Published July 30, 2009

Why heartburn sufferers are at serious risk for pneumonia and other infections

You can’t watch TV very long these days without seeing ads for heartburn medications. Apparently, heartburn (or GERD — gastro-esophageal reflux disease) has turned into a national crisis. Due to bad eating habits, stress, medications, and too much coffee, GERD is rampant.

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Published July 29, 2009

Can a simple amino acid solve your blood-sugar problems?

I’m always on the lookout for ways to help those with blood-sugar problems. Diabetes is epidemic. I always start with diet, as it can solve the problem in most cases. But there are some cases where supplements can be of assistance. And researchers recently found that one of my favorite amino acids offers significant improvements in insulin metabolism.

Researchers gave mice taurine for 30 days and then assessed blood sugar balance with a glucose tolerance test. They also studied the effect taurine had on the insulin-producing islet cells.

But here’s the great news. Taurine supplementation greatly increased insulin content in their islet cells. The glucose tolerance test improved significantly; with better insulin control. Even the genes controlling blood sugar became more active.

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Published July 24, 2009

How a good night's sleep can treat cancer

A good night’s sleep is good for you. It can help treat all sorts of conditions from stress to heart problems. But new research is showing it’s not simply sleep alone that heals. It’s something that your body produces to help you sleep. That’s right, our old friend, melatonin!

Melatonin is a hormone your pineal gland makes at night to help you sleep. Many people have used melatonin to successfully treat their insomnia. But now we know that it’s also one of the most powerful immune modulators known. In fact, there have been a plethora of published studies showing extended survival times in patients with terminal cancer. Here’s the proof:

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