May 2013
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Fish Oil: A natural alternatives for banishing...
Fish oils. There are numerous theories as to what actually causes fibromyalgia, but it is generally recognized that the poorly understood condition often results in what appears to be systemic inflammation for many of the people that suffer from it. Because of this, it is important that fibromyalgia sufferers stick primarily to an anti-inflammatory diet that includes plenty of fish oils. Since one...
April 2013
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Lower your blood pressure naturally with tomatoes...
Did you know that there are natural ways to lower your blood pressure safely and effectively? Scientific studies have shown that both ordinary tomatoes and the naturally occurring substance CoQ10 can provide benefits to people with high blood pressure. A systemic review of four separate studies into lycopene’s effect on blood pressure found that lycopene consumption consistently reduced...
Omega-3s for clot prevention: EPA for men DHA for...
Men and women may benefit from different types of omega-3 fatty acid supplements to reduce their risk of stroke or heart attacks linked to blood clots, says a new study from Australia.
Supplements of DHA may reduce clot formation in women by about 18%, while similar risk reductions were observed in men only for EPA supplements, according to findings published in the Journal of Nutrition.
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Regular Aspirin Use May Boost Risk of Eye Problem
Taking aspirin regularly appears to slightly raise the risk of the eye condition known as age-related macular degeneration or AMD, new research suggests.
The increased risk only occurred with people who had taken aspirin regularly 10 years before they were diagnosed with the potentially blinding eye disease. They had taken aspirin at least twice a week for more than three months, says researcher...
Black Tea compounds show blood pressure benefits:...
Three cups of flavonoid rich black tea per day may reduce the variability in blood pressure at night, says a new clinical trial.
“We have shown, for the first time to our knowlege, that the consumption of black tea can lower rates of systolic and diastolic blood pressure variation at nighttime,” wrote researchers in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Walnuts linked to 'significant' drop in diabetes...
Frequent consumption of walnuts could help to slash the risk of type 2 diabetes by almost a quarter, according to new research.
Omega-3 backed to boost immune response, not just...
Long chain omega-3 fatty acids may help to boost the immune system by enhancing the functioning of immune cells, according to new research.
March 2013
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Inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis
Omega-3s have also been well established as potent anti-inflammatories, a benefit that earned another “A” from the Mayo Clinic. Even one or two daily capsules can apparently significantly reduce systemic inflammation. This may explain some of the more specific health benefits that omega-3 supplementation provides, such as relief of seasonal asthma (an inflammatory condition). Omega-3s...
Foods Can Help Fight Inflammation
Inflammation is the body’s normal response to injury. While it may be a natural defense system, it can lead to disease development if it becomes chronic. A University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) expert says one way to fight inflammation is with food.
The inflammation process has one goal: to respond immediately to detect and destroy the toxic material in damaged tissues before it can...
Why Krill Oil is a great source of Omega-3
A healthy heart
Blood sugar health
Healthy joints
Fighting signs of aging
Healthy brain and nervous system function
Protection for cell membranes
Cholesterol health
Healthy liver function
Immune booster
Mood balancer
Skin health
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Omega-3 fatty acids will help you lose weight
Folks now have another tool in their arsenal to help them lose weight, and it’s omega-3 fatty acids, according to the results of a new study conducted in Australia. Researchers at the University of South Australia took a group of 75 people who were diagnosed as being either overweight or obese and who had cardiovascular disease risk factors such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol...
Low circulating omega-3 fatty acids lead to...
Researchers publishing in Neurology have found that a diet lacking in omega-3 fatty acids may cause your brain to age faster and lose some of its memory and cognitive capabilities. Regular fatty fish consumption or supplementing with a molecularly distilled form of fish oil is shown to improve memory and thought retention and may significantly lower the risk of cognitive decline associated with...
Green Tea EGCG may help prevent plaque formation...
Extracts from green tea may block the formation of beta-amyloid plaques that have been linked to the onset of Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative conditions, according to new laboratory data.
Green Tea is one of the many potent ingredients in our High Potency Formula multi-vitamin and mineral supplement.
February 2013
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Seven of the best raw foods to add to your diet
1) Coconut
2) Chia seeds
3) Sprouted nuts and seeds
4) Cacao (chocolate
5) Leafy greens
6) Fermented vegetables
7) Pasture-based dairy products
Omega-3 Supplementation could help slow biological...
Shifting the balance of Omega-3 and Omega-6 dietary fats in favour of omega-3 through supplementation could help to slow the biological effects of aging, according to new research.
Consumption of Omega-3 supplements for a four month period could help to shift the ratio of fatty acids in favour of the beneficial fatty acid, and therefore help to combat biological signs of ageing.
Research-backed ingredient to supplement heart...
Omega-3 fatty acids
In a Scientific Position statement, the AHA (American Heart Association) recommends “that healthy people get adequate nutrients by eating a variety of foods in moderation, rather than by taking supplements,” making one exception for omega-3 fatty acid supplements.
Because fish intake has been associated with decreased risk of heart disease, the AHA advises that...
Elevated calcium intakes double risk of heart...
A high intake of calcium from both foods and supplements is associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality and death from heart disease in women.
A BMJ (British Medical Journal) study argued that the indiscriminate use of calcium supplements ‘should be abandoned’ because the risks of heart attack outweigh any possible benefit from osteoporosis prevention.
Omega-3 and Vitamin D may help clear Alzheimer's...
Researchers have pinpointed the mechanism behind vitamin D3 and Omega-3’s ability to enhance the immune system’s to clear the brain of amyloid plaques that are associated with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Regular consumption of vitamin C supplements...
Men who regularly take Vitamin C supplements are at a higher risk of developing kidney stones, new data suggests.
The study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, finds that regular consumption in the form of ascorbic acid, at a typical 1000mg per tablet dose are twice as likely to develop kidney stones as men who do not take any dietary supplements.
IT'S HEART HEALTH MONTH- BE GOOD TO YOUR HEART
The heart health benefits of Omega-3’s and fish oil have been well documented.
Fish contain unsaturated fatty acids, which, when substituted for saturated fatty acids such as those in meat, may lower your cholesterol. But the main beneficial nutrient appears to be omega-3 fatty acids in fatty fish. Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of unsaturated fatty acid that’s thought to reduce...
January 2013
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The Benefits of Pomegranate Juice
Pomegranate juice has excellent antioxidant properties. It has about three times more antioxidants ounce-for-ounce than does red wine or green tea.
Some research has shown that this juice may work as a blood thinner, and it may be an excellent agent for promoting blood flow to the heart. It also has been shown to reduce plaque in the arteries, and to raise “good” levels of cholesterol while...
Omega-3 rich diet can boost children's IQ says...
Supplementing children’s diets with fish oil is one of several effective ways to raise a young child’s IQ levels, according to a new report.
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6 Best foods for weight loss
Some foods are so healthy they star on every nutrition expert’s list of super foods. But often missing on those lists are some underrated gems that can definitely upgrade your diet.
We tapped nutrition experts to find out their favorite underrated fare. They only selected whole foods that are familiar, widely available, affordable, and nutrient-rich — and that taste great.
1.Beans and...
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Keep the flu at bay- with Oil of Oregano
One of the best natural remedies to ward off the flu is Oil of Oregano. It is a very effective virus killer.
See Yourself Well’s Oil of Oregano is derived from wild-crafted chemical free, pure Mediterranean oregano. Contains at least 80% carvacrol.
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CoQ10 may boost 'semen parameters':study
Three months of Coenzyme Q10 supplementation may improve the morphology and motility of sperm in infertile men, according to new data.
A daily 200mg dose of CoQ10 was associated with reductions in levels of oxidative stress, wrote researchers from Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, in the peer reviewed journal Andrologia.
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Cholesterol Medicine Affects Energy Production in...
Up to 75 per cent of patients who take statins to treat elevated cholesterol levels may suffer from muscle pain. Scientists at the Center for Healthy Aging at the University of Copenhagen have now identified a possible mechanism underlying this unfortunate side effect.
Statins deplete levels of CoQ10 which is why supplementation is key. CoQ10 increases energy and helps to ameliorate muscle pain...
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Lower your blood pressure significantly with...
New research confirms what scores of earlier studies have found, that it’s possible to lower your blood pressure with omega-3 fatty acids. A randomized, controlled study by researchers at the Department of Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi, involving 100 patients who had been diagnosed with high blood pressure, found that low doses of the omega-3 fatty...
December 2012
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CoQ10 can boost heart function in heart failure...
Data from randomized trials support the ability of co-enzyme Q10 (CoQ10) to improve heart function in people with congestive heart failure (CHF), says scientist from Tulane University in New Orleans.
CoQ10 supplements were associated with improvements in the ability of the heart to pump blood, as well as, general heart health scores.
See Yourself Well CoQ10, 60 or 120 size capsules.
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Patients With Severe Back Pain Who Quit Smoking...
For years, research has shown a link between smoking and an increased risk for low back pain, intervertebral (spine) disc disease, and inferior patient outcomes following surgery. A new study, published in the December 2012 Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS), also found that smokers suffering from spinal disorders and related back pain, reported greater discomfort than spinal disorder...
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Fish oil, glucosamine and chondroitin lead the way...
Regular use of dietary supplements containing fish oil, or glucosamine and chondroitin may reduce markers of inflammation by up to 22%, says a new study.
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Omega-3 supplementation may slash bed sores in...
Supplementation with Omega-3 rich oils could help to cut pressure ulcers and bed sores by up to 25%, say researchers.
CLA shows anti-inflammatory potential for Crohn's...
Daily supplements of conjugated linolenic acid (CLA) may benefit intestinal health, suggests new data from a study with Crohn’s disease.
“CLA represents a promising new supportive intervention for gut inflammation,” wrote researchers from Virginia Tech , the Univsersity of North Carolina and Wake Forest University School of Medicine, in Clinical Nutrition.
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Omega-3 may delay metabolic malady and block...
Supplementation with Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) could postpone the onset of metabolic disorders and associated declines in cognitive functioning, according to new research.
November 2012
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Fish Oil Could Be Therapy for Periodontal Disease
Periodontitis, inflammation of the tissue surrounding the teeth, affects more than half of adults and is linked to an increased risk of stroke and other heart problems. To evaluate whether fish oil supplementation could be an adjunct therapy for periodontitis, Dr. Alison Coates from the University of South Australia and colleagues from the School of Dentistry at University of Adelaide in Australia...
Old Habits Die Hard: Helping Cancer Patients Stop...
It’s a sad but familiar scene near the grounds of many medical campuses: hospital-gowned patients, some toting rolling IV poles, huddled in clumps under bus shelters or warming areas, smoking cigarettes.
Smoking causes 30 percent of all cancer deaths and 87 percent of all lung cancer deaths. Yet, roughly 50 percent to 83 percent of cancer patients keep smoking after a cancer diagnosis,...
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Eating More Fish Could Reduce Postpartum...
Low levels of omega-3 may be behind postpartum depression, according to a review lead by Gabriel Shapiro of the University of Montreal and the Research Centre at the Sainte-Justine Mother and Child Hospital.
Women are at the highest risk of depression during their childbearing years, and the birth of a child may trigger a depressive episode in vulnerable women. Postpartum depression is...
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Probiotics may help cut body fat levels: RCT data
Daily probiotic yogurt consumption may improve energy metabolism and reduce body fat levels by up to 4%, says results of a placebo-controlled, double-blind cross-over clinical trial in Canada.
Yogurt containing the ‘novel probiotic’ strains Lactobacillus amylovorus or Lactobacillus fermentum for six weeks was associated with significantly reduced body fat mass, with the greatest...
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Alzheimer's Starts Earlier For Heavy Drinkers,...
Heavy drinkers and heavy smokers develop Alzheimer’s disease years earlier than people with Alzheimer’s who do not drink or smoke heavily, according to new research.
“These results are significant because it’s possible that if we can reduce or eliminate heavy smoking and drinking, we could substantially delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease for people and reduce the...
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Vitamin C Prevents Bone Loss in Animal Models
ScienceDaily (Oct. 9, 2012) — Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have shown for the first time in an animal model that vitamin C actively protects against osteoporosis, a disease affecting large numbers of elderly women and men in which bones become brittle and can fracture.
“The medical world has known for some time that low amounts of vitamin C can cause scurvy and brittle...
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Omega-3 fats shown to improve cognition and...
(NaturalNews) The long chain omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA have been shown to effectively lower the risk of heart disease and heart attack and reduce the occurrence of dementia in aging adults. Omega-3 fats improve systemic inflammation to aid vascular elasticity and reduce the risk of blood clots that can result in a cardiovascular event. Additionally, the fats are preferentially incorporated...
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Avoid a stroke by eating more oily fish
(NaturalNews) Eating plenty of oily fish, which is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and other life-giving nutrients, several times a week can significantly reduce people’s risk of having a stroke or developing other cerebrovascular diseases. These are the findings of a new study out of England, which reinforces the plethora of existing scientific evidence showing that oily fish like salmon,...
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5 Reasons Garlic is Great for Your Health
Sometimes called “Nectar of the Gods,” garlic tastes great and is great for you, too. Used to treat everything from high blood pressure to the common cold, garlic does so much more than add flavor to your food.
1. It lowers cholesterol.
Garlic inhibits the same enzyme that statins do, without all the side effects.
It’s also an antioxidant and helps reduce atherosclerosis by preventing...
October 2012
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Plant-based diet helps prevent more than 60...
(NaturalNews) Chronic illnesses including cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and obesity account for nearly 65 percent of all deaths annually, according to the World Health Organization. Over the course of modern human history, forward thinking scientists have known that a diet largely consisting of plants, fruits, nuts and seeds promote optimal health, and when coupled with a healthy...
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Acai reverses age-related cognitive decline in rat...
Acai fruit fed to aged rats reversed age-related cognitive and motor declines, a study conducted through Tufts University has found.
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Resveratrol supplements backed for vascular...
Supplementation with the red wine compound resveratrol could have ‘sustained’ benefits on cardiovascular functions and hold promise for cognitive functions, according to new research backed by DSM.
The research data - presented at the 24th Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Hypertension-demonstrates that regular supplementation with the red wine compound has a...
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Home remedies lower blood glucose levels...
For people flirting with elevated blood glucose levels, the looming threat of having to take insulin shots can truly be frightening. Diabetes has become more prevalent than ever due to the All-American diet consisting of fast junk food, sodas, and the variety of other garbage people consume — counter to common rational health advice. Even for many participating in healthier lifestyles and...
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CoQ10 and Vitamin B6 levels linked to lower artery...
Increased blood levels of Coenzyme Q10 and vitamin B6 are associated with a reduced risk of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), says new data published in Nutrition Research.
See Yourself Well CoQ10 is offered in 2 sizes; 60 or 120 softgels.
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Magnesium may reduce colon cancer risk: Meta...
Increased intakes of magnesium may reduce the risk of developing colon cancer, says a new meta analysis of data.
Findings published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition indicated that for every 50mg per day increase in intake of the mineral, the risk of colon cancer was modestly reduced by 7%.
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Zinc fights infections in seniors
A new study finds that seniors who take zinc supplements are at significantly less risk of infections, in part because of zinc’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, both of which improve immune function.
“Dietary zinc intake declines with advancing age,” said Ananda S. Prasad, MD, PhD, MACN, and lead author of the study, which was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition....
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9 tips to eat less sugar
Americans devoured about 130 pounds of sweetener per person in 2011, increasing risk of diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure—and making nutritionists cringe. Here, experts from different fields explore sugar’s effects on the body and offer real-life tips for cutting back.
Add omega-3s. According to our research, DHA, ALA, and EPA fatty acids protect the brain against fructose’s effects....
