Published April 30, 2010

Power boost your memory supplement with a fungus

We’re all concerned about Alzheimer’s and memory loss. Fortunately, researchers have proven that supplements can go a long way toward preventing and even stopping the progression of memory loss. As you may know, I think whole foods are the best way to prevent most problems. But memory loss is one area where supplements are absolutely essential.

I’ve received lots of terrific feedback on Advanced Memory Formula. I take it myself and can remember names better (I’ve always been weak on names – but not science). Well, there’s a new kid on the block that I must tell you about. New research suggests it is a great addition to your memory loss supplements.

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Published April 29, 2010

Stop skin cancer with this extract from a weed

Most people consider the milk thistle plant a weed. They’d just as soon pull it as find any useful benefits from it. But that’s what a group of researchers did recently. We’ve known for years that an extract of milk thistle is extremely valuable in the treatment of virtually any kind of liver ailment. But these researchers found that it also may prevent the cancer-causing effects of excessive sunlight exposure.

The researchers were from the Department of Dermatology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. They wanted to discover ways other than sunscreens to protect us from overexposure to the sun. So they reviewed all of the available literature regarding skin cancer prevention and silymarin. Silymarin is a concentrated extract of the milk thistle weed.

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Published April 28, 2010

Are these common products destroying your
immune system and memory?

I’ve told my readers for nearly 10 years to avoid antibacterial soaps. Now the FDA finally agrees.

The FDA made international news recently when it announced its concerns about the chemical triclosan. You can find this chlorinated organic chemical in common sanitizers, soaps, and even toothpaste.

A Congressman from Mass., Edward Markey, has pushed for tighter control over triclosan and other chemicals dumped into consumer products.

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