Archives: 2007 March

Best of both worlds

For most women battling menopause and the nightmarish symptoms that come along with it, it’s not so much about why or how a remedy works to relieve their hot flashes, so long as it DOES.

The best bet for that worst-case scenario

I suppose I’m a worst-case-scenario thinker, but are there any natural options for treating West Nile if it should occur?

The heart of the matter

Elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) levels can be an indicator of cardiovascular inflammation, which can be a major risk factor for heart disease.

Unsolved mysteries

According to a study published in the journal Movement Disorders in December, low LDL cholesterol levels may actually increase your risk of Parkinson's disease.

Bloodsuckers beware

I’ve found that if I take Kyolic odorless garlic, 600 milligrams per tablet, two tablets each morning, it keeps mosquitoes away.

Button up

But recent research shows that you can get some significant protection against breast cancer from the mushrooms that most of us do eat on a regular basis

Darling of the press

But some new research shows that it’s not just your heart that reaps olive oil’s benefits: It also has significant anti-cancer properties.

On pins and needles

Q: I have been bothered with diabetic peripheral neuropathy for the last six years or so… I’m taking several mainstream treatments for it.

Once bitten, twice shy

Apparently, nail biting can cause significant damage to the teeth and gums.

Weaning off the bottle

However, the plastic bottles holding that water contain a substance called bisphenol A, a chemical that mimics estrogen activity in both humans and animals.

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