by admin | Apr 18, 2012 | Natural Facts, Newsletter thru 2013
An expert panel of physicians representing a variety of organizations, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American College of Physicians and the Society of Academic Medicine, have affirmed what previous experts have concluded:...
by admin | Apr 17, 2012 | Natural Facts, Newsletter thru 2013
Autism is a condition characterized by difficulties with social interaction, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors or narrow, obsessive interests that usually become apparent before a child is three years old. Autism spectrum or...
by admin | Feb 24, 2012 | Natural Facts, Newsletter thru 2013
Want to lower your blood pressure without the harmful side effects of pharmaceuticals? Boost your intake of magnesium, black tea and, surprisingly, potatoes. An Australian study published in January 2012 in the Archives of Internal Medicine analyzed the effect of...
by admin | Feb 20, 2012 | Natural Facts, Newsletter thru 2013
Noting that studies show that calorie postings in fast-food restaurants do little to deter diners from overeating, two university professors wondered what would happen if restaurant staff simply asked customers if they would like to downsize rather than supersize...
by admin | Feb 3, 2012 | Natural Facts, Newsletter thru 2013
One of the chief reasons people can’t stick to diets is because hunger often goes hand-in-hand with cutting calories. But new research shows that supplementing a low-calorie diet with a unique, revolutionary type of fiber can make you feel full, especially during key...
by admin | Jan 27, 2012 | Natural Facts, Newsletter thru 2013
Children of depressed mothers have discussed their plight in everything from celebrity memoirs to television commercials. But what about children of depressed fathers? A study of 21,993 kids from two-parent homes shows that if dad is down, kids suffer, although not as...