| 02/27/2004 - Benefits of Using Wheat Germ Oil |
| There's a drawback to both rice bran oil and wheat germ oil: the ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 isn't favorable - there's more 6 than 3. Nevertheless, both oils provide an excellent source of vitamin E. |
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| 02/26/2004 - Tips for Reducing Stress |
| Two studies from Duke University reveal that stress management techniques may significantly improve the health concerns of type 2 diabetics, and could also help prevent heart attacks for those at high risk of cardiac events. |
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| 02/26/2004 - Diabetes Risk Factors |
| Recent research indicates that a balanced, healthy diet and moderate exercise taken on a regular basis can cut a person's risk of developing diabetes by 58 percent. |
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| 02/25/2004 - Curing UTIs |
| The pros and cons of cranberry juice - one of the UTI remedies that Delaney asks about - are discussed by several members. |
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| 02/23/2004 - Risks of Eating High GI Foods |
| Now a new study reveals that a steady intake of high GI foods may be associated with one of the most common and deadly types of cancer. |
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| 02/23/2004 - Apple Cider Vinegar for Gout |
| "One of the simplest, cheapest and most effective cures for gout is apple cider vinegar (ACV), which unlike cherries is available all year round. It also doesn't have the laxative side effects." |
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| 02/19/2004 - Buying Prescription Drugs Over the Internet |
| In the age of the Internet, ALL drugs are over-the-counter. |
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| 02/19/2004 - Antibiotics and Breast Cancer |
| You can't help but wonder: If women had been using natural forms of antibiotics all these years, would the incidence of breast cancer have been quite a bit lower? |
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| 02/18/2004 - Advice on Quitting Smoking |
| I invited members to write and tell us about methods they used to successfully stop smoking. The response brought in so many practical suggestions that I'm sure anyone who has a genuine desire to quit smoking will find something useful here. |
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| 02/18/2004 - Cooking with Guinness |
| In the 1/9/04 "This week in the HSI e-Alert" I told you about a Forum thread titled "Guinness is good for you!" A member named Jo from the UK wrote: "My favourite way of using Guinness is to make a beef casserole with it. It's beautiful!" |
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| 02/15/2004 - Laugh to Relieve Stress |
| Want to relieve stress? According to researchers, a good laugh may help reduce stress by releasing pent-up adrenaline. |
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| 02/13/2004 - Getting Rid of Headaches |
| Members of the HSI Forum weigh in on how to get rid of a headache. |
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| 02/12/2004 - Benefits of Building Muscle |
| If you have a high exercise capacity, then generally speaking you're in good health. But people who rate the lowest exercise capacities have a much higher risk of chronic diseases. |
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| 02/12/2004 - The Death of Dr. Atkins |
| This week's controversy over the release of Dr. Robert Atkins' autopsy report is about as disgraceful as any "journalism" you'll ever see. |
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| 02/11/2004 - HRT and Increased Breast Cancer Risk |
| I've lost count of all the e-Alerts I've sent telling you about the various hormone replacement therapy (HRT) studies that have been shut down because of concerns for the safety of subjects participating in the studies. |
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| 02/11/2004 - Depression Medication and Children |
| Last October, the FDA issued a warning that doctors should be cautious in prescribing selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors to children. The warning cited the possibility that SSRIs may be linked to suicides when taken by patients under the age of 18. |
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| 02/10/2004 - Dealing with Gout |
| Sometimes an e-Alert unexpectedly strikes a nerve.
That was the case with "Bowl of Cherries" (1/28/04), which examined different aspects of gout and how to cope with the painful symptoms. |
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| 02/10/2004 - Dangers of Using Antacids as a Calcium Source |
| Clearly, if any antacid is used at all it should be taken sparingly. |
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| 02/09/2004 - Possible Dangers of Cell Phone Use |
| "The largest biological experiment in history" is how one researcher describes cellular phone use. And those who make numerous cell phone calls every day are the guinea pigs. |
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| 02/09/2004 - Pacemaker for Weight Loss |
| Just eat anything you like (but less of it), lose weight and be happy - even if it means you have to become an FCC-approved device. |
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| 02/06/2004 - Buying Grass Fed Beef |
| You are what you eat, but if you eat meat, you're also what your food ate. |
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| 02/05/2004 - New Study on a High Carb Diet |
| You may have heard about a new study - published last week in the prestigious Archives of Internal Medicine - which concludes with the surprising information that you can eat a high carbohydrate diet and lose weight without exercising. |
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| 02/05/2004 - Coping with MS |
| If you're coping with symptoms of MS, then you should know that vitamin D is just one of the nutrients that will help you manage the disease without using steroids or other drugs. |
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| 02/04/2004 - Optimum Heart Health |
| For optimum heart health, the ideal ratio of omega-3 fatty acid intake to omega-6 intake should be 1:1. Now a new study demonstrates why this maxim is critical to a large segment of the population that has a genetic inclination to develop atherosclerosis. |
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| 02/04/2004 - Ephedra Versus Tobacco Products |
| If deaths associated with ephedra products numbered well over 10 million (rather than a total of 155), and if ephedra makers had a lobby to rival the tobacco lobby, then you can be sure that no one would be talking about an ephedra ban. |
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| 02/04/2004 - High Fiber Diet and Breast Cancer |
| When the data was analyzed, the Malmo team found that women who had the highest intake of dietary fiber were 40 percent less likely to develop breast cancer compared with those with the lowest fiber intake. |
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| 02/04/2004 - High Fiber Diet and Breast Cancer |
| When the data was analyzed, the Malmo team found that women who had the highest intake of dietary fiber were 40 percent less likely to develop breast cancer compared with those with the lowest fiber intake. |
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| 02/03/2004 - Peripheral Arterial Disease |
| "PAD" is peripheral arterial disease, an ailment that reduces blood flow to the legs due to arteries that have been narrowed by damage associated with diabetes. |
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| 02/03/2004 - Peripheral Arterial Disease |
| "PAD" is peripheral arterial disease, an ailment that reduces blood flow to the legs due to arteries that have been narrowed by damage associated with diabetes. |
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| 02/02/2004 - Danger of High Homocysteine Levels |
| The fact that high homocysteine levels can be dangerous for your heart hasn't been news to HSI members for a long time. |
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| 02/02/2004 - Staying Safe Dealing with Snow |
| When you're shoveling snow, cold isn't your only enemy - or even your worst. In a report from Boston's WBZ-TV, Dr. Mallika Marshall offered several pointers to keep in mind when you bundle up, grab the shovel and head out into the elements. |
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