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Monthly Archives: January 2012
Glycemic index and inflammation
This article is very important. It is the reason behind much of the chronic diseases in this country. Glycemic index is a measure of how much a particular carbohydrate rasises your blood sugar. The higher the glycemic index the higher … Continue reading
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Tagged c-reactive protein, CRP, glycemic index, inflammation
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Happiness in the sun
Low vitamin D levels have been found to be linked to depression. This study performed by UT Southwestern psychiatrists and published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings revealed people with low vitamin D levels had an increased risk of depression. Conversely, … Continue reading
Alzheimer’s and diet
This study again confirms the finding of other studies that a diet high in vegetables and omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D will help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. This particular study looked at brain shrinkage, or atrophy, which is a key … Continue reading
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Tagged Alzheimer's disease, brain atrophy, brain shrinkage, fruits, omega-3 fatty acids, vegetables, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E
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