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July 3, 2009
Celiac disease on the rise. Celiac disease is four times more common now than it
was 50 years ago in the United States.

Barbara Walter presented a television special on longevity that featured research
on the possibility of living longer. One such possibility was a pill with huge amounts
of resveratrol. On June June 19, 2009, she claimed that she does not know if there
are any benefits. She wants to make it clear that she does not endorse any
product. [Barbara Walter's Statement on Resveratrol abcnews.go.com June 19,
2009]

Hong Kong's health department said on Friday it had detected a case of human
swine influenza virus that was resistant to Tamiflu. [Hong Kong finds 1st case of
Tamiflu-resistant H1N1Reuters Jul 3, 2009 8:39am]

Harvard University researchers discovered a master human heart cell that gives
rise to three major types of heart tissue, providing new tools for drug development
and possible a way to repair damaged hearts. The work points to new applications
for regenerative medicine. [Scientists find master heart cell boston.com July 2,
2009]

Novo Nordisk said Friday the European Commission has given market
authorization for its Victoza in the 27 European Union member states. Victoza
(generic name- Liraglutide) belongs to a relatively new kind of diabetes drug class
known as GLP-1 analogues. In contrast to conventional treatment with insulin, the
drug doesn't risk pushing blood glucose dangerously low and it also helps patients
to lose weight. [UPDATE: Novo Nordisk Diabetes Drug Victoza Gets EU Approval The
Wall Street Journal JULY 3, 2009, 6:31 A.M. ET]

July 2, 3009
H1N1 influenza is causing mild symptoms that go away without medication in most
patients, but care-givers should be alert for warning signs of severe cases, the
head of the World Health Organization said on Thursday. ^We should see doctor if
we have high fever and persistent symptoms of flu.
[*WHO chief identifies "warning signs" of severe flu Reuters July 2, 2009]

June 29, 2009
Article updated - Walnut

June 27, 2009
Dr. Conrad Murray reportedly was with Michael Jackson when he stopped
breathing Thursday and performed CPR until paramedics arrived. Now, as police
investigate Michael's sudden death, questions are swirling around Dr. Conrad
Murray and his actions in the superstar's final days. Marilyn Monroe died at 36
from an overdose of sleeping pills in August 1962. She had been under a doctor's
care at the time. Elvis Presley died in 1977 at 42, he was known to travel with Dr.
George Nichopoulos. [Reference: Questions swirl around doctor in Jackson's
death AP June 27 2009]

June 22, 2009
Royal Jelly -- updated
New article - Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Several epidemiological and pre-clinical studies reveal that specific bioactive food
components can suppress colonic inflammation as well as reduce colon cancer
risk. Inflammation is a normal response to tissue injury or infection, but can
escape control and result in serious complications, including cancer. Based on
many studies, 11 dietary components which may help fight inflammation and
possibly cancers (at least colon cancer) have been suggested. The information will
be published on the coming newsletter. The newsletter will be issued by the end of
this month. Don't forget to subscribe my newsletter =)

June 17, 2009
Why is the recent study of red yeast rice so important?
A recent study of 62 people who stopped taking statins because of side effects
reported a significant cholesterol-lowering effect of a commercially available
nonprescription red yeast rice product. These people actually also follow followed
a lifestyle change program, including education on nutrition, exercise and
relaxation techniques. Actually a year ago, a study also reported a similar findings.
[http://www.zhion.com/herb/Red_Yeast_Rice.html]

June 15, 2009
Resveratrol is believed to have at least two potential side effects. The first
potential side effect is related to its chelating activity while the second one is
observed from an animal study. For details... Click--> Resveratrol Side Effects

June 4, 2009
Which one contain more sugar - honeydew or cantaloupe?

June 2, 2009
Article Updated: Pomegranate juice VS Acai juice - which one has more
antioxidant?

New articles:
What are the health benefits of oregano oil?
Does grape seed extract lower bad cholesterol?
What studies have been done for resveratrol cream? ---
Resveratrol Diabetes.Resveratrol Cancers
Resveratrol Arthritis

May 23, 2009
New article: The potential side effects of beta-glucan. The main element fiber in
grains such as barley, oats, yeast and mushrooms.

May 14, 2009
New articles - beeswax, Dammar resin

May 11, 2009
New articles--- Cassia gum, Buckwheat and Nutmeg. I watched -- Star Trek
(2009)! 10 points! Star Trek 2009 is a chronicle of the early days of James T. Kirk
and his fellow USS Enterprise crew members. [Director J.J. Abrams, Writers
Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman. It is a movie that we can't miss.

May 4, 2009
New article: Does forskolin cure cancer?..From an ayurvedic remedy to a modern
agent.

May 3, 2009
About swine flu infuenza.

April 22, 2009
Title of the coming newsletter: You don't want to overdose yourself with
resveratrol (key ingredient from grape seed extract and red wine). Remember to
subscribe my newsletter!
[June 15: Please click: Resveratrol side effects

April 19, 2009
A new subdirectory: low calorie recipes

April 11, 2009
Consumption of xylitol decreases levels of Strptococcus mutans in saliva and
plaque and inferentially lowers the risk of caries. There are no studies to support
that Xylitol is "anti-cancer." Previously, xylitol has been mistakenly stated as a
potential anti-cancer agent in an article of this w ebsite, However, an in vitro study
has shown that its derivatives may have anti-cancer activities.

I have updated the articles - gallic acid, caffeine, butein and chicoric acid

April 9, 2009
New Articles: Glisodin, Phenylethylamine, Bay Leaf, Ajowan, Gentiana, Chia Seed

April 1, 2009
Article updated: Creatine

March 30-31, 2009

Heart attack patients taking the right medicines to prevent future problems get no
added benefit from taking fish oil capsules.

CDC: How to Use Fruits and Vegetables to Help Manage Your Weight

March 24-27, 2009
New Articles Oregano Leaf Oil/Extract ; Xanthinol nicotinate; Glutamine, Avian
Influenza, Fibersol-2; Chronic Fatigue Syndrome; Tuberculosis; Salmonella, E. coli
Newsletter 0003 published: Click to read
New articles: Glutathione; Acai
Recent updated - Peanut; Probiotics

Professor Timothy Salthouse of the University of Virginia found reasoning, spatial
visualisation and speed of thought all decline at age of about 27. [Reference: Old
Age Begins at 27, Study Finds FOXNews.com March 16, 2009.]