VIT D FOR INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE

Vitamin D for Inflammatory Bowel Disease The all-important nutrient, Vitamin D, may help to reduce some of the symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease, new research suggests. Researchers from Pennsylvania State University note that “Anecdotal data suggest that...

ESTROGEN – NO CURE FOR BONE LOSS

Estrogen No Cure For Bone Loss Although estrogen replacement drugs are often given to anorexic women to prevent bone loss and lower their risk of fracture, the results of a new study suggest that the hormone does not work and has no effect on bone density. Researchers...

HORMONE REPLACEMENT HAS DOWNSIDE

Data Shows Hormone Replacement Therapy Harmful A new report is reiterating the fact that women receiving hormone replacement therapy (HRT), rather than having a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease as was previously presumed, are actually at increased risk.Dr. John...

VITAMIN E LOWERS C-REACTIVE PROTEIN (CRP)

Vitamin E Reduces C-reactive protein (CRP)The antioxidant Vitamin E may help reduce high levels of inflammation-causing proteins, C-reactive protein (CRP) and IL-6, that may contribute to heart disease. Blood levels of both CRP and IL-6 are often elevated in patients...

ASPARTAME, SACCHARIN AND STEVIA

ASPARTAME, SACCHARIN AND STEVIAGabe Mirkin, M.D.Aspartame and saccharin continue to be blamed for a wide variety of ills, even though research has shown them to be safe if eaten in reasonable amounts. NOTE: I DO NOT AGREE WITH THIS STATEMENT. I AM TRYING TO BE AS...