Archive for November, 2009
Freedom from Food Allergies
Could Taking a Multi at a Young Age Prevent Food Allergies? Taking a multivitamin may be kidsâ best defense from forming a food allergy. According to recently released findings published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, when researchers looked at kids who had taken a multivitamin before their fourth birthday, they found that they [...]
Posted: November 9th, 2009 under Food Allergies, Multi-Vitamin.
Tags: food allergy prevention, food allergy treatment, multivitamin benefits
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Antibiotic Backlash
Consequences of Antibiotic Overuse Affecting Pregnant Women Just weeks away from ringing in the holiday season, itâs that time of year for cold and flu season as well. And just as people procrastinate on their Christmas purchases, a number of people procrastinate on arming themselves with the natural herbs they need to ward off illness. [...]
Posted: November 5th, 2009 under Antibiotics, Prescription Drugs.
Tags: Antibiotics, antibiotics and birth defects, antibiotics and pregnancy, antibiotics side effects, nitrofurantoins, sulfonamides
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Snap, Crackle, âCrockâ
Kelloggâs Rice Krispies Bogus Health Claim Have you seen the latest labeling lie? Once again, itâs in the cereal aisle, this time touting the whopper that by eating a bowl of âsnap, crackle, pop,â youâll boost your immunity! Thatâs rightâwho needs a multivitamin when you can arm your immune system with a tasty bowl of [...]
Posted: November 5th, 2009 under Cereal, Misleading Headlines.
Tags: Cereal, cereal nutrition, rice krispies cereal
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Reducing Cigarette Cravings Just a Walk Away (Literally)
Moderate Bouts of Exercise Reduces Cigarette Cravings, Study Finds From patches to hypnosis, gum to acupuncture, people have tried anything and everything to quit smoking. But the best help yet may be found at your local gym, your local park or in your backyard. According to researchers from the University of Exeter, getting out and [...]
Posted: November 1st, 2009 under Exercise, Smoking.
Tags: how to quit smoking, how to stop smoking, smoking and exercise
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Pumpkin Prevention
Study Says Pumpkin Proteins Have Antibiotic-Like Properties Whether itâs stowed within a cornucopia for your Thanksgiving centerpiece, out on the front stoop as a Jack-oâ-lantern, or stashed as seeds in your glove compartment, pumpkins are found in lots of unusual places this time of year. And in the not-too-distant future, it could take up residence [...]
Posted: November 1st, 2009 under Yeast Infections.
Tags: vaginal yeast infections, yeast infection treatment, Yeast Infections
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