Is FTC Censorship Trying to Divert the Nutritional Supplements Industry to Big Pharma?

A friend of mine was recently prescribed a fish oil product by his doctor for high triglycerides. He didn’t have a drug plan that covered the product; it cost a fortune –paid for it out of pocket, it was about $200 for a month’s supply. He was told by his doctor that the prescription-only product was more pure than the fish oil nutritional supplements you can buy off the shelf in health food stores. Continue reading “Is FTC Censorship Trying to Divert the Nutritional Supplements Industry to Big Pharma?”

Doctors Agree that Omega 3s Are Good for Cardiovascular Health – But is Fish Really Your Best Source of Omega 3s?

The American Heart Association recommends Omega 3 fatty acids to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease. According to the association, fish is the best source of Omega 3s. However, they also recognize that fish from many sources is contaminated with mercury. Continue reading “Doctors Agree that Omega 3s Are Good for Cardiovascular Health – But is Fish Really Your Best Source of Omega 3s?”

What Criminals and Fish Have to Do With Your Health

By Dr. Mark Hyman, M.D.

Excerpt from DrHyman.com

Well, according to one study, maybe they should be eating more of it.

Researchers gave one group of prisoners recommended daily amounts of vitamins, minerals, and healthy omega-3 fatty acids (as fish oil supplements). Another group of prisoners simply continued to follow their regular prison diet.

The result: There was a 35 percent reduction in violent offenses in the group taking these supplements (British Journal of Psychiatry, July 2002)!

That’s impressive evidence — but what’s the link?

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Tiny Tangerines Fight Obesity, Diabetes and Heart Disease

By Margie King

Excerpt from Nutrition Examiner

You might think that tangerines are just a great treat but new research shows that they also have potent health effects.  Researchers from The University of Western Ontario have discovered that a substance in tangerines not only helps to prevent obesity, but also protects against type 2 diabetes, and even atherosclerosis, the underlying cause of most heart attacks and strokes. Continue reading “Tiny Tangerines Fight Obesity, Diabetes and Heart Disease”

Grapefruit molecule may lower bad cholesterol, treat diabetes

By Jonathan Benson, staff writer

Reprint from NaturalNews

Israeli scientists may have discovered an effective new way to treat high cholesterol and diabetes naturally. Dr. Yaakov Nahmias from the Benin School of Engineering and Computer Science at Hebrew University and his colleagues have discovered that naringenin, a molecule in grapefruits that gives the fruit its bitter taste, can help to treat arteriosclerosis, hyper-metabolism, and even diabetes. Continue reading “Grapefruit molecule may lower bad cholesterol, treat diabetes”

Natural Arthritis Relief – Arthritis Water Physical Exercise

Excerpt from Healthy Lifestyle 

Hydrotherapy is frequently regarded as probably the most effective therapy for arthritis. Water offers much more resistance as compared to air and assists in restoring joint discomfort issues. The buoyancy in water supports the weight of the body and reduces pressure on joints. Continue reading “Natural Arthritis Relief – Arthritis Water Physical Exercise”