NutritionPedia.com is a beta website dedicated to providing easy access to nutrition information for all your favorite foods.
There was nothing listed under “Big Mac,” but I entered “garlic” and found a list of commercial food labels. Continue reading A website that specializes in compiling nutrition labels
That’s the latest recommendation from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).
But what about natural sources like sunlight or indoor tanning devices? Continue reading Better to get vitamin D from food and supplements
The main problem is motivating people to stick with the program. Continue reading Modest exercise is good for chronic pain
In Saskatchewan and Ontario between 1993 and 2004, changes in the incidence of vertebrobasilar artery (VBA) stroke did not correlate with the use of chiropractic care. Continue reading More evidence: Stroke not associated with chiropractic
Marijuana might pose particular risk for susceptible people with coronary heart disease, according to researchers at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Continue reading Caution: Marijuana and heart attack patients
Dr. Jennie Tsao from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in California has reviewed the evidence and concludes it depends on the type of pain being treated. Continue reading Massage for chronic pain not related to cancer
The results of this study almost support an old home remedy. Continue reading Lowering the risk of gallstones with magnesium
Bright visible-spectrum light therapy is effective treatment for seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Basic research suggests that blue wavelengths approximately 470 nm account for that effectiveness.
To confirm these findings, researchers from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, tested blue light in people with SAD. Continue reading Treating SAD with blue light
Researchers from Université de Lille 2 and Université de La Réunion in France have written a detailed and extensively referenced review of the current state of vitamin C supplementation.
Here are the highlights of their case for increasing the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of vitamin C supplementation to 1 gram, accompanied by a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Continue reading In support of a higher RDA for vitamin C
“The available evidence from randomized controlled trials does not demonstrate any beneficial effects of garlic on serum cholesterol,” according to researchers from the University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur.
I think there’s a consensus brewing. Continue reading Garlic doesn’t lower cholesterol blood levels
Researchers at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Australia report the emerging importance of rice — a food commonly thought to be “hypoallergenic” — as a significant trigger of food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES). Continue reading Rice as an allergen in children
Herbmed is an ayurvedic medicine that contains Varuna (Crataeva nurvala) and banana stem (Musa paradisiaca).
Researchers from AMAI Trust Multispecialty Hospital in Pune, India report the results of preliminary research in treating kidney stones. Continue reading Treating kidney stones with Ayurvedic Herbmed
Melamine-contaminated products from China have been a topic here for almost 2 years.
Now, the FDA has published guidelines for safe levels. Continue reading Safety update on melamine in infant formula
Therapeutic touch (TT) reduced pain and fatigue in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, according to this study by researchers in Iran.
But, how do we account for the placebo effect? Continue reading Effects of therapeutic touch on cancer pain
And anyone else who’s interested.
The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans provides science-based guidance to improve health through appropriate physical activity.
You can download the book for free here. Continue reading Physical activity guidelines for Americans
The immune system depends on this essential trace element.
Many (but not all) diseases respond positively when zinc is used to support immunity or correct a zinc deficiency. Continue reading Should everyone get zinc?
Common recommendations to prevent back pain have no benefit, according to this review of the medical literature. Continue reading Inability to prevent back pain when lifting heavy objects
A company called Fashion Sanctuary is removing from the market all Zhen De Shou Fat Loss Capsules sold in 10-count blister cards.
In addition, Balanced Health Products, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Starcaps Diet System Dietary Supplement sold in 30-capsule plastic bottles. Continue reading FDA warning on 2 weight loss products
As an update to yesterday’s discussion about undeclared ingredients in medicine and other products from China, here’s the latest FDA advisory, warning the public not to consume certain dairy products because of possible melamine contamination.
A list of the products and a brief discussion of the dangers of melamine follows. Continue reading More contaminated foods from China