Archives: 2010 August
Could MSM be causing that headache?
MSM contains considerable amounts of sulfur. In all but tiny concentrations, sulfur (or sulfite) can definitely cause headaches, as well as dizziness, fatigue, wheezing, and other symptoms.
Relief for colicky infants
You feel helpless—but you don’t have to, thanks to new research revealing how you could help your baby feel better.
Doctors recommend adding statins to fast food
A group of doctors is actually suggesting that we fight heart disease by sprinkling a dose of statins on Big Macs. Don’t believe it? You need to read this.
Do zinc lozenges work for colds?
For years, there’s been a debate going on about whether or not zinc lozenges actually shorten the duration of colds.
Acetaminophen linked to doubled asthma risk
New research published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine links teen acetaminophen use to increased risk of developing both asthma and eczema.
What to cut back on when nursing
Nursing or soon-to-be-nursing mothers should certainly be taking supplements, especially folic acid, calcium/magnesium, a high quality multiple vitamin- mineral, and iron.
Cloned beef coming to a plate near you
It gets really unsettling when you learn that some of the cattle that have been cloned to boost US food production come from the cells of dead animals.
What causes autism?
Something causes autism — whether it’s a genetic factor or environmental one, there must be an underlying reason for each case.
An easy way to be rid of trigger finger
Trigger finger is a condition in which your finger joint gets “stuck” and won’t move without quite an effort.
Fructose feeds cancer cells
The news? That fructose is more or less the absolute favorite food of cancer cells.
