New Supplement Facts..

Fact #1   A combination of vitamin D3 and curcumin, from turmeric, may boost the immune system, and help it clear the protein plaques linked to Alzheimer’s, says a new study.   Previous research by same scientists found that there are two types of...

Go organic and eat fresh foods

Most people prefer their foods free of pesticides and toxic chemicals, for obvious reasons. Pesticides and toxic chemicals are increasingly linked to serious health problems – especially for our children, whose developing bodies are more vulnerable to chemical...

Fish oil during pregnancy may slash infant allergy

Supplements of omega-3-rich fish oils during pregnancy may reduce the risk of food allergy and eczema in children, according to a new study from Sweden. The occurrence of eczema and food allergies was 16 and 13 per cent lower, respectively, in infants of mothers...

CoQ10, Vitamin E and Xylitol Benefits

The best of both worlds. Both forms of CoQ10, ubiquinone and ubiquinol, were shown to be neuroprotective in models of Parkinson’s disease. IPM offers CoQ10 in both a highly absorbed lipophilic liquid and in a 100mg gelcap. Source: Therapeutic effects of coenzyme...

Fun Facts…

Red Yeast Rice for Cholesterol In a recent study, red yeast rice supplements, when combined with diet and lifestyle changes, were found to lower LDL, or bad cholesterol, levels by more than 20 percent without a substantial risk of muscle pain or myalgia, the most...

Doctors ‘forced’ to Overprescribe Antidepressants

GPs know they are overprescribing antidepressant drugs such as Prozac and Seroxat, but believe the lack of other forms of help for those suffering from mild depression and stress leaves them no choice, a survey reveals today. The survey shows that 80% of GPs believe...

Fluoride in dog food – Pets’ health at risk?

An independent laboratory test of popular dog food brands, commissioned by Environmental Working Group, revealed that the food we buy for our pets contains high levels of fluoride, a contaminant that may put dogs’ health at risk. Eight major national brands...

Top Five Foods for Beating Depression

Drug advertisements and conventional doctors tell the public that depression is caused by an imbalance of a neurotransmitter in the brain called serotonin. This idea makes it seem that drugs that flood the brain with serotonin are the answer to depression, but there...