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The Importance of Getting a High Dietary Intake of Carotenoids (Vitamins)
Let’s connect some cancer-prevention dots...
Lymphocytes are key immune-system cells – they produce antibodies that attack cancerous cells.
Lymphocytes malfunction when...What's really behind recent media scare tactics on vitamins? (Vitamins)
In the days and weeks before a major earthquake, seismologists often record tremors - subterranean rumbles, signalling that something destructive...Vitamin D - For Everything From Gum To Muscle Health (Vitamins)
It's vitamin D time again.
I've already sent you three e-alerts this year (and several last year as well) regarding...Vitamin D Deficiency: Are You Suffering From A Vitamin D Deficiency? (Vitamins)
If you have type 2 diabetes, or if you've been diagnosed with a pre-diabetic condition, you may be deficient in...Vitamin C: Are You Taking A Form That Actually Benefits Your Health? (Vitamins)
"Whenever I feel the vapours coming on I immediately begin quaffing 1000mg doses of vitamin C."
That's the opening line...Vitamin D Information: Discover The Essential Winter Vitamin (Vitamins)
Last summer seems a long time ago now, so the typical summertime advice to coat yourself with sunscreen, wear a...The low down on vitamin E: addressing recent safety concerns regarding the vitamin (Vitamins)
Don't you hate it when vitamin supplements kill you?
Well...you and I would hate it, but the mainstream media LOVED it...Vitamin E is safe: Vitamin E Makeover (Vitamins)
Over the past couple of years, a handful of ridiculously flawed studies have found vitamin E supplements to be ineffective...How vitamin D could help you live longer (Vitamins)
Researchers recently carried out a meta-analysis, in which they examined 18 previously published studies which had suggested that deficiencies in...Anti-Ageing: The Safety of Vitamins and Antioxidants (Vitamins)
The next time your doctor asks about your supplement use, don't be surprised if he tells you that the antioxidant...The low down on the health benefits of vitamin C (Vitamins)
Is vitamin C a placebo?
That question was the subject line of an e-mail I received from an HSI member named...Folic acid: Just what is mainstream medicine’s stance on vitamins? (Vitamins)
Mainstream medicine's curious relationship with folic acid is amusing. By and large, most mainstream doctors are dismissive of alternative health...The importance of multivitamins (Vitamins)
Does your doctor recommend that you take vitamin and mineral supplements? Probably not, unless he's a naturopathic practitioner. Traditional doctors...Supplements: Taking the right dosage is vital (Vitamins)
Have you ever taken a few supplements and wondered how they interact with one another throughout your body? A new...Omega-3 supplements: How over 65s can stay out of hospital (Vitamins)
Would you like to save a few billion pounds?
Unfortunately I'm not talking about a few billion in savings for...Vitamin C: How to prepare yourself for the change of seasons (Vitamins)
As much as I'd like to indulge in denial, it has to be acknowledged. Summer (please don't shoot the messenger)...Vitamin E: Another media misrepresentation of vitamin E (Vitamins)
Would you be surprised to hear that vitamin E has come under attack again? No, I wasn't either. It seems...EU Supplements Directive – What does the decision mean? (Vitamins)
With friends like the British Dietetic Association (BDA), who needs enemies?
That was my first thought when I read the...Vitamin B: Choosing the correct vitamin B complex (Vitamins)
An HSI member named Rosie recently sent in a letter commenting on vitamin B complex.
Rosie wrote: "B vitamins are...Drug trials: Why not all studies are created equal (Vitamins)
A single study proves nothing, no matter how well designed and executed it may be. But a single study with...Supplements Directive: A major victory in the campaign against the EU Food Supplements Directive (Vitamins)
Yesterday was a truly fantastic day for health freedom!
The senior advisor to the European Court of Justice (ECJ), Advocate General...Supplements: Discover the supplement duo with numerous health benefits (Vitamins)
A simple combination of one vitamin and one mineral - when taken together - may help diabetics regulate blood sugar...Supplements: Fighting for your continued right to good health (Vitamins)
I’ve recently received emails from concerned HSI members wanting to know more about the current situation regarding the EU Foods...Vitamin E: New research on the benefits of vitamin E (Vitamins)
Your liver just needs a little coaxing.
That’s the implication of a study that examined the effects of vitamin E...Vitamin Supplements: Supplement Buyers - Beware Of False And Biased Claims (Vitamins)
Like clockwork, every few months I come across a new article that dismisses vitamin supplements as useless or even bad...Oranges & Health: How An Orange A Day Can Help Ward Off Stroke And Cancer (Vitamins)
Why is an orange good for you? Everyone knows about the high vitamin C content and the natural fibre. But...Vitamin E: The Real Low-down On Vitamin E (Vitamins)
Could vitamin E be bad for you? Don't you believe it.
It would certainly seem unlikely that a well-known antioxidant...Vitamin B6: How A Deficiency In One Essential Nutrient Could Quadruple Your Risk Of Stroke (Vitamins)
The benefits of vitamin B6 are wide ranging - from supporting protein metabolism and muscle growth to overcoming premenstrual symptoms...Multivitamins May Enhance The Immune System And Deliver Nutrients That The Body Needs For Good Health (Vitamins)
Taking a daily multivitamin is largely an act of faith. We've seen studies that show how multivitamins may enhance the...Folic Acid: The Forgotten Nutrient That Will Keep You Alive And Kicking Into Your 90s (Vitamins)
You probably already know that folic acid is one of the most important of the B vitamins. I've been talking...Vitamin E Supplements And Exercise: An Effective Anti-ageing Combo (Vitamins)
On any given day there are thousands of human health studies in progress. But all the studies and dramatic breakthroughs...Vitamin K: Unlock The Secret Powers Of Vitamin K To Protect Against A Wide Range Of Diseases From Alzheimer's To Osteoporosis (Vitamins)
Most people know very little about vitamin K and miss out on its incredible range of health-giving benefits as a...Benefits of vitamin C for reducing stroke risk (Stroke)
According to the findings of a large European-based study, increased blood levels of vitamin C may reduce the risk of...Cancer: Tocotrienols can help keep you cancer free (Cancer)
New research suggests that tocotrienols – the less studied form of vitamin E – may reduce DNA damage (considered an...Vitamin E: Giving this vitamin the respect it deserves... especially when it comes to fighting heart disease (Heart Disease)
"All I'm askin'," sang Aretha Franklin back in 1967, "is for a little respect." I'm pretty sure Aretha wasn't singing...Sytrinol: Breakthrough new heart-health formula helps lower your cholesterol level (Heart Disease)
Although cholesterol is usually thought of in a negative light, it’s not all bad. In fact, this complex fatty substance...Breast cancer: How folate can offer women vital protection against the disease (Cancer)
I dubbed this summer The Summer of Folate a few weeks ago when I sent you an e-Alert with a...Heart disease: Confused reports on antioxidant study results (Heart Disease)
Why would Brigham and Women's Hospital encourage you to NOT take antioxidant supplements? Here's the title of a press release...Diabetes: How Vitamin B1 can help prevent diabetes-related health complications (Diabetes Type 2)
Little did an HSI member named Howard know that his simple suggestion might be a huge and important health tip...Depression: How to combat depression in the elderly (Depression)
A new study by researchers from the University of Sheffield has found that a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement may...Numerous benefits linked to folate: It reduces your risk of everything from stroke to heart disease (Heart Disease)
Is folate the new "it" vitamin? Suddenly, the summer of 2007 seems like the summer of folate, with multiple studies...How vitamin B-6 can help reduce your risk of colorectal cancer (Cancer)
Chicken breast, fish, red meat and beans, along with vegetables and fruits (especially bananas) are the menu items that can...Cancer: Exploring the link between prostate cancer and multivitamin use (Prostate Problems)
Forget it. That's my suggestion for anyone who's wondering what to do with the recent National Cancer Institute (NCI) study...Osteoporosis: How vitamin K helps keep your bones strong (Osteoporosis)
Today we'll look at a study that underlines the importance of a vitamin that's a key player in bone health:...The heart-protective properties of vitamin C (Heart Disease)
What vitamin helps the heart?
I believe most people would choose “vitamin E” as the answer to that question. And they’d...Vitamin A helps protect against skin cancer (Cancer)
Remember those lazy, hazy, crazy days of youthful summers, spending entire days playing outside? Back in those days before "SPF"...How to ward off a debilitating case of shingles (Other Ailments)
If you're approaching your 60th birthday, or if you passed that mark long ago, don't be surprised if your doctor...How vitamin D can help protect against cancer (Cancer)
"A closer study of the action of solar radiation on the body might well reveal the nature of cancer immunity."
That...Can vitamins help prevent Alzheimer's disease? (Alzheimer's)
Many HSI members are well aware that an elevated level of homocysteine (an amino acid) increases the risk of heart...How a vitamin B-12 deficiency increases the risk of osteoporosis (Osteoporosis)
Vitamin B-12 deficiency is a key risk factor for osteoporosis. The question is: If you're B-12 deficient, how can you...Lowering your risk of pancreatic cancer (Cancer)
The symptoms are subtle, so it's rarely diagnosed in the early stages when treatment is most effective. This is how...Vitamin K for Heart and Bone Health (Heart Disease)
Your bones and your heart want the same thing: plenty of vitamin K.
I recently told you how a deficiency of...Osteoporosis: Vitamin K could prevent osteoporosis (Osteoporosis)
Mention vitamins A to E, and most people will know why they need them and what foods contain them. Not...Vitamin D May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk (Cancer)
Once again, I’m extolling the virtues of the “sunshine vitamin”.
The idea that vitamin D can play a role in reducing...Liver function: Herbal help for cirrhosis (Other Ailments)
Former US Surgeon General C. Everett Koop has called hepatitis C an even graver threat to our public health than...Memory loss: Heart disease marker linked to memory loss (Alzheimer's)
Want to keep your memory intact?
Most of us won't need to spend much time mulling over that question before...Stroke: Taking Essential Fatty Acids, Folic Acid and Arginine Could Reduce Your Risk of Stroke (Stroke)
This year alone, 125,000 people in the UK will suffer a stroke and 60,000 of them will die as a...Gum disease: A grapefruit a day keeps the dentist away (Other Ailments)
If you'd rather not lose your teeth, reducing the risk of periodontitis is its own reward; gum disease is the...Lung function: Keep your lungs youthful with these nutrients (Other Ailments)
Take a deep breath. Now exhale. Nice, isn't it? In a world of seemingly unlimited gratifications, a deep breath is...COPD: Omega-3 fatty acids help COPD patients (Other Ailments)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common illness in the UK that mainly affects people over the age of...Type 1 diabetes: Ease diabetic neuropathy symptoms with ALA (Other Ailments)
You know that tingling sensation you get when your leg "falls asleep"? Imagine if that tingling gradually subsided until your...Age-related macular degeneration: Antioxidants may help protect your eyesight (Eyesight Disorders)
At HSI, we’ve been looking for something that addresses age-related macular degeneration (AMD) for a long time. An estimated 500,000...Alzheimer's disease: Help safeguard your mind with niacin (Alzheimer's)
Think of your body as a machine. Now imagine this machine is the size of a gymnasium, packed wall to...Pneumonia: Natural alternatives to antibiotics for pneumonia (Other Ailments)
Pneumonia and bronchitis both afflict the respiratory system, but they're completely separate conditions that require different types of treatments. Nevertheless,...Preventing falls: Be more confident and stable on your feet (Other Ailments)
Ask any pensioner what one of their biggest fears is, and I bet the fear of falling would be in...Strokes and Heart health: Look after your heart with B complex (Stroke)
You don't always get a chance to "re-do" something. But when researchers took a second look at a large study...Heartburn: Don’t Reach For the Antacids or Acid Suppressors; You Could Be Masking the True Cause of Your Heartburn…Ulcers (Other Ailments)
It’s become far too common. A little “heartburn”? Just chew a couple of antacids. Still not going away? Move to...Skin cancer: Repair sun-damaged skin with vitamin A (Skin Problems)
If everything in life worked as efficiently as skin we'd have no worries.
Skin is your body's largest organ, and...Dry eyes: Eat tuna to protect your eyes (Eyesight Disorders)
Tears get a bad rap. But you'd truly have something to cry about if a malfunction in the glands around...Boost immunity: Discover how you can fight off viruses this winter (Immunity)
The death of a bird in Britain wouldn't normally be covered by local news outlets in London, much less TV...Alzheimer's: Lower your risk of Alzheimer’s disease with these vitamins (Diabetes Type 2)
What can I do to help prevent Alzheimer's disease (AD)?
That's one of the most common questions we receive here...Stroke: Folate deficiency may increase stroke risk (Stroke)
Women don't get enough folate. And the results can be disastrous twice over.
According to a recent survey by US...Cancer: Why intravenous vitamin C may be the next big thing (Cancer)
Thirty years ago cancer researchers thought they might be on to something big. Their ambitious theory: Vitamin C in high...Alzheimer's: Study show statins will not reduce risk of dementia (Alzheimer's)
Another one bites the dust.
Another myth about cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, that is.
You've got to hand it to executives...Periodontitis: Avoid gum disease with these healthy habits (Other Ailments)
Can healthy habits promote dental health? More specifically, can a combination of regular exercise, weight control and a healthy diet...Depression: How to beat depression after a heart attack (Depression)
But for those who suffer from depression following a heart attack, there's a winning combination of nutrients that may successfully...Diabetes: Vitamin K – a valuable nutrient for diabetics (Diabetes Type 2)
For diabetics, any trip to the doctor's office, no matter how routine, should be treated as an opportunity to take...Period pain: Learn how to relieve period pain the safe and natural way (Other Ailments)
For some women the “time of the month” can mean mild discomfort. For others it can mean excruciating and crippling...Eyesight: How to protect your eyesight as you age (Eyesight Disorders)
When your eyes follow these words across the computer screen, are there threadlike elements in your field of vision that...Anti-ageing: The Natural Supplement That Makes Your Skin Smoother And More Elastic (Skin Problems)
No one enjoys that moment when you look in the mirror and suddenly find that you are looking older.
Here...Heart disease: Vitamin E promotes heart health in women (Heart Disease)
Any woman concerned about heart health would do herself a favour to pay close attention to vitamin E studies.
Over...Skin damage: Boost your vitamin A levels this summer (Skin Problems)
If you live just a few miles north of Quito, Ecuador, the equator may run right through your back yard....Prostate cancer: Vitamin E – a vital tool in the fight against prostate cancer (Prostate Problems)
Q: What do Roger Moore, Sir David Steele, Major Ronald Ferguson, Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu all have in common?
A:...Sun exposure: Soak up the sun - in small doses (Skin Problems)
Run for your lives! The sun is shining!
That’s right - summer’s almost here and the time is right for...Diabetes: Do you suffer from diabetic neuropathy? (Diabetes Type 2)
More than half of all diabetics may never have heard of diabetic neuropathy.
If you happen to be diabetic (either...Colorectal cancer: A key nutrient for protecting colon health (Cancer)
Here’s a vitamin pop quiz: What vitamin helps the brain function (it plays a role in the development of neurotransmitters),...Stroke: Taking Folic Acid Alongside Vitamin B12 Could Significantly Reduce Your Risk Of Suffering A Fracture Following A Stroke (Stroke)
Latest research findings from Japan have revealed that taking folic acid and vitamin B12 supplements following a stroke can help...Statins:The statin drug controversy continues (Heart Disease)
How will you control your CRP?
As most HSI members are now well aware, CRP is the acronym for C-reactive...Thyroid problems: Could You Be Suffering From A Thyroid Problem Without Even Knowing It? Discover The Warning Signs And How To Fight Back (Other Ailments)
Your thyroid is a little butterfly-shaped gland, which is located at the base of your neck. Although small, it is...Nutrition: The full lowdown on nuts (Nutrition)
Even a blind squirrel finds a nut now and then, and we have evidence that the US Food and Drug...Surgery: What you need to know before undergoing surgery (Immunity)
“Surgery is one of the biggest stresses the body can endure.”
The mental stress that goes hand in hand with...Macular degeneration: The supplement combo that could ward off macular degeneration (Eyesight Disorders)
Imagine trying to read this e-alert with a large, dark circle obscuring the centre of your computer screen. That's the...Osteoporosis: How vitamin B-12 could be the key to bone health (Osteoporosis)
Many women are aware that a high intake of calcium may help prevent osteoporosis. But unless those women are HSI...Eczema: Discover the cream that can provide much-needed relief from atopic eczema (Skin Problems)
Protopic is a topical treatment for eczema that may cause stinging, burning and an increased risk of skin infections (according...Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Natural Measures Can Help Combat This Debilitating Condition (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)
We all feel tired from time to time, sometimes without any apparent reason. Yet, imagine if despite getting lots of...Anaemia: It Can Rob You Of Your Independence. Discover How To Fight Back (Other Ailments)
If you’re over the age of 60 and have been diagnosed with anaemia, don’t dismiss it as a minor problem...Alzheimer's: Simple ways to ward off Alzheimer's disease (Alzheimer's)
The causes of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) may continue to be debated for many years to come. But two recent studies...Cholesterol: New drug promises to raise HDL levels...but at what cost? (High Blood Pressure)
Can you guess what a torcetrapib is?
Maybe the name of a dinosaur? Or perhaps a remote village in the...Vitamin D: Vitamin D could offer protection against prostate cancer (Prostate Problems)
Men who develop prostate cancer are usually diagnosed with the disease after the age of 70. This is exactly the...Hepatitis C: How vitamin K could benefit hepatitis C patients (Osteoporosis)
Last month I told you about natural treatments and nutritional support for hepatitis C.
Hepatitis C is a common blood-borne infection...Showing 1 to 100 of 169 results.
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