Archive for November, 2007


Capsaicin in Peppers a Pain Reliever?

When I first read this story about how a chemical found in many hot peppers called capsaicin, was being used in trial studies as a natural pain reliever topically applied I wondered how something that seemingly burns the living daylights out of your tongue if you put it directly on there could relieve pain. But [...]

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Maintaining Vision, Naturally Of Course!

There are various ways to minimize your risl of developing cataracts as you age.  Cataracts are the clouding of the lens that occurs with time and gradually cataracts rob you of the ability to see clearly.  Most recent research and medical opinion about cataracts is that they are caused by oxidative damage to the eye.  [...]

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Lead in Out Lipstick!

Today, I read an article in the newspaper voicing concerns about the safety of lipsticks.  It was unsettling to see that an allowable ingredient in lipsticks, particularly in the shades of deep red, was a substance I assumed was banned from all products, the toxic metal, lead. The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics has tested 33 [...]

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Depression and Nutrition

When it comes to depression, there is a connection between the food you eat and the mood you’re in.  Certainly, for clinical depression, you should seek professional treatment from counselors and medication as needed.  Alterations in your diet and nutritional supplementation can assist you to overcome a depressive state.  Avoiding, or at least, cutting back [...]

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