| 07/29/2005 - The Truth about Aspartame |
| If you read Wednesday's e-Alert about aspartame ("16,000 Tons and What Do You Get?" 7/27/05; see below), and you want to find out more about this controversial artificial sweetener, a good place to start is in the HSI Healthier Talk community. |
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| 07/28/2005 - Floaters in the Eyes |
| Those are known as floaters, and an HSI member named Hank has this question about them: "When will there be an e-Alert on Floaters in the eyes and what can be done to protect sight?" |
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| 07/27/2005 - The Dangers of Aspartame Consumption |
| In other words, people are consuming enormous quantities of this artificial sweetener, which is better known by its commercial names, such as NutraSweet and Equal. |
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| 07/27/2005 - Treat or Minimize Migraine Headaches Naturally |
| In other words, people are consuming enormous quantities of this artificial sweetener, which is better known by its commercial names, such as NutraSweet and Equal. |
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| 07/26/2005 - Canada May Put Vioxx Back on the Market |
| Vioxx is the prescription painkiller that was pulled from the market by executives at Merck & Co. (the maker of Vioxx) last fall after a study showed that heart attack and stroke risk were doubled when taking the drug. |
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| 07/26/2005 - Health Benefits of Pineapples |
| But there's another important component in pineapples called bromelain that provides several health benefits. New research from Australia reveals that bromelain may turn out to be much more significant than previously imagined. |
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| 07/25/2005 - Vitamin E supplementation may decrease health risks among healthy women |
| In a recent issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, the BWH team states this objective: "To test whether vitamin E supplementation decreases risks of cardiovascular disease and cancer among healthy women." |
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| 07/25/2005 - Vitamin E supplementation may decrease health risks among healthy women |
| In a recent issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, the BWH team states this objective: "To test whether vitamin E supplementation decreases risks of cardiovascular disease and cancer among healthy women." |
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| 07/22/2005 - Healthy Summer Sports Drinks |
| My children are going to soccer camp next week and I don't know if water alone will be enough considering the heat. Do you have any recommendations for brands or recipes for sports drinks? |
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| 07/21/2005 - The Vitamin B Complex |
| Rosie continues: "B vitamins are necessary for sustaining life and good health. They are sorely lacking in all processed foods. Some can be produced in the intestines 'only' when the necessary lactic acid bacteria are present. |
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| 07/21/2005 - The Vitamin B Complex |
| Rosie continues: "B vitamins are necessary for sustaining life and good health. They are sorely lacking in all processed foods. Some can be produced in the intestines 'only' when the necessary lactic acid bacteria are present. |
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| 07/20/2005 - The Dark Mysteries of Erectile Dysfunction |
| Life is full of surprises. For instance, if you're a man who uses one of the popular medications that address erectile dysfunction (ED), you and Bob Dole could be in for a very unpleasant surprise. |
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| 07/20/2005 - The Dark Mysteries of Erectile Dysfunction |
| Life is full of surprises. For instance, if you're a man who uses one of the popular medications that address erectile dysfunction (ED), you and Bob Dole could be in for a very unpleasant surprise. |
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| 07/19/2005 - British Dietbetic Association |
| With friends like the British Dietetic Association (BDA), who needs enemies? That was my first thought when I read the comments made by a BDA spokesperson in reaction to the recent news about the European Union (EU) directive on dietary supplements. |
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| 07/19/2005 - British Dietbetic Association |
| With friends like the British Dietetic Association (BDA), who needs enemies? That was my first thought when I read the comments made by a BDA spokesperson in reaction to the recent news about the European Union (EU) directive on dietary supplements. |
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| 07/18/2005 - Healthy Benefits of Watermelon |
| I've never had a glass of watermelon juice, and to be honest, it doesn't sound all that appealing, but for serious juicers this is a beverage that can hit the spot in more ways than one. |
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| 07/18/2005 - Keeping Cool in Hot Weather |
| But we can't always stay indoors, camped out in front of an air conditioning vent. So if you do have reason to spend an extended period outside in the heat and suddenly feel nauseous or disoriented, it's time to… |
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| 07/15/2005 - Getting the sleep you deserve |
| She writes: "Help - insomnia for many months -now it's worse than ever - I stopped taking sleeping pills because I did not want to take drugs - the herbals plus Tylenol PM work more or less but I have a headache all day… |
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| 07/14/2005 - Dietary fat intake may lower your risk of developing Parkinson's |
| But a new study shows how dietary fat intake may lower your risk of developing Parkinson's. And as we'll see, there are other dietary choices that may reduce risk even further. |
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| 07/14/2005 - Dietary fat intake may lower your risk of developing Parkinson's |
| But a new study shows how dietary fat intake may lower your risk of developing Parkinson's. And as we'll see, there are other dietary choices that may reduce risk even further. |
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| 07/13/2005 - Alternative Medicine is Accepted and Glorified in Oregon |
| Come to Oregon.
That's the advice offered by an HSI member named Alisia after reading the e-Alert "The Good Doctor" (6/30/05). |
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| 07/13/2005 - Dangers of Teflon |
| "I have read about the dangers of Teflon in your newsletter. Now Dupont has a new improved nonstick system called Autograph 2, supposedly their best product. Can anyone advise if this product is safer than Teflon? |
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| 07/12/2005 - Can Childhood Vaccines Cause Autism? |
| The ABC report concerned the association between childhood vaccines and autism. The topic was raised when Rolling Stone magazine published an article by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., titled "Deadly Immunity." |
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| 07/12/2005 - Can e-mail help you stay healthy? |
| In a study of more than 1,600 subjects, those who received e-mails that discussed the benefits of exercise and good nutrition tended to exercise more and had greater knowledge about health issues than those who did not receive the e-mails. |
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| 07/11/2005 - Brush your teeth to prevent Alzheimer's disease |
| Here's some advice that is much too simplistic: Brush your teeth to prevent Alzheimer's disease (AD). Overly simplistic, perhaps, but a fascinating new study that examined pairs of twins reveals that when periodontal disease… |
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| 07/11/2005 - Brush your teeth to prevent Alzheimer's disease |
| Here's some advice that is much too simplistic: Brush your teeth to prevent Alzheimer's disease (AD). Overly simplistic, perhaps, but a fascinating new study that examined pairs of twins reveals that when periodontal disease… |
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| 07/08/2005 - Tips on How to Avoid Mosquitos, Ticks, Flies and other Annoying Bugs |
| If you want to avoid mosquitoes, ticks, flies and other annoying bugs without resorting to commercial sprays that are loaded with chemicals, just look for the thread titled "Natural Mosquito Repellants" in the General Health Topics forum … |
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| 07/07/2005 - Herb Saw Palmetto Addresses Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BHP) Problems |
| …Many men, use the herb saw palmetto to address problems associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH); an enlargement of the prostate gland experienced by more than half of all middle-aged and older men. |
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| 07/07/2005 - U.S. will be required to list the trans-fatty acid (TFA) content in their products. |
| Cookie makers and other food producers in the U.S. will be required to list the trans-fatty acid (TFA) content in their products. Trans fats are created by the hydrogenation of vegetable oil; a process that gives the oil a longer shelf life. |
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| 07/06/2005 - Antidepression medication prescribed without proper diagnosis |
| Mike's doctor, flying carelessly on autopilot, prescribes a powerful antidepressant without even discussing the matter with his patient, and that's considered proper treatment. |
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| 07/06/2005 - Flavanoids Provide Cardiovascular Protection |
| Once again, scientists are doing their best to sell us some candy bars with a study that "reveals" the cardiovascular protection offered by eating dark chocolate. |
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| 07/05/2005 - A Daily Supplement May Relieve Pain Associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
| But for those who still cope with IBS, a new study from China shows that two of the painful symptoms associated with the condition might be relieved with a daily supplement. |
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