FishOilReport.orgMike Adams reports on fish oil products: Reviews and recommendations (Health Ranger series) |
Available Articles: (updated weekly)(reprinted with permission from the NaturalNews Network)Wild Pacific Salmon Explained (By Kirk Patrick) While most consumers have learned that wild Salmon is preferable to farm-raised, there are many other variables to consider. Even after ruling out Atlantic Salmon and Steelhead Trout, there are still 5 species of Pacific Salmon and each go by several names. Additional... Brain health dramatically improved by intake of omega-3 fatty acids and fish oils (By Alexis Black) It's no secret that long-term diet and nutrition choices have an effect on the way we look and feel; but new studies show that nutrition can also affect the way we think. As it turns out, there really is such a thing as “food for thought.” It may seem strange that what we put in our stomachs... The Powerful Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Preventing Diseases of Inflammation: The Experts Speak (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) What do the top authors, doctors and health experts have to say about the realtionship between omega-3 fatty acids and inflammation? I asked my Private Research Library that question recently and was overwhelmed with the remarkable wisdom it revealed. Below, I share the top quotes... Product review: AstaFactor Salmon Essentials with salmon oil and astaxanthin (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I'd like to share the news about Mera Pharmaceuticals' AstaFactor Salmon Essentials, an exciting health product that combines potent antioxidants with heart-healthy oils. Salmon Essentials contains purified salmon oil and Astaxanthin, two ingredients that are, in their own right, potent nutritional healing... Omega-3s - Fish Oils, Flaxseed Oil and Prostate Cancer - What do the Experts Say? (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Just how good are fish oils, flaxseed oils and other omega-3s at preventing prostate cancer? According to the experts quoted below, they may represent some of the most powerful anti-cancer nutrients available today! Read this large collection of quotes on omega-3 oils and prostate cancer... Questioning Krill Harvesting: Why Krill Oil Isn't an Eco-Friendly or Sustainable Source of Marine Omega-3 Oils (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The success of Moxxor and its green-lipped mussel oil has been nothing short of phenomenal. People across the country and around the world are using the product and experiencing truly impressive results from the health benefits provided by this unique marine omega-3 oil. As a result, Moxxor... The Right Type of Fats for Health and Longevity (By Teya Skae) If there is one supplement that we can all benefit from, it would have to be Omega-3 fatty acids. Eskimo people have proven this over the ages with their diet comprising of over 50% of their total calorie intake from fish and fish oil - which is high in Omega-3 fatty acids, as well as vitamin... The Risks of Eating Farmed Salmon (By Jo Hartley) Omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial for healthy people and those who may have or be at risk of cardiovascular disease. Recent evidence, however, has shown that one must be careful about how and where omega-3 fatty acids come from and how they are added to one`s diet. Natural sources of omega... Why Wild Salmon Is Better Than Farm-Raised (By Frank Mangano) A good friend of mine is crazy about fish. He doesn’t have it too often, cognizant of the high levels of mercury found in some fish, so he tries to limit himself to having it once, twice a week max. Anyway, he went to his local fish market to buy some fresh salmon, surprised to see... Krill Oil Dramatically Lowers C-Reactive Protein (By Teri Lee Gruss) Canadian researchers published the findings of a randomized, double blind study designed to assess the effects of Neptune Krill Oil (NKO) on levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) in patients with chronic inflammation. The study was published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition... Wild Salmon to be Extinct in 10 Years (By David Gutierrez) Wild salmon in the Broughton Archipelago, off the west coast of Canada's British Columbia, will be extinct within 10 years due to parasite contamination from fish farms, according to a study published in the journal Science. "The impact is so severe that the viability of the wild... Oily fish found to help reverse obesity and promote healthy body weight (By NaturalNews) New Australian research has shown that consuming fish oil high in omega-3 fatty acids and exercising moderately can result in significant weight loss. A team of researchers from the University of South Australia studied 68 obese and overweight people who were at risk of cardiovascular... Vitamin warning! Some nutritional supplements use hydrogenated oils as filler (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The next time you buy soft-gel vitamins, you'd better take a look at what's inside them. Would you be surprised if I told you that vitamin companies are taking one of the most toxic food ingredients known to mankind and putting it in soft gels as a filler? It's absolutely true. You can find it in vitamins... Green-Lipped Mussels Omega-3 Oils Join Moxxor, NaturalNews (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The world of omega-3 superfoods just experienced a breakthrough. A new company called "Moxxor" has introduced a marine omega-3 oil supplement derived from green-lipped mussels grown and harvested in the aquaculture farms of New Zealand. This story explains why I'm endorsing this company... Research Proves Nutrition Plays Critical Role in Optimal Health for Pets (By Susan Thixton) A report from the Royal Veterinary College in London, Professor D.L. Chan, points out that veterinarians should begin to look at nutrition to play a larger role in the health of pets. Similar to human doctors, most veterinarians don't write 'prescriptions' of nutritional supplements for... Astaxanthin: The Little-Known Miracle Nutrient for Inflammation, Anti-Aging, Athletic Endurance and More (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Every once in a very great while, I discover a natural medicine so astonishing that I feel compelled to share it with you. The verb "discover" is actually not to my credit, by the way; Mother Nature created this natural medicine eons ago, and it's been present in trace amounts in aquatic... Review of Revolutionary Direct Sales Companies: Moxxor, Elements for Life, ShopToEarth and Amazon Herb Company (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) This is part two of a two-part article. Read part one first (www.NaturalNews.com/024515.html). Here, in part two, I'm reviewing emerging direct sales companies that are redefining the industry, sweeping away old-school network marketing and replacing it with high-integrity, quality-minded... New Study Shows Fish Oil Supplement Aids Heart Failure Patients (By Richard Stacel) An Italian study recently confirmed what previous observational studies have also shown, that taking a daily supplement of Omega-3 fish oil helped to reduce deaths and hospitalizations of people with heart failure. Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, an associate professor of medicine and epidemiology... Headlines warn about farmed salmon, but any salmon is better than junk food (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Here's interesting research about the high level of toxic metals found in farmed salmon compared to wild salmon. It's unfortunate that the headlines are ablaze with this news, since eating salmon is such a healthy way to get Omega-3 fatty acids into your diet, but it's also worth pointing out... Commercial Fishing Disaster Declared as Salmon Stocks Plunge, Salmon Fishing Banned (By David Gutierrez) The National Marine Fishery Service has ordered a ban on all salmon fishing along the west coast of the lower 48 United States due to an unprecedented collapse of wild salmon stocks. The decision was initially recommended by the Pacific Fishery Management Service in response to the collapse... More Research Highlights the Broad Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fish Oils and Fatty Fish (By Jack Challem) Research on omega-3 fish oils keeps looking better and better: new studies have found that omega-3s fish oils can help with three catastrophic diseases -- Alzheimer's, heart failure, and cancer. Ernst J. Schaefer, MD, of the USDA's nutrition research center at Tufts University, Boston, analyzed levels... Big Pharma Synthetic Fish Oil is Not Quite Working as Intended (By Kerri Knox, RN) In the fall of 2005, GlaxoSmithKline released their new "Drug" Lovaza, a synthetic version of the Omega 3 Fatty Acids found in fish oil. But the highly refined oil isn`t performing as well in real life usage as the drug makers had hoped. It`s indication for use in moderately elevated cholesterol... Astaxanthin: The Miracle Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Nutrient (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) For years, I've been a strong proponent of astaxanthin, a remarkable nutrient sometimes called "King of the carotenoids!" Derived from microalgae (and also found in wild salmon), astaxanthin is on my list as one of the top three most important nutrients for human health. I take an astaxanthin... Fish Oil and Fatty Fish Protect Men from Heart Failure (By Sherry Baker) A new study just published in the European Heart Journal concludes that eating fatty fish and the marine omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil appears to protect men from heart failure. This is important news because heart failure (also known as congestive heart failure, or CHF) is... The Health Ranger Answers Common Questions About Nutritional Supplements (transcript) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The following is a transcript of a broadcast of The Health Ranger Show. You can find the downloadable audio of this program here: http://www.naturalnews.com/Index-Podcasts.html What is the biggest myth about nutritional supplements? You've often wondered about that haven't you? There... Handling Pet Treats Can Cause Human Ills (By NaturalNews) Pets always welcome treats, but their owners may be putting themselves at risk of developing salmonella infection by handling beef or seafood snacks contaminated with the bacteria. So warned the authors of a report issued Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ... Study Shows Red Yeast Rice and Fish Oil Reduce Cholesterol (By David Gutierrez) A combination of fish oil, red yeast rice and lifestyle changes can produce as great a decrease in cholesterol levels as prescription drugs, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania Health System and published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings Taking fish oil supplements in late pregnancy boosts baby's brainpower, study finds (By Jessica Fraser) An Australian study published in the Dec. 21, 2006 edition of the online journal Archives of Disease in Childhood found that women who take high doses of fish oil supplements in the second half of pregnancy give birth to children with greater coordination and increased brainpower later in... Eight Superfoods for Health and Beauty From Your Local Grocery Store (By Barbara L. Minton) What you have in your mind when you go to the grocery store will pretty much determine whether you live a long life of vibrant good health with feelings of well being, or a shortened life riddled with obesity and degenerative disease. Will you be a person with energy and enthusiasm for life... Fish oils reduce risk of kidney cancer in women (By NaturalNews) Women can reduce their risk of kidney cancer by frequently consuming certain kinds of fatty fish, according to new research published in Tuesday's issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. Swedish researchers examined data on more than 61,000 women who participated... Fish oils and omega-3 fatty acids allow patients to ditch Vioxx and other anti-inflammatory drugs (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Interesting new research has been conducted on the health effects of fish oils and omega-3 fatty acids as alternative replacements for anti-inflammatory prescription drugs such as Vioxx and Bextra. Many people don't realize that anti-inflammatory drugs harm more than 100,000 people in the United States... Nationwide trial to test omega-3 oils vs. Alzheimer's disease (By David Gutierrez) A consortium of researchers, supported by the National Institutes of Health's National Institutes on Aging and coordinated by the University of California-San Diego, will be conducting a nationwide clinical trial to study the effects of an omega-3 fatty acid on the progression of Alzheimer's... Fish Oil Reduces Airway Inflammation Caused by Exercise-Induced Asthma (By NaturalNews) People suffering from exercise-induced asthma were able to reduce their symptoms below the threshold used to diagnose the disease by eating a diet supplemented with fish oil, according to new research findings from Indiana University reported in the January issue of the journal Chest. The special... Fish oils treat ADHD better than prescription drugs, study shows (By NaturalNews) According to the results of a new study from the University of South Australia, fish oil is more effective at treating children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than stimulant drugs, such as commonly prescribed Ritalin. The 15-week study, which included 132 children ages 7 to... Better than the Flat Tax, the Flax Tax saves our economy and our health! (satire) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) There's a lot of talk today about the flat tax as a new way to raise revenue for the federal government in the United States. At the same time, in the worlds of health and nutrition, there's a lot of talk about the benefits of flax seeds and omega-3 oils. Now, I propose that we combine these two and... Omega-3-Rich Fish Oils Reduce Weight Gain in Animal Study (By David Gutierrez) A diet that contains fish oil rich in omega-3 fatty acids may help the body metabolize fat better and thereby gain less weight, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Kao Corporation in Tochigi, Japan, and published in the Journal of Nutrition. Researchers took... Fish oil prevents potentially deadly decline in heart rate variability (By NaturalNews) A two-gram fish oil supplement given daily to elderly persons prevented a decline in heart rate variability caused by tiny, dangerous airborne pollutant particles. Heart rate variability, a measure of the autonomic nervous system's regulation of the heart, is an independent risk factor for cardiac arrhythmias... Fish Oil Protects Against Colon Cancer (By David Gutierrez) Higher consumption of fish oil may lead to a significant reduction in the risk of colorectal cancer, according to a meta-analysis conducted by researchers from Wageningen University in the Netherlands and published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. In a review of 14 prior... Omega-3 fatty acids outperform automated external defibrillators in saving lives from heart attacks (By NaturalNews) New research published in the October issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine indicates that consuming omega-3 fatty acids may be more effective at preventing sudden cardiac deaths than automated external defibrillators or implanted defibrillators. Researchers from the... Sunlight emerging as proven treatment for breast cancer, prostate cancer and other cancers (By Staff writer) Taking a daily 10 to 15 minute walk in the sun not only clears your head, relieves stress and increases circulation – it could also cut your risk of breast cancer in half. At least that's what Esther John, an epidemiologist at the Northern California Cancer Center, recommends. And there's plenty of proof... Fatty fish consumption found to slash risk of dementia, Alzheimer's (By Jessica Fraser) A new Tufts University study published in the November issue of the journal Archives of Neurology has found that people with diets high in fatty fish run a significantly lower risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The study examined the diets and dementia levels of... Interview with Dr. Boris Worm, Marine Biologist, on Overfishing, Aquatic Ecosystems, Aquaculture Farming and More (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The following is a transcription of an exclusive interview with Dr. Boris Worm, Professor of Marine Biology at the Dalhousie University in Halifax, Novascotia. He's the author of the widely-read scientific paper entitled Author of: Impacts of Biodiversity Loss on Ocean Ecosystem Services... The top five nutrients for healthy skin (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The skin is one of the most powerful indicators of health. Wrinkles, dry or oily skin, acne, and inflammation all are signs of poor internal health, often brought on by consuming unhealthful foods and avoiding skin-healthy nutrients. To treat skin problems, most people turn to mainstream topical cosmetics... Three Different Ways to Lower Your Risk of Heart Failure (By John M. Yarlott) Scientists have discovered that an unbalanced ratio of omega-6 (n-6) and omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids may lead to heart failure and other dietary diseases. These acids are known as essential fatty acids (EFA) that are obtained from the foods we eat. They are metabolized and stored in tissue... Fish oils protect heart by regulating rhythm, electrical activity (By NaturalNews) A new study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has found that eating omega-3 fatty acid-rich fish helps regulate the heart's electrical activities. Researchers, led by Boston cardiologist Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, analyzed data from around 5,000 participants 65 years... Cod Liver Oil: The Number One Superfood (By Krispin Sullivan, CN) Doctor Price was right, as usual. Cod liver oil is very good for you, more than you ever knew. Research studies ranging from 1918-2001 give cod liver oil an A+ rating. This marvelous golden oil contains large amounts of elongated omega-3 fatty acids, preformed vitamin A and the sunlight vitamin D, essential... Fatty Acid Blood Tests Help Assess Risk for Heart Disease (By Teri Lee Gruss) Back in 2004 two fatty acid researchers, William Harris PhD and Clemens von Schacky M.D., developed a lab test designed to measure the amount of omega-3 essential fatty acids in blood. They call this blood test the omega-3 index. The omega-3 index is designed to measure the percentage... Researchers Find Fish Oil Reduces Inflammation (By David Gutierrez) Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil may help maintain the body's healthy response to inflammation, preventing the immune response from getting out of hand and leading to cardiovascular disease, according to a study conducted by researchers from Baylor College of Medicine and Harvard Medical... How to Find Pure Products in a Sea of Supplements (By Kal Sellers) Recently, a reader asked for details about what natural health products are pure. This discussion is ongoing and endless because so many interesting and new methods of preparation appear regularly on the market. There are some rules that we can follow that serve us pretty well. To begin... Omega-3 Fats During Pregnancy Provide an Alternative to Anti-Depressant Drugs (By Maryann Marshall) The demands on a woman's body during pregnancy often leave her feeling depleted, physically and emotionally. Depression is common among pregnant women. Concerns have been raised about possible harm from antidepressants which might affect both mother and child. Mothers-to-be and their health... NaturalNews Partners with Moxxor to Bring Marine Omega-3 Supplement to Health-Conscious Consumers (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Natural health news site NaturalNews.com has teamed with the newly-launched MOXXOR company to bring an advanced marine omega-3 supplement to health-conscious consumers. Made from green-lipped mussel oil grown in aquaculture farms off the coast of New Zealand, Moxxor is a nutrient-rich marine... Omega-3 fatty acids to appear in hundreds of grocery products this year (By Ben Kage) As studies proving the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids continue to crop up, food manufacturers have begun a campaign to include the healthy additive in a variety of everyday grocery products. Among others, Tropicana has announced that they will unveil their omega-3-rich orange juice... Omega-3: Protect Your Heart With These Miracle Fats (By Frank Mangano) According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both women and men in the United States. The great irony is that cardiovascular disease is largely preventable. Have you taken the necessary steps to heart attack-proof yourself? There's... Over-the-counter vitamin D tester would be a boon to public health, cancer prevention (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) There's a piece of technology we really need in the world that could vastly improve the health of people living not only in wealthy nations, but also Third World nations. This is a piece of technology that does not exist today, but could conceivably be invented and mass-produced in the next decade or... Dietary fat is necessary for absorption of vitamins, nutrients and phytochemicals from fruits and vegetables (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A fascinating new study published by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that dietary fat is necessary for the absorption of nutrients from fruits and vegetables. In the study, people who consumed salads with fat-free salad dressing absorbed far less of the helpful phytonutrients and vitamins... EPA omega-3 oils protect the heart in people with high cholesterol (By David Gutierrez) Supplementing with an omega-3 fatty acid called eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) may lower the risk of non-fatal coronary events by 20 percent, according to a new Japanese study published in The Lancet. Researchers followed 18,645 Japanese high-cholesterol patients for four and a... Fish Oils Boost Intelligence Scores of Teenage Boys (By David Gutierrez) Teenage boys who eat fish regularly score higher on intelligence tests than those who eat fish less often, according to a study conducted by researchers from Goteborg University in Sweden and published in the journal Ars Pediatrica. "A number of studies have already shown that... Schizophrenia Risk Possibly Reduced by Fish Oil (By Roni Ellison) Researchers from the Oxygen Research Center in Melbourne, Australia are surprised at the results of their study showing that fish oil had a dramatically beneficial effect on the prevention of Schizophrenia in those vulnerable to the mind altering disease. According to the director of... Recent Research Highlights: Oily fish, resveratrol, green tea, vitamin D and tomato extract (By Jack Challem) • Benefits of eating fish outweigh potential risks Researchers at Harvard University analyzed the benefits and risks of eating fish, a potential source of mercury and dioxin contamination. They calculated that eating one to two fish meals per week, especially fish high in omega-3 fats... The A-List: Top Products Recommended By Mike Adams (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) These are products and services I personally use and highly recommend to others. They include health products, technology products, services and food & grocery items. Nobody pays to be listed here. I do not earn affiliate fees, kickbacks or sponsorship fees of any kind for listing products here... Interview: Ricardo Ayerza on the healing nutrition of chia seeds (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike:I'm here today with Ricardo Ayerza, an advisor to the Omega Tree. Ayerza: That's right. We are advising people where to find good seeds, and, of course, our main job is to advise the grower on how to produce the seeds. Mike: And for the readers and listeners, we're... Fish oil consumption found to promote healthy weight loss (By NaturalNews) In a study of overweight and obese dieters with cardiovascular problems, University of South Australia researchers found that tuna oil rich in omega-3 fatty acids helped them lose more weight. All study participants took regular doses of either omega-3-rich tuna oil or sunflower oil... Natural Newsbeat: Omega-3's Really Work, Big Pharma Loopholes and Perfume Danger for Expectant Mothers (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Health experts are finally warning women to avoid using perfumes and fragrance products during pregnancy. The chemicals in cosmetics products, it turns out, cause cancer and infertility problems for the children to be born. Is anyone surprised at this? The natural health community has... Fish oil shown to help save eyesight (By NaturalNews) Two recent studies show that eating fish frequently and not smoking may significantly reduce the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD). A study published in July's Archives of Ophthamology examined data from 681 World War II male twins in their 70s. The group consisted... The top five foods for healthy skin (By Jessica Fraser) The U.S. cosmetics industry raked in more than $32 billion in 2004, with sales of skin care products bringing in the largest share -- more than $8 billion. Americans are shelling out big bucks for expensive cosmetics to treat skin problems such as acne, wrinkles and dryness, but most consumers are overlooking... Omega-3-rich flax seeds provide much-needed nutrition for optimal mental health (By Dani Veracity) What can transform someone from being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and chronic fatigue syndrome to a state of total mental and physical wellbeing? As James Boschman discovered, omega-3 fatty acids can work those wonders and more. Within three weeks of incorporating flax seed -- the highest known vegetable... Fish Oils Reduce Risk of Eye Disease (By David Gutierrez) A high intake of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil significantly decreases the risk of vision loss in old age, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Melbourne and published in the Annals of Ophthamology. Researchers analyzed the results of nine prior... Health benefits of eating fish outweigh risks from mercury (By Ben Kage) Independent reports based on analysis of seafood studies were released Tuesday from both the Institute of Medicine and Harvard, stating that the health benefits of seafood outweigh the risks of exposure to environmental contaminants such as mercury. The reports agreed that increasing... How food companies fool consumers with food coloring ingredients made from petrochemicals (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Have you ever wondered why companies use artificial colors? You might think it's because they want to make their food look good, but there's another reason -- a far deeper reason -- why companies use artificial colors to make their foods more appealing to consumers. Keep reading to learn what that is... The World's Top Five Superfoods for Silky Smooth Skin (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) When it comes to healthy-looking skin, nutrition beats cosmetics hands down. Creating radiant, glowing, youthful-looking skin can best be accomplished by focusing on what's inside, not by covering up the skin with artificial colors that try to paint a new face on the outside Cigarettes, Lies, and Pet Food Advertising (By Susan Thixton) It's difficult to imagine that cigarettes and lies have any connection with pet food -- but when you look closely at the advertising tactics of some pet foods, look closely at the ingredients in those pet foods -- you'll find cigarettes, lies, and pet food fits perfectly together. To... An overview of new health products, plant technology, superfoods and natural health research breakthroughs (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) In this article, we'll take a closer look at some of the more interesting products and issues we're uncovering these days. There’s a product that I highly recommend for those that want a nutritious food bar made with real food, and not a bunch of processed or manufactured ingredients. It's called Fatty fish consumption slashes risk of prostate cancer by 43 percent (By Jessica Fraser) Men who eat just one serving of salmon per week reduce their risk of developing prostate cancer by 43 percent, compared to men who do not consume fish, according to new research published in the online edition of the International Journal of Cancer. Researchers from the Karolinska... New omega-3 rich superfood discovery (preview) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) This is an exclusive story about one of the most exciting new superfoods you've probably never heard of. It is a selectively-bred superfood seed derived from chia. Chia is a well-known ancient grain or seed used by the Aztecs as a superfood source, and by itself it is very nutritional. It's something... Interview with Ruth Shamai of Ruth's Hemp Foods (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: I'm here with Ruth Shamai of Ruth's Hemp Foods. The company's web address is ruthshempfoods.com. Ruth, you have a line of hemp-based products. Could you give people an overview of your product line, and then we'll get into more... Revealed: which fruit and vegetable juices alleviate arthritis pain without drugs or surgery (By Ben Kage) As the song says, "You don't know what you've got 'till it's gone" -- and motor skills are no exception. Despite the ranking of the opposable thumb as one of the single most important evolutionary advantages of the human race, many people take the use of their hands for granted until something draws... Debating Pescatarianism: To Fish or Not to Fish for a Protein Source (By Mary Sichi) Pescetarian, Piscatarian, Pescatorian, Pesco-vegetarian, Fishetarian -- No, these are not the names for members of obscure religious sects. These are some of the different terms used for people who do not eat the meat of mammals and birds but do eat fish and shellfish. While these individuals... Raise Your Child's IQ With Adequate Amounts of DHA (By Barbara L. Minton) If you want to produce brainy children, feed them brain food. Brain development of babies and children is highly influenced by nutritional intake. Children who are fed inadequate amounts of a key nutrient will have inadequate brain growth and development resulting in lower IQ's, reduced... The Top 10 Health Breakthroughs of 2008 (By Byron Richards) This year marks a major turning point in the theory of wellness and the prevention of disease. The drug-based paradigm of Western medicine is crumbling under the weight of its own massive fraud. New technology is proving how nutrients interact at the fundamental gene level to promote... Fatty Fish may Reduce Kidney Cancer Risk (By Reuben Chow) More and more research is uncovering the beneficial qualities of fatty or oily fish as a healthy food. A recent study in Sweden has added to this databank of knowledge, having found that Swedish women who consumed such fish at least once every week had a markedly lower risk of developing... Low-Dose Aspirin Not Answer for Heart Health (By Dr. Phil Domenico) If you listen to the reigning experts from the pharmaceutical world, aspirin appears to be the cure-all for everything. Now, a new Yale University study suggests that low-dose aspirin may prevent liver damage caused by side effects of drugs, alcohol, and obesity. Specifically, aspirin reduced... Top Superfood Formulator Living Fuel Earns NaturalNews Recommendation for "Living Fuel Rx" Product Line (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) As NaturalNews readers well know, I'm very selective about the companies and products I recommend. Not having any financial ties with any of these companies gives me a level of freedom to tell the truth about good companies, bad companies, and everything in between. This level of complete... NaturalNews survey results, part 1: Huge percentage of readers make healthy changes (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The results are in, folks, and they are astounding. Readers are reporting major, significant, positive life changes after reading NaturalNews articles and commentary. The degree of these positive changes is revealed here in these survey results. More than 820 people participated in this survey, which... Nutritionist Jonny Bowden (Part III): Food Supplements and Combinations that Make Sense (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Roundtable, which can be found at http://www.RenegadeRoundtable.com. In this excerpt, Jonny Bowden shares on the most important supplements and food combining ideas that make sense as well as those that just don't hold up. ... Marine Omega-3 Oils: Readers Report Breakthrough Pain Relief with Moxxor (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) I'm very particular about the products I recommend on NaturalNews, and I'm even more discerning about ones I personally stake my reputation on. When I first announced the launch of Moxxor in October, I was unable to bring you the full story on the pain relieving properties of Moxxor because... How to Stay Healthy in the Computer Era (Part 2) (By Dr. Ben Kim) Part one of this series on how to take care of your health in the computer era described the essentials of taking care of your physical health with specific exercises and by being mindful of how you use your body throughout the day. This article takes a close look at how you can best... Food Expert and Author Jonny Bowden Talks About Nutritional Supplements (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Roundtable, which can be found at I(http://www.RenegadeRoundtable.com) . In this excerpt, Jonny Bowden talks about nutritional supplements. Renegade Water Secrets with Jonny Bowden, author of Living the Low-Carb Life: Choosing... Interview with Corinna Benoit of Nordic Naturals on all-natural cod liver oil (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: We are here with Corinna Benoit of Nordic Naturals. That is NordicNaturals.com. Thank you, Corinna, for joining me today. Benoit: Thank you, Mike. I'm glad to answer some questions for you. Mike: You have... Top 10 Healthy Foods -- and Why They’re Good for You (By NaturalNews) If you could eat foods that were tasty, nutritious and helped reduce your risk of disease, what more could you want? The August issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource offers its 10 top picks for healthy foods: Apples: Apples are a good source of pectin, a fiber that can lower cholesterol and... Interview with Dr. Hank Liers Part 5: Superior nutrition for pet health (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The following is part five of an interview between Mike Adams and Dr. Hand Liers, the chief formulator of products sold by Health Products Distributors, Inc. (HPDI) (www.IntegratedHealth.com). To see all parts of this interview, search this site for "Dr. Hank Liers." Dr. Liers: I feel our animals... Transform Yourself From the Inside-Out and Look Your Best Naturally (By Charmaine D. Mercado) At some point in our lives we have all suffered from physical insecurities, thanks to the unwitting comments of the people around us, our faulty habit of comparing ourselves to others, and mainstream media's rigid standards of beauty. Depending on our environment, upbringing, and self-image... Every person needs sunlight exposure to create vitamin D, obesity impairs vitamin D absorption (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The following is part three of an eight-part interview with Dr. Michael Holick, author of "The UV advantage" and one of the world's most respected authorities on vitamin D and the health benefits of natural sunlight. His work can be found at ... Q&A: How to unclog your arteries without surgery or drugs (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A reader asks, "How can I unclog my arteries or clean my arteries without surgery?" And, "What are some good heart foods?" First, stop doing the things that gave you atherosclerosis in the first place. In other words, your arteries didn't become clogged just by luck or chance, and hopefully you... Green Tea and Breast Cancer Prevention: What the Experts Say (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) How effective is green tea at preventing, reversing or treating breast cancer? And can green tea help improve the outcome of chemotherapy for patients who choose chemical poisons as their treatment of choice? I searched through my library of natural health books and found the following... Breast Cancer: A Preventable Disease Through Good Nutrition (By Peggy Gannon) Cancer. It feels like a modern version of the plague. The word strikes fear in us. We all know someone who has it, or had it, or is in remission from it. The recent Breast Cancer Awareness month was dedicated to the importance of early detection. We read articles about breast cancer statistics... Eating fish during pregnancy boosts babies' communication, social skills (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A new study from the US National Institutes of Health and Bristol University that questioned 11,875 pregnant women on their dietary habits found that eating more fish during pregnancy resulted in significant, measurable benefits to the communication skills and social standing of their children seven... Vitamin D Halts Growth of Breast Cancer Tumors (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) For the past 18 months, I've been working on building a new research library consisting of over 1200 books on natural health topics. Through some rather advanced technologies that took me far longer to build than I originally anticipated, I'm now able to locate and collect, within minutes... Interview with Jon Barron of Baseline Nutritionals on herbal healing, the bird flu and alternative health (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Mike: Hello. This is Mike Adams, the Health Ranger. Ben Kage and I are joined by Jon Barron. He's the director of the Baseline of Health Foundation. He's on the medical advisory board of the Health Sciences Institute, one of my favorite publications. He's top man at ... Take Ten Steps for a Cancer-Free Life, Part II (By Barbara L. Minton) Cancer statistics are mind boggling. Although the final numbers are not in yet, the American Cancer Society estimates the U.S. death toll from cancer in 2008 will be 565,650 people. About one third of these deaths are related to excessive weight or obesity, physical inactivity, and nutrition... You may Not Know: Your Food has been Genetically Engineered (By Deanna Dean) One of the greatest challenges and controversial issues of the 21st century is the practice of genetically altering meat or animal products through hormones, gene or drug injections. It is already a widely accepted practice today. Biotechnologists take genetic material and insert it into... Blueberries Lower High Cholesterol and Boost Cardiovascular Health (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) How good are blueberries at lowering high cholesterol and protecting cardiovascular health? This article compiles a collection of quotes and statements about blueberries from doctors, authors and health experts. Learn about anthocyanosides and the natural medicine found in... Modern Medicine Hilariously Claims Credit for Reduction in Heart Disease Deaths (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) The death rates for heart disease and stroke among U.S. citizens has dropped 30 percent between 1999 and 2006, reports the Journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers are hailing the report as a major success in the effectiveness of conventional medicine. "It's one of... Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma prevented by natural sunlight, but doctors still don't teach it (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Researchers in Australia have discovered that exposure to natural sunlight reduces the incidence of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL). The researchers were trying to find out if exposure to the sun really does cause this type of cancer; instead, they found that it actually protects people from the disease... Winter Sun Makes it Difficult to Get Essential Vitamin D Naturally (By Tony Isaacs) As the days grow short in winter, your body may be missing invaluable Vitamin D needed for optimum health and disease prevention, according to Creighton University researcher Joan Lappe, Ph.D. During the summer, the body can convert solar energy into ample amounts of vitamin D with just... Mental Health: It's Life, Not Depression (By Dr. Julian Whitaker, MD) November 2008 - Dr. Julian Whitaker's Health & Healing, Vol. 18, No. 11 Sharon's husband was diagnosed with cancer, and they were looking at months of chemo and radiation. She was worried, had trouble sleeping, and found it hard to stay positive and upbeat for her husband. When she mentioned... Children's Vitamins No Healthier than Candy (By David Gutierrez) Many children's vitamins contain so few nutrients in such low doses that they are no healthier than candy, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Center for Nutritional Education in conjunction with www.supplementscompared.com. "Parents need to be aware that a lot of... Research shows that seeds and nuts are "brain foods" that can also stabilize your mood (By Dani Veracity) Can some foods make you smarter? Research shows that nuts and seeds just might boost your brainpower and balance your moods. That's right, everything from the most common nuts -- such as walnuts, hazelnuts, cashews and almonds -- to the more exotic seeds and nuts can clear up that "brain fog... Key Nutrients Help Maintain Brain Function throughout Lifetime (By Barbara L. Minton) If you want to stay mentally sharp all your life, new research shows the time to intervene is now. Alzheimer's disease and dementia have complex causes that involve nutritional neglect as well as genetic risk factors and predisposition. Genetic risk factors for cognitive decline may remain... Depression and mental disorders can be prevented and treated with simple healing foods (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) A new study published in the February 15, 2005 issue of Biological Psychiatry shows that certain foods are better at treating depression than antidepressant drugs. The study found that omega-3 fatty acids and foods high in a compound called uridine were able to reduce the symptoms of depression as well... For healthy, acne-free skin, just say no to fried foods (By Jessica Fraser) Most people with acne attempt to treat their irritated skin with external face washes, soaps, lotions and treatments. Yet, according to a number of natural health authors, the best way to treat acne is by changing your diet and getting rid of acne-causing ingredients such as fried foods. "A healthful... Carrots really do help you see in the dark; beta-carotene-rich foods help prevent a variety of eye ailments (By Alexis Black) Your mother always told you eating carrots would help you see better, but did she ever tell you why? No, this wasn't just a trick to get you to eat your vegetables. It turns out carrots really do give your eyes a boost because they contain beta-carotene, which the body is able to convert into vitamin... Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Green Beans - Raising an Allergy Free Child (By Roni Ellison) It would seem, according to the journal of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, that children with diets over 40 grams (1/3 cup) of 'fruity vegetables' such as cucumber, tomato, eggplant, green bean and zucchini, were less likely to suffer with symptoms of childhood asthma. The study, which... Men are waking up to the enormous benefits of natural health and nutrition (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) It's time for men to pay as much attention to natural health as women. Currently, women dominate the readership of natural health newsletters and magazines, and they're typically the one member of the household more clued in to nutrition for both adults and children. Men typically lack in-depth knowledge... What's on your mind for dinner, cow brains? (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) First, a warning: This article may be considered extremely gross or nauseating by some readers. It's about where red meat actually comes from and the mental distortions maintained by people who eat large quantities of animal products. So, a courtesy warning: If you're easily sickened by talk of meat... Taking a Closer Look at the Inuit Paradox and Cardiovascular Disease (By Dr. Gerry Bohemier) Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is rare in Inuit people who continue to eat their 'traditional' diet. But how can eating a diet predominantly consisting of seal meat, fat and blubber and almost completely void of greens, fruits and fiber be 'preventative' of the very disease which plagues the... Interview with Alan Friedman from Good Cause Wellness about Antioxidants, Agave Nectar and Chia Seeds (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) This is an exclusive interview with Good Cause Wellness founder Alan Friedman, who talks about antioxidants, superfood powders, agave nectar, chia seeds and his personal passion for health. Following the interview, I negotiated a discount for NaturalNews readers on one of Friedman's top-selling products... Omega-3 fatty acids help prevent dementia, U.S. study suggests (By Ben Kage) A study by researchers at Tufts University in Boston has added to growing evidence that suggests increased levels of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenioc acid (DHA) in the blood can significantly lower the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. "Subjects with baseline plasma PC... Brown seaweed contains promising fat fighter, weight reducer (By NaturalNews) Chemists in Japan have found that brown seaweed, a flavor component used in many Asian soups and salads, contains a compound that appears in animal studies to promote weight loss by reducing the accumulation of fat. Called fucoxanthin, the compound achieved a 5 percent to 10 percent weight reduction... Review: Zyflamend Supplement for Inflammation; Tips on Anti-Inflammatory Foods and Herbs (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Sales of anti-inflammatory pharmaceuticals are a multi-billion dollar industry. Yet as we've learned with the Vioxx fiasco and all the tens of thousands of deaths surrounding that drug, anti-inflammatory medications can be extremely dangerous. Sure, it stops the pain, but sometimes it also... The top five foods for beating depression (By Erin Bates) Drug advertisements and conventional doctors tell the public that depression is caused by an imbalance of a neurotransmitter in the brain called serotonin. This idea makes it seem that drugs that flood the brain with serotonin are the answer to depression, but there is no scientific evidence that drug... How to Get Your Vitamin D in the Winter (By Sheryl Walters) Over the last year, the evidence has been mounting that getting enough vitamin D is absolutely essential for our health and wellbeing. Without question, the best source of vitamin D comes from sunshine, the source of all life. This is contrary to the advice that has been given in the past... Brown seaweed found remarkably effective at breaking down fat cells, treating diabetes (By NaturalNews) At the 232nd American Chemical Society National Meeting held in San Francisco today, Dr. Kazuo Miyashita from Hokkaido University reported on animal studies that suggest wakame -- a brown seaweed often used to flavor Asian soups and salads -- can promote weight loss and fight diabetes. ... Review of the Best New Natural Appetite Suppressant Supplements, Including Pine Nut Oil (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) Natural appetite suppressants have come a long way since the days of hoodia gordonii. Today's natural appetite suppressants are more effective, more honest and even more affordable than most hoodia supplements, and they provide health-conscious consumers a realistic way to reduce the feelings... The Importance of Plant Based Proteins and Omega 3’s to Stay Healthy (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Roundtable, which can be found at (http://www.RenegadeRoundtable.com) . In this excerpt, Jonny Bowden shares on plant-based proteins and omega-3s. Renegade Water Secrets with Jonny Bowden, author of Living the Low-Carb Life... Vytorin Linked to Cancer; Prominent Medical Journal Reverses Stance (By Byron Richards) In an unprecedented change of posture, the New England Journal of Medicine has reversed itself on the issue of whether Vytorin causes cancer. In the initial release of data back in July, NEJM stood by Merck and Schering-Plough, who hired an Oxford consultant to rule that a 50% statistically... Pets Can’t Lie, but Pet Food Manufacturers Legally Can (By Susan Thixton) You come home from work and notice your dog or cat peeping at you from around the corner, you immediately know something's up. Regardless whether you discover a 'present' left on the living room rug or a broken vase from the cabinet they aren't supposed to be up on, pets can't lie -- they... FDA outlaws vitamin D, seeks to destroy sun to protect Americans from sunlight (satire) (By Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, editor of NaturalNews) In a surprising move, the FDA has now banned the manufacture and use of vitamin D, citing studies that show vitamin D to be a powerful physiological substance that needs to undergo FDA approval before individuals are allowed to use it. Since sunlight exposure causes vitamin D production in the human... The 'D'-fensive Vitamin: Study Finds Vitamin D Sustains Life (By Frank Mangano) We live in a culture that’s obsessed with who or what’s “the best.” What’s the best exercise? The best food? The best athlete, the best actor, the best deal, the best song, best album, best actress, best candidate, best television, best laptop, gaming system... Be Aware of Sustainable Food Issues (By Lynn Berry) We need to consider the issues of producing sustainable food, so that we are aware of what we are buying and eating, and in the long run, help the environment. As natural resources are in demand and under pressure, now is the time to start doing something about it. At any point in time... The Omega-3 Fatty Acid DHA Confirmed to Deter Alzheimer's (By Tom Mosakowski) The exact mechanism by which the omega-3 fatty acid DHA deters Alzheimer's disease has been determined. Fish oil has long been advocated as an affordable supplement to prevent or at least delay this disease. Finally, UCLA scientists have confirmed this claim and now know the details of... How to Prevent Premature Aging with Antioxidants (By Teya Skae) There is currently a lot of talk in the press on the subject of antioxidants and how effective they are in preventing excessive free-radical damage - or 'oxidative stress', as it is technically known. That being the case, it would be helpful to understand what Free-Radicals and Antioxidants... Nutritionist Jonny Bowden (Part II): Best Foods for Proteins, Amino Acids and Omega-3 (By Kevin Gianni) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Renegade Roundtable, which can be found at http://www.RenegadeRoundtable.com. In this excerpt, Jonny Bowden shares his thoughts on proteins, amino acids and omega-3 and the best foods to provide them. Renegade Roundtable with... Getting to the Heart of Women's Health (By Leigh Erin Connealy, M.D.) Cardiovascular Disease has long been thought of as a man's disease while in reality it is the leading cause of death among women today. This year 435,000 women in America will have heart attacks with over half of them resulting in death. 8 million women in the U.S. are currently living with... Read about Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, and NaturalNews, who created this site to help bring you more well-written articles on the topics that interest you most. Related sites: www.FDAReform.org | www.Excitotoxins.com | www.EnvironmentalHealthReport.com | www.DiabetesAnswers.org |
| This site is part of the Natural News Network © 2009 All Rights Reserved. All content posted on this site is commentary or opinion and is protected under Free Speech. Truth Publishing International, LTD. is not responsible for content written by contributing authors. The information on this site is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice of any kind. Truth Publishing assumes no responsibility for the use or misuse of this material. Your use of this website indicates your agreement to these terms. All trademarks, registered trademarks and servicemarks mentioned on this site are the property of their respective owners. |