Posts Tagged ‘Pomegranate’
Natural Norovirus Protection
January 27, 2013 Written by JPIf you’ve been following the news this past week, you probably came across the latest warning issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Apparently, there’s a new strain of the norovirus (or Norwalk virus) that has recently been causing digestive havoc in Australia, Japan and Western Europe. And, now, this so-called GII 4 Sydney strain of the norovirus is making a new home in the United States. Given this, you might be wondering if there’s anything in the natural health sector that can help protect you and yours from this highly contagious viral offender.
Tags: Cranberries, Grapes, Pomegranate
Posted in Alternative Therapies, Food and Drink, General Health | 3 Comments & Updates
Supplement News – January 2013
January 15, 2013 Written by JPAs a stalwart proponent of integrative medicine, I strive to integrate natural remedies into the conventional medical system. However, I don’t do so indiscriminately. Many years ago, I came to the realization that I must use an evidence-based model to separate truly effective, safe remedies from those that may do harm and/or result in a waste of money and time. This approach to evaluating alternative and complementary therapies doesn’t always make me popular in the natural health community. Still, it’s a necessary step in order ensure long lasting trust between natural health proponents, the medical establishment and, most importantly, the consumers who decide to consider all possible options.
Tags: Astaxanthin, Curcumin, Pomegranate
Posted in Heart Health, Memory, Men's Health | 5 Comments & Updates
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
October 26, 2012 Written by JPMany health experts, myself included, recommend exercising a minimum of several times a week. This “prescription” is challenging enough due to various factors ranging from lack of motivation to time constraints. But, some committed exercisers have an additional hurdle to overcome: DOMS or delayed onset muscle soreness.
Tags: Curcumin, Pomegranate, Tea
Posted in Alternative Therapies, Exercise, Nutritional Supplements | 25 Comments & Updates
Berry and Pomegranate Wines
February 15, 2012 Written by JPDuring a recent consultation, a client inquired about the relative differences between non-grape wines and traditional wines derived from grapes. This is a topic I’d previously examined myself. My reason for doing so, besides being an admitted red wine devotee, was my growing awareness of non-grape wines that I’d seen at various gourmet shops, health food stores and wine outlets. But, what really piqued my interest the most was the possibility that these alternative wines just might be healthier than their grape-based counterparts.
Tags: Berries, Pomegranate, Wine
Posted in Diabetes, Food and Drink, Heart Health | 2 Comments & Updates
Natural Remedies in the News
April 12, 2010 Written by JPWhat do the following conditions have in common? Age-related memory decline; high-grade gliomas (brain tumors); hyperlipidemia (elevated cholesterol and triglycerides), polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and stroke? According to several recent studies, all of these health concerns may be responsive to natural therapies. Read more »
Tags: Cancer, Memory, PCOS, Pomegranate
Posted in Memory, Nutritional Supplements, Women's Health | 10 Comments & Updates
ReserveAge Ultimate Antioxidant – Product Review
December 15, 2009 Written by JPWhen I was growing up I imagined that the absolute greatest job in the world was to be a film critic. What could possibly be better than making a living watching movies and then telling people all about them? But, as time went on, my perspective changed somewhat. I think it’s partially because my desire to create surpassed any interest I had in critiquing the work of others. When I started writing films myself, I began to understand how very difficult it is to write a good, let alone great screenplay. What’s more, it dawned on me that the writing process is but one small piece in a much larger production. I think this is why I’ve ultimately phased out movie review columns on this site. My original intent was to recommend obscure but noteworthy films that I hoped would entertain and inspire. But writing (and reading) exclusively positive reviews tends to be rather boring and, frankly, my initial reservations about motion picture critiquing began to haunt me once again. Read more »
Tags: Green Tea, Pomegranate, Resveratrol
Posted in Heart Health, Nutritional Supplements, Product Reviews | 6 Comments & Updates
Hair Loss, Pomegranate and Yoga Updates
September 10, 2009 Written by JPTrust but verify. That’s a key principle in both life and medicine. Use the best information possible to guide your decisions and then make sure that the expected outcome actually occurs. In health care, this can be accomplished by being consistent with any new treatment and then following that up with some sort of objective testing method. If you’re going to go to the expense and the effort of making a real change in your life, it’s important to determine whether it’s really effective in your individual circumstance. As a wise man once said, “I am not a statistic”. Read more »
Tags: Hair, Pomegranate, Yoga
Posted in Alternative Therapies, Diabetes, Exercise | 8 Comments & Updates
Aging Skin and Ellagic Acid
April 23, 2009 Written by JPThe foods we eat contain a multitude of chemicals that we’re often not aware of. Some of these substances tend to promote health while others are associated with an increased risk of disease. Ellagic acid is an example of a regularly consumed phytochemical (plant chemical) that may very well contribute to the betterment of our health.
The question many people have is, “How do we really know if something is healthy for us?”. In the case of ellagic acid the answer is found in the condition of the skin. But this is a unique substance, in that it helps whether you consume it in a food/supplement form or apply it directly to the skin.
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Tags: Berries, Pomegranate, Skin Care
Posted in Alternative Therapies, Food and Drink, Nutritional Supplements | 2 Comments & Updates
Natural Ingredients for a Healthier Smile
January 31, 2009 Written by JPA few weeks ago I wrote a column about xylitol’s beneficial effect on the health of teeth and gums. But there are many other natural extracts that you’ll probably see in oral care products in the coming years. Ironically, many of these natural substances are derived from sweet fruits. Today I’m going to present a brief overview of three up and coming natural ingredients that will soon be appearing in a toothpaste or mouthwash near you. Read more »
Tags: Cavities, Cranberries, Pomegranate
Posted in Alternative Therapies, Dental Health | 5 Comments & Updates
Beating Prostate Cancer Naturally
January 3, 2009 Written by JPProstate cancer (PC) is the leading form of cancer among men. It is estimated that nearly 30,000 men will die from this dreaded condition this year alone. That’s the problem. The solution may be found, in part, in the judicious use of natural medicines. Read more »
Tags: Cancer, Pomegranate, Prostate
Posted in Alternative Therapies, Men's Health, Nutritional Supplements | 7 Comments & Updates