Upcoming Conference: 9th International Symposium on the Role of Soy in Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention and Treatment

October 16-19, 2010 - Washington, D.C.
Learn about the findings and participate in debates about some of the more contentious research topics involving soy and soybean constituents today.   Learn more and register.

Brown Rice Found to Help Blood Sugar Health

Abstracted by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS, from “White Rice, Brown Rice, and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in US Men and Women.” in the June 2010 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine. Posted June 23, 2010. Read more »

B-vitamins May Lead to Happier Seniors

Abstracted by Tatjana Djakovic, from” Longitudinal association of vitamin B-6, folate, and vitamin B-12 with depressive symptoms among older adults over time”, in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, published online June 2, 2010. Posted June 22, 2010. Read more »

Minor Component of Vitamin E, Tocotrienols, May Enhance Aging Immune Function

Abstracted by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem, from ”Dietary Supplementation with Tocotrienols Enhances Immune Function in C57BL/6 Mice”, The Journal of Nutrition ( May 19, 2010). Posted June 18, 2010. Read more »

Vitamin D Supplements and Breast Cancer Risk Reduction

Abstracted by Marcia J. Egles, MD,  from Vitamin D and calcium intakes and breast cancer risk in pre- and postmenopausal women by Laura N Anderson et al in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, April 14, 2010. . Posted June 18, 2010. Read more »

The Zimmerman File: In the End…It’s All about Colon Health

By Marcia Zimmerman, CN,  June  2010.  Learn how to take a natural approach to colon health in this informative article.  Posted June 11, 2010. Read more »

The Zimmerman File: Sleepless in Seattle?

By Marcia Zimmerman, CN, May 2010.  The dietary supplement melatonin is an effective natural approach to sleeplessnes. Posted June 10, 2010. Read more »

The Alternative Approach: An Alternative Treatment for Diabetic Neuropathy

By Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD, Daily Herald columnist, May 17, 2010.  Alpha Lipoic Acid may be a real option for treating diabetic neuropathy.  Posted June 10, 2010. Read more »

Study Finds Childhood Obesity to Decrease Lifespan

Abstracted by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS, from “Childhood Obesity, Other Cardiovascular Risk Factors, and Premature Death” in the February 11, 2010 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. Posted June 4, 2010. Read more »

Nut Consumption Continues to Maintain Cholesterol Health

Abstracted by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS,  from “Nut Consumption and Blood Lipid Levels” in the May 2010 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine. Posted June 4, 2010. Read more »