Archive | January, 2009
Daily Glass of Wine Cut Risk of Fatty Liver Disease
One glass of wine a day may actually reduce the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to a new population-based study published in the June issue of Hepatology. The study included 7,211 nondrinkers and 4,543 modest alcohol drinkers found that those who drank one glass of wine a day had half the risk of [...]
Continue reading...Low-fat dairy linked to blood pressure improvements
29. January 2009
Consuming low-fat dairy-based products may improve blood pressure in older people at risk of heart disease, according to a new study from Spain. Study participants with the highest average intake of low-fat dairy were found to have significantly lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP), than participants in with the lowest average low-fat dairy intakes, [...]
Continue reading...Cured meats tied to childhood leukemia risk
28. January 2009
Children who regularly eat cured meats like bacon and hot dogs may have a heightened risk of leukemia, while vegetables and soy products may help protect against cancer, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among 515 Taiwanese children and teenagers with and without acute leukemia, those who ate cured meats and fish more than once [...]
Continue reading...Controversial Chemical Lingers Longer in the Body
28. January 2009
Bisphenol A, a controversial chemical used to harden plastics for consumer products such as baby bottles and food containers, appears to remain in the body much longer than thought, a new study says. The finding suggests that exposure to BPA may come from many different sources, not just food products, or that the body doesn’t metabolize [...]
Continue reading...Salt reduction benefits may go beyond blood pressure
27. January 2009
Reducing the intake of salt from the diet may improve the health of blood vessels, with the effects going beyond blood pressure benefits, says a new study. Short-term adherence to a low salt diet was associated with a 1.5 per cent increase in flow-mediated dilation (FMD), the measure of a blood vessel’s healthy ability to [...]
Continue reading...High-Fructose Corn Syrup Contains Mercury
26. January 2009
Almost half of tested samples of commercial high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) contained mercury, which was also found in nearly a third of 55 popular brand-name food and beverage products where HFCS is the first- or second-highest labeled ingredient, according to two new U.S. studies. HFCS has replaced sugar as the sweetener in many beverages and foods [...]
Continue reading...Green tea catechins linked to weight loss
26. January 2009
Antioxidant compounds in green tea could help promote exercise-induced abdominal fat loss, according to a new study from the American Society of Nutrition. Cetechins are a sub-class of flavonoids, or antioxidant compounds. Green tea is a rich source of catechins, which are thought to play a beneficial role in reducing the risk of various diseases, including [...]
Continue reading...Agaricus Extract: Returning the Power to the Kidneys
16. January 2009
Over 5,000 years of Chinese medical science has proven that the main strength of the body lies in the kidneys (energetically speaking). When the kidneys weaken, your health is sure to fail and chronic diseases can painfully linger. The first step back to good health is to strengthen the kidneys. The outcome of any disease ultimately depends on the power of the kidneys. A special, patented mushroom extract made from Agaricus bisporus can dramatically boost the body's kidney function. We call agaricus extract the Kidney Powerhouse.
Continue reading...Juvenile Allergies
16. January 2009
All parents want their children to be happy and healthy. During times of impaired health, parental support is more important than ever to accomplish such goals. When children are suffering from allergies, not only are they physically ill, but they are probably angry and upset about it. After all, if life is fair, why can't Susie or Jimmy: play in the grass and not break out in hives?
Continue reading...Treating Depression with St. John’s Wort
14. January 2009
St. John’s Wort: The Miracle Medicine by Dr. Alan H. Pressman Note: The information on this website is not a substitute for the advice of & treatment by a qualified professional. Chapter Five Part 1: Diagnosis Treating Depression with St. John’s Wort (Hypericum Perforatum) In a 4-week treatment study, 900 mg. of hypericum [daily] was associated with a significant reduction [...]
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D.C., D.A.C.B.N.Leading nutritionist and author, Dr. Alan H. Pressman, a Board Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist, is the host of the highly-acclaimed radio program, Health Radio News. The show is simulcast Saturdays at 8:00AM on WWRL 1600AM, New York City and Sirius/XM. You can also listen on Mondays at 11am Eastern on TogiNet. HRN is dedicated to sharing cutting-edge, breakthrough alternative and medical technologies so listeners have the chance to heal themselves - choices beyond prescription drugs and surgeries. Dr. Pressman is an Associate Professor of Bio-nutrition at the University of Bridgeport. He is also a Diplomate and past President of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition and a Fellow of the International & American Association of Clinical Nutritionists, and author of numerous textbooks and seventeen general public books on alternative health. Dr. Pressman is currently the Director of Gramercy Health Associates in New York City where he maintains a thriving private practice. Celebrities patients have included; Julia Roberts, Kim Cattrall, Susan Sarandon, Bernadette Peters, Ted Danson, Rhianna, Jordin Sparks, Neil Simon, Lauren Bacall, Tom Selleck, Paul Simon and Leonard Bernstein. According to Cosmopolitan Magazine, “[Dr. Pressman's] diets are designed to combat celebrity stress.” Dr. Pressman is available for private health consultations at Gramercy Health Associates at 212-228-5600, Monday through Friday from 10:00am - 6:00pmEST.
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29. January 2009
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