On the label of a popular commercial Kombucha tea, you may read the following: “Kombucha supports: digestion, metabolism, immune system, appetite control, weight control, liver function, body alkalinity, anti-aging, cell integrity, and healthy skin & hair.” That’s a mouthful – … Read More
If chemotherapy is the “Best Actor” of cancer treatments, then wheatgrass juice may just be “Best Supporting Actor” according to new research. A small study showed some promise in the use of wheatgrass juice to boost white blood cells, increase … Read More
Calling all celiacs! If you think you’ll never eat wheat bread again, think again. Some bread-loving Italian researchers have discovered that slow-fermented sourdough bread may be safe for people with celiac disease. Over the past few years researchers have been … Read More
No doubt about it, kids like sugar. But, which sweetened breakfast cereals will make your kids smile without giving them a sugar high? A recent study suggests that kids definitely eat lots more cereal if it’s the sugary kind. However, … Read More
Can an herbal supplement keep the feel-good “buzz” of alcohol going long enough to suppress the urge to order another drink? Well, a recent study out of Harvard Medical School questions whether or not kudzu (a traditional Chinese herb) has … Read More
It turns out that much-visited candy jar at the office might be loved because it helps keep tempers in check. That’s right; we’re told to take deep breaths to calm down, but what if sucking on a lollipop could help you … Read More
Being pregnant in 2010 seems more complicated than ever, with the list of food “no-nos” getting longer. A recent Danish study suggests that you should also add diet soda to your list of unacceptable indulgences. Researchers surveyed nearly 60,000 women at … Read More
Evidence is increasingly compelling that B vitamin supplementation is not an effective way to reduce cardiovascular risk. Elevated blood levels of a protein called homocysteine are associated with a substantial increase in atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in the arteries) and cardiovascular … Read More
