Archive for May, 2010


Resveratrol Drug Trial Halted

You may recall I talked about a new drug that was being developed that was a re-engineered form of resveratrol, a potent antioxidant type of natural chemical that is found in trace amounts in red wine and deeply colored grapes. Resveratrol supplements have now been all the rage, almost replacing the previous fad of acai [...]

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Every Day Chemicals Pose Cancer Threat

Underscored by a warning recently to President Obama by a cancer advisory panel, there have been increasing concerns over the large amount of chemicals, radiation and pollution toxins that people come into contact with every day. The concern is that we are being bombarded by these toxins daily and it may be contributing to cell [...]

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Can Coffee Be Healthy?

So, there has been a lot of back and forth about both the adverse and the positive health effects of drinking coffee, the number one caffeinated beverage of choice here in the US. It is estimated that over half of the adults here in the US are habitual coffee drinkers. Sheesh, no wonder why there’s [...]

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The Incredible, Edible…Mango?!

I used to only eat mangos one way – dried. Dried, organic mangos are awesome. They’re like natures version of a chewy, flavorful fruit rollup. Remember those little sugar bombs that you used to indulge in as a kid? The ones that would never fill you up, give you a sugar rush, and make you [...]

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Psychological Impact of Women’s Hair Loss : Part II

The loss of the hairline can change a person’s appearance substantially. Hair loss changes the appearance of the face by shifting the balance of the face to the forehead, resulting in an aged appearance. In fact, it has been scientifically proven through studies that women tend to suffer more emotionally and psychologically than men on [...]

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