According to a recent study, eating a daily cup of yogurt can decrease risk of upper respiratory infections by 25%. Taking about 25 mg of zinc and at least 2,000 IU of Vitamin D is also helpful and strengthens the immune system. Contrary to popular belief, vitamin C may not be as useful, but it [...]
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What is Hawthorn Good For?
January 25, 2010 · Leave a Comment
FACT: The herb called Hawthorn has been shown to be effective for those patients with high blood pressure and heart failure. Ask your doctor if it is something you can take.
Sources:
Heart Failure: http://www.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab005312.html
Hight Blood Pressure: http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/herbsvitaminsek/a/Hypertension.htm
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Are Mammograms Helpful or Harmful?
January 17, 2010 · Leave a Comment
According to Recent Article in JAMA. The beneifts of mammogram screening in average risk women with no symptoms are marginal at best.
Imagine we took 4,000 women, 40 years of age, with no symptoms, and separated them into 2 groups. We offer 2,000 of the women a mammogram yearly or every other year [...]
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Lower Vitamin D Levels in Blacks May Up Heart Risks
January 16, 2010 · Leave a Comment
(HealthDay News) — New research indicates that the darker skin of blacks may increase their risk of heart disease and stroke because it reduces production of vitamin D, which is made during exposure to sunlight.
Several studies have associated low levels of vitamin D with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and “the biggest source of [...]
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Vitamin D and Health
January 12, 2010 · Leave a Comment
80% of Americans and most people worldwide are deficient in Vitamin D. Studies show that those with the lowest levels of vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, are at increased risk for breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, heart attacks, strokes, osteoporosis and more. Ask you doctor to check your vitamin D level. Most people need [...]
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