Fwd: Ed Blonz: Lupus help available (Contra Costa Times)

A reader asks Ed Blonz if there are any recommended diet suggestions for someone suffering from lupus.

Ed Blonz: Lupus help available (Contra Costa Times) Ed Blonz: Lupus help available (Contra Costa Times) Q: Do you have any diet suggestions for someone with systemic lupus erythematosus? I am on a number of medications and take vitamins and supplements such as amino acids, but nothing seems to be working very well. Link - Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:07:43 GMT

Fwd: Beet juice can fight high blood pressure (The Charlotte Observer)

A new study says that beet juice can be a potential aid to people with high blood pressure. In fact, in the study, it lowered blood pressure by approximately 10 points, better than many prescription drugs.

Beet juice can fight high blood pressure (The Charlotte Observer) Beet juice can fight high blood pressure (The Charlotte Observer) Is there anything in the way of vitamins or herbs that a person can take instead of a prescription drug for high blood pressure? The newest candidate for natural blood pressure control is beet juice. A study in the journal Hypertension (online Feb. 4) showed that two cups (500 ml) of beet juice lowered blood pressure approximately 10 points. That is better than many prescription drugs. The ... Link - Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:15:43 GMT

Fwd: Supplements - do we ask too much? (Nutraingredients.com)

Supplements - do we ask too much? (Nutraingredients.com) Supplements - do we ask too much? (Nutraingredients.com) 25-Feb-2008 - Taking a range of supplements from vitamin A to zinc is becoming part of everyday life. But as the latest study is published questioning their efficacy, people could be left wondering do they work? Link - Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:39:10 GMT

Fwd: Cancer and Vitamins...a Good Combination? (KFDA-TV Amarillo)

This article says that contrary to popular belief, vitamin supplements could interfere with cancer treatments...

Cancer and Vitamins...a Good Combination? (KFDA-TV Amarillo) Cancer and Vitamins...a Good Combination? (KFDA-TV Amarillo) Vitamin supplements could interfere with cancer treatments. Link - Mon, 25 Feb 2008 05:01:22 GMT

Fwd: Are herbal supplements supplements safe? (Orange County Register)

Are herbal supplements supplements safe? (Orange County Register)   Are herbal supplements supplements safe? (Orange County Register) Herbal supplements are natural and plentiful in the marketplace. But are they safe? Link - Tue, 26 Feb 2008 03:26:26 GMT