IBS sufferers may benefit from Guar Gum according to a recent study published in the Journal of Gastroenterology. 86 patients reported positive results in their symptoms after 3-6 months of use. We have an excellent product available at our clinic.  Treating yourself with this product is NOT recommended.

Broccoli's benefits not found in pills-   Glucosinolates have been noted to decrease the risk of certain reproductive cancers such as prostate and breast, and there are MANY products for sale out there. Research from two noted universities suggests that they have little or no value. Cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage and cauliflower also contain the important phytochemical.

Tendonitis-an inflammation of the connective tissue is on the rise in the population due to the prevalence of inflammatory illness.  Along with acupuncture, a chemical in curry reduced recovery time in a recent study.

Weight loss helped by Green Tea!-EGCG a compound found in green tea has once more been found to reduce fat storage in laboratory animals even in conjunction with a high fat diet.  Again these benefits may not pertain to supplements. Studies in people have used three cups per day to reap benefits of fat and weight loss.  Green tea contains about one third the caffeine of regular tea or coffee. 

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EXERCISE promotes circulatory health-

A lifetime of lifelong exercise reduced incidence of PAD or peripheral artery disease whre plaques made up of calcium cholesterol fibrous tissue etc build up in the arteries leading often to heart attack and stroke.  According to a european study this risk was reduced by over 70% in people who exercised over their lifetime.  I hear so many ridiculous excuses from people regarding exercise. I personally consider it as essential to health as diet or even teeth brushing.

Grapes the new sunscreen?

Compounds found in grapes reduce the negative impact UV rays have on the skin by activating oxygen species ROS.  

IS African Mango effective for weight loss? A few very small studies have shown some benefit for the supplement but there have also been side effects such as headache, dry mouth, gastrointestinal problems, and sleep disturbances.  Until larger studies are done I think it is far to soon to recommend this substance for weight loss.  Self treating with this or other natural medications is a risky undertaking and can and does result in serious consequences.