Published March 2, 2011

The safest water bottles to use when you travel

As you may know, I like to travel and spend time outdoors. And I have to carry water along with me. I used to take water bottles along. But, for the most part, that’s changed.

New studies are rather embarrassing for the bottled water industry. About 40% of bottled water is just tap water (which may or may not be filtered) put in plastic and sold for a premium. Public outcry finally forced Pepsi to admit that its Aquafina brand is nothing more than tap water.

And there’s the question of plastic. Many types of plastic will leech chemicals into the water. So what’s the safest way to carry water when you travel or spend time outdoors?

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Published February 25, 2011

Popular heart nutrient also stops cataracts

Cataracts are a major cause of vision loss. But you don’t have to lose your vision or undergo surgery to remove cataracts. A new study suggests that one of my favorite heart nutrients can protect you.

Researchers conducted a lab study on human lens epithelial cells. They exposed the cells to white light, which is known to induce cell stress and apoptosis (death). Scientists found that preincubation of these cells with CoQ10 significantly reduced this damage. It also attenuated biochemical damage to the cells.

The scientists said cataracts are “one of the most prevalent eye diseases and a major cause of legal blindness in the world.” For something so serious, these results are promising.

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Published February 24, 2011

The real cause of Celiac disease — and how to cure it

Everything has a cause. Unfortunately, that cause often eludes even the best doctors. Such is the case with celiac disease.

Most people will tell you that this disease occurs when your immune system overreacts to the protein gluten. This overreaction can result in all kinds of bowel symptoms. These can include diarrhea, constipation, cramps, and indigestion. But it also can cause autoimmune thyroid disease, rashes, seizures, neuropathy, and depression.

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