Published November 21, 2008

The best way to take resveratrol

I’m really hot on resveratrol. It protects against cancer, heart disease, aging, diabetes, and much, much more. Many think the resveratrol in red wine explains the French paradox. That’s the observation that many French thrive on a rich diet when their American counterparts drop dead of heart disease. Yes, it could be resveratrol. But do you really want to get your resveratrol in wine? Let’s look at cost.

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Published November 20, 2008

Did you know that you probably have a remedy in your kitchen cabinet that is the most effective known medical treatment for wounds? I'm talking about acute, recent wounds, as well as chronic wounds that just won't heal.

This marvelous substance works both as an anti-bacterial therapy to prevent infections as well as to treat infected wounds? And it also stimulates healing in wounds that refuse to heal. Not only that, in controlled studies, researchers have shown that it’s either more effective than or as effective as drug therapies. And it’s much less painful. Amazingly, because it's not a drug marketed by Big Pharma, it's actually cheap.

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Published November 19, 2008

Take this three-nutrient cocktail to stop macular degeneration

I continue to hear a lot from people with macular degeneration. There are lots of supplements on the market for it. Some work very well. Some don’t. Now two studies say a three-nutrient cocktail can help those with macular degeneration.

In the first study, researchers found statistically significant improvements in central visual field (the part of your eye you read with) and visual acuity (the clarity or sharpness of your vision). They also found improvements in fundus alterations. The fundus is the part of your eye where the optic nerve and vessels enter. It’s vital for the health of your eye.

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