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Nutrition, Brain Aging, and Neurodegeneration – A Role for Supplementation

November 25, 2009

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The onset of age-related neurodegenerative diseases superimposed on a declining nervous system could enhance the motor and cognitive behavioural deficits that normally occur in…

Food Colours Linked to Adverse Behaviour, Lowered – EFSA Ruling

November 25, 2009

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The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) issued recommendations that the acceptable daily intakes (ADI) for three of the questionable food additives should be lowered…

Confused About Abdominal Bloating? – No More!

November 13, 2009

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Michael Ash BSc(Hons).DO. ND. FDipION reviews the current understanding behind bloating and distension. The unpleasant symptoms of bloating and abdominal distension are common and…

Science Connects Diet And Intestinal Bacteria With Healthier Immune Systems

November 5, 2009

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Whilst to nutritionists and most people who understand the role of nutrients in health, the idea that the bacteria in our gut impacts on…

Are Sea Vegetables the Cure for the Iodine Deficiency Epidemic?

October 13, 2009

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Iodine deficiency epidemic Although most of us believe we are not deficient in iodine since the fortification of salt with iodine, the fact is…

Iodine Deficiency Or Excess What Is The State Of Understanding?

October 5, 2009

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Dr Miller an American Surgeon reviews the current state of iodine related health problems from a predominately American perspective. He does summarises in his…

Whats New in The Understanding Of The Immunology Of Ulcerative Colitis?

October 5, 2009

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IBD’s are characterised by wasting and chronic intestinal inflammation induced by many different cytokine-mediated pathways. It is clearly recognised that medical and surgical interventions…

Lifestyle Choices Impact Positively on Second Breast Cancer Risk

October 5, 2009

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Breast cancer survivors might be able to reduce their risk for contralateral breast cancer by making lifestyle modifications. A new study published online September…