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Pomegranate and the Prostate

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

A phase II study published on July 1,2006 suggests cancer-therapeutic effects of drinking 8 oz of pomegranate juice (“Wonderful” variety, 570 mg total polyphenol gallic acid equivalents) in men with a rising PSA following initial therapy.

How Stress Affects Appetite

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Do you tend to overeat during periods of stressful events or do you lose your appetite? The hormones released in response to stress seem to counteract each other. Corticotrophin-Releasing Factor (CRF) controls release of the major glucocorticoid cortisol via ACTH, stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, increases vigilance and suppresses appetite.

Change Your Nutrition, Change Your Life

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Medical nutrition therapy has a positive impact on improvement for diabetics and in managing serum lipids and weight control.