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New Guideline for Vitamin D Intake: Is It Enough?
An increase in the recommended dietary allowance of vitamin D has been called for in new guidelines issued by the Institute of Medicine. The new recommendations call for 600 international units (IU) daily, with 800 IU recommended for the elderly. The researchers note, however, that most Americans receive the necessary amount of vitamin D already and that taking more is not necessarily better. These researchers believe that taking more than this has no extra benefit on bones. However, there have...
Post on Fri, Jan 07, 2011 by Paula Gallagher
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New Study: Omega 3 Improves Function in Heart Failure Patients
A small study has shown that fish oil has benefits for heart failure patients. "Adding n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, even in patients that had a major improvement , showed a further improvement in heart function and exercise capacity," said study co-author Dr. Mihai Gheorghiade, a professor of cardiology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School...
Post on Thu, Jan 06, 2011 by Paula Gallagher
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Solving the World's Energy Problem - Part 1
This is the first entry in a 3-part series called, "Solving the World's Energy Problem." The world has an energy problem. This energy problem began developing the moment that man invented fire. At first it developed very slowly, imperceptibly, when there were very few people in the world and humans were relatively uncivilized. At that...
Post on Wed, Jan 05, 2011 by Steve Stillwater
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Getting Regular
Did you know that you should have 2 to 3 bowel movements per day? The idea is that it takes 24 hours for your food to go through your digestive tract, so if you eat 3 meals per day, ideally you should have 3 bowel movements per day. In order to have regular bowel movements,...
Post on Fri, Dec 31, 2010 by Paula Gallagher
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Supporting Menopause
Menopause can be a very difficult transition time for many women. Uncomfortable symptoms such as hot flashes, insomnia, forgetfulness and fatigue can be very disruptive to everyday life. Using some key nutritional support can help provide effective relief by working to balance hormones, increase energy levels and ease stress. Consulting with your physician about bio-identical...
Post on Wed, Dec 29, 2010 by Paula Gallagher
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Green Tea Benefits
Green tea has many benefits and in a new study out of Sweden, participants noticed increased satiety and fullness after they drank 300ml (just over a cup) of green tea with breakfast. They also reported having a less strong desire to eat their favorite food and finding it less pleasant to eat another mouthful of...
Post on Tue, Dec 28, 2010 by Paula Gallagher
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"Buzz Word" Definitions in the Natural Health Food and Supplement World
There are a lot of “buzz words" floating around the natural health and food industry, so I thought I would offer some simplified explanations of some of these terms. Tannins: Antioxidants that give tea and pomegranates their taste. Polyphenols: Polyphenols are antioxidants in plants that contribute in a unique way to an individual's overall health....
Post on Mon, Dec 27, 2010 by Paula Gallagher
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Going Green and Earning Money: An Easy and Safe Green Investment That Will Earn 10 Times Your Money
Investing in going green can earn you money if you make the right investments. And when times are tough, as they are now, and when interest rates on your savings are less than 1%, most people are happy for even mid-single-digit percentage returns. But I know a green investment that can do much better and...
Post on Wed, Dec 22, 2010 by Steve Stillwater
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Prebiotics (Say What?)
We have heard plenty about probiotics and how important these beneficial bacteria are for your health, but compelling studies show that prebiotics are equally important. Prebiotics are certain types of soluble fiber that help probiotics multiply. So what to prebiotics do? Well, here are just a few ways that prebiotics keep us healthy. Intestinal Health:...
Post on Mon, Dec 20, 2010 by Paula Gallagher
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My Experience With Solar Panels
After making sure that the attic was well insulated, that windows were caulked and drafts were blocked, and getting my family to pay attention to how the thermostat was set, I was ready to try a bigger, and consequently more expensive, experiment. I decided to install solar panels on my home. Was it worth it?...
Post on Wed, Dec 15, 2010 by Steve Stillwater
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