Alternative Health Journal Newsletter
Volume 178 - October 26, 2009

Chocolate Drastically Reduces Death Rate in Heart Attack Survivors

There is exciting news for chocolate lovers! The September issue of the Journal of Internal Medicine reports the results of a new study, which indicates that heart attack survivors who eat chocolate two or more times a week reduce their risk of perishing from heart disease by three times over those that live an anti-chocolate life.

5 FAQs about Nutritional Supplements

Supplements can be a vital part of a healthy lifestyle, but like anything that you put into your body, you need to feel confident that you’re taking the best possible quality and that those supplements are safe to use. Several myths swirl around supplements, but we’ve got the answers to 5 frequently asked questions that will help you make wise decisions! Keep reading . . .

Great Health Every Day? It's Easy, Eat Your Greens

Can you remember sitting at the dinner table and your mother repeatedly telling you to “Eat your greens!”?  Did she really know the nutritional value of these foods or was it just so food (and money) wouldn’t be wasted? Well, it was probably a little of both . . . but the fact remains: those greens have a TON of nutritional value! Eating five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables is recommended per day, but according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, less than nine percent of American adults are meeting or exceeding that recommendation.  So what kinds of “greens” should you be getting on a regular basis? Almost all veggies have tremendous nutritional value, but some carry more than others. Keep reading to find out which ones . . .

Up Your Omega-3s for a Trimmer Waistline

Could omega-3 fatty acids add yet another health benefit to its already long list of important health improving characteristics? There is now a promising report that it is possible that Omega-3s could help even more than previously thought when it comes to weight loss and management.