December, 2009
Christmas Cholesterol Epiphany: 'Myrrh' May Have Cholesterol-Lowering Properties
ScienceDaily — Laboratory experiments suggest that the resin of certain trees of the Middle East, known commonly as the “myrrh” of the Christmas story, may have cholesterol-lowering properties. Research published in the International Journal of Food Safety, nutrition and Public health discusses the hypocholesterolemic effects of myrrh and other plant products. Myrrh is a rust-coloured [...]
Treat Anxiety and Boost Energy with Diaphragmatic Breathing
Breathing properly can make a huge difference both mentally and physically. Unfortunately there are several barriers that may prevent you from breathing from your abdominal area. Poor posture, stress and anxiety and even tight clothing may prompt you to breathe using your chest muscles rather than the diaphragm.
Diaphragmatic breathing, also called belly breathing, is an [...]
Cheese (in moderation) may help you stay slim, study shows
Good news for my fellow cheese lovers: A study in The American Journal of Clinical nutrition shows that women who indulged daily in one ounce of full-fat cheese gained fewer pounds over time than their peers who refrained.
Self.com, which shares this little slice of information, says that conjugated linoleic acid found in whole dairy may actually [...]
Can Exercise Reduce the Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease?
Officials at the new Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute announced today the center's participation in a novel Parkinson's study aimed at determining the physical and neurological impact of simple exercise on Parkinson's patients. Participants' brains will be monitored to determine if increased physical activity actually helps protect the neurons in the brain [...]
Breast-Feeding Can Help Mom's Heart Decades Later
By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter
20-year study shows it cut risk factors linked to diabetes, cardiovascular trouble
(HealthDay News) — Breast-feeding, even for just a couple of months, can significantly lower a woman’s risk of metabolic syndrome — a dangerous cluster of heart disease risk factors — years later, reports a new study appearing online Dec. [...]