Archive for January, 2010


Can your diet prevent breast cancer? – Edmonton Journal

They contain antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fibre, which work against oxidation in your body and help to improve your fighting form. Antioxidants are your front-line defence against free radicals that constantly and adversely affect cells.

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Pet Files: Arthritis pain can plague our 4-legged family members, too – The Tribune

Is your pet slow to rise in the morning? Getting crabbier when touched? Not wanting to play anymore? Sound like Grandpa? Dogs and cats are just as susceptible to arthritis as we are, but we can help keep our pets comfortable with a multi-faceted …

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Glow like Angelina and Jen – Los Angeles Times

Glowing skin signals youth, radiates good health and is the signature accessory of celebrities who walk the red carpet, as exemplified so far this awards season at the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild by the likes of Jennifer Aniston, Zoe …

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Foods packed with antioxidants are all-around super foods – The Province

It’s believed that antioxidants can neutralize free radicals. Common antioxidants include the vitamins A, C, E, and Beta-Carotene, the mineral selenium, and plant pigments such as lutein. Rather than relying on supplements that contain antioxidants …

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Vitamins And Sunshine – Do We Need More?

More research continues to be published regarding the benefits of Vitamin D, or at least what appears to be a link between a Vitamin D deficiency and cancer, particluarly colon cancer.  I'm willing to bet that this is the first in what will be a line of dominoes that will fall when it comes to [...]

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Nutrition Not Calories Are More Important

You could keep your calorie intake at a "normal" level by eating a fast food hamburger and fries, and even adding a medium Coke or juice drink.  That's about all you could consume for the day, plus a snack or two, if you wanted to stay within a 2,000 calorie diet.  With this kind of [...]

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The Top 10 Vitamins for Winter – Associated Content

A comprehensive list of the top 10 vitamins and supplements to help counteract the common (and not-so-common) effects of winter: 10. Biotin. While technically classified as vitamin B, this one is all cosmological. Brutal winter air can bring hair …

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Veggies for a healthy breakfast – Examiner

When it comes to breakfast foods, omelets and oatmeal may come to mind. But with the USDA recommending Americans get three to five servings of vegetables per day, many people have started waking up to a plate full of greens instead. Adding spinach to …

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Foods to Consume to Help Avoid or Alleviate Respiratory Allergies – Associated Content

I hate to go to the doctor and take medicine if I can avoid it. I don’t consider myself to be holistic by any stretch of the imagination but I try to treat my symptoms myself before seeking the assistance of a medical professional. I’m not saying …

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Sun Chlorella USA Positioned for Strong 2010 – Earthtimes

TORRANCE, Calif. , Jan. 28 — With the start of a new year, there is often a renewed focus on personal health and nutrition. According to experts, two key areas for health-conscious consumers this year are prebiotics and immune health. This is …

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