Women who take vitamin D through multivitamins are 40% less likely to develop multiple sclerosis (MS) than women who do not take supplements, according to a new study. The body gets vitamin D through exposure to sunlight, and from the diet. “Because the number of...
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Niacin shines in cholesterol study
High cholesterol, a key risk factor for heart disease, can be modified through diet, lifestyle and drugs, yet many people still struggle to lower their cholesterol levels. Recently, scientists from the University of Maryland published a review stating that niacin,...
PS, inositol options in mental health
Neurological disorders are among the most difficult to deal with for both patients and their families, as changes in personality can often be dramatic. Recent studies center on two natural substances that may improve symptoms in age-related mental decline and bipolar...
Fish oils ease asthma symptoms
Asthma is one of the most common illnesses, affecting 13% of Canadians aged 5 to 19 years. Since the body uses the omega-3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) found in fish to produce anti-inflammatory compounds, it is believed that fish oils can benefit asthma...
Hawthorn a top pick for heart health
Hawthorn is one of the most well-researched herbs used for heart conditions, including congestive heart failure, angina, high and low blood pressure, irregular heart beat, and more. In a recent review of eight studies at the Universities of Exeter and Plymouth in...
Natural options for impotence
Impotence is defined as the inability of males to achieve erection, ejaculation, or both. Also known as erectile dysfunction (ED), this common disorder affects about 5% of men at the age of 40 and between 15 and 25% of men at the age of 65. It was once thought that...
Vitamin D: for your gums’ sake!
Getting enough vitamin D could be important for oral health, based on findings of a recent study. The analytical study looked at a possible connection between vitamin D levels in the blood and periodontal disease, a widespread chronic inflammatory condition marked by...
Studies find vitamin eases migraines
Have you tried everything to help ease your migraine headache with no real relief? If you haven’t tried vitamin B-2, read on! At the Department of Neurology at the Humboldt University of Berlin in Germany, researchers found that high-dose vitamin B-2 may be beneficial...
Birth defect risk: beyond folic acid
Women are frequently reminded that folic acid helps decrease the risk of birth defects. While this is proven true in many studies, researchers at the University Medical Center in the Netherlands did two studies that showed other nutrients may also play a role in...
Ginseng extract cuts risk of colds
Recent clinical studies show an extract of ginseng may be able to significantly lower your risk of catching a cold or flu this season. A study at the Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk found the ginseng extract, known as CVT-E002 and sold as Cold-FX, helped...