| 02/28/2005 - Avocado Consumption |
| I remember reading some years ago that avocados should be eaten in moderation because of their high fat content. That advice makes perfect sense for anyone who has bought into the absurd mindset that any dietary fat is an enemy of good health. |
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| 02/25/2005 - Cookware Safety |
| This is just one of three active threads that discuss the pros and cons of different types of cookware, with a special emphasis on the dangers of Teflon. |
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| 02/24/2005 - Are These "Harmful Drugs" Are Safe Enough to Sell? |
| Last week the confusion over the use of Vioxx, Celebrex, Bextra and other pain-killing drugs got even more confusing when an FDA panel advised the agency to keep the drugs on the market. |
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| 02/23/2005 - Fighting Colorectal Cancer with Calcium |
| Calcium intake is a powerful preventive against colorectal cancer. That's a bold statement, but with study after study we're seeing that it appears to be true. |
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| 02/23/2005 - Vinegar Intake May Aid Diabetics |
| In a moment I'll address the issue of palatability. But to start things off, we'll look at a study that illustrates how a little vinegar before meals may actually help diabetics and those with pre-diabetic symptoms manage insulin sensitivity. |
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| 02/18/2005 - Proper Dog Nutrition |
| "Is there something about dogs' digestive systems that makes them able to handle meat that is too old to be good for us? Or should we never feed a dog meat that we wouldn't eat ourselves?" |
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| 02/17/2005 - The Importance of CRP |
| A new era dawned recently when the medical mainstream finally gave its official stamp of approval to a cardiovascular risk factor that HSI members have known about for years:
C-reactive protein (CRP). |
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| 02/16/2005 - Producing Glutathione |
| That's the implication of a study that examined the effects of vitamin E supplementation on the production of glutathione in laboratory rats. |
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| 02/15/2005 - The Hidden Dangers of Drinking Water |
| There was a time when you could probably find clean water that was unadulterated. But today, almost all drinking water is at least partially contaminated. |
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| 02/14/2005 - Air Freshners May Be Doing More Harm than Good |
| Many household products contain solvents called volatile organic
compounds (VOCs). And in this case the word "organic" doesn't imply a health benefit. Far from it. |
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| 02/12/2005 - Drink Less Water |
| Sure, drinking tons of water is great if you want to raise your stroke risk, bring on kidney failure, and encourage early Alzheimer's. |
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| 02/11/2005 - Grapefruit Seed Extract: Infection and Prevention |
| In several e-Alerts, HSI Panelist Allan Spreen, M.D., has recommended grapefruit seed extract (GSE), which he describes as a "natural antibiotic made from an extract of grapefruit seed." |
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| 02/10/2005 - The Effects of Cell Changes |
| I told you about a Duke University study that demonstrates how cells ration iron, first making sure that the most essential cell functions get their share, and then depriving certain genes of iron if the iron supply is insufficient. |
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| 02/09/2005 - The First Product that Helped Me, from the First Night I Took It |
| WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU SAT THROUGH A MOVIE… without rushing off to the men's room?
Well, here's a little secret that even your best buddies won't volunteer… |
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| 02/09/2005 - Iron Deprivation |
| Researchers showed that when yeast cells were deprived of iron, the hierarchy of the cell rationed the available iron, making sure the most vital functions of the cell received what little iron was available. |
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| 02/08/2005 - Hepatitis C: Nutritional Support |
| "Question: What nutritional support is documented for hepatitis C?"But to answer Kaylie's question: Yes, there is nutritional support for this dangerous condition. |
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| 02/07/2005 - Folate Reduces the Risk of High Blood Pressure |
| High blood pressure isn't a disease, in the same way that a high fever isn't a disease - it's a sign that something else is wrong. If you and your doctor discover and address the root problem of hypertension, you're more likely to successfully treat it. |
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| 02/04/2005 - Dietary Supplements - Available in Various Forms |
| Virtually every dietary supplement - whether a vitamin, mineral or herb - is available in different forms. And the form you choose can make a big difference in the effectiveness of the supplement. |
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| 02/03/2005 - Prevention and Treatment of Atherosclerosis |
| Atherosclerosis - narrowing of the arteries - occurs when calcium, cellular waste products, cholesterol and other substances respond to inflammation by building up to form plaque on the inner lining of blood vessels. |
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| 02/02/2005 - Placebo Pills: More than Just Sugar |
| Most people would never think to question the contents of a placebo. After all, everyone knows that placebos have no active ingredients. |
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| 02/02/2005 - Healthy Benefits of Herbs & Oregano |
| A U.S. Department of Agriculture study measured the phenolic content and antioxidant activity of 27 culinary herbs and 12 medicinal herbs under laboratory conditions. |
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| 02/01/2005 - Germs in the Workplace |
| That's how a lively friend of mine named Emily describes her co-worker's response to her pet mission: to kill as many germs as possible in her workplace. |
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