Alternative Health News Update

What an incredible week of health information on the 'net. My top five columns deal with health issues ranging from the common cold to high cholesterol to male infertility and even osteoporosis.

Here are my suggested reads for this past week:

1. Ginseng for Colds and Flus - An ancient remedy proven effective by modern science!

2. The Truth About Red Yeast Rice and Cholesterol - The pros, the cons and the unknowns about this controversial supplement.

3. Natural Remedies for Male Infertility - Male reproductive issues play a major role in many couples inability to conceive. Find out what can be done about it.

4. Tai Chi for Diabetes - This mind-body medicine appears to be a legit adjunct for those with blood sugar imbalances.

5. Acupuncture for Schizophrenia, Carotenoids for Macular Degeneration and Antioxidants for Stronger Bones and More! What a grab-bag collection of scientific studies!

I hope you have the chance to check out these interesting alt-med finds. May they benefit your health and the health of those you share them with!

Artichokes and Garlic News

A lot of people enjoy eating artichoke leaves with some clarified butter or olive oil. But did you know that artichoke leaf extract can be used as a medicinal supplement? It's true, according to research presented in a new column entitled, Artichoke Leaf for IBS and Indigestion. But there's more to the story than the title suggests. It appears that artichoke extract may also promote cardiovascular and liver health.

I was also interested to read about how to use garlic to support a healthy heart. There's a lot of debate about whether garlic truly is a useful food with regard to high cholesterol, hypertension and to improve circulation. These days, many doctors claim that it's pretty much useless. Not so, according to The Truth About Garlic and Heart Health.

You've got to stay up to date on this kind of material or you can't put it to use! I hope you find it to be helpful and informative.

Getting the Most Out of Fish Oil and More!

It looks like a specially processed form of fish oil may be tops when it comes to ease of digestion and bioavailability. The combination of purified omega-3 fats and egg yolk produce an emulsified fish oil that appears to be superior to the conventional triglyceride form of omega-3s typically found in an encapsulated form.

A recent blog entry at HealthyFellow.com discusses the pros and cons of the emulsified supplement that was used in a recent comparison study conducted at the University of Minnesota.

I also found an intriguing entry about the use of "light therapy" in the management of male sexual dysfunction. This is a really appealing alternative to Viagra.

Lastly, did you know that the common culinary herbs rosemary and thyme can help support the health of our brains? Apparently they can! Here's where I learned all about it: Rosemary and Thyme Support Brain Health

Thanks for reading. I hope you enjoy these links. I'll post more soon!

Natural Health Updates

If you're interested in staying up to date on matters relating to natural health, considering checking out the following links:

The Most Current Research on Ginger Root - It does a lot more than just ease nausea and an upset stomach!

Green Tea May Aid in the Fight Against Leukemia - What can't green tea do? This is one food/supplement I try to take on a daily basis - as a preventive measure.

Natural and Safe Weight Loss Strategies - You don't have to starve yourself or risk your health by using dangerous drugs and supplements to lose weight. This column explains some promising alternatives.

I'll keep an eye out for more information in the coming days, weeks, months and hopefully years to come! Please keep on checking back! Thanks!

Natural Options for Male and Female Hair Loss

I just read a rather illuminating article about several safe and natural strategies to counter hair loss and thinning hair in both men and women. Some of the alternatives mentioned include a specific form of the trace mineral silica, flax seed lignans, green tea and even a form of Vitamin E called tocotrienols.

If this is a topic that interests you or may benefit anyone you know, you can visit this link: Natural Remedies for Male and Female Hair Loss

The Vitamin Tutor

H1NI Flu Prevention

I came across an interesting article on the Healthy Fellow blog. It features several inexpensive (and sometimes free) natural remedies that can help support immune function and resistance to viral infections. One of the more interesting examples cited is the use of a green tea gargle to help reduce the risk of contracting influenza. 

I highly recommend the article and the blog in general. You can find the H1N1 article by clicking on this link: Natural Protection from Swine Flu

Vitamin C Update

Research on vitamin C is an on going field of study. There's a lot of controversy that surrounds the issue of vitamin C supplementation vs. getting vitamin C from dietary sources. It's very common to find confusion about the optimal dosage, form and frequency of use.

I thought it would be helpful to post a few relevant links that might assist you in making sense of it all.