Every feel like you are tired all the time but your doctor can’t seem to find the cause? You may suffer from a syndrome that approximately 10 million Americans have called chronic fatigue syndrome. Recently it has been discovered that a retrovirus is now linked with this syndrome, so treatment may be easier to find.
The virus, xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related-virus or XMRV, was found in approximately 67 percent of 101 patients that suffered from chronic fatigue syndrome by Vincent C. Lombardi, Ph.D. from the Whittemore Peterson Institute in Reno, Nevada, and his team. Read the rest of this entry »
New research suggests flaxseed may help improve cholesterol.
A study appearing in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds people who took one tablespoon of whole flaxseed everyday were able to reduce both their total cholesterol and their LDL, or bad, cholesterol levels. Flaxseed oil, in comparison, did not produce the same results.
Women, particularly post-menopausal women, had the greatest reduction in their cholesterol, compared to men and other people who previously had higher cholesterol levels, according to Reuters. Read the rest of this entry »
You’ve heard that chicken soup can help cure the aches and pains associated with the flu and now experts are touting the benefits of some other flu-fighting foods.
Registered dietician Andrea Garen says that a healthy diet is important all year round, but particularly during the flu season. “Adding flu-fighting foods like yogurt, garlic, citrus and chicken to your diet can boost your body’s immune system and help you to avoid getting sick,” she says.
Previous research has suggested that low levels of vitamin D, found in milk and other dairy products, is linked to a seasonal increase in cold and flu and a higher incidence of respiratory infections. Cultured milk products, like yogurt, also contain probiotics which are beneficial bacteria with immunity-boosting benefits. Read the rest of this entry »
While exercise can boost mood, its health benefits have been oversold.
Moderate exercise can reduce the risk of diabetes in people at risk. Exercise may reduce the risk of heart disease and breast and colon cancers.
Though the evidence is mixed, exercise may also provide benefits for people with osteoporosis.
Physical activity alone will not lead to sustained weight loss or reduce blood pressure or cholesterol. Read the rest of this entry »
A healthy diet does not have to entail depriving oneself of favorite foods, rather it has more to do with breaking bad eating habits, according to an expert.
Dr. Ara DerMarderosian, professor of pharmacognosy at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and an expert in nutraceuticals and natural foods, has provided suggestions for better health that can be particularly useful to students returning to school this week.
He stresses that it is important to eat slowly and in moderation, and to pay attention to “true hunger.” Read the rest of this entry »
