MATERNAL VITAMIN D IS IMPORTANT FOR DISEASE PREVENTION AND LANGUAGE

MATERNAL VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENTS MAY HELP LANGUAGE 14.2.12 6 minutes Michael Woodhead   Vitamin D deficiency during early pregnancy is associated with an almost two-fold higher rate of language impairment in the offspring, a study from WA has shown. In a long term follow up study of children born between 1989 and 1991, researchers found [...]

LATEST STUDY ON DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS FLAWED

A recent study on the so-called effects of nutrient supplementation was so substandard, it is surprising that it was even published.   The study found that some supplements, particularly iron (when taken in excess of 200mg/per day), could be harmful to older women’s health whereas they found that calcium supplementation may reduce their risk of mortality. [...]

Antibiotics – Should They Be Taken For Conditions That Are Not Life-Threatening?

Before you take a course of antibiotics in the future, or are going to give them to your children or pets – unless the condition is life threatening, you may want to reconsider: Antibiotics a Gut-Wrenching Lottery Dr Karl’s Great Moments In Science ABC Science – 5.7.11 Last time I went on at length about [...]

Selenium Could Reduce Cancer Risk

Selenium is known for its cancer-combating properties, and an Australian study has shown how it could dramatically cut the incidence of bowel cancer.  The mineral is found in many foods including seafood, grains and eggs, and it is known to boost the body’s antioxidant processes to play a range of other beneficial roles. Professor Graeme [...]

Scientific Research: DHA Fatty Acids in the Treatment of Cancer

Nutrient therapies are a significant part of naturopathic health care and disease prevention. Nutraceuticals (nutrients used at therapeutic dosages) can also contribute in safe and effective treatment protocols. The following research indicates positive results when using DHA (a fatty acid derived from fish oil) to treat (cancerous) solid-tumour growth in animals. The research also demonstrated [...]

PROBIOTICS: THE KEY TO ONGOING MAINTENANCE OF OPTIMAL GUT HEALTH

WHAT ARE PROBIOTICS? The gut flora in the average human digestive system is comprised of more than 400 species and weighs up to 3 kg. This represents an enormous number of bacteria. It is estimated that the human body is composed of 100 trillion cells, but we are outnumbered by at least 10 to 1 [...]