Edumail News Digest  [July-07-2014]

Yes. We know. You've heard it 100 times. But now there's even more substantial evidence that eating more fruits and vegetables is good for you. The latest research, involving 20 published studies of over 760,000 men and women showed that increased consumption of fruits and veggies may reduce the risk of stroke.  More[..]

Vitamin E —for "Essential"  [March-03-2014]

Vitamin E has such a wide-ranging impact on the whole body that it's often called the "youth vitamin." Call it what you want-it's definitely a case of "E" stands for "essential."

And, as with so many other vital vitamins, Americans just don't get enough. Research shows that over 90 percent of us do not consume the RDA for vitamin E; a majority gets less than half of the RDA. More[..]

The Facts on Fiber  [February-05-2014]

Fiber is good for you. We've all heard that. We all know that. So why is it that the average American only consumes half the amount he or she needs every day? After all, it's really not all that difficult to eat tasty foods that deliver all of the fiber you need.  More[..]

Antioxidants to the Rescue!  [January-20-2014]

Every day our bodies are in a constant fight between things that are good for it and things that are bad for it.

On the bad side are some particularly nasty chemicals called free radicals. They are highly reactive, unstable molecules that damage healthy cells and basically are responsible for everything we call "aging"—both internally and externally.  More[..]

The Vegan Way to Good Health  [November-19-2013]

Although they may not have fully embraced veganism millions of Americans are making the decision to eat vegan foods. And from the health standpoint it's certainly a smart thing to do.

What does it actually mean to be a vegan? The definition, according to the Vegan Society, is "someone who tries to live without exploiting animals." More[..]

Here's why you need enzymes  [October-11-2013]

Enzymes are proteins that control the speed of chemical reactions in your body. Without them those reactions don't happen fast enough to keep you alive.

It has been said that enzymes are more important than the air you breathe, the water you drink, and the food you eat. That's because to perform all of these vital life-sustaining tasks your body needs enzymes. They're an absolute necessity for life.  More[..]

Not just for babies...but for life. The immune-strengthening power of colostrum.  [August-30-2013]

It's one of the wonders of nature: the nourishment a baby gets from his mother in the womb and afterwards from breast-feeding. And while the benefits of breast-feeding have long been proven, debate still rages over how long a mother should nourish her child. More[..]

More Energy the Natural Way  [July-12-2013]

One of the most common results people are seeking from taking nutritional supplements is an increase in energy. More specifically, they are seeking increased energy levels without taking substances such as caffeine. To help explain a nutritional supplement approach to feeling more energized, we have developed the Nutrition Energy Pyramid. More[..]

Kids' Summertime Immunity Blues  [June-25-2013]

With the kids out of school for the summertime break, the nice weather and the leisurely pace of life, the last thing on most people's minds is worrying about kids' immunity. In fact this is the time of you SHOULD focus on making sure that kids maintain as healthy of an immune system as possible so they do not go back to school at the end of summer with a weakened system. More[..]

Vegan Vitamin D3-It's What Everyone Needs  [June-13-2013]

It's often called the "sunshine vitamin." That's because your body makes vitamin D when your skin is exposed to the sun. In theory, we should all be able to get plenty of it and for free.

Instead the outlook for vitamin D has become rather gloomy. The rate of vitamin D deficiency in the U.S. is 41.6%, according to The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2005 to 2006. More[..]

Top Ten Tips for Digestive Health  [June-03-2013]

1. FIBER FIRST. This is probably the best known piece of advice. For good reason. Most Americans don't get the recommended daily intake of fiber. Select fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans and cereals instead of processed food. Really! More[..]

The Power of Probiotics  [May-20-2013]

Everyone has heard of antibiotics and it's almost getting to the point where most people have heard about probiotics, even if they're not exactly sure what they are and what they do. 70% of your immune system lies in your digestive tract, making intestinal health vital for the health of your whole body. More[..]