Vitamin Store Current Health Article Education Resource
- Recent Alzheimer Health News Articles
- Job Characteristics Linked To Dementia - High complexity jobs that primarily involve work with people or things are associated with a reduced risk of developing dementia
- High Blood Sugar Causes Dementia - High blood sugar as seen in people with Diabetes has been found to cause memory loss and dementia. The complications of high blood sugar levels are well documented as seen in poor circulation causing amputation, blindness, kidney failure, heart attack and stroke.
- Diabetes linked to Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease - Diabetes dramatically increases risk of memory loss and all types of Dementia including Alzheimer’s disease
- Alzheimer's Isn't Automatic - It may seem as though Alzheimer's and dementia are unavoidable parts of seniority, but they very much are avoidable
- Memory Loss - Our minds do age and our memory naturally fades as we reach our later years. Memory loss is painful for the ones experiencing the problem but also for those of us who watch helplessly
- Recent Anxiety, Stress & Sleep Disorders Articles
- Combating Stress in the Gut! - We’ve all had that stressful feeling in the gut. Maybe it’s work related stress, financial difficulties, relationship problems or just the daily grind of life that’s become a chronic pain in the middle. Whatever the cause, an upset digestive system can make matters worse!
- Good Night's Sleep - Counting sheep? Well, as crazy as it may seem, this age-old method of relaxation does work!
- How to get to Sleep - Have problems getting restful sleep - How to get to sleep?
- Anxiety Affects Heart Attack Risk - Follow my natural remedy suggestions to minimize and even eliminate your anxiety and reduce your risk of heart problems.
- Poor Sleep Lowers Immune System - Have you ever wondered exactly why we tend to sleep longer when we're sick?
- Recent Arthritis, Joint Pain & Inflammation Info Articles
- Arthritis Medication Causes Cancer - Arthritis Medication for treating rheumatoid arthritis include Remicade, Enbrel, Humira, and Cimzia causes Cancer
- Arthritis and Osteoporosis - Women and men alike with Rheumatoid Arthritis are at greater risk for Osteoporosis and fractures than those without.
- Vitamin D and Chronic Pain - People who are vitamin D deficient are more likely to suffer from chronic pain and fatigue.
- Vitamin D and Chronic Pain - People who are vitamin D deficient are more likely to suffer from chronic pain and fatigue
- Omega-3 Fats Protects Joints - Omega-3 fatty acids could “substantially and significantly” reduce the signs and symptoms of arthritis
- Recent Blood Pressure Articles
- When Does Blood Pressure Cause Stroke? - Blood pressure that is slightly above normal can still cause stroke according to a study published in the medical journal Neurology through the American Academy of Neurology.
- When Does Blood Pressure Cause Stroke? - Blood pressure that is slightly above normal can still cause stroke
- High Blood Pressure Advances Kidney Disease - The higher your blood pressure the greater your risk of kidney disease.
- High Blood Pressure Goes High Tech - High Blood Pressure or Hypertension, is responsible for approximately 7.1 million deaths globally every year
- Latest Research on Controlling High Blood Pressure - High blood pressure increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, the leading causes of death among Americans. It is called the “silent killer” because you usually don’t have any symptoms when your blood pressure is too high
- Recent Bone and Teeth Health Articles
- Osteoporosis And Vitamin D-3 - As a person ages, without supplementation, they lose bone developing Osteopenia and then ultimately extensive bone loss occurs causing holes in the bone termed Osteoporosis.
- Vitamin D Helps Prevent Bone Loss in Men - Vitamin D, calcium and other vitamins and minerals prevented and slowed bone loss in men
- FDA: Antacids Raise Bone Fracture Risk - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors or PPIs or commonly called antacids when used for a long term or at high doses increase risk of fractures of the hip, wrist, and spine.
- Omega-3 Linked to Stronger Bones - Increased intakes of omega-3 fatty acids, and DHA in particular, may increase bone mineral content and produce healthier, stronger bones
- Vertigo Associated with Osteoporosis - Women most often have their first case of vertigo in their 50s, when they are also having a drop in bone mass due to loss of estrogen.
- Recent Cancer Health Information Articles
- Oregano Kills Prostate Cancer Tumors - If you love to eat pizza, then this cancer research from
Long Island University researchers is great news. It seems that one key ingredient in oregano may be a potent weapon against prostate cancer cells.
- Cancer Drug Stunts Child's Growth Permanently - Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) is a type of Leukemia (blood cancer) for which the drug Gleevec is commonly used. In children this drug appears to stop a child’s growth permanently. This was reported in The Journal of Pediatrics.
- HRT Causes Lung Cancer - Women ages 50 to 76, who take HRT, even if they are non-smokers, have a 50% increased risk of lung cancer
- Prostate Cancer Cure - Men with prostate cancer who take a brisk walk on a regular basis improve the quality of their life and reduce their risk of dying from the disease
- Cellphone and Brain Cancer - Cellphone use linked again to high risk of brain cancer - new study
- Recent Celiac-Gluten Free Articles
- Celiac Disease Leads To Low Bone Density - Once thought rare, recent research suggests that as many as 1 in every 133 Americans has celiac disease. However, in the United States, only a small portion of people living with the disease are diagnosed. Celiac is even less often diagnosed in children yet vitamin and mineral deficiencies can be problematic according to recent research.
- Celiac Kids Need Certain Vitamins - Children with celiac disease need to include certain must-have vitamins in their diets to stave off weak bones and osteoporosis
- Recent Children's Health Articles
- CDC uses made-up math to incite raw milk panic - The CDC just won't let up on its raw milk fearmongering -- and now, they've released a study that claims raw milk is behind "most dairy-related outbreaks."
- Low Sun Exposure Linked to Childhood Asthma - The climate where you live may have a bearing on your child’s risk of developing asthma
- The ADHD Magnesium Connection - Low iron and zinc levels are often associated with ADHD. Magnesium, though lesser known for its connection to ADHD, is of equal importance
- Fish Oil Lowers Blood Pressure in Children - Fish oil supplements could lower blood pressure in slightly overweight teenage kids
- Recent Diabetes Health Information Articles
- Diabetes Drugs Get Worse & More Dangerous - In March, 2012, the FDA approved another injectable medication for Diabetes.
- Diabetes Causes Dementia and Alzheimer’s - Diabetes dramatically increases risk of memory loss and all types of Dementia including Alzheimer’s disease
- Diabetes may be reduced by Fenugreek - Fenugreek may help diabetics
- Diabetic Men Weight Loss Benefit - Even a small amount of weight loss benefits overweight men with diabetes
- Diabetes - Ticking Time Bomb - The medical journal Lancet estimates the global number of diabetics has doubled in the past 3 decades. One person dies from Diabetes every seven seconds.
- Recent Digestion and Stomach Articles
- Probiotics – Essential Health Components - Probiotics protect the body against a variety of harmful bacteria and other ailments
- The Dandelion's Many BENEFITS - The relentless dandelion is both the scourge of every gardener and a godsend for every herbalist.
- Digestive Health and Probiotics - Many probiotics can be found in common foods like yogurt and some cheeses, and others can be found in supplements and also in our bodies.
- Recent Eye Health Articles
- Center of Vision - Supplements Prevent Blindness - Center of Vision - Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in the US as well as many European countries. The most common form of the eye disease is called neovascular, or “wet” AMD. This is responsible for 90% of cases resulting in severe vision loss and blindness.
- Certain Diabetes Drugs May Pose Eye Risk - A class of diabetes drugs called glitazones are associated with an increased risk of a vision-threatening complication called diabetic macular edema (DME), which features swelling and fluid accumulation in the retina.
- EFAs Curb Symptoms Of Dry Eye Syndrome - Eye drops containing the essential fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid, significantly reduce symptoms of dry eye syndrome in animals.
- Zeaxanthin, Lutein Improve Night Vision, Visual Performance - Night vision can be improved by supplementing a diet with lutein and zeaxanthin.
- Lutein More Than Eye Health - New Study Demonstrates Dietary Supplement Lutein Increases Skin Hydration, Elasticity and Lipid Levels
- Recent Heart & Stroke Health News Articles
- What are Essential Fatty Acids? - Essential fatty acids or EFA’s are long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids not naturally synthesized by the body. We instead have to take in these key building blocks through our diet.
- Insomnia and Heart Attacks Link - Heart Disease remains the number one killer for which a new risk factor has emerged, insomnia. Having trouble sleeping increases the risk of having a Heart attack from 27 to 45%.
- Cholesterol Facts - Cholesterol is an important molecule manufactured by the liver.
- A Toothbrush Prevents Heart Attack and Stroke - Research recently presented at the American Heart Association’s annual meeting demonstrates a solid connection between oral hygiene and cardiac health.
- Seniors Poisoned by Common Meds - More than 100,000 seniors are rushed to ERs every year because of their own meds -- and who knows how many millions suffer in silence at home due to drug side effects.
- Recent Immune-Colds & Flu Articles
- Foods to Boost Your Immune System Naturally - Maintaining a strong immune system is of paramount importance to protecting your health
- Mushrooms Support the Immune System - Mushrooms could give the human immune system a hand in attacking foreign invaders according to recent research conducted on mice.
- Spirulina: A Budget Friendly Super Food - Spirulina just may be nature’s most perfect food. These tiny blue green spiral coils harvest the energy of the sun and turn it into a treasure chest of bio-available nutrients.
- For Colds and Flu, the Best Defense - For Colds and Flu,the Best Defense Is Host Defense
- Recent Liver & Pancreases Articles
- Overdose of Tylenol - Next time you think about reaching for that pill bottle, think again -- because tiny overdoses of this drug can actually be DEADLIER than the massive ODs taken during suicide attempts!
- Liver Disease In Children - In as little as six weeks, animals fed a diet rich in high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and trans fat (found in margarine, packaged and processed foods) resulted in obesity and fatty liver disease leading to permanent liver damage.
- Recent Lung Disease & Disorders Articles
- Alarming Rise In Lung Disease - COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is the fourth leading causes of death and projected to be the third within 2 decades.
- Breathe Free of Lung Disease - Lung diseases affect tens of millions of Americans and are one of the most common medical conditions worldwide. There are three main types of lung disease: airway diseases, tissues diseases, and circulation diseases
- Recent Men's Health Articles
- Deadly - Smoking & Prostate Cancer - Smokers who develop Prostate Cancer suffer with more aggressive
- What Causes Prostate Cancer? - The American Cancer Society (ACS) states only 5-10% of Prostate Cancer cases are actually inherited. This means that 90% of all cases of Prostate Cancer can be prevented. Prevention is through diet, lifestyle and supplements.
- A Mushroom for Prostrate Cancer Treatment - Prostrate cancer treatment - A mushroom used in Asia for its medicinal benefits has been found to be 100 per cent effective in suppressing prostate tumour development in mice during early trials
- Are We Treating Prostate Cancer Too Agressively? - Most men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer appear to undergo aggressive therapy even if they have a low prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and a low-risk case of the disease
- How Valuable Is PSA Testing? - Benefits from PSA screening requires at least 10 years to take effect, and therefore it seems questionable to invite all men over the age of 70 to have PSA testing
- Recent Nerve Health Articles
- Healthy Habits Help Damaged Nerves - Exercise and diet can reduce neuropathic pain and regenerate nerve fibers
- Recent Skin and Hair Disorders Articles
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Medication Cause Shingles - Drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) appears to increase risk of shingles, also known as herpes zoster
- Recent Vitamins & Supplements Articles
- Vitamin D—can you take too much? - For the 99% who take less-than-harmful amounts of vitamin D, take more vitamin D.
- Antioxidant Prevents Many Diseases - Individuals who drank a antioxidant drink, there was a 25% lower level of IL6 six hours after the meal compared to the placebo group
- Vitamin Benefits Male Sex Organs - Vitamin D3 is important for many bodily functions including the brain, the nervous system, skeletal system as well as the reproductive organs
- Vitamin D and Asthma Link - Vitamin D3 is necessary for virtually every cell in the body. Anyone concerned about asthma should supplement with vitamin D3.
- Americans Don’t Eat as Healthy as They Think - Americans claim that they are eating healthy yet rarely limit their sweets, sugars and fats and at the same time suffer from gross vitamin deficiencies
- Recent Weight Control & Diet Articles
- Are you getting enough sleep? - New research reinforces just how important sleep is with regards to the foods that we choose to put in our mouths and, ultimately, our weight
- Step Towards Good Health - Walking is arguably the easiest of all exercises
- You Are What You Think! - Your mind influences how they feel after they've eaten
- Who says Fructose Promotes Obesity? - Fructose has been associated with obesity. And many people believe now that fructose mostly in the form of high fructose corn syrup, which is commonly used in sugary drinks and processed foods, may be responsible for the obesity epidemic in the U.S.
- Inflammation Causes Obesity - A recent study analyzed the relationship between gut flora and body weight.
- Recent Women's Health Articles
- Breast Cancer vs Brain Damage? - Despite Doctors refusing to admit it, Breast Cancer survivors of chemotherapy suffer from permanent brain damage known as “chemo-brain”.
- More Hormones Means More Breast Cancer - In post-menopausal women, higher levels of estrogen or testosterone have long been known to increase the incidence of Breast Cancer
- Walnuts Decrease Breast Cancer - Walnuts are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, protein and Omega-3 fats, comparable to cold water fish like mackerel, herring, cod, and sardines.
- Canned Soups Have Dangerous Chemicals - Cans are lined and sealed with BPA, a dangerous endocrine-disrupting chemical that mimics estrogen so well that it essentially acts like the hormone once it gets inside your body.
- Antidepressants Cause Breast Cancer - Taking antidepressant drugs including Prozac, Paxil, Effexor, Wellbutrin and others increases a women's risk of Breast Cancer according to comprehensive review of over 60 studies
