Written on Aug, 31, 2005
by DrB
Antioxidant-Rich Diet Fights Cataracts Earlier this year, I shared compelling information with you about polyunsaturated fats spurringthe formation of cataracts, a common problem faced by the elderly. At the time, I also told you the amount of antioxidants — specifically the lack of…
Written on Aug, 31, 2005
by DrB
Aspirin Lowers Colon Cancer Risks, But At a Steep PriceLast month, I told you about low dose aspirin not being the cancer preventative many assumed. A study in this week’s Journal of the American Medical Association (see link below) has found taking over-the-counter…
Written on Aug, 07, 2005
by DrB
SUNDAY, Aug. 7 — Fiber is already recommended as part of a healthy diet, but new studies now show that along with its other benefits, dietary fiber helps prevent colon cancer. It was previously believed that dietary fiber did not help protect against…
Written on Jul, 30, 2005
by DrB
Have you heard about the power of Oregano Oil. Habitat: Native to Europe and naturalized in the middle east. Thrives in chalky soils near the sea.Main constituents: Volatile oil (carvacrol, thymol, betabisabolene, caryophyllene, linalool, and borneol), flavonoids, tannins, resin, sterols. Oregano wasused medicinally by the…
Written on Jul, 20, 2005
by DrB
By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Correspondent Thu Jul 14,11:28 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Unborn U.S. babies are soaking in a stew of chemicals, including mercury, gasoline byproducts and pesticides, according to a report released on Thursday. Although the effects on the…
Written on Jul, 20, 2005
by DrB
Lending even more credence to my concerns about the overuse of antibiotics in conventional medicine, a British study has found the use of antibiotics within the previous two months doubles a patient’s risk of carrying antibiotic resistant bacteria. The same result wasn’t found…
