Archive | April, 2009
Insufficient vitamin D may boost asthma risk
Children with insufficient vitamin D levels may be at higher risk of developing asthma, suggests a new study from equatorial Costa Rica. Vitamin D levels were also associated with increased frequency of hospitalization, according to a study with 616 Costa Rican children with asthma published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
Continue reading...Celery flavonoid may cut ovarian cancer risk
30. April 2009
Increased intake of the flavonoid apigenin, found in celery, parsley, and tomato sauce, may reduce the risk of ovarian cancer by 20 per cent, suggests a new study from Harvard. Other common dietary flavonoids, like myricetin, kaempferol, quercetin, and luteolin, had no effects on the risk of ovarian cancer, according to findings published in the International Journal of Cancer.
Continue reading...Work Strife Stresses the Heart
24. April 2009
"Work stress is bad for the heart, because it causes your body to be in a state of high arousal all the time," said Dr. Redford Williams, director of the behavioral medicine research center at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C. "There are a lot of physiological changes that go with this heightened state -- a raise in blood pressure, increased adrenaline and maybe inflammatory molecules, like CRP are elevated with chronic stress," he explained.
Continue reading...Carotenoids may halve metabolic syndrome risk
23. April 2009
Increased intakes of antioxidant carotenoids, and particularly lycopene, may reduce the risk of developing the metabolic syndrome by about 50 per cent, says a new study. Writing in the new issue of the Journal of Nutrition, Dutch scientists report that middle-aged and elderly men with highest average intake of all carotenoids had a 58 per cent lower incidence of metabolic syndrome, while the highest intake of lycopene was associated with a 45 per cent lower incidence, compared to men with the lowest average intakes.
Continue reading...Optimize with pomegranate, green tea, and watercress
22. April 2009
The term “Phase I and Phase II Optimizers” refers to those substances with the ability to simultaneously influence and “optimize” the activity of certain Phase 1 and Phase 2 enzyme systems. Optimizers generally up regulate or induce Phase 2 enzymes; however, optimizing Phase 1 enzymes may mean down-regulating them when they are too high without [...]
Continue reading...Eating Charred, Well-done Meat May Increase Pancreatic Cancer Risk
22. April 2009
Previous research has shown that cooking meats at very high temperatures creates chemicals (heterocyclic amines, or HAs) that might increase cancer risk. Heterocyclic amines (HAs) are created by the burning of amino acids and other substances in meats cooked at particularly high temperatures and that are particularly well-done. HAs turn up in grilled and barbecued meat as well as broiled and pan-fried meat.
Continue reading...Vitamin D may boost heart health during weight loss
22. April 2009
With obesity rates still high – not only in developed countries but also, increasingly, in newly wealthy emerging markets, there is considerable attention to ways to trim down waistlines. The results of the new randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial indicate that vitamin D supplements may be useful as a means of boosting heart health during weight loss.
Continue reading...Body Cleansing on the News
20. April 2009
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Continue reading...Assessing Eight Modifiable Risk Factors of Sub-Optimal Aging
20. April 2009
Functional laboratory assessment can provide you with a solid diagnostic foundation for anti-aging therapies by delineating errors in systemic metabolism in eight important areas...
Continue reading...Assessing Your Health: 12 Important Questions
20. April 2009
Are you eating the appropriate diet for your metabolic type? Are your trace minerals and amino acids in balance? Twelve important questions to assess your personal health.
Continue reading...Personal Nutrition: An Overview of Nutrigenomics
20. April 2009
Wouldn't it be wonderful if you knew exactly what you yourself could do to live a healthier life? How you could make the aging process as graceful and as long as it should be? Which vitamins and minerals and other supplements work best for you -- and which don't? Well, the wonderful world of genetics is making that possible -- today. Genetics is the most exciting thing that's ever happened in the world of clinical nutrition and health. Ever! Even if you go all the way back to Hippocrates, nothing is more exciting than what's going on right now -- a total change in the model of health and well-being.
Continue reading...Curcumin’s immune-boosting powers pin-pointed
20. April 2009
Curcumin, the natural pigment that gives the spice turmeric its yellow colour, has increasingly come under the scientific spotlight in recent years, with studies investigating its potential benefits for reducing cholesterol levels, improving cardiovascular health, reducing the risk of Alzheimer's, and potential protection against cancer.
Continue reading...Adrenal Recovery Soup Recipe
20. April 2009
A vegetable soup recipe that has proven helpful in restoring adrenal function. This high energy soup called "Taz" comes from Dolores S. Downey's "Balancing Body Chemistry with Nutrition" seminars.
Continue reading...Tons of released drugs taint US water
20. April 2009
U.S. manufacturers, including major drugmakers, have legally released at least 271 million pounds of pharmaceuticals into waterways that often provide drinking water — contamination the federal government has consistently overlooked, according to an Associated Press investigation. Federal and industry officials say they don't know the extent to which pharmaceuticals are released by U.S. manufacturers because no one tracks them — as drugs. But a close analysis of 20 years of federal records found that, in fact, the government unintentionally keeps data on a few, allowing a glimpse of the pharmaceuticals coming from factories.
Continue reading...Oat extract may cut cigarette cravings
17. April 2009
A daily supplement of an oats herb extract was found to reduce tobacco consumption from about 20 to fewer than nine cigarettes per day, according to results of a pilot study published in the journal Pharmacometrics.
Continue reading...Low Vitamin A, C Intake Tied to Asthma Risk
16. April 2009
People who don't get enough of the antioxidant vitamins A and C in their diet may be at increased risk for asthma, British researchers say. The review authors also found that people with severe asthma had a significantly lower intake of vitamin C (about half the recommended daily intake) than those with mild asthma. In addition, low circulating levels of vitamin C in the blood and lower dietary intake of foods containing vitamin C were associated with a 12 percent increased risk of asthma.
Continue reading...Natto enzyme may boost heart health in at-risk people
16. April 2009
Nattokinase, an enzyme extracted from fermented soy, may reduce levels of compounds linked to blood clotting, and cut the risk of heart disease in people at-risk of the disease, suggests new research from Taiwan. The enzyme was found to be able to reduce levels of blood clotting (coagulation) factors such as fibrinogen, factor VII, and factor VIII in 45 men and women, according to results of a study published in the Nutrition Research.
Continue reading...Omega-3 linked to lower levels of inflammation
16. April 2009
Increased blood levels of the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA are associated with lower levels of a marker of inflammation linked to heart disease, says a new study from Australia. Writing in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers from the University of Newcastle in New South Wales report that levels of C-reactive protein [...]
Continue reading...Med diet, vegetables and nuts come out top for heart health
16. April 2009
The Mediterranean diet, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins C, E and folate, is the only dietary pattern associated with a lower risk for heart disease, says a new review. According to findings published in this week’s Archives of Internal Medicine, modest relationships were found supporting omega-3 fatty acids, folate, whole grains, alcohol, fruits, [...]
Continue reading...Phytosterols for cholesterol cuts supported by review
16. April 2009
Phytosterol-enriched foods are efficacious for reducing levels of LDL cholesterol, with no differences between stanols and sterols, or delivery in fat or non fat foods, says a new review. By reviewing 84 trials, researchers from Unilever R&D and Wageningen University report that the science supports the incorporation of phytosterols in various food formats. The findings [...]
Continue reading...Broccoli sprouts may cut stomach ulcer risk
12. April 2009
Daily consumption of broccoli sprouts may cut Helicobacter pylori infections, and offer protection against stomach ulcers, and maybe cancer, says a new study. Japanese men and women with H. pylori infections who consumed 70 grams a day of fresh broccoli sprouts had lower levels of the bacteria after eight weeks than men and women consuming [...]
Continue reading...Pomegranate’s anti-inflammatory effects strengthened
10. April 2009
A polyphenol-rich pomegranate extract may reduce inflammation, and positively effect chronic disease risk, according to results of a new cell study from the US. Findings published in the open access Journal of Inflammation suggest that a polyphenol-rich pomegranate fruit extract (POMx) acts by inhibiting the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines at a gene expression level. “Our’s [...]
Continue reading...Probiotics may ease anxiety: Pilot study
9. April 2009
Supplements of Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota may ease symptoms of anxiety in people with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), according to new research funded by Yakult. Two months of supplementation with the bacterial strain from a sachet was associated with a decrease in anxiety symptoms, according to findings published in the open-access journal Gut Pathogens. “These [...]
Continue reading...Flavanol-rich chocolate drink helps maths performance
7. April 2009
Chocolate makers seeking to leverage sales through health-positioned products could find a fresh direction with new research from the UK suggesting cocoa drinks rich in flavanols could help consumers do maths. Following a small study, researchers at the UK’s Northumbria university found the high level of cocoa flavanols anchored in chocolate improved cognitive performance in [...]
Continue reading...Diet Soda Makes People Fat?
6. April 2009
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Continue reading...Nutrition Label Accuracy Test
6. April 2009
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Continue reading...The Truth about MSG Monosodium Glutamate
6. April 2009
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Continue reading...Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Nutrition
6. April 2009
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Continue reading...Broccoli sprouts may cut stomach ulcer risk
6. April 2009
Daily consumption of broccoli sprouts may cut Helicobacter pylori infections, and offer protection against stomach ulcers, and maybe cancer, says a new study. Japanese men and women with H. pylori infections who consumed 70 grams a day of fresh broccoli sprouts had lower levels of the bacteria after eight weeks than men and women consuming [...]
Continue reading...More Vitamin C May Mean Less Chance of Gout
2. April 2009
Consuming more vitamin C may help reduce a man’s risk of gout, according to researchers who studied almost 47,000 men over a 20-year span. During that time, more than 1,300 of the men developed gout. Compared with those whose vitamin C intake through food and supplements was less than 250 milligrams a day, the risk [...]
Continue reading...Quiz: Human Growth Hormone
2. April 2009
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Continue reading...Antioxidants: The rise of polyphenols
2. April 2009
For many consumers, antioxidant doesn’t go beyond vitamins C and E, and beta-carotene, but as understanding of the antioxidant compounds in fruit and vegetables increases, more research is pointing towards the potential of polyphenols. In the final part of its series on antioxidants, NutraIngredients looks at the rise of polyphenols and flavonoids, and what still [...]
Continue reading...Obesity Takes Years Off Your Life
2. April 2009
Being obese can shorten your life, a new study shows. “Moderate obesity typically shortens life span by about three years,” said researcher Gary Whitlock, from the Clinical Trial Service Unit at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. “By moderate obesity, I mean weighing about a third more than is ideal, which for most [...]
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Dr. Alan H. Pressman
D.C., D.A.C.B.N.Whether hosting his radio show, “Healthline” or lecturing throughout the world, Dr. Alan Pressman shares his broad knowledge of health, nutrition and breakthrough medicine with obvious enthusiasm. He presents clear explanations of medical fact, tells personal stories for illustration and then asks questions to keep his listeners alert. He talks about wellness in a direct, lively style, so that people can hear, understand and incorporate his words into their lives.
Dr. Pressman’s extensive knowledge of health and medicine comes from the richness of his experience. He is a chiropractor and a New York State Board certified dietitian/nutritionist. He has been a Professor of Nutrition Research and Chairman of the Department of Clinical Nutrition at New York Chiropractic College and Associate Professor of Bio-nutrition at the University of Bridgeport. He has served numerous terms as president for the Council on Nutrition of the American Chiropractic Association and has been their Director of Education and Research. He is also a diplomate and past president of the American Chiropractic Board of Nutrition and a fellow of the International & American Association of Clinical Nutritionists.
Dr. Pressman has written 2 textbooks and 10 books for the general public. He has appeared on the major TV and radio networks and is the Director of Gramercy Health Associates in New York City, where he maintains his private practice.
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