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Curry offers hope to fight obesity, diabetes
CM NEWS - Turmeric, an Asian spice found in many curries, has a long history of use in reducing inflammation, healing wounds and relieving pain. And now, it might be able to prevent diabetes, or even ...
Red yeast rice promotes bone formation
CM NEWS - Red yeast rice, rice fermented with a special purple-red mold, has been known for its abilities to lower cholesterol and blood lipid levels. A recent study opens up the possible use of red y...
Omega-3 heart benefits confirmed; 500mg/day recommended
CM NEWS - Omega-3 fatty acids from oily fishes or capsules can reduce cardiovascular risk by up to 45%, according to a review of major scientific data. Experts recommend dosage of 500mg a day for heal...
Typical North American diet is deficient in omega-3 fatty acids
Child & Family Research Institute release – New research from the Child & Family Research Institute shows the typical North American diet of eating lots of meat and not much fish is deficien...
New food guide for older adults includes vitamins D, B-12, calcium
Reuters - A nearly decade-old food guide pyramid for older adults has gotten a makeover to make it more user-friendly and to emphasize the special dietary needs of people older than 70. Published in t...
Thai plant can prevent breast cancer, better than soy
CM NEWS - A phytoestrogen-rich Thai plant is an effective preventative agent against breast cancer, a new study concludes. Pueraria mirifica (ye ge, ye ge gen, 野葛 in Chinese medicine) has the pote...
Fish oil may benefit lupus: study
ScienceDaily - Omega-3 fish oils may benefit lupus activity as well as cardiovascular effects for patients with lupus, according to research presented recently at the American College of Rheumatology ...
There is such thing called ‘fertility diet’
Reuters - Women trying to get pregnant could boost their chances by adopting a “fertility diet” high in nuts and avocadoes while cutting down on coffee and alcohol, according to U.S resear...
Low fat diet may cut ovarian cancer by 40%: study
A low-fat diet was one in which fat accounted for only 20% of calories, replacing calories from fat with calories from vegetables, fruits and grains.Scientists discovered that those women who ha...
Tea keeps brain smart
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Asparagus root lowers cholesterol, nurtures heart
CM NEWS - Asparagus roots, or tian dong (天冬 or 天門冬) can lower cholesterol and blood lipid, thus help prevent atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular diseases, a new study says. Hyperlipidem...
Med diet improves sexual function of obese women
CM NEWS - One more reason to consume Mediterranean-style diet. Apart from helping the heart, the high-fruit, low-red-meat diet can also improve sexual function in women with the metabolic syndrome, an...
Curry substance prevents diabetic complications
CM NEWS - If you’re diabetic, next time you scoop up that hot yellow curry, you might be taking in valuable antioxidant that protects your brain against potential vascular complications. A study...
Soy cuts hot flashes, night sweats of postmenopausal women
CIV - Soy supplement has been found to reduce menopausal hot flashes and night sweats of by half, a Swedish study says. A small, short-term, double-blind, Swedish study involving 60 healthy postmenopa...
Avoid red yeast rice products promoted as treatments for high cholesterol, FDA warns
Medicine News Today - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to buy or eat three red yeast rice products promoted and sold on web sites. The products may contain an unauthorize...
Meat eaters’ sperm stinks: vegans
ABC News - Vegans, a new study has found, are grossed out by sex with meat eaters, and some so-called “vegansexuals” only want to roll in the alfalfa with other super strict vegetarians. A...
US Natural Products Association to verify purity of Chinese raw herbs
Medicine News Today - In an industry first, the nation’s largest trade association of dietary supplement manufacturers announced a new program for testing Chinese raw materials for purity and co...
Oyster mushroom cuts blood glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure in diabetics
CM NEWS - The value of yummy oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) might not be limited to their good taste. Studies have shown that the mushroom could lower blood glucose and cholesterol in diabete...
Some soy milk a day might keep the doctor away
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Soy protects hearts of older women
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How does ginseng kill cancer cells?
CM NEWS - Ginseng, a herbal medicine used extensively for centuries in oriental medicine including Chinese, Korean and Japanese as a general tonic to promote longevity can be effective in combating ca...
Ginseng, gingko biloba won't interfere with drug absorption if taken within limit
CIV - Daily use of ginseng or ginkgo biloba supplements at the recommended doses, or the combination of both supplements, are unlikely to alter the pharmacokinetics of most drugs, a study has found. d...
Green tea may protect bladder from becoming inflamed
Science Daily ' Herbal agents could be used to treat inflammatory bladder diseases, according to a preliminary study that looked at the ability of green tea to protect bladder cells from inflammation....
Ginseng, flaxseed may fight cancer, but shark cartilage worthless, studies say
AP - The first scientific tests of some popular alternative medicine products hint that American ginseng might lessen cancer fatigue and that flaxseed might slow the growth of prostate tumours.But a b...
Anti-oxidant rich coffee may prevent gout
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Green tea protects against gallbladder cancer, bile stones
CM POST - Tea consumption might have been linked to reduced risks of gallbladder cancers and bile stones, although the mechanism is yet to be determined, a large study says. In another post, green tea...
Green tea 'may keep HIV at bay'
BBC - Drinking green tea could help in the fight against HIV, research suggests. Scientists found a component called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) prevents HIV from binding to immune system cells by...
Alternative Medicine: Seasonal eating in spring
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Diet therapy in traditional Chinese medicine is based on the principle that humans are an inherent part of nature. One way to align with nature is eating according to seas...