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In the Thick of It: Blood Viscosity Emerges as Key Heart Risk Factor

By August West | Contributing Writer - Vol. 8, No. 1. , 2007

Blood viscosity, the actual thickness of a person’s blood, is emerging as an important risk factor for heart disease: thicker blood means higher risk. New technology will soon enable doctors to measure viscosity routinely. Best of all, an enzyme derived from the Japanese soy food called natto, can effectively lower blood viscosity with minimal risk of side effects.

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High-Dose Vitamin D Shows Anti-Inflammatory Effects in CHF

By Erik Goldman | Editor in Chief - Vol. 7, No. 2. , 2006

Vitamin D deficiency correlates strongly with many heart disease risk factors. A new study from Germany shows that vitamin D supplementation produces beneficial anti-inflammatory changes in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF).

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Plant Based Diet, Omega-3s Give Long-term Relief for Arthritis, Chronic Pain

By Erik L. Goldman | Editor-in-Chief - Vol. 6, No. 2. , 2005

Plant-based diets, supplementation strategies including omega-3 fatty acids and glucosamine, and elimination of “trigger” foods hold great promise of pain relief for patients with various forms of arthritis and other chronic, inflammatory pain conditions.

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Natural Therapeutics for Managing Migraines

By Leann Strunk | Contributing Writer and Narinder Duggal MD, FRCPC | Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine University of Washington Medical Director, Liberty Bay Internal Medicine - Vol. 6, No. 2. , 2005

Feverfew, Butterbur, magnesium and riboflavin, as well as elimination of caffeine can make a world of difference for people with migraines and other chronic headache problems.

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Clearing Up Confusion About Calcium

By Janet Gulland | Contributing Writer - Vol. 6, No. 2. , 2005

Millions of Americans take calcium in the hopes of preventing osteoporosis. But without understanding how calcium, vitamin D and various hormones interact, many will not get the benefits they seek. Plus, a comparative look at various forms of supplemental calcium.

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Innovative New Software Tool Helps Predict Supplement-Drug Interactions

By Erik L. Goldman | Editor-in-Chief - Vol. 6, No. 1. , 2005

Dr. Leo Galland, an internist and nutritional medicine pioneer has spent the last 5 years working on an interactive software program that can help physicians predict likely interactions – beneficial as well as detrimental between pharmaceuticals, herbs, foods and nutritional supplements.

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Recommended Foods and Herbs for Prevention of Flu

By Staff Writer - Vol. 5, No. 4. , 2004

Calcium, Selenium, Garlic, Zinc, Ginger, and of course Vitamin C, are among a number of foods and nutrients that can help prevent the flu. Our chart outlines some of the key nutrients for flu prevention and the optimal intake levels.

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Luo Han Kuo: Fruit from Southern China Provides Respiratory, Immune Support

By Staff Writer - Vol. 5, No. 4. , 2004

For centuries, Luo Han Kuo, a small vine-grown fruit native to Southern China, has been an important ingredient in Chinese botanical formulas for prevention and treatment of colds and flu. Robert McGraw and his colleagues at Longjiang River, a company dedicated to raising the standards in Chinese herbal medicine production, recently introduced Luo Han Kuo into the US market.

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Vitamin C: How Much Is Too Much? How Little Is Too Little?

By August West | Contributing Writer - Vol. 5, No. 4. , 2004

Vitamin C has been the subject of controversy since it was first discovered in the 1930s. Considerable debate still rages around the issue of how much is optimal for prevention of infections, and whether synthetically produced vitamin C is the same as the substance derived from fruits.

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New “Nanodrug” Helps Shake Off Fatigue, Improves Immune Function

By Erik L. Goldman | Editor-in-Chief - Vol. 5, No. 3. , 2004

Taurox, a novel combination of two amino acids, is proving remarkably effective in helping people overcome chronic fatigue syndrome as well as fatigue associated with hepatitis, cancer and other chronic conditions. Taurox works by positively affecting the immune system, and it does so at very, very small doses.

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