March 6th, 2007
We’ve already discussed what good probiotics do our gut health, as well as in preventing allergies and eczema.
In a new study, scientists even reinforced this anti-allergy powers by http://”>genetically engineering Lactococcus lactis bacteria to secrete murine interleukin-10 (IL-10), and subsequently help treat food sensitivities and intolerances.
Writing in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Frossard […]
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February 14th, 2007
Not only has it been shown to have potentials in reducing cancer risks, Vitamin D also appears to control the body’s innate immune response, affecting a skin wound’s ability to heal. It appears to play an important role in the body’s ability to produce cathelicidin, a compound produced by wounds and is necessary to fight […]
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January 31st, 2007
Last week, the whole family was down with the flu. It wasn’t really that bad, except that it didn’t leave me well enough for anything else other than moping around, either. Annoying and tiring, but lots of fluids and sleep did wonders.
There’s an herbal extract that has recently been demonstrated in a clinical trial to […]
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January 9th, 2007
I’ve been invited to participate in this week’s edition of the Grand Rounds, a carnival of medical blog entries, and I’ve submitted my entry on 9 suprisingly healthy foods. It’s an edition you readers of Eating Fabulous shouldn’t miss, as this week’s theme revolve around food and diet.
Although all entries beg reading, here are my […]
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December 10th, 2006
In developing countries, one of the most prevalent diseases particularly in children is diarrhea and acute respiratory illness. One of the most pressing problem contributing to this is the prevalent malnutrition.
According to the researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Center for Micronutrient Research at Annamalai University in India, […]
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December 6th, 2006
There is an excellently written article in The Scientist: Caloric restriction slows immune aging.
The link between caloric restriction and longevity may be mediated by reduced susceptibility to disease, researchers report this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The scientists found that calorie-restricted older adult rhesus monkeys have at least 30% more […]
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November 20th, 2006
Researchers from the USDA Human Nutrition Center say blueberries rank as #1 in antioxidant activity when compared to 40 other fresh fruits and vegetables, and thus contribute in preventing cancer and other age-related diseases.
Dr. Fuhrman of DiseaseProof reiterates the medicinal value of blueberries:
Like all other foods, the calories in blueberries come from its macro nutrients […]
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November 6th, 2006
In a previous article, we have discussed what probiotic foods are and how they boost health by helping us keep a healthy gut microflora. According to the Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide, probiotic food consumption my help against th e following conditions:
digestive disorders, including diarrhea, Crohn’s disease, and irritable bowel syndrome
urogenital diseases, such as […]
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October 25th, 2006
No matter how fabulous your turkey turns up, you’ll need an equally savory sauce to go with it. The perfect fit? Cranberry sauce.
Cranberries are not just rich in vitamin C, they also help fight bacterial infections, particularly in the bladder.
While searching for recipes, I’ve come across a website that sounds remarkably similar to mine: Fabulous […]
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October 16th, 2006
Although I live in Europe, I have never tasted kefir, which is supposed to have originated from these parts. Kefir is a fermented milk product, like yoghurt, and results from the labor of lactic acid bacteria and yeasts. The most commonly used strains are Lactobacillus acidophilus and Saccharomyces kefir, although the exact combination of bacteria […]
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