http://www.naturalhealthsciencenews.org/451/default.ncToday's Natural Health Science News StoriesToday@NaturalHealthScienceNews.org (Jeffrey D Sternebrg, IIDA)Fri, 3 Feb 2012 15:58:33 +0000Natural Health & Alternative Medicine News1440http://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.htmlCoffee drinkers diagnosed with fatty liver disease might get an unexpected health boost, shows a new investigation. Researchers have found coffee can help prevent fibrosis or scarring of the liver that can be a complication of the disease.http://www.emaxhealth.com/1020/coffee-offers-protection-fatty-liver-disease-fibrosishttp://www.emaxhealth.com/1020/coffee-offers-protection-fatty-liver-disease-fibrosisSat, 4 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000Intermittent exercise with and without low oxygen concentrations (or hypoxia) can improve insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetics, however exercise while under hypoxic conditions provides greater improvements in glycemic control than intermittent exercise alone, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-02-intermittent-blood-glucose-diabetics.htmlhttp://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-02-intermittent-blood-glucose-diabetics.htmlSat, 4 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000A short review published on the Medfox Publishing website says that several antioxidants may slow or even prevent brain disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and other dementias. The editor says that the Food and Drug Administration wants to restrict access to the vitamin supplements.http://www.foodconsumer.org/newsite/Nutrition/Supplements/alzheimer_s_disease_parkinson_s_disease_0202120808.htmlhttp://www.foodconsumer.org/newsite/Nutrition/Supplements/alzheimer_s_disease_parkinson_s_disease_0202120808.htmlSat, 4 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000Many people misunderstand menopause and think of it as some kind of disease and that is usually not the best way to look at things when it happens to you. Menopause is a natural occurrence that every woman has to go through at some point in their life, which is why natural remedies for menopause are used to treat the symptoms of the problem and not actually reverse the process.http://www.altmedicinezone.com/natural-remedies/natural-remedies-for-menopause/http://www.altmedicinezone.com/natural-remedies/natural-remedies-for-menopause/Sat, 4 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000Arctium lappa L. root has traditionally been recommended as an aphrodisiac agent. It is used to treat impotence and sterility in China, and Native Americans included the root in herbal preparations for women in labor. However, its use has not been scientifically validated. The present study therefore investigated the effects of aqueous extract of Arctium lappa L. roots on sexual behavior in normal male rats.http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/12/8/abstracthttp://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/12/8/abstractSat, 4 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), argue that added sweeteners pose dangers to public health, and the government should regulate sugar in the same way as it regulates alcohol and tobacco. They set out their reasons for viewing sugar as "toxic" in a comment article published in Nature this week.http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/241133.phphttp://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/241133.phpSat, 4 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000People that have suffered a traumatic injury face an uphill battle as they attempt to regain their health and fight the risk of depression as a long term consequence of the event. British researchers from Queen Mary at the University of London have published the result of a study in the Journal of Neuroscience that explains how omega-3 fatty acids play a significant role in preventing and protecting nerves from injury.http://www.naturalnews.com/034856_omega-3_nerve_damage_healing.htmlhttp://www.naturalnews.com/034856_omega-3_nerve_damage_healing.htmlSat, 4 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000New research has revealed that cranberry juice can help reduce recurrences of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children. The results, published in Clinical Infectious Diseases , show that the cranberrys well-documented role in preventing recurrent UTIs in adult women also has the potential to benefit younger patients.http://www.nutritionhorizon.com/headlines/Study-Shows-Cranberry-Juice-Can-Prevent-Recurrences-of-UTI-Infections-in-Children.htmlhttp://www.nutritionhorizon.com/headlines/Study-Shows-Cranberry-Juice-Can-Prevent-Recurrences-of-UTI-Infections-in-Children.htmlSat, 4 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000New research on vitamin B6 could lead to drugs that target the pathogen that causes malaria. The University of Southampton research will enable scientists to learn more about the nature of the enzymes required for vitamin biosynthesis by the malaria-causing pathogen Plasmodium.http://www.futurity.org/health-medicine/vitamin-b6-may-beat-malaria-pathogen/http://www.futurity.org/health-medicine/vitamin-b6-may-beat-malaria-pathogen/Sat, 4 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000Decaffeinated coffee could help patients living with Type 2 diabetes. According to researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, decaf coffee was found to improve glucose energy metabolism in the brain in mouse studies.http://www.emaxhealth.com/1020/decaffeinated-coffee-might-boost-brain-power-type-2-diabeticshttp://www.emaxhealth.com/1020/decaffeinated-coffee-might-boost-brain-power-type-2-diabeticsFri, 3 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000Many studies show that infertility is a rising worldwide epidemic. But theres good scientific news too. Many studies show the epidemic can be treated naturally with nutrition.http://www.liveinthenow.com/article/new-study-multivitamins-may-boost-fertilityhttp://www.liveinthenow.com/article/new-study-multivitamins-may-boost-fertilityFri, 3 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000Have you noticed that practically every day a new story comes out in the media about the toxic side effects of living in the modern world? Chemical and heavy metal dangers seem to be lurking everywhere you turn in the 21st century!http://www.foodconsumer.org/newsite/Nutrition/Supplements/mercury_0201120732.htmlhttp://www.foodconsumer.org/newsite/Nutrition/Supplements/mercury_0201120732.htmlFri, 3 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000Many people can relate to the experience of brushing up against a stinging nettle plant in a pasture or meadow. The unforgettable chemical burn creates mean welts which can sting for a week. However, stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) has such healing capabilities that many of the newer green super-food manufacturers add it to their compounds. Nettle is high in vitamin A and C, and is chock full of minerals, especially calcium and iron.http://www.naturalnews.com/034842_stinging_nettle_arthritis_healing.htmlhttp://www.naturalnews.com/034842_stinging_nettle_arthritis_healing.htmlFri, 3 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000University of Copenhagen researchers report that flax fiber consumed in a tablet or as a beverage had similar hunger-suppressing effects, but the greater convenience of the tablets may make them an attractive alternative to beverages.http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Flax-may-fill-you-up-for-longer-aid-weight-managementhttp://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Flax-may-fill-you-up-for-longer-aid-weight-managementFri, 3 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000Can pregnant women improve their progeny's intelligence by eating fish? A study recently submitted to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and coordinated by the University of Granada professor Cristina Campoy Folgoso revealed that infants born to mothers who consumed more fish during pregnancy score higher in verbal intelligence and fine motor skill tests, and present an increased prosocial behavior.http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/241036.phphttp://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/241036.phpFri, 3 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000The first study to check the effects of eating potatoes on blood pressure in humans has concluded that two small helpings of purple potatoes (Purple Majesty) a day decreases blood pressure by about 4 percent without causing weight gain. In a report in the ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, the researchers say that decrease, although seemingly small, is sufficient to potentially reduce the risk of several forms of heart disease.http://www.nutritionhorizon.com/news/Study-Potatoes-Lower-Blood-Pressure-in-People-with-Obesity-and-Hypertension-Without-Increasing-Weight.htmlhttp://www.nutritionhorizon.com/news/Study-Potatoes-Lower-Blood-Pressure-in-People-with-Obesity-and-Hypertension-Without-Increasing-Weight.htmlFri, 3 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000Researchers with UFs Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences measured antioxidant content in a Florida-produced blueberry wine and compared it to published reports of antioxidant content in white and red wines made from grapes. Antioxidants are compounds that may offer cells protection from damaging molecules called free radicals.http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-02-blueberry-wine-antioxidants-grape-based-wines.htmlhttp://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-02-blueberry-wine-antioxidants-grape-based-wines.htmlFri, 3 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000According to a study published online in Science Translational Medicine by researchers from the Buck Institute for Research on Aging and McMaster University in Hamilton Ontario, massages aid the growth of new mitochondria in skeletal muscle, and help to reduce inflammation.http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/241053.phphttp://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/241053.phpFri, 3 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000