by admin | May 31, 2012 | Natural Facts, Newsletter thru 2013
Background: Currently it is estimated that 8 out of 10 adults over the age of 25 are overweight and about 38% of the adult population meet the clinical criteria to be classified as obese. New Data: Based upon an extensive mathematical models, Y. Claire Wang,...
by admin | May 23, 2012 | Natural Facts, Supplements, Treatments and Research
Background: 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is an amino acid that is the middle step between tryptophan and the important brain chemical serotonin. Considerable scientific evidence indicates that low serotonin levels are linked to a number of common conditions including...
by admin | May 7, 2012 | Natural Facts, Supplements, Treatments and Research
Background: Though cholesterol gets the most attention, a large body of accumulating evidence indicates that elevations of triglycerides in the blood (hypertriglyceridemia) is also an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease especially in women. When...
by admin | Apr 18, 2012 | Natural Facts, Newsletter thru 2013
The prostate is a single, doughnut-shaped gland about the size of a walnut that lies below the bladder and surrounds the urethra. The prostate secretes a thin, milky, alkaline fluid that increases sperm motility and lubricates the urethra to prevent infection....
by admin | Apr 18, 2012 | Natural Facts, Newsletter thru 2013
Bronchitis refers to an infection or irritation of the bronchi—the passageway from the windpipe (trachea) to the lungs. This illness is much more common in the winter, as it usually follows an upper respiratory infection such as a cold. Chest, the official journal of...
by admin | Apr 18, 2012 | Natural Facts, Newsletter thru 2013
Blood sugar levels play an important role in how we feel and if we will be at risk of developing certain chronic and potentially deadly illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes. A lack of or an excess of blood sugar (glucose) can be devastating to body processes....