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  1. The Safer Cinnamon The Safer Cinnamon April 24, 2012

    There are four common types of cinnamon: Vietnamese, Chinese (cassia), Indonesian, and Ceylon (true) cinnamon. Which is safest in terms of the level of coumarin, which may damage the liver at toxic doses?

  2. Smoking Versus Kale Juice Smoking Versus Kale Juice March 8, 2012

    The effect of kale juice on LDL and HDL cholesterol and the antioxidant capacity of the blood.

  3. Kale and the Immune System Kale and the Immune System March 7, 2012

    Comparing the immune system-boosting effect of cooked versus raw kale.

  4. Preventing Childhood Allergies Preventing Childhood Allergies December 30, 2011

    What is responsible for the rising prevalence of atopic diseases such as food allergies, asthma, hay fever, and eczema?

  5. Chicken, Eggs, and Inflammation Chicken, Eggs, and Inflammation October 3, 2011

    Chicken and eggs are the top sources of arachidonic acid in the diet, an omega 6 fatty acid involved in our body’s inflammatory response.

  1. Cancer Prevention and Treatment May Be the Same Thing Cancer Prevention and Treatment May Be the Same Thing September 19, 2011

    Breast cancer can take decades to develop, so early detection via mammogram may be too late.

  2. Gut Flora & Obesity Gut Flora & Obesity April 28, 2011

    How one may be able to modify one’s own gut flora to facilitate weight loss.

  3. Apthous Ulcer Mystery Solved Apthous Ulcer Mystery Solved March 22, 2011

    A dairy-free diet may stop the recurrence of canker sores.

  4. Diet & Lichen Planus Diet & Lichen Planus March 21, 2011

    A common plant may successfully treat oral lichen planus, a painful condition affecting the lining of the mouth.

  5. Diet & Rheumatoid Arthritis Diet & Rheumatoid Arthritis March 20, 2011

    Preventing and treating rheumatoid arthritis through diet.

  1. Zinc Gel for Colds? Zinc Gel for Colds? March 18, 2011

    Is zinc-containing nasal gel helpful, harmful, or just a waste of money?

  2. Cancer Reversal Through Diet? Cancer Reversal Through Diet? February 18, 2011

    Dr. Dean Ornish turns from reversing heart disease to trying to reverse prostate cancer.

  3. Brain Parasites in Meat Brain Parasites in Meat January 11, 2011

    What percentage of U.S. lambs are infested with toxoplasma parasites?

  4. Are Avocados Good for You? Are Avocados Good for You? December 10, 2010

    Guacamole: friend or foe?

  5. Apples & Breast Cancer Apples & Breast Cancer December 4, 2010

    Can an apple a day significantly reduce cancer risk?