The Safety of Tarragon
Longstanding concerns about certain isolated components of the spice tarragon have broadened into questions about...
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Friday Favorites: Fecal Transplants for Ulcerative Colitis, MS, Depression, Bipolar, and Alcoholism
I go over randomized, controlled trials and case reports of stool transplants for various clinical conditions.
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Don’t Eat Too Much Nutmeg
The spice nutmeg may have a relatively narrow margin of safety.
Update on Cinnamon for Blood Sugar Control
Cinnamon can no longer be considered a safe and effective treatment for diabetes.
Can Cellulite Be Treated with Diet?
Two theories about the buildup of subcutaneous fat, involving the chemical spermine and the hormone...
The McGovern Report
The story behind the first U.S. dietary recommendations report explains why, to this day, the...
Flaxseeds & Breast Cancer Survival: Clinical Evidence
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trial of flax seeds in breast cancer patients finds flax...
Flaxseeds & Breast Cancer Survival: Epidemiological Evidence
Lignan intake is associated with improved breast cancer survival in three recent population studies following...
Flaxseeds & Breast Cancer Prevention
Young women at high risk for breast cancer given just a teaspoon of ground flax...
Fiber vs. Breast Cancer
Inadequate fiber intake appears to be a risk factor for breast cancer, which can explain...
Flaxseeds for Sensitive Skin
Instead of treating sensitive skin topically, with lotions and creams, why not treat it from...
Flaxseeds vs. Diabetes
A daily tablespoon of ground flax seeds for a month appears to improve fasting blood...
Was It the Flaxseeds, Fat Restriction, or Both?
Researchers set out to find out what it was about a flax seed-supplemented, lower-fat diet...
