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Acupuncture Relieves Depression, Allergies, Eye Disease

image by Kyle Hunter Depression often emerges in post-menopausal women, but a new study out of Norway shows that many women find relief through regular acupuncture sessions. Previous research found a connection between the occurrence of hot flashes and the emergence of depression, so this study…
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Heart Health Depends on Fruit and Vegetable Consumption: New Study

There's even more science to back up the claim that eating fruits and vegetables will help you fight heart disease. The European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition has published a paper on heart health.  Researchers indicate that those who eat at least 8 servings of fruits and vegetables each…
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Cranberries in Pure Form Can Prevent Urinary Tract Infections

The latest findings of people unsuccessfully trying to prevent recurring urinary tract infections by drinking cranberry juice cocktail are no big surprise.  The study, published in Clinical Infectious Diseases, showed that college-aged women who drank 8 ounces of 27% cranberry juice beverages were no less likely to suffer from recurring…
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Exercise: Prevent Diabetes By Walking 10,000 Steps Per Day

A new study published in the British Medical Journal makes the case for walking away from diabetes.

The researchers studied nearly 600 adults over 5 years and found that those who took 10,000 steps per day (the equivalent of 5 miles) had much better insulin sensitivity than those who walked less.

Diabetes risk decreases when one’s insulin sensitivity increases.

Source: LA Times article
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Excess Iron Linked to Alzheimers / Macular Degeneration

Alzheimer’s & Excess Iron

While we often think of iron deficiency as a problem that causes anemia, researchers have found that excessive iron may increase one’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Researchers publishing in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease state that some studies have found that accumulation of metals in the body, including copper, zinc, and iron, have been linked to the development of neurodegenerative diseases.  In particular, this study focuses upon  Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease patients who demonstrated high levels of iron in their brains.  Source: https://www.foodconsumer.org
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High Fat and Cholesterol Diets Linked to Breast Cancer

The fat and cholesterol that is so common in the Western diet may make people more susceptible to breast cancer. The study, published in the American Journal of Pathology, indicates mice fed diets high in fat and cholesterol developed twice as many tumors as mice that ate limited amounts of…
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Alzheimer’s Disease May Respond To Compounds in Green Tea

image via www.epa.gov New studies are finding that Alzheimer's Disease may be the result of the build up of β-amyloid peptides (Aβ) in the brain and green tea might be a good candidate for the clean up crew.  A green tea extract that was particularly bioavailable…
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Diabetes and Depression Linked to Fatal Heart Attacks In Women

image via healthfinder.gov A new study out of the Harvard School of Public Health finds that women who have diabetes and/or depression are more likely to die of a heart attack than women without those conditions. According to the study of nearly 80,ooo older women, those…
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Prostate Cancer Treatment Linked to Cataracts

Hormone therapy has been proscribed to some men suffering from prostate cancer.  Unfortunately, this treatment has been linked to cataracts according to a study published in the Annals of Epidemiology. Research shows that study participants on hormone therapy were 9% more likely to develop a cataract compared to those who…
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Mercury in Fish Can Increase Blood Pressure: Find Omegas in Other Sources for Heart and Eye Health

Your new year's resolutions may well include eating better, both for the health of your heart and the health of your eyes.  The essential fatty acids found in fish can be a great addition to your diet. In particular, omega-3 fatty acids help to reduce cholesterol and increase circulation to…
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We believe that vision health is intimately connected to overall mental, physical and spiritual health. Therefore we encourage people to look at their overall lifestyle and diet as part of keeping healthy vision and reducing the risk of eye disease onset. This includes diet, regular exercise, and management of daily stress. If one has health issues such as high blood pressure, a thyroid imbalance, any autoimmune disease and/or are on medication(s), these possible contributions to eye disease should considered when working with your health care professional.

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