Think Eggs are Good for You?

If you think eggs in the morning are good for you, here's a big surprise. . . .

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More Evidence of Benefits of Vegetarian Diet

This meta-analysis of studies of vegetarians included 124,706 people. The huge study added to the evidence that vegetarians live longer, healthier lives. . . . 

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Elderberry Flavonoids May Prevent H1N1 Infection

Elderberry extract is a remarkable herb for fighting the flu (see vol. 13, No.3 of The Natural Path). Studies show how well it works (J Alt Comp Med 1995; J International Med Res 2004; Online Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics 2009). Elderberry works its antiviral magic by boosting the immune system and, especially, by stopping viruses from entering into your cells, which stops the virus from replicating (J Alt Comp Med 1995). Elderberry is effective against several strains of influenza. So, could it work against H1N1?

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New Benefit of Soy: Healthy Lungs

People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) suffer from blocked air flow to the lungs, which makes breathing difficult. New research . . . 

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Alzheimer's and Antioxidants

A meta-analysis of seven studies that looked at dietary antioxidants and Alzheimer’s disease has shown that . . . 

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How Not to Get Colorectal Cancer: Calculating the Risks

This meta-analysis of 303 studies on colorectal cancer found that: . . .

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Licorice Helps Your Liver

Licorice has long been known to be a promising herb for hepatitis and cirrhosis and to protect the liver from damage from Tylenol. But, despite its effectiveness for the liver, it has received little attention as a liver herb.
   Recently, though, researchers gave sixty-six people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a very common condition that can lead to cirrhosis, either 2g of licorice extract or a placebo for two months in a double-blind study. . . .
  

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Eating to Prevent Prostate Cancer

When you put together all the research on diet and prostate cancer, what do you find? . . . 

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Multis Improve Memory

Can taking a multivitamin strengthen your memory? It seems so. Researchers conducted a meta-analysis of studies that looked at healthy adults taking a multivitamin and measured cognition. . . .

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Ginger Prevents Painful Periods

Ginger is well know as an antinausea herb that is amazing for the nausea of pregnancy. But here is another reason why women should know about this great herb. . . . 

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