2013-09-30 08:43:54 The first trimester is known to be a delicate time in fetal development, when it is most susceptible to damage from substances such as alcohol, drugs, medications as well as some infections. Many…
Read More2013-09-30 08:41:11 A recently published, and widely publicized, paper on omega 3 Fatty acids sent a very strong and incorrect message to the public; that use of these fatty acids is potentially harmful to human…
Read More2013-09-30 08:38:23 Whether we exercise or not, intuitively we all know that it benefits our overall health and well being. A recent study looking at the link between exercise and stroke found that regular physical…
Read More2013-09-30 08:34:55 How concerned should you be about the level of arsenic in your diet? That depends on a number of factors but surprisingly one of these includes how much rice and rice products you…
Read More2013-09-30 08:31:48 The past few years has seen an increase in requests by expectant mothers for delayed cord clamping at birth. Delayed clamping refers to waiting at least 2-3 minutes, or until cord pulsation has…
Read MoreThe beautiful purple passionflower is renowned as an ornamental flower, but it has been touted as an effective herbal medicine in cultures around the globe for centuries.(1) The Aztecs of Mexico and South America used…
Read MoreDiabetes mellitus is a chronic degenerative disease affecting multiple organ systems that results from the inability to regulate blood sugar, also called glucose, levels. Diabetes had been called “the epidemic of the 21st century” because…
Read MoreInsulin resistance is a common condition, affecting 10% of young adults and nearly 44% of adults in mid-life. It is now known that genetic factors play a role in insulin resistance. Diet, body composition, and…
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