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Sleepless in America |
Topic: Health & Longevity |
| Although the most common therapies in the treatment of insomnia are antidepressants, other prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications, an analysis of a 2002 National Health Interview Survey, polling more than 31,000 U.S. adults, revealed that among those who reported insomnia or trouble sle... |
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Melatonin: A Valuable Sleep Aid |
Topic: Health & Longevity |
| Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) is a neurohormone that is primarily produced by the pineal gland, located behind the third ventricle in the brain.1 Here is a review from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality of the use of melatonin for the treatment of a number of categories of sle... |
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5-HTP Promotes Sleep via Neurotransmitters |
Topic: Health & Longevity |
| Therapeutic administration of 5-HTP has been shown to be effective in treating insomnia. 5-HTP is a nutrient that acts as a precursor to the neurotransmitter Serotonin and may help to promote a healthy neurotransmitter balance. Much research has been conducted regarding the physical and emotional ... |
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Botanicals and Supplements for Cancer Treatment by Warren Cargal, L. Ac. |
Topic: Health & Longevity |
| Research has shown for some time now that these additions—while actually improving your quality of life—by making lifestyle and dietary changes, adding supplements and botanicals to your daily regimen, and integrating body mind medicine into your protocol—statistically increase long term survival. |
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Iodine and the Thyroid by Warren Cargal, L. Ac. |
Topic: Health & Longevity |
| Recently in the clinic I saw a woman with all the signs of hypothyroidism. Her thyroid panel blood test was TSH at 43 (normal 0.45 to 4.5), T3 at 19 (24-39) and T4 at 4.2 (4.5-12). She was having fatigue and she was very stressed due to caring for two young children and working two jobs. |
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Beta 1,3 Glucan: an Immune Boosting Secret by Ofelia Sierra |
Topic: Health & Longevity |
| Considering the raise in pollutants, illnesses and stress in the world, it is wise to familiarize oneself with the immune-boosting properties of Beta 1, 3 glucan. The amount of scientific and clinical research available for this unique polysaccharide is astonishing, as it has been shown to defy and ... |
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Grapes May Lower Blood Pressure, Reduced Heart Damage |
Topic: Health & Longevity |
| A University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center study suggests grapes may prevent heart health risks beyond the simple blood pressure-lowering impact that can come from a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. The benefits may be the result of the phytochemicals – naturally occurring antioxidants – turn... |
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Omega-3 Kills Cancer Cells |
Topic: Health & Longevity |
| Docosahexanoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oils, has been shown to reduce the size of tumours and enhance the positive effects of the chemotherapy drug cisplatin, while limiting its harmful side effects. The rat experiments provide some support for the plethora of health benefits... |
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Studies indicate Vitamin K2 benefits osteoporosis, cardiovascula |
Topic: Health & Longevity |
| The K vitamins have been underrated and misunderstood up until recently in both the scientific community and the general public. Vitamin K is an essential vitamin in the human body and has primarily been associated with the blood-clotting process. New evidence, however, has confirmed that vitamin K... |
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Tocotrienol ‘critical’ for anti-cancer benefits |
Topic: Health & Longevity |
| Tocotrienols, members of the vitamin E family, may exert their anti-cancer benefits by accumulating in cancer cells and delaying tumour growth, says a new study from Japan.
Both gamma- and delta-tocotrienols may accumulate in cancer cells, and promote the death of the tumours, according to data f... |
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