Algae News You Can Use

The notion of sprinkling algae into a protein shake or spreading it on toast probably seems foreign or just plain bizarre to most people. But, fortunately, many fresh and sea water dwellers have no problem using algae as an essential food source. And, in a roundabout way, humans end up deriving some of the benefits Related posts: Astaxanthin Update Chlorella and Spirulina Best of Chlorella and Spirulina Multivitamins in the News CoQ10 News and Research

Matcha Tea

It’s frothy. It’s green. It’s a type of tea, but decidedly different looking and tasting than most brews. It’s matcha! Whether you’ve tried it or not, you’ve probably seen matcha-based drinks being sold in coffee shops and health food stores from Los Angeles to Tokyo. The claim is that matcha is essentially an elevated form Related posts: Tea Gargling for Health Tea News October 2011 Flu Shot Controversy Juicing Alternative Supplement News You Can Use

Sea Buckthorn for Healthy Skin

A few weeks ago, I was listening to a podcast about natural skin care. One of the callers inquired about products featuring sea buckthorn. “What is sea buckthorn anyway? Is it a seaweed? How is it different than krill oil?”. Whenever I hear this sort of exchange, whether in a health food store or on Related posts: Healthier Looking Skin Coconut Oil, Lactoferrin and Natural Skin Care News Aging Skin and Ellagic Acid Natural Skin Care White Tea, Skin Aging, Prostate & Breast Cancer Updates

New Heart Disease Test

Cholesterol, C-reactive protein, homocysteine and triglycerides are probably the best known biomarkers used to assess cardiovascular risk. Uric acid typically isn’t included in this group of heart disease indicators. In the coming years, this may very well change. However, you and your doctors don’t have to wait for an official stamp of approval from the Related posts: Best of Dietary Fiber and Heart Disease Dietary Fiber and Heart Disease Vitamin K and Heart Disease Air Filters and Heart Disease Kiwi Fruit and Heart Disease

Better Burgers

The other night we had dinner at a restaurant where you build your own burger. Diners choose the type of meat they’d prefer, an extensive array of toppings and whether they want their burger on a bun or a bed of organic lettuce. You’re even in luck if you have special dietary needs as they Related posts: Healthy Lamb Burger Recipe Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Happy, Healthy and Wise

Happiness seems like it has little to do with the modern health care system. But, in medicine, as in life, appearances can be deceiving. Statistics reveal that people who have a positive outlook are more likely to be in better physical health. Now, some theorize that happy people are healthier because they take better care Related posts: Healthy Vacation Happy Go Lucky – Movie Review Are Legumes Healthy? Volunteering for Health Healthy Monday Tip

Oil Pulling Research

When investigating natural healing techniques, one must frequently consult with two disparate camps: scientists and traditional healers. Generally speaking, scientists attempt to debunk or explain how a practice works (or doesn’t) via established mechanisms and objective data. Traditional healers tend to offer an alternative view about how the body functions and historical accounts of success. Related posts: Pilates Research Wheatgrass Juice Research Yogurt for Fresh Breath Flaxseed Research Dental Health Matters

Candy Supplements

Walk down the supplement isles of most health food stores and pharmacies and you’ll undoubtedly see bottles that are seemingly filled with enticing candies. These days, calcium, fish oil, multivitamins and other dietary aids are often being sold in the form of chocolates, gummy bears and even jelly beans. Some of these products are 100% Related posts: Important Add-On Supplements Cancer, Candy and Willpower Top Five Supplements Mind Body Supplements Juice Supplements

Caffeine Brain

For the next few moments, I’d like you to conjure up an image of what you think caffeine does to the brain. Did you come up with negative or positive imagery? When I think of caffeinated beverages such as coffee, hot cocoa or tea, I associate them with the promotion of brain health. I know Related posts: Exercise Your Brain Coffee and Cancer Alzheimer’s Coffee Link The Healthiest Brain Foods? Improved Sleep and Testosterone Levels

Is Grape Juice Healthy?

Fruit juice isn’t something that I normally recommend. Most bottled and fresh juices simply contain too much sugar – a dietary component that is already too plentiful in many diets. Then, there’s the issue of dietary fiber. The process of making juice removes the fibrous portion of fruits and vegetables, and concentrates the sweet liquid Related posts: Red Beet Juice Power Grape Antioxidants for Heart Health and Diabetes Wheatgrass Juice Research Healthy Potatoes? Spinach Juice and Smoothies