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Boosting Stamina with Beetroot JuiceSipping beetroot juice may give you more stamina while working out. In a recent study, researchers found that drinking juice from the root of the beet plant could help keep...
about.com Tuesday, September 08, 2009Fighting Infection With Manuka HoneyManuka honey may kill bacteria by destroying key bacterial proteins. Dr Rowena Jenkins and colleagues from the University of Wales Institute - Cardiff investigated the mechanisms of manuka honey action and found that its anti-bacterial properties were not due solely to the sugars present in the honey. The work was presented this week (7-10 September), at the Society for General Microbiology's meeting at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh.
medicalnewstoday.com Tuesday, September 08, 2009Curry Spice May Cut Cancer RiskCurcumin?a compound found in the curry spice turmeric?may help reduce
breast cancer risk for women undergoing hormone replacement therapy during menopause, a new animal study suggests. In previous research, postmenopausal women...
about.com Tuesday, September 08, 2009Blueberry Extract May Halt Hepatitis CAn extract of blueberry leaf may help fight hepatitis C, according to a new study. Researchers sourced the compound?called proanthocyandin?from the leaves of rabbit-eye blueberry (a type of fruit native...
about.com Tuesday, September 08, 2009Yoga May Promote Healthier EatingNew research shows that
people who practice yoga may be more likely to eat mindfully, which could in turn help them maintain a healthy weight. Hallmarks of mindful eating include focusing...
about.com Tuesday, September 08, 2009Chinese Herbs for a Healthy HeartHerbal formulas used in traditional Chinese medicine may boost heart health, a new study suggests. In a series of laboratory tests, scientists analyzed herbs commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine, such...
about.com Tuesday, September 08, 2009Workplace Yoga May Tame Stress and Sleep TroublesPracticing yoga and meditation in the workplace could ease stress and promote sounder sleep, according to a new study. For six weeks, 22 office workers attended daily, one-hour lunchtime meetings during...
about.com Tuesday, September 08, 2009High Blood Pressure RemediesLearn about natural remedies for high blood pressure, such as herbs, diet, nutrition, chinese medicine, ayurvedic remedies, supplements, and home remedies.
About Tuesday, September 08, 2009Stool - What's Healthy?Alternative practitioners often ask clients about their stool as part of their assessment. Find out what normal stool should look like and learn about the different types of abnormal stool.
About Tuesday, September 08, 2009The Detox DietDetox diet - Learn about the detox diet, take the quiz, get a sample two-week detox diet plan, read common questions, get recipes, and more.
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