According to a researcher from the University of Connecticut Health Center, the enzyme bromelain appears to reduce inflammation associated with asthma. Dr Eric Secor tested three groups of mice with acute asthma over eight days with either a placebo or two doses of...
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Older women need calcium and D
Deficiencies in calcium and vitamin D are common in older individuals, particularly those who live in nursing homes. These deficiencies increase the risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures. Recent studies show supplementation can decrease this risk and provide...
Whey protein gives immune boost
Whey protein is one of the highest quality proteins available. It is quickly digested, and increases fat burning while simultaneously decreasing appetite. Due to its rich content of L-cysteine, whey protein may boost immune response by up to 500%. A study from Ohio...
SAMe effective as drug for arthritis
SAMe (S-adenosylmethionine) is a natural compound produced by the body from amino acids. It is found in most body tissues and is linked to folic acid and vitamin B-12. Deficiencies of either of these nutrients may also lead to lower levels of SAMe, which may worsen...
Fainting spells in elderly: try B-12
If you feel faint when you stand up from a chair or bed, you may be low in vitamin B-12, according to new research. โOrthostatic hypotensionโ (OH) is a loss of blood pressure when standing up from a sitting or laying down position. Experienced by many older people,...
Beating bad breath and gum disease
If you notice people tend to step back when you speak, or if you often have a โbad tasteโ in your mouth, its likely that you have bad breath. In most cases, bad breath (or โhalitosisโ) is caused by odour-causing bacteria in the mouth. Impacted food, dry mouth, a...
Nutrition Notes: Cut colon cancer risk
A new blood test for colon cancer risk may be on the horizon that measures levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), which is produced by the liver during periods of acute inflammation. High levels of CRP in the blood are regarded as an inflammatory marker. They are also...
Ginger, B-6 two options for nausea
New research from South Australia has shown that there is more than hearsay to the notion that ginger helps to stop nausea in pregnancy. A recent trial of ginger as a treatment for nausea and vomiting during pregnancy has found that a dose of 1g of ginger a day does...
Melatonin can be key to good sleep
Research suggests that a good nightโs sleep has tremendous positive impact on brain functions, metabolic processes and immune system function. However, as many as 50% of Canadian adults experience sleep problems. One reason may be insufficient production of melatonin,...
Moms can lower kidsโ diabetes risk
Cod liver oil is an important source of vitamin D and the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which aid in the prevention of type 1 diabetes. At Ulleval University Hospital in Norway, researchers investigated...