Browsing the "Health Briefs" Category

Flame Retardant May Pose Health Risks

January 1st, 2013 | by Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

Obesity, anxiety and developmental and reproductive problems have all been linked to small quantities of a flame retardant frequently used [&hellip

Frying Pan Faux Pas

January 1st, 2013 | by Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

Fried foods may please the palate, but cooking them in the wrong medium, such as sunflower oil, can present a [&hellip

Supplementation Cuts Colon Cancer Risk

January 1st, 2013 | by Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

A diet enhanced with multivitamin and mineral supplements may dramatically lower the risk of developing precancerous colon cancer lesions, according [&hellip

Wisdom from Water

January 1st, 2013 | by Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

Simply drinking a glass of water can prompt better choices at the dinner table, concludes new research by T. Bettina [&hellip

Pitfalls of No-Fat Salad Dressings

December 10th, 2012 | by Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

For those thinking about balancing a rich holiday meal by choosing a low- or no-fat salad dressing, consider this: To [&hellip

Citrus Fruits Lower Risk of Stroke

December 10th, 2012 | by Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

Popular winter citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruit come with an unexpected health benefit: eating them may lower the risk [&hellip

Stop Wasting Food

December 10th, 2012 | by Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

It’s time to step up to the plate—but not waste what’s on it. The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) reports [&hellip

Raisins Yield Pressure Relief

December 10th, 2012 | by Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

For individuals seeking a natural way to keep slightly elevated blood pressure in check, eating a handful of raisins each [&hellip

Nutty Way to Help Preserve Cognition

December 10th, 2012 | by Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

Walnut consumption is associated with better memory scores and cognitive function, according to recent findings published in the Journal of [&hellip

A Wise Man’s Gift for Arthritis Sufferers

December 10th, 2012 | by Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.