those Who Shun Steaks
Arevalito, which offers five or six dishes in a rotating menu, is among the vegetarian restaurants (it bills itself as “meatless”) in Buenos Aires.
With Nutrigenomics, Researchers Find Subtle Health Effects of Dietary Supplements
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What’s Your Dietary DNA?
Previous Video: Inside Jobs Report Next Video: Off the Charts: AKAM Airtime: ET Deciphering which diet is best for you, with Lewis Bender, Interleukin Genetics CEO.
Clairol-Conditioner-Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Moisturizing Conditioner (3.8 lippies, 171 reviews)
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This Thursday — Food and Dietary Supplement Immunity Claims and Enforcement webinar
Interested in learning about the FDA and FTC’s approaches to claims for products marketed to boost immunity and strengthen the immune system?
NEWS IN BRIEF: Vegetarian Chef of the Future competition opens for entries
Becky Paskin, 09/03/2010 14:34 Viewed 76 times The Vegetarian Society?s 2010 Chef of the Future competition is now open for entries, and is inviting chefs to submit a meat-free three-course menu for the chance to win a Cordon Vert Diploma
Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News From Medical News Today
Reducing Pain In Hospitalized Patients Using Non-Drug Techniques
Non-traditional therapies relieve pain among a wide range of hospitalized patients as much as 50 percent, according to a first-of-a-kind study in the Journal of Patient Safety…
Transcendental Meditation Activates Default Mode Network, The Brain’s Natural Ground State
A new EEG study conducted on college students at American University found they could more highly activate the default mode network, a suggested natural “ground state” of the brain, during their practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique…
Acupuncture May Relieve Joint Pain Caused By Some Breast Cancer Treatments
A new study, led by researchers at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, demonstrates that acupuncture may be an effective therapy for joint pain and stiffness in breast cancer patients who are being treated with commonly used hormonal therapies. Results were published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology…
Pycnogenol Lowers Elevated Urinary Protein Levels And Improves Blood Flow To The Kidneys
An estimated one in ten adults suffers from kidney disease, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. A leading cause of kidney disease is hypertension, which effects one out of every four U.S. adults…
Urologist Dr. J. Francois Eid, MD Warns Against The Dangers Of Online Herbal Remedies For Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
News reports coming out of the UK and Australia show evidence of prescription ingredients in many “natural” herb remedies sold on the Internet to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). These popular online supplements, which claim to consist only of homeopathic ingredients, are often improperly labeled and may actually contain dangerous ingredients. Dr. J…
Coromega(R) Launches New Omega-3 Gummies For Children
Premier supplements maker Coromega® today debuted Coromega Kids Omega3 Gummy Fruits, expanding its line of innovative and delicious omega-3 supplements. The gummies provide all the healthful benefits of fish oil in a great tasting, high-DHA gummy designed for kids, which makes taking omega-3 supplements fun…
Vitamins Stored In Bathrooms, Kitchens May Become Less Effective
High humidity present in bathrooms and kitchens could be degrading the vitamins and health supplements stored in those rooms, even if the lids are on tight, a Purdue University study shows…
Hypnosis Can Help Control Pain Among Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer, UB Researcher Finds
Hypnosis can help alleviate the pain and suffering experienced by women being treated for breast cancer, according to a study by a University at Buffalo School of Social Work professor. The randomized trial measured pain and suffering, frequency of pain and degree of constant pain among 124 women with metastatic breast cancer, according to Lisa D…
Northwestern Memorial’s Integrative Oncology Program Aims To Ease Pain And Help Patients Manage Cancer
The very instant Penny Kukovec was diagnosed with breast cancer her world permanently changed. Suddenly, it felt as if her life was out of her control. She felt powerless and overwhelmed. There were so many unanswered questions…
“Touch, Caring And Cancer: Simple Instruction For Family And Friends”
Advanced cancer patients who regularly received massages averaging 14 minutes or more by a partner or family member declined in stress scores over four weeks, according to results of a study reported at the 7th annual conference of the American Psychosocial Oncology Society…
During Pregnancy Acupuncture Found To Lessen Depression Symptoms, Stanford Study Shows
Acupuncture appears to be an effective way to reduce depression symptoms during pregnancy, according to a first-of-its-kind study from Stanford University School of Medicine researchers…
Society Reacts To House Of Commons Science And Technology Committee Report Into Homeopathic Products, UK
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s Chief Scientific Advisor Jayne Lawrence says; “We are delighted that the committee has agreed with our recommendation that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) should not allow homeopathic product labels to make claims without evidence of efficacy. We also note that the Report calls for the Government to withdraw NHS funding…
Hotze Enterprises Opposes United States Senate Bill That Threatens Americans’ Rights To Nutritional Supplements
On Feb. 4, Senators John McCain and Byron Dorgan introduced the Dietary Supplement Safety Act of 2010 (DSSA), that if passed, will restrict Americans’ access to nutritional supplements. Hotze Enterprises, a world leader in the alternative health care industry, is strongly opposed to this legislation being passed, and encourages consumers to take action…
PanGenex Discusses Soft Tissue Calcification
PanGenex Corporation (Pink Sheets:PGCX), a global nutraceutical and dietary supplement manufacturer and marketer, today provided information in response to inquiries about Soft Tissue Calcification (”STC”) and the Company’s products. “As previously announced, our all-natural supplements offer consumers a range of options for achieving and maintaining individual health and well-being…
Traditional Chinese Practitioner Found Guilty Of Medicines Act Offences
A traditional Chinese practitioner today received a two-year conditional discharge at the Old Bailey after pleading guilty to five offences of the Medicines Act 1968. Susan Wu, who worked at the ‘Chinese Herbal Medical Centre’ in Chelmsford, Essex, prescribed and sold a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Longdan Xie Gan Wan, to a woman who was suffering from a minor skin complaint in 2003…
The Evidence Mounts For Acupuncture To Treat Period Pains
A new study published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology analyses the evidence base for the use of acupuncture to treat period pains and concludes that the available evidence is promising…
Could Higher Levels Of Vitamin D Cut The Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes?
People who get plenty of vitamin D can cut their chance of developing Type 2 diabetes by 55 per cent. Researchers from the Warwick Medical School reviewed 28 existing studies on almost 100,000 people looking at vitamin D levels among middle-aged and elderly people. They also found high levels of vitamin D reduced the risk of cardiovascular disease by 33 per cent…
Zinc Supplements To Prevent Middle Ear Infections: Evidence Is Weak
A new Cochrane review did not find clear evidence that taking zinc supplements reduces the occurrence of middle ear infections or otitis media in healthy children. About 164 million people around the world have long-term hearing loss caused by inflammation of the middle ear, and about 90 percent live in developing countries. “Deafness is a disaster for these children…
Business Owner Pleads Guilty To Fraudulently Marketing Dietary Supplements
Beth Phillips, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Springfield, Mo., business owner has pleaded guilty in federal court to her role in a conspiracy to fraudulently market dietary supplements over the Internet with illegal claims that these supplements could prevent, treat or cure a number of diseases…
Relieving Pediatric Respiratory Disease Symptoms By Hypnosis
Hypnosis has potential therapeutic value in children with respiratory disorders for alleviating symptoms such as habit cough or unexplained sensations of difficulty breathing and for lessening a child’s discomfort during medical procedures…
UK Milk Has No Effect On Vitamin D Levels
Recent media reports have covered research announced ahead of the American Academy of Neurology’s (AAN) Annual Meeting in April which suggested that milk during pregnancy may lower a baby’s risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) later in life. The theory from the researchers in Boston, announced in an AAN press release, was based on a survey of American mothers…
Linking Breast Cancer Patients With Alternative Therapies
Biological-based therapies such as diet supplements and vitamins are the most popular complementary and alternative medicines for women recovering from breast cancer, according to a Michigan State University researcher working to create a support intervention for women in treatment for the disease…
Young Patients With Chronic Illnesses Find Relief In Acupuncture
Doctors at Rush University Medical Center are offering pediatric patients diagnosed with chronic illnesses acupuncture therapy to help ease the pain and negative side effects like nausea, fatigue, and vomiting caused by chronic health conditions and intensive treatments…
Herbal Medicines Can Be Lethal, Pathologist Warns
A University of Adelaide forensic pathologist has sounded a worldwide warning of the potential lethal dangers of herbal medicines if taken in large quantities, injected, or combined with prescription drugs…
York Study Maps The Effects Of Acupuncture On The Brain
Important new research about the effects of acupuncture on the brain may provide an understanding of the complex mechanisms of acupuncture and could lead to a wider acceptability of the treatment. The study, by researchers at the University of York and the Hull York Medical School published in Brain Research, indicates that acupuncture has a significant effect on specific neural structures…
HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tidbits
How to Fool Your Taste Bud
I reduce the fat, sugar and salt in a lot of my recipes. To compensate and fool the taste buds, I often put fat, salt and sugar on top of foods. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/nutritionmonth2010_fool_taste_bud.shtml
Food of the Month – Cabbage
Most of us associate cabbage with the round, waxy, light-green or purplish “heads” in the grocery store (or the pale shredded bits you see in bagged coleslaw mix). In fact, there are many varieties of cabbage available with differing shapes and colors. For example, savoy cabbage has curly leaves. And two Asian varieties – Napa and Bok Choy – are not round at all, but have elongated shapes with definite leafy parts. Cabbage belongs to the cruciferous family of vegetables, which includes kale, broccoli, brussels sprouts, and cauliflower. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/month_cabbage.shtml
Staying in for Oscar Night? Glam Up Your Evening with these Red-Carpet-Ready Snacks
Academy Awards night is coming fast, and that means that millions of families are getting ready to sit down, tune in, and watch their favorite stars celebrate their success. Rather than settling in with a bag of chips and some popcorn, why not give Oscar night a glam makeover with some fancy, healthy snacks you and your family can enjoy in front of the TV? Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/oscar_snacks.shtml
Which Buttery Spreads Are Truly Trans-Fat Free?
You know trans fat is bad. Many food products are now labeled with a zero-trans fat claim. Which buttery spreads are truly trans-fat free? Which buttery spread has high fructose corn syrup? Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/product-listing.shtml?catid=8
Tired of Potatoes and Pasta? Try Asian Noodles
Tired of eating potatoes and pasta every night? Try Asian noodles. By taking advantage of various textures of Asian noodles, my grandma, a vegetarian, made the most delicious vegetarian dishes. Her dishes were truly my fondest childhood memories! Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/noodles-asian-grains.shtml
Got a Beef with Beef? Easy Ways to Increase Non-Meat Iron
Ever feel like you’re moving in slow mo? Instead of accepting the drudgery of dragging yourself through the day, you might want to try taking a look at your diet – it’s possible that your body is trying to tell you something. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/iron_vegetarian.shtml
No More Boxed Brownies: Whip Up Your Own Heart-Friendly Brownies
Planning on baking something sweet as a treat for Valentine’s Day? This February, it’s a brownie challenge. We wondered whether it would be possible to bake up great-tasting brownies from scratch without resorting to a boxed mix full of food additives. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/healthy_brownies.shtml
Diet Strategies When Food Tastes Like Cardboard
Taste aversion, nausea, sore mouth, weight loss – if you or anyone in your family has undergone cancer treatment therapy, you know how invasive these side effects are. Despite trying every diet strategy I was aware of, I remember feeling defeated when my father lost 10 pounds of weight in the second week of his radiation therapy in 1997. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/cancer_taste_changes.shtml
Vancouver: The Birthplace of Local Eating
Did you know that the concept of a “100-mile diet” originated in Vancouver, BC, Canada? As the spotlight falls on Vancouver for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, you may be wondering: How have Vancouverites incorporated this diet philosophy into their lives? Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/100mile_diet.shtml
Celebrate the Vancouver Winter Olympics with BC Cranberries
In the December 2009 issue of Consumer Reports, lab tests conducted on several brands of canned juice, soups, tuna, and green beans found that almost all of the products contained some level of BPA (short for the chemical Bisphenol A), including some organic products and those labeled BPA-free. Should we be concerned? Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/cranberries.shtml
BPA in Foods: How to Avoid it
In the December 2009 issue of Consumer Reports, lab tests conducted on several brands of canned juice, soups, tuna, and green beans found that almost all of the products contained some level of BPA (short for the chemical Bisphenol A), including some organic products and those labeled BPA-free. Should we be concerned? Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/BPA_foods.shtml
February Theme – Food for Love
There is a strong relationship between Valentine’s Day and chocolate. The origin of both may be up for discussion but the association between the two are unquestionable. Enjoy the month of February and the food we associate with love – chocolate! Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/theme_food_for_love.shtml
Food of the Month – Walnuts
Our pick for this month is the crunchy, hearty nut known for its many health-protective effects on the cardiovascular system: the walnut. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/month_walnuts.shtml
Revitalize Your Sex Life with Foods
Valentine’s Day is not only for young couples. To celebrate this day of romance, you can spark your sex drive by making some simple changes to your diet. Include the following foods in your meals to get you and your loved one in the mood in this chilly weather. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/sex_libido_foods.shtml
Chocolate 101: Dark, Fair-trade, Organic, and More
Nutritionist David Grotto discuss the latest scientific findings on chocolate’s health benefits, and the different types of chocolate available on the market today. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/podcast-038.shtml
New Foods Coming To Your Grocery Store
Tired of seeing the same old foods at your grocery store? Spice up your home-cooked meals with some new options from our top trend picks, as spotted at the 35th Fancy Food Show and Food Fete in San Francisco. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/new_food_trends.shtml
Cold Sweats and Shaky? Try These 4 Tips to Avoid Low Blood Sugar
If you’ve ever experienced the racing heartbeat, cold sweat, and shaky hands that can accompany low blood sugar (also called hypoglycemia), you know it’s a scary feeling that you’ll do just about anything to avoid in the future. And although low blood sugar is more common in people with diabetes, many people who do not have the disease also experience the frightening symptoms from time to time. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/diabetes_low_blood_sugar.shtml
Eating Your Way to Happy: Foods that Help Fight Winter Blues
The holidays are over and we’re back in the thick of routines, while in most parts of the country, sunshine is in short supply! Rather than letting post-holiday blahs get to you, check out the following food ideas to help you combat the winter blues. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/foods_winter_blues.shtml
Singapore – A Foodie Paradise
The Asia Pacific Food Expo brought me to Singapore in November 2009. Before I left home, I didn’t understand how a country could have 1/7 of their entire population attend a food show. I immediately understood upon arrival – Singaporeans love food, and eating well is their national passion! Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/singapore_food.shtml
Give Bottled Salad Dressings a Pass and Shake Up Your Own
Nothing could be easier than buying pre-made salad dressing in a bottle or jar to bring to work, especially if it means you’ll be enjoying a healthy salad for lunch, right? As we gear up for New Year’s resolutions and healthier eating, let’s make sure you are not sabotaging your good intentions by drenching those healthy salads with a dressing full of food additives. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/healthy_salad_dressing.shtml
Why Do We Overeat? And How To Stop It
If you are like most people, the month of January finds you dreading the tighter fitting clothes and regretting all the excess calories you ate during the holidays. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. David Kessler is here today to share some interesting results of his research into how we seem to eat more and more and what we can do to take charge of our health. Click to listen now. http://www.healthcastle.com/podcast-037.shtml
Do You Need a Sports Drink or Energy Drink for Your Workout?
Getting back to the gym or picking up a new sport may be on your list of New Year’s Resolutions. With TV commercials showcasing professional athletes drinking sports or energy drinks, do you need these drinks if you are active? Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/sports_drinks.shtml
January Theme – New Year’s Resolutions
At the beginning of every year, many of us rush to adopt New Year’s resolutions, only to drop them within weeks. Forget overly lofty and unrealistic goals and take a look at these achievable resolutions instead. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/theme_new_years_resolutions.shtml
Food of the Month – Mango
It is no surprise that mangoes are a great source of Vitamin C and beta carotene, both powerful antioxidants. Vitamin C supports the immune system, repair of tissues, and wound healing. Find out how to include more of this versatile food in your diet. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/month_mango.shtml
Which Brands of Bread Should You Buy? Compare Them Now
Bringing more lunch is one of your New Year Resolutions? Find out which bread is truly 100% whole grains, which one is sweetened by HFCS, and which one actually shockingly uses artificial sweeteners. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/product-listing.shtml?catid=7
Less Sugar in the New Year? Baking How-To for Natural Sugar Alternatives
Is eating less white sugar one of your New Year’s Resolutions? If you do a lot of home baking, it may be one area where you’re considering substitutions. Besides its sweetening power, sugar actually has a role in the texture of baked goods, so a certain amount of it is required to ensure that your product turns out. The tips below explain which natural sugars will work for which kinds of baked goods. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/baking_naturalsugar.shtml
Only Bake Desserts Once a Year? Five No-Fuss Tips to Bake Up Healthy Holiday Desserts
If you’re like many other busy people these days, the Christmas holidays may be the only time you bake desserts. So, how do you bake up healthy, delicious sweets for every member of your family? Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/holiday_healthy_desserts.shtml
Lighten Up Your Food and Hence Your Mood
Chalk up another point for a well-rounded, sensible weight-loss diet. Among other things, it turns out that low-carb diets may be bad for your mood and emotions. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/diet_mood_depression.shtml
Skip the Not-So-Cool Whip and Make Your Own
Whipped cream on a nutrition website? Don’t be surprised; dietitians enjoy whipped cream on our desserts once in a while, too! Rather than using a pre-made store version, we decided to whip up our own batch. If you buy a pre-whipped topping, chances are the product is stabilized using a bunch of food additives. And, if you happen to buy an engineered “cream-like” product that does not even use cream, the product will likely contain some partially hydrogenated vegetable oil, which leads to, you guessed it, trans fats. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/healthy_whipped_cream.shtml
Venturing Beyond Salads: Vegetarian Holiday Meal Ideas
Are you expecting vegetarian guests at your holiday table this season, and completely clueless about what to serve them? Whatever your reason may be for considering vegetarian alternatives in your holiday celebration, rest assured that they include a wealth of items beyond salads and breads. We polled the pros and summarized their tips and suggestions below, so that the vegetarians at your party can have the full meal deal, instead of just the veggie sticks and dinner buns. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/holiday_vegetarian.shtml
Food of the Month – Kiwi
The fruit we are showcasing this month is named after a bird native to New Zealand – the kiwi – although it originally hails from China. The “other” name for kiwi is Chinese gooseberry. Kiwi is a powerhouse fruit, packed with various nutrients. It contains several antioxidants: Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and lutein (an antioxidant that may protect against age-related macular degeneration, which leads to vision loss). Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/month_kiwi.shtml
Holiday Eating – Stress-Free and Healthy Indulgence
The holiday season is a magical and special time with family and friends coming together to celebrate. The holiday season should be enjoyed with stress-free and healthy indulgence. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/theme_holiday_eating.shtml
When Being Sweet Can Be Good: Naturally-Occurring Sugars
We’re pretty much conditioned to think of sugar as something to limit or avoid. However, the term “sugar” encompasses many different types, some of which naturally exist in the foods we eat and cannot be separated from them. For example, many fruits and some vegetables are naturally high in certain sugars – and that’s part of the reason they’re so tasty! Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/sugar_not_evil.shtml
A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing? Is the Yogurt You’re Eating Really Healthy Or is it Just Dessert?
Thirty years ago, putting chocolate into yogurt – not to mention candy bits and cookie crumbles – was unheard of. But now, the most cultured section of the dairy case has stretched to include not only yogurts with added fiber and special probiotics, but also tempting choices that sound fit for a white tablecloth establishment’s dessert tray. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/yogurt_choices.shtml
No More Frozen Pie Crust: Try Making Your Own this Holiday Season
With the holidays approaching, many cooks are gearing up for holiday feasts. Often on the menu is a dessert that makes use of a pie shell. Although it seems very convenient to buy a pre-made pie crust that you can simply pile fillings on, these pre-made crusts often contain extra mystery ingredients you would not find in a homemade recipe. Homemade pie crusts won’t save you any fat or calories over the frozen version, but you’ll know exactly what has gone into your pie shell, and you’ll end up with a tastier, flakier pie crust. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/healthy_piecrust.shtml
5 Healthy Eating Habits that Adults Can Learn from Kids
If you pay any attention to television ads for kids’ food or scan the baby food aisle at the supermarket, you’ll immediately see that there’s a heavy emphasis on healthy foods for little people. But the sad fact is, while we obsess about whether a food has too much fat or too many preservatives for our kids, we will throw just about anything down our own hatch. Consider how you could improve the quality of your own diet by adopting a few healthy eating habits kids usually follow. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/eating_habits.shtml
A Safe Pill to Prevent Flu: Vitamin D
H1N1 flu cases are putting us on guard. You’ve already added immune-boosting foods like citrus, yogurt, and mushrooms to your diet. But what about supplements? You’ve heard about Vitamins C and D, and zinc lozenges, so which ones actually may prevent flu? Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/vitamin_d_flu.shtml
Food of the Month – Fennel
This month, we shine the spotlight on a lesser-known vegetable that deserves its own spot on stage: fennel. Fennel is related to coriander, carrots, and dill, and all parts of the plant – bulb, stalk, leaves, and seeds – are edible. The plant has a white bulb, green stalk, and feathery green fronds. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/month_fennel.shtml
Theme – Diabetes Month
Shining the spotlight on diabetes during diabetes month is a helpful step to awareness. Meal planning is another important step that makes it easier for those living with the disease to better manage it; and, nutritional meal planning can help us all eat healthy. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/theme_diabetes_month.shtml
All About Pre-Diabetes Eating
Nutritionist Susan Burke March demystifies pre-diabetes and what you can do (and eat) about it. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/podcast-036.shtml
Is Your Toddler at Risk for An Unhealthy Diet?
Getting toddlers to eat healthy is a high priority for many parents. So how have we been doing collectively? A newly released nutrition survey reveals some interesting diet data. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/children_toddler_diet.shtml
Good for My Boobs: Foods for Breast Health
In case you haven’t noticed the sea of pink around you lately, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here, we share our top picks for foods that help promote good breast health. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/boob_foods.shtml
Diabetes and Halloween: A Scary Combination?
Halloween is just around the corner, and that means lots of tricks and treats – and, of course, candy. For people with diabetes, it can be a true challenge to stay away from the candy bowl at this time of year. But that doesn’t mean that candy is entirely off limits for those of you trying to stick to your diabetes meal plan. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/diabetes_halloween_candy.shtml
Do Kids Need Multivitamins?
With the shelves lined with multivitamin/mineral supplements for kids, how do you know which one to buy? More importantly, do your children need supplements to begin with? Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/children_multivitamins.shtml
Skip Frozen Buffalo Wings and Make Your Own
The most common variety of these wings, whether you get them in a restaurant or buy them in a store, is deep-fried and quite high in salt. Our store-bought box lists mysterious ingredients such as acetic acid and sodium diacetate. We set out to make our own baked version of this favorite from scratch and compared the results to a store-bought frozen variety. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/healthy_chicken_wings.shtml
Hearty Makeover: Healthy Chili for a Hearty Appetite
When the leaves drop and the air turns crisp, nothing is more satisfying than a steaming bowl of something delicious. What’s not to love about a tasty one-pot meal that can be created from ingredients commonly held on hand, and that can be ready in minutes – not to mention that it’s also economical, filling, and fit for a crowd? Chili for dinner it is! The only problem? Often, that bowl of chili isn’t as healthy as you might think. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/chili_makeover.shtml
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‘No proof’ IVF aided by acupuncture
There is no evidence acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine boost the chance of IVF success, fertility experts warn.
‘Problem kids’ risk future pain
Children with behavioural problems are twice as likely to suffer chronic pain as adults than others, say researchers.
US school soda deal ‘cuts sugar’
The US soft drinks industry says it has dramatically cut full-calorie beverages available in schools as part of a drive to tackle obesity.
Action urged on pregnancy deaths
Pregnant women in developing countries face the same risk of death as women in the UK did 100 years ago, say campaigners.
Obama continues healthcare attack
US President Barack Obama attacks insurers for raising rates as he continues his push for healthcare reform.
UK gives SA millions of condoms
The UK donates £1m ($1.5m) to South Africa to buy 42m condoms, as the nation builds up to the football World Cup.
Surgery on Mubarak ’successful’
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak undergoes successful surgery at a German clinic for an inflamed gall bladder, state media say.
Premature brain ‘wash out’ hope
A technique that “washes out” the brains of severely ill premature babies may aid survival, a study suggests.
Africa in bid to wipe out polio
A campaign is launched to eradicate polio in west and central Africa, targeting 85 million children.
‘London bomb stress’ recognised
Psychologists say they have treated hundreds of survivors of the 2005 London bombings for post-traumatic stress disorder.
DNA test ‘may predict best diet’
A simple DNA test may predict whether someone is most likely to lose weight on a specific diet, say US researchers.
Illegal cord blood sample warning
Parents, hospitals and private firms are being warned over risky and illegal collections of umbilical cord blood
Sexual health ‘milestone’
Young people think frank conversations about sex infections signal that a relationship will last.
US to distribute female condoms
Washington DC will become the first city in the US to make female condoms available for free, local media say.
Aids ‘key cause of female death’
The UN HIV/Aids programme says HIV has become the leading cause of death for women of reproductive age worldwide.
Charity urges 5% tobacco tax rise
A 5% rise in tobacco tax would lead to a drop in thousands of smokers and save millions in health costs, an anti-smoking charity says.
EU adds month to parental leave
The EU extends minimum parental leave from three to four months, but the specifics will vary across the 27-nation bloc.
Flu symptoms are ‘of the brain rather than body’, say experts
Research by the University of Sussex suggests feeling lousy while ill may be down to reactions in the brain rather than physical symptoms.
Women who drink wine in moderation stay slim, says study
Women can enjoy a tipple and stay slim, according to a study showing moderate drinkers gain less weight than teetotallers.
Three-way swap
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Dying breed
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Surgery on joints
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‘Bigger brains’
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Calls to halt England NHS patient database development – BBC News
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Calls to halt England NHS patient database development
BBC News Doctors' leaders have called for a halt in the development of a medical records database for patients in England. The British Medical Association says the computer-based Summary Care Records are being set up at "break-neck speed", sometimes without … NHS spine can tap easily into GP computer systems 'Opt out' fear on electronic medical record system Patients' medical records go online without consent |
Woman gives birth three hours after finding she was pregnant – Telegraph.co.uk
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Woman gives birth three hours after finding she was pregnant
Telegraph.co.uk A hairdresser gave birth to a baby girl – just three hours after being told she was pregnant by doctors. Belinda Waite, 21, had been to her local hospital several times during the past nine months and says she was told she had a severe case of … DOCTORS SAID I WAS BLOATED…3 HOURS LATER I HAD A BABY Woman mistakes pregnancy for Woman Gives Birth 3 Hours After Doctors Tell Her She's Pregnant |
Duncan Bannatyne: How my father’s death made me stop smoking – Metro
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Duncan Bannatyne: How my father's death made me stop smoking
Metro Duncan Bannatyne, 61, is one of the entrepreneurs on BBC1's hit investment show Dragons' Den. He initially became a successful businessman with his chain of nursing homes and nursery schools. Now worth about £320million, he is also president of No … Facebook helps users quit smoking Bristol Smokers Are Urged To Get Help To Quit Dudley residents urged to stop smoking tomorrow |
The NHS: Health care needs to be depoliticised and patient led – Telegraph.co.uk
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The NHS: Health care needs to be depoliticised and patient led
Telegraph.co.uk Reforming the NHS is so vital that we shouldn't have to wait until after the next election, says Helen Evans . By Helen Evans With the NHS again moving centre stage in the run-up to the general election, the mainstream political parties will be quick … 'Full' hospitals treating patients in non-clinical areas Hospital patients routinely treated in storerooms, survey shows Patients get care in cupboards and kitchens, say nurses |
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Oral questions
BBC News Department of Health lawyers believe the government's policy of treating the NHS as the "preferred provider" of community services is illegal, a former health minister has claimed. At question time on 9 March 2010, Labour's Lord Warner criticised … Shift of work to GPs 'to last a decade' Elderly and terminally-ill win legal right to die at home Labour's vow to give NHS patients right to die at home |
NHS bed and staff cuts condemned – Channel 4 News
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NHS bed and staff cuts condemned
Channel 4 News Exclusive: Despite pledges by the political parties to protect spending on the health service, Channel 4 News learns some trusts are already making big cuts to beds and staff. Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) in England are to receive an … Princess Royal to lead care debate with politicians Devon carers critical of respite cash spending REDBRIDGE: Carer goes national with protest over respite holidays |
The long and short of sleeping: Why getting your head down is vital – Scottish Daily Record
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The long and short of sleeping: Why getting your head down is vital
Scottish Daily Record A GOOD night's sleep seems to be something most Britons can only dream of these days. A survey has revealed that a quarter of all people in the UK are getting less sleep than the recommended eight hours a night. On average, most Britons are getting … Move over New York ? Aberdeen is taking over as city that never sleeps Head to sleep capital Norwich for a decent night's shut-eye Brit's missing out on sleep |
Joy for families after three-way kidney swap – Scotsman
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Joy for families after three-way kidney swap
Scotsman A SCOTTISH couple has taken part in a ground-breaking kidney swap in which three patients across the UK underwent transplant surgery on the same day. The three-way swap involved organs being flown between Scotland and England. … First three-way kidney transplants carried out in Britain Three-way transplant swap helps man ease wife's suffering with new kidney Three-way transplant brings hope |
Ministers launch campaign to promote hepatitis C testing – Nursing Times
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Ministers launch campaign to promote hepatitis C testing
Nursing Times The Scottish Government has created a new scheme encouraging people at risk of hepatitis C virus to come forward for testing. The Government hopes to get 2000 new people into treatment per year through the launch of a new advertising campaign. … Link Between Hepatitis C And Insulin Resistance Surprises Scientists Paying price of student days as 60 of Hep C sufferers unaware of infection Hep C campaign for at-risk groups |
‘Brain washing’ could reduce death and disability in premature babies – Nursing Times
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'Brain washing' could reduce death and disability in premature babies
Nursing Times A pioneering 'brain washing' technique could soon be used in hospitals to reduce the risk of brain damage in premature babies. The process involves removing toxic and potentially harmful fluid from the brain of a baby suffering from a large haemorrhage … Brain 'wash out' may help premature babies 'Brain washing' technique cuts risk of premature babies suffering severe … Premature babies helped by brain washing |
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Acupuncture May Ease Depression During Pregnancy (HealthDay)
HealthDay – MONDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) — Women who experience
depression during pregnancy may have another treatment option, new
research suggests.
Acupuncture shows promise for depression in pregnancy (Reuters)
Reuters – For pregnant women with depression, a couple months of acupuncture might help reduce the severity of their symptoms, a small study hints.
British homeopathy funding is “bad medicine”: panel (Reuters)
Reuters – Britain should end its state funding for homeopathic treatments because they are “scientifically implausible” and work no better than placebos, an influential parliamentary panel said on Monday.
Acupuncture may relieve menstrual cramps – report (Reuters)
Reuters – Acupuncture may be helpful in alleviating menstrual cramps, which affect up to half of all young women, an extensive review of past studies has found.
Acupuncture found lacking for fibromyalgia (Reuters)
Reuters – Acupuncture may provide some temporary pain relief for people with fibromyalgia, but does not help with fatigue, sleep problems, or physical function, according to a new research review. However, the results are too inconsistent to recommend acupuncture as a treatment fibromyalgia, the reviewers conclude.