Alternative Health Journal Newsletter
Volume 176 - October 19, 2009

Reduce and Reverse the Effects of Aging with Berries

Getting old is never fun for anyone. The typical symptoms abound . . . your hair turns gray or white (assuming it doesn’t all fall out), your skin becomes wrinkled and loses its elasticity, your eyesight goes bad, you might lose your teeth, your bones become frail, your mind gets foggy and so on.  Research has shown that the antioxidants in berries are beneficial in fighting such signs of aging, but a new study goes even further. This recent research suggests that the berry compound pterostilbene not only fights, but may even reverse age-related cognitive decline!

What the Dairy Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know

We have all seen the ads on TV and on billboards proclaiming “Every Body Needs Milk” but is that a true statement or just really good PR by the dairy industry? The truth is that every body needs calcium and that milk is just another source of calcium. Another truth is that milk is not even the best source of calcium, vegetables are. Let’s take a closer look at the milk myth.

6 Natural Testosterone Boosters to Improve Your Performance

Few can claim the hormonal star power for which testosterone is known. In the endocrinology world, testosterone is like Rambo; a big name, high octane superstar. However not unlike most stars, testosterone has its naysayers as well, and has been given a bad reputation in some regards. Most of the bad rap testosterone has gotten is due to synthetic versions, including anabolic steroids. The real deal testosterone, produced inside the human body, is known for its health attributes, such as enhanced lean muscle mass, reduced body fat, and increased sex drive, among others. So how do you crank up the testosterone? The good news is that to produce more natural testosterone, only natural changes need to be made. Keep reading for a list of the 6 most popular natural testosterone boosters and how they work!

5 Surprising Facts about Your Weight

We’ve all heard that being overweight increases your risk of developing cancer, heart disease, and nearly every common fatal disease you can think of. Americans, and now Europeans, are notoriously over weight. In fact, we are known to be fat. So do the fat people just sit around waiting for dooms day or is there some glimmer of hope to be found? There are some myths about excess weight that we would like to do away with.