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Vitamin C Lowers Blood Pressure
About 68 million Americans have high blood pressure, putting them at added risk for kidney problems, heart disease and stroke. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, by the time they reach their 60s, about two-thirds of all men and women have high blood pressure. A factor in the hypertension epidemic may be a lack of vitamin C.
The Remarkable Health Power Of Antioxidants
Free radicals are molecular marauders that damage cells and threaten your health. The best way to defend your body: Choose the most effective antioxidants to counteract the harmful oxidative power of these unstable health-destroyers.
Vitamin E Repairs Muscles
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that helps eliminate destructive byproducts in the body. And now research at the Georgia Health Sciences University shows that the body also uses vitamin E to facilitate the repair of tears in muscle tissue.
Turn Down The Volume To Lift Your Health
Medical research has uncovered a danger to your health that can increase blood pressure, boost the chance of a heart attack or stroke, cause tumors, result in insomnia, impair work performance, raise your stress level and lead to hearing loss. The menace: The volume control on your iPod or MP3 player as well as the traffic outside your window. Our noisy world is threatening our well-being in frightening ways.
Teens Who Take Vitamins Have Healthier Lifestyles
A study reported in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association shows that teens who take vitamins weigh less, smoke less and exercise more than other teens.
Curry Spice Cuts Stroke Damage
Turmeric, used to make Indian curry, not only lowers your chances of getting cancer and Alzheimer’s disease, but may reduce the size of a hemorrhagic stroke.
Lavender Oil: The Scent Of Pain Relief
The National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine states that lavender is sometimes used to relieve anxiety and pain, but there has been little scientific evidence of its effectiveness — until now.
Folic Acid May Save Your Hearing
A study of more than 50,000 men found that those over the age of 60 who have a larger intake of foods and supplements high in folate have a 20 percent lower risk of developing hearing loss.
Alternative Remedies For Successful Weight Loss In The New Year
Many individuals out there will vow to lose weight in 2012, but not everyone will be successful. Recently, The Kansas City Star reported on some helpful tips for people who are looking to shed pounds after this holiday season, some of which use interesting alternative medicine techniques.
Ways To Get More Vitamin D During Cold And Flu Season
Over the past few years, there has been a great deal of discussion about the benefits of vitamin D, not only as an important nutritional supplement, but as a key ingredient in many alternative medicine practices. With cold and flu season here, it's time to understand a little more about this substance and how it can help the immune system fight disease.
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