“Good” dietary fats trim body fat in diabetic women

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Eating certain kinds of fats may actually help obese women with diabetes trim some body fat, a small study suggests.
The study, of 35 older women with type 2 diabetes, found that supplements containing two types of fats — conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) or safflower oil — led to healthy changes [...]

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Chlorine in Pools Raises Kids’ Asthma, Allergy Risk

MONDAY, Sept. 14 (HealthDay News) — Swimming in pools disinfected with chlorine may increase the odds that a child will develop asthma or allergies, new research suggests.

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Antioxidants Abound in Cereals, Popcorn, Whole-Grain Snacks

Study finds these foods contain high levels of polyphenols
TUESDAY, Aug. 18 (HealthDay News) — Eating a bowl of your favorite cereal every day is a great source of natural antioxidants, new research shows.

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Greenhealth Revolution – Teleosis Joins Practice Greenhealth

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Yoga Helps Those With Asthma

participants in a recent trial studying the effects of Hatha yoga also reported that they had been able to cut back on some of their asthma medication, said Amy Bidwell, senior author of a study presented this week at the American College of Sports Medicine’s annual meeting, in Seattle.

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A Pinch of Bakin Soda in Your Coffee, Reduces heartburn

I recently heard that health news on the radio, 102.1 classical radio station from a caller, that by adding a pinch of bakin soda the coffee turns alkaline from acid pH.

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Low Vitamin D Levels May Initiate Cancer Development

Of course the general recommendation is to run to the store to purchase vitamin D capsules. However, if your choice is to run to the store at noon, while the sun is shinning, and you get direct sun exposure for 5-10 minutes, your body will produce vitamin D, naturally.  You are taken care then! But [...]

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Reduce Nurses’ Asthma Risk by Replacing Hospital Cleaning Products

In other words, implement green products in your hospital, and reduce the risk of Asthma!
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Nursing professionals exposed to general hospital cleaning products and medical instrument disinfectants at work are at increased risk of developing asthma, results of a new study indicate.

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In Your Home: Use These household Plants (Peace Lily, Areca Palm, Lady Palm, Ficus Alii, more…) to Help Clear the Air

Can common houseplants clean your indoor air? Some scientists say they can. The reason: Many plants can act as natural air filters; improving your indoor air quality by absorbing contaminants. And, of course, all plants contribute to healthy air by converting carbon dioxide to oxygen.

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Child-Care Relationships Tied to Kids’ Stress Levels

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19 (HealthDay News) — Bickering parents and poor caregiver relationships each increase levels of the stress hormone cortisol in children, new studies say.

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