Breast Milk May Protect Infants From Deadly Intestinal Condition

Human breast milk contains a unique substance that may protect newborn infants from necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), an often lethal inflammatory condition that commonly affects premature and low birth weight babies.

 

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To Improve Weight Loss Outcomes, Consult “Dr. Sandman”

Getting less than forty winks has a profound effect on metabolic processes that determine not only how we seek out and utilize food, but also how adept our bodies are at burning or storing calories.

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Yoga Improves Muscle Pain, Memory Problems in Cancer Survivors

Two new studies of an innovative yoga program specifically designed for cancer survivors add to existing data showing that yoga can improve sleep, reduce "chemo-fog" and ameliorate a variety of chronic problems that often follow conventional cancer care. [ ...Read More]

Herbal Allies Offer Non-Invasive Options for Couples Struggling to Conceive

Herbs like Shatavari, Tribulus and Rhodiola can play a valuable role in supporting women's reproductive health, establishing normal hormonal function, nourishing and toning the uterus, helping to reduce stress level, relax the nervous system, and increase sexual desire. [ ...Read More]

Thyroid Problems Often Underlie Infertility, Pregnancy Complications

Thyroid dysfunction is a well documented, but often overlooked, factor in both male and female infertility, leading to miscarriages, premature birth, fetal death, low birth weight, gestational hypertension and developmental problems for offspring. Thyroid function screening makes good sense as a standard practice during preconception planning and prenatal care.

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Can Probiotics Influence Fertility? It’s Conceivable!

Presence or absence of particular strains of beneficial bacteria in the female digestive and reproductive tracts have a much greater influence on fertility than most people realize. [ ...Read More]

Foul Air, Fast Rx's Fuel Childhood Obesity

Exposure to air pollution and overuse of antibiotics may be important risk factors for childhood obesity, according to recent studies. The findings suggest that there's more to the obesity equation than excess calories & lack of exercise. [ ...Read More]

I'm Just Mad About Saffron....

Saffron aromatherapy can produce measurable and potentially meaningful changes in young womens' hormonal chemistry, suggesting the possibility that it might be a useful remedy for PMS and dysmenorrhea.

 

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Lavender: An Effective Non-Drug Alternative for Anxiety & Depression

Lavender, an herb beloved for it's pleasing fragrance, is also proving to be an effective remedy for both anxiety and depression. Taken orally, it can be as effective as low-dose benzodiazepines for attenuating anxiety. [ ...Read More]

Oh, Brother! Having a Male Twin Increases a Woman's Obesity Risk

A large cohort study from Sweden indicates that women who have twin brothers are more likely to be overweight and dyslipidemic than women who have twin sisters. Intrauterine exposure to androgens may account for this small but significant risk increase. [ ...Read More]