Archive | December, 2011

The scientists found that despite consuming more calories, many obese women have insufficient amounts of vitamins that are necessary for a healthy pregnancy.

Obese women may encounter pregnancy complications

  It's important to maintain a healthy weight, yet many individuals find themselves heading down the path to obesity. Taking an herbal diet supplement may help people reach their goals, but eating right and exercising are important tools for staying in shape. Recently, research published in the journal Seminars in Perinatology uncovered some facts about [...] [...more]

Research presented early this December at the 2011 CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium found that starch intake may affect a breast cancer patient's chances of having the disease return.

Starch consumption may affect cancer reoccurance

Over the past few years some physicians and nutritionists have begun encouraging people to eat less carbohydrates, particularly starches, and more fruits and vegetables. People who don't have a balanced diet may find themselves in need of an herbal weight loss supplement. Recently, researchers have found another danger of eating too much starch that's worse [...] [...more]

In 2007, the rate of mortality among African Americans was 44 percent higher than it was for Caucasians.

African Americans dying of colon cancer at disproportionate rates

  Individuals who are concerned about developing colon cancer should consider taking an herbal colon cleansing supplement to potentially boost the health of their colon. While the number of people dying from this disease has dropped considerably in the past two decades, the mortality rate seems to be dropping slower among African Americans. The difference [...] [...more]

The news source spoke to James Wyatt, director of the Sleep Disorders Service and Research Center at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago who said that people with a healthy sleep pattern should feel free to nap when they have the time.

Dieting and avoiding an afternoon nap may improve insomnia

  Individuals who have trouble getting to sleep at night may benefit from an herbal insomnia supplement, which can help them get rest. This population may also feel tired throughout the day, which can lead to an urge to nap. Recently, Fox News published an article explaining some of the benefits and downsides of napping [...] [...more]

"Soy supplementation using commercially available soy products can have durable beneficial effects on PSA levels...in some men with prostate cancer," concluded study authors.

Researchers find that soy may help prostate cancer patients

  Prostate cancer is a potentially deadly disease that affects more than 240,000 men a year, according to the American Cancer Society. Recently, researchers from Pennsylvania State University have discovered that there may be hope for men who are unresponsive to all forms of treatment for the condition. According to scientists, soy may be an [...] [...more]

By contrast, one third of children with emotionally distant mothers developed obesity as teens.

Positive mother-child relationship may lead to healthy teens

  Encouraging children to maintain a healthy weight is becoming increasingly more important, as childhood obesity rates continue to rise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that sugary drinks and unhealthy foods on school campuses may be partially to blame for this problem, but recent research has found another possible factor. Scientists from [...] [...more]

Research presented early this December at the 2011 CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium found that starch intake may affect a breast cancer patient's chances of having the disease return.

Starch consumption may affect cancer reoccurance

  Over the past few years some physicians and nutritionists have begun encouraging people to eat less carbohydrates, particularly starches, and more fruits and vegetables. People who don't have a balanced diet may find themselves in need of an herbal weight loss supplement. Recently, researchers have found another danger of eating too much starch that's [...] [...more]

According to a recent study conducted by scientists at the University of Michigan, wealthy nations that have a large concentration of fast food restaurants have more obese citizens than other countries.

Wealthy nations appear to have fatter residents

  People who are struggling with their weight may want to consider taking an herbal diet supplement to start 2012 off on a path toward a healthier self. Individuals who find that they can't seem to work enough fruits and vegetables into their diet may also want to think about whether their environment is impacting [...] [...more]

Second, individuals who experience insomnia should limit their caffeine intake.

Start 2012 off with a good night’s sleep

  The new year is approaching, and for some people the most important resolution on their list is to start sleeping better. For millions of Americans, a good night's rest can be difficult to achieve, and many of them may not realize that some of the simple things they do every night are having a [...] [...more]

While pain levels did not appear to change significantly for those in the trial, anxiety and fatigue levels did, suggesting that individuals were having an easier time coping with their disease.

Concentration exercises benefit arthritis patients

  Arthritis is something that has become a regular part of aging, and the pain associated with it can be debilitating. Individuals who are concerned about developing this condition should consider taking an herbal joint health supplement to help keep themselves strong. Recently, researchers determined that people with this disease shouldn't try and ignore their [...] [...more]