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Juicing With Organic Produce Enhances Eye Health and Overall Health

Increasing numbers of  American consumers are choosing organic foods over conventionally grown and raised foods.   According to the Organic Trade Association, in 2010 organic food sales increased by 7.7% while non-organic food sales only increased by 1%.  Many companies in the organic sector are adding jobs even in this sluggish economy.  Source: Food Navigator. … Continue reading “Juicing With Organic Produce Enhances Eye Health and Overall Health”

Probiotics Help Women With Persistent Urinary Tract Infections

Probiotics may be the key to relief for the 2-3% of women who suffer from chronic urinary tract infections. A new study appearing in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases finds that a depletion of vaginal bacteria can be linked to these frequent UTIs.  Taking this finding into account, researchers examined the results of treating women … Continue reading “Probiotics Help Women With Persistent Urinary Tract Infections”

Glaucoma Linked to Sleep Apnea and Circulatory Issues

A holistic perspective on health means that we recognize the interrelated nature of the body’s systems. It also means that we understand the connection between the eyes and seemingly unrelated conditions like sleep apnea and circulatory problems. People who have sleep apnea are 75% more likely to have glaucoma than those without sleep conditions. Glaucoma … Continue reading “Glaucoma Linked to Sleep Apnea and Circulatory Issues”

Bladder Cancer Slowed and Destroyed by Mustard Seed

Foods really do have the power to fight disease, including cancer. A study of rats showed that mustard seed powders could successfully stop the growth of cancer and also stop it from spreading.  Supporting the assertion that food has powerful healing potential, it was the food itself that helped these animals, not the purified form … Continue reading “Bladder Cancer Slowed and Destroyed by Mustard Seed”

Dry Eye Syndrome Triggered By Low Temperatures

Spring will probably be a relief for all of us in northern climates, but especially those who suffer from dry eye syndrome. A study published in the journal Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science describes how dry eye syndrome can be worse when temperatures sink below 30 degrees Celcius1,2.  Since that is about 86 degrees Fahrenheit, … Continue reading “Dry Eye Syndrome Triggered By Low Temperatures”

Blood Pressure Medication Administered After Stroke Can Harm Patients

Blood pressure medicines and stroke victims don’t mix, says a new study out of Norway. The study, published in The Lancet, describes how the administration of blood pressure medication to people who have just had a stroke who also have high blood pressure will offer them no benefit and may even be harmful. Researchers say … Continue reading “Blood Pressure Medication Administered After Stroke Can Harm Patients”

Fireplaces and Wood Stoves Linked to Dry Eyes and Lung Problems

Do you have a fireplace or a wood stove that helps keep you cozy this winter?  A new study published in the journal Chemical Research in Toxicology describes how indoor air pollution caused by wood smoke have been linked to various lung problems. Researchers describe how inhaling wood smoke particulate matter has been linked to … Continue reading “Fireplaces and Wood Stoves Linked to Dry Eyes and Lung Problems”

Eggs Provide Nutrients and Ward Off Eye Disease

A new study further supports the benefits of eating eggs. Michigan State University researchers sought to determine how eggs might be part of a healthy diet and also determine the impact egg consumption may have on cholesterol.  Egg eaters showed higher levels of such vital nutrients as vitamins B12, A, E, and C.  The study … Continue reading “Eggs Provide Nutrients and Ward Off Eye Disease”