A Cup of Black Tea Each Day Reduces Risk of Parkinson's Disease by Astonishing 71 Percent

Tuesday, August 05, 2008 by: David Gutierrez

(NaturalNews) Drinking as little as three-quarters of a cup of this one tea each day may cut the risk of developing Parkinson's disease by as much as 71 percent, according to a new study conducted by researchers from the National Neuroscience Institute in Singapore and published in the American Journal of Epidemiology.

Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disorder that disrupts movement and balance.

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Arthritis: Vioxx alternative is also killing the patient

Published on Friday, August 01, 2008
by Healthy News Service

Drug companies just can't get it right when trying to come up with a safe drug for arthritis. Following the catalogue of deaths associated with the COX-2 drug Vioxx, doctors started to recommend a new drug group – but this, too, seem to be killing the patient.

The TNF (tumour necrosis factor)-blocking drugs have been responsible for causing lymphoma in patients – and now they have been found to cause tuberculosis (TB). The TNF drug, Enbrel, is causing serious – and sometimes fatal – infections, including TB. Arthritis patients who also suffer from diabetes have been especially vulnerable, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), America’s drug regulator, has announced.

Enbrel has also been responsible for serious nervous disorders, such as multiple sclerosis (MS), seizures, and inflammation of the nerves and eyes. In addition, there have also been cases of fatal blood disorders.

As Enbrel lowers the body’s natural immune system, it’s not surprising that serious illness can follow.

It’s reckoned that another arthritis drug, Vioxx, a COX-2 agent, was responsible for at least 60,000 deaths.

(Source: FDA website).

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IQ Enhancement Possible With Colloidal Gold?

Intelligence is more than simply abstract capacities or increased levels of concentration; of course these two are included in the general concept, but the intelligence coefficient is actually the sum of a whole range of mental capacities. Verbal and performance tests are usually the ones extensively used to identify the IQ level of an individual; however, science has proved that there may be improvements of the cognitive faculties thanks to the use of special nutrients and mineral supplements such as colloidal gold. This mineral suspension administered for a specific period of time improves the intellectual function remarkably.

In nature, there are two forms specific to this mineral: metallic gold and gold salts; of the two variants only the metal form is valuable for human health by medical applications. Highly non-toxic, metallic gold is the basis for the colloidal gold supplements that stimulate mental functions by increasing the conductive property between neurons. Studies show that a single month of colloidal gold administration dramatically increases the IQ level. The effects last for at least two more months after the colloidal gold treatment is interrupted. We could not ignore what colloidal gold extensive use could mean for the medical world.

Experiments were run on groups of people who were administered colloidal gold and Placebo treatment; their IQs had been measured beforehand in order to detect the expected modifications. The group who were administered colloidal gold for a month showed significant concentration capacity, whereas there was little modification in the case of those who were administered Placebo solutions. Colloidal gold administration was stopped for another month, and the study subjects were again tested; the IQ levels had remained superior to the before colloidal-gold treatment figures. The test was repeated once more after two months with the same amazing effect.

The encouraging results of many laboratory studies are the explanation for the increased use of colloidal gold in the treatment of the nervous disorders characterized by memory loss, lack of concentration and verbal deficiencies. The cost of a colloidal gold treatment for IQ improvement is very low, which makes it possible for all social levels to benefit for it. Whether scholastically, educationally or medically used, it is an acknowledged fact already that colloidal gold increases IQ levels for an extended period of time. However, administration should only start at the recommendation of a naturopath who is the best person to indicate the right dosage for the purpose.

Flax Shown to Be Effective Against Cancers of the Colon and Breast

Friday, August 01, 2008 by: Barbara L. Minton (see all articles by this author)

(NaturalNews) Flax oil and flax seeds have been shown to lower blood cholesterol and triglycerides, and to help reduce damage to cell membranes. Flax is also important in the body's ability to reduce inflammation and prevent the many degenerative diseases associated with it. Studies have shown that women with a high intake of flax oil and flax lignans are at much lower risk of developing breast cancer. Research is now documenting the benefits of flax oil, lignans, and flax meal in preventing and treating cancer in the gastrointestinal tract and colon, and breast cancer metastasis.

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Marinating Grilled Meats May Decrease Cancer Risk

(Newsmax.com) Outdoor cooking season is at its peak, and now there are even more reasons to marinade meats before grilling. New research published in the Journal of Food Science suggests that marinating meats may decrease the cancer-forming compounds called heterocyclic amines (HCA), which are produced during grilling, by over 70 percent.

Researchers from Kansas State University tested three commercial spice-containing marinade blends (Caribbean, southwest, and herb) on round beef steaks. The steaks were marinated for one hour and then grilled at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Food scientists found that steaks marinated in the Caribbean blend produced the highest decrease in HCA content (88 percent), followed by the herb blend (72 percent) and then the southwest blend (57 percent).

“Commercial marinades offer spices and herbs which have antioxidants that help decrease the HCAs formed during grilling,” says Dr. J.S. Smith, principal researcher at Kansas State University. “The results from our study have a direct application since more consumers are interested in healthier cooking.”

Yoga Found to Reverse Metabolic Syndrome, Ease Blood Pressure

By David Gutierrez, July 30 2008

(NaturalNews) Yoga can improve blood pressure and other symptoms associated with the condition known as metabolic syndrome, according to a pair of new studies. Metabolic syndrome refers to a cluster of symptoms that are associated with an increased risk of heart disease and diabetes. The symptoms of metabolic syndrome include central obesity, high blood pressure, high triglyceride levels, low levels of HDL ("good") cholesterol and fasting hyperglycemia (including symptoms of diabetes). In the...

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Utopia Silver's Fight for Health Freedom

by Tony Isaacs

For the past five years, the Utopia Silver Supplement Company has been waging a battle for health freedom against the giants of the State of Texas and the FDA - one which may have major implication for all of us regarding the freedom of access to dietary natural health supplements.

Much like the Alamo defenders in days gone by, this small Texas company and its supporters of health freedom are pitted against a corrupt giant determined to impose it's will and stifle freedom - and, just like the Alamo and the struggles that followed, the outcome may effect the freedom and future of millions.

Utopia Silver Owner Ben Taylor

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Natural Gardening for Healthier People and Planet

I've gone "green" as a gardener, using only natural products in my vegetable garden, flowerbeds and on my lawn. Growing my own organic seasonal fruits and vegetables is a fun, economical way to eat healthfully. Plus, as any gardener will tell you, all of that digging and hoeing is great exercise and a wonderful way to spend time outdoors on these beautiful warm days.

"Natural gardening is a growing area of interest among people who want to avoid the toxins in many mainstream gardening products -- plus, it really works," said Howard Garrett, a registered landscape architect, organic horticulturalist and author of The Organic Manual: Natural Organic Gardening and Living For Your Family, Plants and Pets. How is "natural organic" gardening, as Garrett refers to it, different? "Natural organic gardening is working with only natural materials to promote healthy gardens, without the use of toxic chemicals or artificial fertilizers," said Garrett. "It is not just a matter of using a different set of products, it's a whole different thought process and procedure."

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