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April Flowers for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online Herbal remedies have been used for thousands of years in Asia and early European cultures. In recent years, Western medicine has shown a renewed interest in herbs for their medicinal qualities, and scientists are now isolating the active compounds in many, documenting their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. A new study led by the Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute (Sanford-Burnham) reports that carnosic acid,...
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Initial results in mice could lead to new way to fight neurodegenerative diseases There’s new hope in the fight against Huntington’s disease. A group of researchers that includes scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have designed a compound that suppresses symptoms of the devastating disease in mice. The compound is a synthetic antioxidant that targets mitochondria, an...
A team of researchers under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey Teckman in the Department of Pediatrics at St. Louis University, have demonstrated that oxidative stress occurs in a genetic model of alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency. This is the most common genetic liver disorder in children and can lead to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma in adults. Some cases may require liver transplantation. The report, published in the October 2012 issue of Experimental Biology and Medicine, suggests that...
Benefit6 Whole Body Protection completes week with advertising spots on Komo Health Talk Radio Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (PRWEB) October 25, 2012 Benefit6 Whole Body Protection by I Do Strive, LLC is the first product to focus on six key areas of health to provide consumers with the most comprehensive whole body protection supplement began its initial marketing roll-out by appearing on nationally syndicated health and food radio shows including Komo Health Talk Radio in Seattle, WA....
EMERYVILLE, Calif., Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SCS Global Services (SCS) is announcing its groundbreaking Certified Antioxidant Superfoods Program (www.scsglobalservices.com/antioxidants) for fresh food at the PMA Fresh Summit 2012 conference this week. At an educational session for attendees on Sunday, October 28th, SCS will describe the important antioxidant subclasses linked to significant health benefits, and explain how communicating certification of exceptional antioxidant...
BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Steven Joyal, MD, from Life Extension, a Fort Lauderdale, Fla organization dedicated to health & wellness, appears on The SUZANNE Show this week to reveal 12 "super foods" that promote cardiovascular health. His appearance is one in a series devoted to easy solutions for healthy living, airing Wednesday, October 24, at 7 a.m. (ET/PT) on Lifetime Television. Dr. Joyal selected foods, spices, and herbs based on studies that support...
Natural Health Sherpa reveals new information about how chia seeds can benefit the body. Wilmington, NC (PRWEB) October 20, 2012 Natural Health Sherpa revealed the things that make chia seeds a super superfood: it has omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, fiber, and antioxidants. According to Natural Health Sherpa, chia seeds aren’t new. “Native Americans have long relied on the seeds of the chia plant (Salvia hispanica) as a staple food and an energy source,” says the website. “This...
Juicing for Weight Loss ™ releases proactive method to help prevent colds this season. By empowering the immune system with certain fresh juices in anticipation of and during the cold season, this gives the body a fighting chance of surviving this cold / flu season in vibrant health. San Diego, CA (PRWEB) October 15, 2012 The cold season has once again arrived, and more people than ever are looking for a proactive way to survive in full health. As Benjamin Franklin famously said, “an...
Combined folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 supplements had no statistically significant effect on the risk of colorectal adenoma among women who were at high risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a study published October 12 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Between 28% and 35% of the U.S. population reported to take dietary supplements containing folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12, and previous in vitro and animal studies have shown that B vitamins combat...
Recent studies prove turmeric reduces tryiglicerdies, chronic inflammation while proving antioxidant support improving cardiovascular health Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (PRWEB) October 10, 2012 Benefit6 Whole Body Protection by I Do Strive, LLC is the first product to focus on six key areas of health to provide consumers with the most comprehensive whole body protection supplement including reducing chronic inflammation. Research from Penn State finds the spice turmeric does the heart good by...
