In a response to new US dietary federal guidelines, the group claims the recommendations ignore recent research that low salt diets could increase rates of diabetes in addition to other health risks. The group notes U.S. dietary guidelines that recommend sodium intake of less than 2,300 mg and 1,500 mg among persons who are 51 [...]
Skin care is an essential part of beauty care. Every woman wants to have smooth, healthy skin with perfect complexion. The face is one of the body parts subjected to many numerous skin care procedures. If you want to maintain the complexion of your facial skin, you need to polish feed, water and mobilize the [...]
Pregnancy is one of the greatest and happiest periods for all women. However, if you need to take a good care for you and the baby in order to keep both of you healthy. You may find it useful to follow three tips connected with food, drinks and exercising, which will help you maintain your [...]
6XU649FYW4A8 The study’s findings don’t mean that people should stop taking ginkgo (as long as they do so in safe doses, under the supervision of a physician), says Dr. Steinerman. But, he adds, “I certainly wouldn’t recommend that anyone start it.” Ginkgo may not be effective, but there are many other healthy habits you can [...]
Ginkgo biloba has failed—again—to live up to its reputation for boosting memory and brain function. Just over a year after a study showed that the herb doesn’t prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, a new study from the same team of researchers has found no evidence that ginkgo reduces the normal cognitive decline that comes with [...]
SAMe What it is: S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), a naturally occurring compound that affects neurotransmitters, including serotonin and dopamine. In the United States, SAMe has been sold over-the-counter as a tablet since 1998. The evidence: As with most of the substances on this list, lower levels of SAMe have been associated with depression. In studies, SAMe has [...]
Inositol What it is: An organic, glucose-like compound that facilitates the transmission of serotonin and other neurotransmitters. People ingest about 1 gram of inositol a day from fruits and vegetables, whole grains, meat, and other foods, and it is also sold as a capsule and powder. The evidence: The brains of people with depression and [...]
The multibillion-dollar market for dietary supplements is filled with products that claim to boost mood or improve depression. Some products are even billed as an alternative to prescription antidepressants. Don’t believe everything you read on a label. Often the claims made by supplement manufacturers aren’t backed up by solid scientific evidence, and the potency and [...]
Genetics and health are factors in healthy hair. Proper nutrition is important for hair health. The living part of hair is under the scalp skin where the hair root is housed in the hair follicle. The entire follicle and root are fed by a vein, and blood carries nutrients to the follicle/root. Any time an [...]
Eating a healthy diet that includes allium containing vegetables, such as garlic, onions and leeks could protect women from developing painful osteoarthritis, suggested by researchers at King’s College London and the University of East Anglia. Understanding risk factors for osteoarthritis that affects more women than men after age 55 has not been completely understood. Often, [...]
