Evn when they know they are unsafe but are looking for natural alternatives
A new survey conducted in March 2009 by Harris Interactive® and commissioned by the compan Bionorica, a German maker of natural remedies, shows that while 90% of parents claim to be at least somewhat knowledgeable about the level of effectiveness and the [...]

Beta-alanine (BA), a dietary supplement widely used by athletes and body builders, has been proven to increase the fitness levels of a group of elderly men and women. The research, published in BioMed Central’s open access Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, suggests that BA supplementation improves muscle endurance in the elderly.
The research [...]

An over-the-counter vitamin in high doses prevented memory loss in mice with Alzheimer’s disease, and UC Irvine scientists now are conducting a clinical trial to determine its effect in humans.
Nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3, lowered levels of a protein called phosphorylated tau that leads to the development of tangles, one of two brain lesions [...]

A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute fiound that taking aspirin or ibuprofen may increase a woman’s breast cancer risk by 50%.
What they found was
1: Women who took ibuprofen daily for at least five years were about 50% more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer than those who did not [...]

According to a new study published in the journal Anesthesia & Analgesia, acupressure treatment given to children undergoing anesthesia noticeably lowers their anxiety levels from the surgery, lowering stress levels for them and their families
According to researchers Dr. Zeev Kain, anesthesiology and perioperative care chair, and his Yale University and collaborator Dr. Shu-Ming Wang, [...]

 According to a new study published in the journal Anesthesia & Analgesia, acupressure treatment given to children undergoing anesthesia noticeably lowers their anxiety levels from the surgery, lowering stress levels for them and their families
According to researchers Dr. Zeev Kain, anesthesiology and perioperative care chair, and his Yale University and collaborator Dr. Shu-Ming Wang, the [...]

Sticking to a full Mediterranean diet provides substantial protection against major chronic diseases including heart disease, cancer and Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published on bmj.com.
 A ’score’ based on adherence to the Mediterranean diet could be used as an effective preventive tool for reducing the risk of premature death in the general [...]

The Low-Down on Natural Cold & Flu Treatments

“Products such as Oscillococcinum may decrease severity and duration of flu symptoms”

Easy ways to make yourself better, while battling the winter germs

by Terra Wellington

You know that the common cold can be one of the most fatiguing features of winter, often lasting weeks. The flu is another debilitating infection, [...]

For generations, the venerable cranberry has been a natural remedy for off urinary tract infections. Like so many natural remedies, especially herbal remedies, the exact biological mechanism of is not well understood.
Now A new study by researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) shows how the natural action of the cranberry juice works [...]