Archive for June, 2006
Breastfeeding Prevents Asthma and Allergies
26 June 2006Introducing milk other than breast milk to infants younger than 4 months old increases the risk of asthma and atopy (a predisposition to certain allergies).
“Public health interventions promoting an increased duration of exclusive breastfeeding may help to reduce…childhood asthma”, an article in the British Medical Journal recently reported.
In the first study of its kind, the […]
Mountain Living - Good for Health and Heart
26 June 2006Research by scientists in Greece show that mountain dwelling is good for the heart and longevity. People living at higher altitude have lower odds of dying from heart disease than those closer to sea level, even if they have factors that could increase their risk.
“Residence in mountainous areas seems to have a ‘protective effect’ from […]
If It Doesn’t Hurt, Why Fix It?
26 June 2006It’s easy to understand why a person would visit a chiropractor when they have an ache or pain resulting from 100’s of causes. In these cases, the doctor can determine whether a course of care is appropriate and Initial Intensive Care can be initiated to reduce or eliminate the symptomatic problem. Pain however is only […]
Vegetables Much Better Than Drugs at Building Bone Density
26 June 2006The evidence continues to pour in that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is good for your health. In this case, researchers found that both young and old age groups had improvements in bone mineral status when they ate a lot of fruits and vegetables.
Specifically, boys and girls aged 16-18 years and women aged 60-83 […]
Why Nordic Naturals?
25 June 2006The Omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, are essential for maintaining optimal mental and physical health. To date, over 2,000 research studies document the health-promoting effects of Omega-3 fatty acids. Every year additional studies
continue to be published, focusing on the mental and physical health benefits of EPA and DHA.
Nordic Naturals was founded by Norwegian native, […]
Whole Food Supplements
24 June 2006For 75 years, Standard Process has provided health care professionals with high-quality, nutritional whole food supplements. The extensive collection of products supports the healthy functioning of the endocrine, cardiovascular, digestive, hepatic, respiratory, skeletal, renal, and other physiological systems.
In order to produce high-quality supplements, the products undergo a unique process. To ensure the utmost quality, many […]