Archives: 2006 June

One Man's Treasure

Most people I know are annoyed by dandelions and can spend hours trying to remove all traces of the yellow weed from their yard.

A bitter orange pill

Two herbal supplements used to induce weight loss have revealed some troubling side effects, and researchers are warning people with hypertension and heart disease not to use them.

The price of deprivation

It turns out that one of the most common treatments for localized prostate cancer may not be so effective after all.

Reduce prostate cancer risk

Study from Sweden says that a diet rich in plant-based estrogens called lignans could reduce prostate cancer risk by 26 percent.

Cocoa may help lower blood pressure. Relieving fluid retention. Definition of Ginkgo biloba.

Yet another piece of good news has crossed my desk about the benefits of eating chocolate.

The practice of natural medicine once again comes under attack

This war is focused on natural medicine and its practitioners, and battle lines are being drawn as we speak in Washington state.

A daily glass of tomato juice may offer heart benefits. The real cause of gallbladder attacks. Definition of a gallstone.

Researchers in Italy say that the antioxidants in tomato juice could lower markers of inflammation in the body by more than 30 percent.

Drinking cranberry juice may also be good for your teeth

Although cranberries are typically touted for promoting bladder health, a new study indicates that drinking cranberry juice may also be good for your teeth.

June 2006 NAH Newsletter

Since our bodies make nitric oxide from the amino acid L-arginine, taking L-arginine as a supplement offers a natural way to raise your levels, which benefits the blood vessels all around the body, not just those in the genital area.

Plavix

Previous studies have found that adding aspirin to Plavix for those who have already experienced a heart attack or stroke is beneficial, cutting the risk of a second episode or death in that specific population of patients.

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