Archives: 2005 August

Riboflavin May Reduce Frequency and Severity of Migraines

Apparently, chronic migraine sufferers can get big relief by supplementing with a small amount of riboflavin (vitamin B2).

International Standards for Vitamin and Mineral Supplements

Codex Alimentarius Commission…This international organization sets global standards for food-related trade — and their latest decision will have serious repercussions for those of us who use dietary supplements.

Black Tea vs. Green Tea

In recent years green tea has gotten all the attention for its ability to help fight cancer, but now scientists in India have found that drinking black tea may be just as good as drinking green tea for oral cancer prevention.

Preventing Indigestion

Coleus acts on upper gastrointestinal function by stimulating the release of pancreatic enzymes, which aid digestion.

Adequate Magnesium Intake May Reduce Health Problems

Granted, no one needs one more thing to worry about, but if you aren't getting enough magnesium it could lead to all sorts of health problems.

Increase your energy level with zinc

According to a recent U.S. Department of Agriculture study, zinc increases performance by helping the body get rid of carbon dioxide, which rises during exercise.

The Codex Alimentarius Commission

Be concerned. Be very concerned of the power of the Codex Alimentarius Commission, a little known, but extremely influential international body that sets standards for food-related trade.

Women Can Cut their Risk of Colorectal Cancer

A recent study that found women who have at least two alcoholic drinks a week can cut their risk of colorectal cancer by as much as 70 percent.

Natural Response – Stomach acid testing: The next best thing

Q: I just read your article about testing for low stomach acid (Nutrition & Healing, June 2005) and had to write in to express my frustration about getting this test done. As your article pointed out, the test is available in only 17 states, and certainly not around here.

Tried-and-true cancer risk-reduction strategy may offer new hope for lupus and rheumatoid arthritis

The 2/16 ratio test just keeps getting more and more useful. As youve read before, this screening tool, which measures the proportion of two different estrogen metabolites in the blood, is useful for determining risk of all types of estrogen-related cancer: breast, ovarian, uterineeven prostate (thats right, its not just for the ladies).

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