| 09/30/2005 - New "Killer Flu" Causes Alarm |
| In the "General Health Topics" forum, in a thread titled, simply "Flu," a member named Lyn has a question about the "killer flu," which was featured on one of the news magazine TV shows. |
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| 09/29/2005 - Effects of Sage on Alzheimer's Disease Patients |
| The title of the delayed NCCAM study is "Effects of Sage on Memory and Mental Performance in Alzheimer's Disease Patients." |
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| 09/29/2005 - Effects of Sage on Alzheimer's Disease Patients |
| The title of the delayed NCCAM study is "Effects of Sage on Memory and Mental Performance in Alzheimer's Disease Patients." |
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| 09/28/2005 - Is Flu Vaccination for Elderly Effective? |
| Research published last week in the British medical journal The Lancet shows that a flu vaccination for people over age 65 is not nearly as effective as previously thought. |
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| 09/28/2005 - Is soy beneficial for postmenopausal women? |
| Is soy beneficial for postmenopausal women? It is according to a new study from China. But before you grab your keys and rush out to the store to stock up on soy foods, there's one little soy secret you need to know. |
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| 09/27/2005 - Is sugar consumption a part of a healthy diet and lifestyle? |
| Speaking at the annual meeting of the American Sugar Alliance (ASA) last month, Mr. Briscoe said, "The Sugar Association promotes the consumption of sugar as a part of a healthy diet and lifestyle." |
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| 09/27/2005 - Cleaning Plaque In The Arteries |
| An HSI member named Rhonda sent an e-mail with this question: "What do you suggest for plaque on the arteries? Any supplements to clean them?" |
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| 09/26/2005 - Analyzing the Threat of CODEX |
| Healthcare freedom isn't free. |
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| 09/26/2005 - Dealing with Diverticulosis |
| If you're over the age of 60, there's a 50-50 chance that you'll develop diverticulosis: a condition in which small pockets occur at weak points in the colon wall. But if you're still years away from 60, that doesn't necessarily mean you're off the hook. |
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| 09/23/2005 - Moisturizing Dry Eyes |
| The body of a tear is watery, of course, but it also contains mucous and is enclosed by an oily outer layer. Each of these parts is produced separately, and if any one source is deficient, the stage is set for chronic dry eyes. |
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| 09/22/2005 - Vitamin C in high doses might kill cancer cells |
| Cancer researchers thought they might be on to something big. Their ambitious theory: Vitamin C in high doses might kill cancer cells. |
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| 09/22/2005 - l-Glutamine Helps Stimulate the Immune System |
| Probiotic supplements help increase the good bacteria in the intestines. But not all such supplements contain the elements necessary to be truly helpful. |
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| 09/21/2005 - Documentary Stresses Better Dietary Choices |
| But it's not just footage of a guy indulging in a junk food binge. He also reveals some surprising facts about how American's eat, along with useful insights for a nation that needs to get back on track to better dietary choices. |
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| 09/21/2005 - Inositol is a Key Factor in Cellular Health |
| Inositol is a key factor in cellular health because it's necessary for maintaining cell membranes, especially in the brain. |
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| 09/20/2005 - Vitamin C Reduces the Frequency of Common Colds |
| Are you in the market for a reliable way to help prevent catching a cold? If you answered, "Sign me up!" I would first suggest you take a look at the e-Alert "Gesundheit" (9/13/05), in which that old standby cold-fighter vitamin C... |
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| 09/20/2005 - A Reliable Way to Help Prevent Catching a Cold |
| Are you in the market for a reliable way to help prevent catching a cold? If you answered, "Sign me up!" I would first suggest you take a look at the e-Alert "Gesundheit" (9/13/05), in which that old standby cold-fighter vitamin C... |
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| 09/19/2005 - Poor diet and lack of exercise may cause insulin resistance to sneak up on you |
| In much the same way, a poor diet and lack of exercise can sneak up on you and prompt insulin resistance in an otherwise healthy person. And as most HSI members are aware, this resistance often develops into type 2 diabetes. |
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| 09/19/2005 - Doctors Who Treat Patients With Respect Is Beneficial |
| If doctors treat patients with respect and dignity, patients will respond in ways that may actually have a positive impact on their health. |
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| 09/16/2005 - Cinnamon may be helpful in lowering blood sugar levels |
| An HSI member who goes by "doinkdoink" poses this question in the Healthier Talk community Diabetes forum: "I have heard that Cinnamon can lower blood sugar levels. Has anyone any information on this?" |
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| 09/15/2005 - The Connection between Daydreaming and Alzheimer's Disease |
| The part of the brain where AD develops in some patients is the same part of the brain that's involved with daydreaming and the recall of pleasant memories. |
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| 09/15/2005 - Treating Lyme Disease With Mushrooms |
| The part of the brain where AD develops in some patients is the same part of the brain that's involved with daydreaming and the recall of pleasant memories. |
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| 09/14/2005 - Treating Lyme Disease |
| Antibiotics provide the standard treatment for lyme disease. And while it's typical for recovery to progress slowly, there are steps that can be taken to help the antibiotic effort. |
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| 09/14/2005 - Ginseng May Improve Cognitive Performance |
| Among the many reported benefits of ginseng, two of the most appealing include evidence that ginseng may improve cognitive performance while also stabilizing blood sugar levels among type 2 diabetics. |
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| 09/13/2005 - Vitamin C and the Common Cold |
| In 1970, Nobel Prize-winning chemist Linus Pauling published "Vitamin C and the Common Cold." This book is largely responsible for the perception that vitamin C intake will produce beneficial effects when it comes to colds. |
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| 09/13/2005 - Vitamin C and the Common Cold |
| In 1970, Nobel Prize-winning chemist Linus Pauling published "Vitamin C and the Common Cold." This book is largely responsible for the perception that vitamin C intake will produce beneficial effects when it comes to colds. |
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| 09/12/2005 - Getting by Without Magnesium |
| Just try getting by without magnesium. More than 300 of your body's biochemical mechanisms require magnesium, a mineral that helps heart muscle cells relax, reduces blood pressure, and even lowers homocysteine levels. |
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| 09/12/2005 - Getting by Without Magnesium |
| Just try getting by without magnesium. More than 300 of your body's biochemical mechanisms require magnesium, a mineral that helps heart muscle cells relax, reduces blood pressure, and even lowers homocysteine levels. |
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| 09/09/2005 - A Natural Deodorant that Zaps Underarm Odor |
| Suzanne writes: "I have tried a few natural deodorants but nothing is doing the job for me. Has anyone found a natural deodorant product that zaps underarm odor?" |
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| 09/08/2005 - Accupuncture May Ease Your Pain |
| But when the nagging back and neck pain I was experiencing became more annoying than the prospect of making myself a human pincushion, I gave in. |
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| 09/08/2005 - Accupuncture May Ease Your Pain |
| But when the nagging back and neck pain I was experiencing became more annoying than the prospect of making myself a human pincushion, I gave in. |
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| 09/07/2005 - Comparison of Car Manufacturing Companies to Giant International Drug Companies |
| What would car manufacturing companies be like if they were run like giant international drug companies? |
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| 09/07/2005 - Another myth about cholesterol-lowering statin drugs |
| Another myth about cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, that is.
You've got to hand it to executives of drug companies that manufacture statins: They gave it the old college try. |
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