Healthnotes Newswire (December 6, 2007)—A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine bears a hopeful message: “Most heart attacks in women may be preventable by consuming a healthy diet and moderate amounts of alcohol, being physically active, not smoking, and maintaining a healthy weight.”
Healthnotes Newswire (November 29, 2007)—Starting the day off with a whole-grain breakfast cereal might help prevent heart failure, reports a study in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
Healthnotes Newswire (November 8, 2007)—People with diabetes can improve their health by eating well and staying physically active. New research finds that adding a supplement of chromium plus biotin has further benefits, including improved blood sugar control and reduced cholesterol levels.
Healthnotes Newswire (October 18, 2007)—A red yeast rice extract called xuezhikang may lower heart disease risk in seniors who have already suffered a heart attack.
Red yeast rice is rice that has been fermented by the yeast Monascus purpureus. The extract can be prepared in one of three ways; xuezhikang is the Chinese name given to the preparation made by mixing the rice and red yeast with alcohol and then processing it to remove the rice gluten. Red yeast rice has historical uses in China as a digestive aid and circulation enhancer. It is also widely used in Asia as a preservative, food coloring agent, flavor enhancer, and as an ingredient in red wine. Extracts of red yeast rice also have lipid-lowering properties similar to that of statin drugs.
Healthnotes Newswire (October 18, 2007)—Parents: when buying or preparing foods for your children, you may want to hold the salt. New research suggests that too much salt can raise children’s blood pressure, putting them at risk for heart disease later in life.
Healthnotes Newswire (October 11, 2007)—People who exercise strenuously lose critical nutrients in their sweat, most notably sodium. New research shows that women might also lose enough calcium during strenuous exercise to warrant taking extra to compensate.
Dr. Kelly Blodgett of Portland, OR saved my life and teeth. I was experiencing escalating pain in my teeth for a few months prior to deciding to do something to relieve the discomfort and disease. (Couldn’t drink hot or cold beverages without stabbing pain)
The first two dentists I saw said, “all your teeth are diseased and I will have to take them all out.” Then I did some Internet surfing to find someone who knew what they were doing and found a minimally invasive (no cutting and sewing) and in my experience the most comfortable dentist I have ever had, Dr. Blodgett.
He used a laser to blast away the disease in my mouth! I didn’t know that lasers could be used to cure disease in this way. The laser process also stimulates bone growth! I wonder what else it can cure? For more info about how laser dentistry works I invite you to visit Biolase on the web.
Since the first laser treatment in February 2007 I’ve made incredible progress (uppers) and March 2007 (lowers) and in my visit today, September, 2007. For me it is the difference between night and day. I’m smiling again with MY teeth, and that has made a world of a difference!
Kelly Blodgett DMD P.C. is a pioneer in advanced dental science. (Member of the Academy of Laser Dentistry) www.blodgettdentalcare.com
I am forever in your debt Kelly. Thank you.
Very truly yours; Paul Jaramillo Tigard, OR
Healthnotes Newswire (September 13, 2007)—Most people are aware that dietary changes can improve conditions such as heart disease or diabetes, but emerging evidence suggests that our diet may also influence the health of our skin. A new study suggests that eating a diet higher in low-glycemic-index foods and protein may reduce acne symptoms.
Healthnotes Newswire (August 30, 2007)—The Mediterranean diet has been widely acclaimed—and for good reason. New research shows that people who eat a Mediterranean diet are less likely to die from heart disease, especially if they have diabetes.
Healthnotes Newswire (August 2, 2007)—Research published over the past few decades suggests that taking selenium supplements can help prevent heart disease and certain types of cancer. And while selenium is known to be toxic when taken in large amounts, the general consensus has been that moderate doses of this mineral, such as 200 mcg per day, do not cause adverse effects.
