Wellness HealthWatch

03-12-2008

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FEATURED ARTICLE March 12, 2008    Could a Common B-12 Deficiency Be Causing Your Symptoms? Less than 20 years ago, fatigued patients were often given a "tonic shot" - and many claimed it worked like magic. What was it? Vitamin B-12 - and now medical science knows many of the reasons why B-12 makes people feel better.   ARTICLES, EVENTS, SOLUTIONS More articles    Yeast-based Nutrient Linked to Reduced Cold/flu Risk & Duration This fermented yeast nutrient was being used to fortify animal feed, until the plant managers noticed workers weren't catching colds. Now a clinical trial has quantified its benefits - translating to a one-third reduction in annual sick days for high-exposure healthcare workers. Immune-Cell Revitalizing Chemical Isolated in Broccoli Breakthrough research has identified a chemical in cruciferous veggies that switches on a set of antioxidant genes and enzymes in the immune cells responsible for suppressing free radical production. In effect it seems to "interfere with the age-related decline in immune function." Breast Cancer Relapse - It Wasn't the Diet, It Was the Estrogen A major diet intervention study of women after treatment for early stage breast cancer found those who relapsed had nearly twice the estrogen in their blood as others - though the majority were on estrogen-lowering drugs. Added estrogen control strategies strongly recommended.   RESEARCH ABSTRACTS More abstracts    Anti-fatigue effects of Coenzyme Q10 A Japanese state initiative to address fatigue reports that subjects performing demanding fatigue-inducing physical tasks & receiving supplemental CoQ10 both increased their physical performance and felt less fatigue vs. controls. Time-release melatonin improves sleep quality, morning alertness Multi-center study reports melatonin supplementation "significantly and safely supported restorative sleep and waking alertness - without rebound or withdrawal problems. Chemical released from plastic bottles toxic to neurons in brain The amount and potential for harm of BPA leached from plastic bottles has been vigorously contested. This research gives some solid data, plus findings about BPA's impact on brain cells.   FROM OUR READERS    Comments & Suggestions · Tax info for disabled, seniors · Hypothyroidism article helped · Misdiagnosed & maltreated · Hoping to beat Parkinson's · Alzheimer's updates · IBS-FM-ME/CFS relationship Q & A Session · Help for psoriasis? · Yeast infection & sore gums? · Treatment for RA? · Alzheimer's & talking? Please share your thoughts with us! Send us a letter   WEEKLY INSPIRATION    "Life is not the way it's supposed to be. It's the way it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference."   - Virginia Satir March Winds & Garden Dreams If you'll be looking for a source of organic local produce this spring, search the Old Farmer's Almanac Farmer's Market Directory for complete info on U.S. markets, including locations and times. And if you're a gardener looking for an elusive kind of veggie or flower, see the intriguing Seed Swap message board. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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