Posted in Heart Health on Sep 12th, 2006
A study of a computer-simulated community of 100,000 (resembling the population of Olmsted County, Minnesota), showed that a diet rich in omega-3s worked better for preventing death than defibrillators in homes and public places, and it even worked better than implanted defibrillators.
When the levels of omega-3 fats consumed by the virtual citizens were increased, the [...]
Posted in Genetically Modified foods on Sep 7th, 2006
New Scientist magazine reports that a project to develop genetically modified, pest-resistant peas has been abandoned after tests showed the peas cause lung damage in mice.
Field peas are susceptible to pea weevils, which lay their eggs on pea pods. The gene for a protein capable of killing pea weevil pests was transferred from the common [...]
Posted in Vitamins on Sep 6th, 2006
After one ski vacation, I found that the end of my nose was sore. Frostbite? No, there was no visible wound, redness or swelling. What could it be? A visit to my naturopathic physician (ND) revealed a vitamin B-12 deficiency caused primarily by my non-stop working mother lifestyle that resulted in neuropathy (a nerve disorder [...]
Posted in Chest and Upper Body Workout, biceps and forearm equipment on Sep 1st, 2006
Are you into muscle building routines?
If so, what do they consist of? Are you an avid weight lifter? This is the core of muscle building routines. However, do you know and understand the difference between machines and free weights.
Although the pounds may be equal, it doesn’t mean the exercise is. If you [...]
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