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Eating fish during pregnancy boosts babies' communication, social skills

2/15/2007 - A new study from the US National Institutes of Health and Bristol University that questioned 11,875 pregnant women on their dietary habits found that eating more fish during pregnancy resulted in significant, measurable benefits to the communication...

Olive oil can help prevent ailments of the gut, cancer

2/13/2007 - (NaturalNews) A recent study has shown that extra virgin olive oil, which is rich in polyphenols, may protect your stomach from ulcers and cancer. “These results open the possibility of considering extra virgin olive oil a chemoprotective agent for...

Study: Hot chili pepper compound kills cancer without side effects

1/18/2007 - (NaturalNews) -- Capsaicin -- the compound that makes chili peppers spicy -- can kill cancer cells without harming healthy cells, with no side effects, according to a new study by researchers at Nottingham University in the UK. The study, led by Dr....

Boosting olive oil intake can lower blood pressure in men, study finds

1/16/2007 - (NaturalNews) Men who consume a moderate amount of olive oil can significantly reduce systolic blood pressure levels, according to a new study appearing in the January volume of the Journal of Nutrition. Researchers from the University of Barcelona...

Diets rich in olive oil can help prevent cell damage that leads to cancer, study suggests

12/29/2006 - (NaturalNews) Diets that have plenty of olive oil may be helping prevent body cell damage that can lead to cancer, suggests a study by researchers in Denmark. Researchers from Copenhagen University Hospital looked at 182 men between the ages of 20...

Chocolate found to reduce risk of miscarriage

12/11/2006 - (NaturalNews) If you're pregnant, you may be happy to know that chocolate cravings may be good for you. New research shows morning sickness lowers the risk of miscarriage by almost 70 percent -- and eating chocolate daily also appears to lower the risk...

Cranberries show remarkable health benefits in studies

11/23/2006 - (NaturalNews) According to researcher Amy Howell of the Rutgers University’s Marucci Center for Blueberry and Cranberry Research, the cranberry is one of the top foods proven to have health benefits. Previous research has shown that cranberries are...

Fish consumption linked to lower rates of colon cancer

11/20/2006 - (NaturalNews) Men who eat fish five times per week run a 40 percent lower risk of developing colorectal cancer than men who eat less fish, according to a new study by researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health. The researchers, led by doctoral...

Turmeric extract shows strong anti-inflammatory effect in new study

10/31/2006 - (NaturalNews) Turmeric -- a spice most often found in curry dishes -- may help prevent rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis, according to a study by University of Arizona researchers. In a previous study, the researchers found that joint inflammation...

Strawberry nutrient protects against Alzheimer's, study finds

10/24/2006 - (NaturalNews) A new study from researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies has found that an antioxidant nutrient in strawberries may help improve memory and protect the brain from the onset of Alzheimer's disease. The researchers found...

Pomegranate juice protects diabetics from heart disease

10/18/2006 - (NaturalNews) Drinking pomegranate juice may protect diabetics from developing heart disease, according to a new Israeli study published in the August issue of the journal Atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis -- a condition in which the walls of the arteries...

Eating whole grains could slash diabetes risk in black women

10/13/2006 - (NaturalNews) In the past, studies have shown that magnesium-rich whole grains could lower diabetes risk in white women, and new research from the Harvard School of Public Health, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Boston University suggests the benefits...

Walnuts found to protect arteries better than olive oil after meals high in saturated fats

10/10/2006 - (NaturalNews) A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that eating walnuts after a meal high in unhealthy fats can reduce the damaging effects of such fats on blood vessels. Researchers from Barcelona's Hospital...

Spinach scare may have done more harm than good by discouraging consumption of healthy greens

10/3/2006 - (NaturalNews) Both kids and adults may be more wary of eating fresh, packaged vegetables as a result of the recent e coli scare. Bonnie Taub-Dix with the American Dietetic Association says, "It might slow down the consumption of raw vegetables. You...

Cancer breakthrough: Medical nutrient in broccoli found to kill cancer cells

9/18/2006 - (NaturalNews) New research published in the journal Cancer Research has found that naturally occurring compounds found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, brussels sprouts and watercress can selectively kill cancer cells. Researchers from Otago...

The top five foods for healthy skin

9/13/2006 - The U.S. cosmetics industry raked in more than $32 billion in 2004, with sales of skin care products bringing in the largest share -- more than $8 billion. Americans are shelling out big bucks for expensive cosmetics to treat skin problems such as acne,...

Revealed: The best new raw food bars

9/12/2006 - With the public awakening to the health benefits of live foods (raw foods), a number of impressive new companies have emerged, sporting delicious new raw food bars that make the health food bars of just two years ago seem outdated. Today, you can...

Mandarin oranges found to significantly prevent liver cancer due to their natural medicine

9/12/2006 - (NaturalNews) Two studies in Japan have found that eating mandarin oranges significantly reduces the risk of liver cancer. The protective effect may be due in part to vitamin A compounds known as carotenoids, which give mandarin oranges their color. Researchers...

Orange juice found to be the most effective at preventing kidney stones

9/5/2006 - (NaturalNews) A new study published in the Oct. 26 Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology has found that orange juice is more effective than other citrus fruit juices at preventing kidney stones. Researchers from the University of Texas...

Fresh fruit and vegetable juices slash Alzheimer's risk, far surpassing any pharmaceutical

8/31/2006 - (NaturalNews) A new study published in today's American Journal of Medicine indicates that drinking fruit and vegetable juices may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by as much as 76 percent. Researchers from Vanderbilt University in...

Good news for menopausal women: You can avoid hot flashes by changing your diet

6/7/2006 - Millions of American women suffer from hot flashes during menopause, but not many realize that diet can have a lot to do with it. Fortunately, hot flashes do not have to be an inevitable part of menopause. In fact, women in some cultures -- namely in...

Chocoholics rejoice; study shows that the flavanols in cocoa can reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer

5/26/2006 - The news the world has awaited with bated breath is finally here: Cocoa prevents cancer and heart disease. Candy producer Mars Inc., along with Harvard University, released the results of a 10-year study on Feb. 9 revealing that cocoa – rather, the flavanols...

FDA tyranny and the censorship of cherry health facts (opinion)

5/2/2006 - In the past, I jokingly said that broccoli might someday be banned as soon as the public begins to learn about the potent anti-cancer chemicals found in the vegetable. That’s because, as I jested, the FDA wouldn’t want people treating their own cancer...

Interview with Dr. Elson Haas, bestselling author, pioneering doctor and nutritional detox expert

1/29/2006 - Mike: A lot of people are familiar with detox, but some are not, and from a nutritional standpoint, they certainly may not be familiar with what it involves. What type of detox do you focus on? Dr. Haas: Well, detoxification involves getting rid of...

Omega-3-rich flax seeds provide much-needed nutrition for optimal mental health

1/26/2006 - What can transform someone from being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and chronic fatigue syndrome to a state of total mental and physical wellbeing? As James Boschman discovered, omega-3 fatty acids can work those wonders and more. Within three weeks...

Interview: Jordan Rubin of the Garden of Life nutritional products and author of The Maker's Diet

1/25/2006 - Mike: I'm here today with Jordan Rubin, the chairman of Garden Of Life. Jordan, your books and products have been taking the nutritional world by storm. To what do you owe this success, and what is coming up in terms of products or information that people...

How to build a pharmaceutical factory in your back yard and grow your medicine for free

1/24/2006 - I have just completed construction on a massive pharmaceutical factory in my own back yard. I'm not making this up. This is absolutely true. Right now, this factory is turning out pharmaceuticals that prevent prostate cancer, nervous system degeneration,...

The mineral selenium proves itself as powerful anti-cancer medicine

1/4/2006 - One of the most effective naturally occurring weapons against cancer is, like most healthy things, something many of us are not getting enough of. The mineral selenium has been shown in multiple studies to be an effective tool in warding off various...

Brain health dramatically improved by intake of omega-3 fatty acids and fish oils

1/2/2006 - It's no secret that long-term diet and nutrition choices have an effect on the way we look and feel; but new studies show that nutrition can also affect the way we think. As it turns out, there really is such a thing as “food for thought.” It may seem...

The Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center: your gateway to healing and personal transformation at many levels

12/18/2005 - Across the United States, and in other countries of the world, there is increasing awareness in the minds of individuals who recognize they need to do something to heal themselves. These individuals may realize they are living an unhealthy lifestyle...

The Organic Food Bar packs a nutritional punch in portable form

9/26/2005 - Today I'm excited to be reviewing a fantastic health food snack bar called "The Organic Food Bar." It's made by a company called Organic Food Bar, Inc., and it has a fantastic combination of healing ingredients put together in a tasty, portable format...

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