Pirates of the high seas are always depicted with missing teeth and bad breath. It’s no wonder. Out on the ocean for months at a time was cause for sickness and death, and almost certain problems with teeth and gums because of a lack of citrus fruits.
Citrus fruits contain WHOLE VITAMIN C, as well as [...]

The idea of eating grapes WITH the seeds intact may not appeal to you, but it is amazing what those seeds can do for your body.
The medicinal and nutritional value of grapes ( Vitis vinifera ) has been heralded for thousands of years. Egyptians consumed this fruit at least 6,000 years ago, and several ancient [...]

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Here’s an interesting bit of research that comes from Nice, France. The relationship between gum disease and the need for calcium and vitamin C is quite apparent.
“Two studies by researchers in the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine show that people with low levels [...]

Pau d’arco is a tree found in the rainforests of Central and South America. Its common names include lapacho, taheebo and trumpet tree. The inner bark of pau d’arco is used by native tribes to treat cancer, lupus, infectious diseases, wounds, backache, toothache and sexually transmitted diseases. “The medicinal value of pau d’arco is thought [...]

By Maureen Williams, NDHealthnotes Newswire (July 5, 2007)—Some people call fish “brain food,” but scientists have found that it’s good for much more than that. New research suggests that eating fish might protect the eyes.
Studies have shown that fish oil may well be the closest thing to a cure-all the world of nutrition has to [...]

Horsetail (Equisetum arvense), an herbal remedy dating back to at least ancient Roman and Greek medicine, was used traditionally to stop bleeding, heal ulcers and wounds, and treat tuberculosis and kidney problems. It has also long been used to address the repair of bones and cartilage. “The plant’s stems are rich in silica and silicic [...]

Add Fish Oil to Your Workout
By Jeremy Appleton, ND, CNS
Healthnotes Newswire (June 14, 2007)—Fish oil supplements and regular exercise both reduce body fat and improve cardiovascular health. Could combining the two work better than either one alone?

Omega-3s—a New Pain-Management Alternative
By Maureen Williams, ND
Healthnotes Newswire (May 3, 2007)—Pain relief is one of the most common reasons that people seek medical care, and now people looking for alternatives to drugs have another place to turn. A new report finds that omega-3 fatty acids from fish are effective for relieving joint pain associated with [...]

Dealing with problems of the joints, tendons, muscles, cartilage and supportive structures has to do with prevention as well as feeding the musculoskeletal system with supportive nutrients.

By Vic Shayne, PhD
Nobody gets through life unscathed and unhurt. From the time we are little children, we come to understand the meaning of bruises, scratches, sores, infections and inflammation. But what is not well known is that inflammation is a process of great importance, and not something to regard as a disease itself. In [...]