Archives: 2005 June

The Health Benefits of Dark Berries

You've probably heard the old saying, "the darker the berry, the sweeter the juice." Well, I'm not sure about "sweeter" but new research shows that it may very well be healthier.

Benefits of Eating Iron-Rich Foods

You might want to think twice before reaching for that iron-fortified breakfast cereal. Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina have completed a study that raises concerns about the benefit of eating iron-rich foods…

Threats to Your Medical Privacy

We talk a lot about threats to your medical privacy. But one of the most recent incidents was something straight out of the "Believe It or Not" file.

Low-sugar Versions of Popular Sugar-Sweetened Cereals, Still Unhealthy

Snap, crackle, thud: That could be the jingle for cereal manufacturers who have tried low-sugar versions of some popular sugar-sweetened cereals.

HRT is More Trouble Than it's Worth

If you're not convinced yet that synthetic, mainstream hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is more trouble than it's worth, then here's yet another reason…

Onion Consumption May Slow Down Bone Loss

Sure, onions can add flavor to your favorite dishes. But did you know that they can help in preventing osteoporosis, too?

The Connection between Ovaries and Parkinson's Disease

In the past, the relationship between estrogen and Parkinson’s disease has been investigated only in animals. This latest study is seen as a step forward, as it is based on women and their care.

Heart-Healthy Benefits of Fiber

But recent research shows that there’s another fiber source that can offer some distinct heart-healthy benefits.

Exercise May Cause Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

But if you’ve ever tried to follow their advice, you probably woke up the next morning with that sore, aching feeling. That pain or soreness is called delayed onset muscle soreness, or DOMS.

Natural Response – Runaround rescue

Q: I have tried to get information from your office about how I can use the supplements you’ve written about in Nutrition & Healing for my husbands problems. I have asked my local doctor about using these supplements, and of course he knows nothing about them. He refused to look at your articles.

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