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Magnesium aids sleep.
Sleeping troubles are common. According to this study, is low magnesium, and there may be a correlation. A recent study involved almost one hundred adults with an average age of sixty who experienced poor sleep quality. Prior to starting the study, it was discovered that fifty eight participants were low in magnesium. Over one-third of these participants were magnesium deficient. Supplementing magnesium for six-seven weeks can improve sleep. Supplementation was also associated with a decrease in C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation in the body.

B vitamins for PMS.
A new study of over three thousand women found that those with the highest thiamine and riboflavin intake had a thirty five percent lower risk of developing premenstrual syndrome (PMS) compared to those with the least intake of these Bs. To keep it simple, eat B-rich foods or take a multivitamin.

Alpha-lipoic acid for PCOS.
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects one in twenty women of childbearing age and is associated with hormone and blood sugar imbalances. Symptoms include pelvic pain, acne, weight gain, period problems, and depression. A recent study indicates that alpha-lipoic acid may be of benefit. Six nondiabetic women with PCOS took lipoic acid daily for four months. They experienced an average of fourteen percent improvement in insulin sensitivity. Their triglycerides dropped, and their cholesterol readings improved. 

Vitamins fight HPV infection. 
The human papilloma virus (HPV), the virus that also causes warts, is implicated in cervical dysplasia and cervical cancer. But supplements can help combat HPV infection and cervical abnormalities that lead to cancer. Almost one thousand women aged eighteen to sixty were enrolled and their supplementation habits reviewed. Vitamins A, C, E, calcium were significantly linked with a lower risk of abnormal cervical lesions in women with high risk HPV infection.

Natural medicine for eye disease.

As our population ages, the number of people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is predicted to increase substantially. In many parts of the world, AMD remains the most common cause of irreversible blindness.
While conventional treatments for age-related eye disorders have limited efficacy, in my opinion, nutritional supplementation is a promising and necessary consideration to prevent and treat eye disease.
Authors of a study in the Archives of Ophthalmology (April 2009) found that the use of antioxidant and other new therapies can reduce AMD- related visual impairment and blindness by as much as 35 percent. The researchers also concluded that public prevention efforts should focus on expanding the use of antioxidant vitamins in people with early AMD.
Findings presented at the 2009 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology meeting showed that oral supplementation with antioxidants (vitamin C,E and zinc) may improve eye health and function in people at high risk for progression to late AMD. Investigators of this study found stronger benefits from the supplement treatment after 36 months compared to testing after 12 months.

EATING FOR YOUR EYES
Regular consumption of fish, nuts, olive oil and other foods high in omega-3 fatty acids, while avoiding trans fats, appears to be associated with a lower risk for developing AMD, according to two studies in the May 2009 Archives of Ophthalmology. 
The increasing evidence of benefit from regular fish and omega-3 intake on the risk of AMD is seen particularly in people with a lower ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids (most people consume too many refined omega-6 oils such as those from canola and safflower). Regular consumption of fish low in mercury (i.e., wild salmon, sole and trout) any daily supplementation with a high quality fish oil supplement (i.e. Nordic Naturals or NutraSea) can help significantly reduce the risk of age-related eye disorders as well as other age-related degenerative conditions such as arthritis and heart disease.
It is also important to identify and address food sensitivities and allergies, as certain foods can initiate an immune response that can trigger the inflammation commonly associated with many eye disorders. Improvement can often be seen with removing the offending foods from the diet.

EYEING LIFESTYLE
Regular daily exercise promotes healthy circulation to the eyes-a key component in the prevention of vision loss and AMD.
Avoid smoking, which exacerbates AMD. A high ratio of total-to-HDL “good” cholesterol is also a risk factor in the development of AMD; therefore, a healthful, balanced diet that supports proper cholesterol metabolism is important.
Type 2 diabetes is often associated with loss of visual acuity as the disease progresses. Those diagnosed with or at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, or any metabolic syndrome involving irregular blood sugar metabolism, such as hypo-glycemia, should seek appropriate disease management from a naturopathic physician.
Extended periods of computer use can also contribute to eye strain and often exacerbates dry eye syndrome. Frequent breaks and exercising the ocular muscles (by focusing on the tip of a pencil held 15 centimetres from the eyes, then a distant spot on the wall or outside a window) for 30 seconds, several times throughout the day will help to reduce eye strain and blurred vision.

SCREENING FOR SEEING
Regular eye screening is also an important step in reducing risk of agerelated eye disorders; however, a study in the July 2009 Annals of Internal Medicine concluded that visual acuity screening may be inadequate in correctly identifying people with cataracts. There was adequate evidence that early treatment of refractive error, cataracts and AMD reduces or prevents visual acuity loss.
Updated recommendations by the American Academy of Ophthalmology state that a comprehensive eye examination is recommended every one to two years for those 65 and older with-out risk factors, and every year for those 61 and older with risk factors.
Appropriate physician and ophthalmologist follow-up care is essential to link positive outcomes to early diagnosis of age-related eye disease.

SEE A HEALTHY FUTURE
As with any degenerative and age-related disease, age-related macular degeneration is preventable when early screening measures are applied and appropriate dietary and life-style practices are followed. The use of antioxidant has been clinically and scientifically demonstrated to have significant positive outcomes in both the prevention and treatment of several vision disorders.

Most of us have heard about the flu or “influenza”. What is bird flu and how is a flu pandemic different from seasonal flu?
What is it? – Avian (Bird) Flu – A disease caused by influenza viruses carried and spread among birds.
How does it spread? – Wild birds are the main carries. Domestic birds (like chicken and turkeys) get the virus from wild birds and may become seriously ill. Humans do not easily contract bird flu viruses.
Humans can only get bird flu by handling infected birds or coming into contact with contaminated feces.
There is no evidence that bird is passed by eating cooked poultry products.
What is it? Seasonal (Human) Flu – An infection caused by influenza viruses carried and spread among humans.
How does it spread? Breathing droplets that have been sneezed or coughed into the air by someone with the flu, or having the droplets land on the surface of your eye. Shaking hands with an infected person or touching a contaminated surface, and then touching your own eyes, nose or mouth.
What is it? Pandemic Flu – A new strain of influenza virus that spreads quickly worldwide. It is carried and spread among
Humans; and – humans have little or no immunity against it.
How does it spread? Spread the same way as seasonal flu.
What is the connection? – Bird flu + Human flu can = Pandemic flu
One way pandemic flu can occur is if bird flu mixes with human flu and creates a new strain of flu virus that can spread easily from human to human.
You can play an active role in staying healthy and preventing the spread of influenza, whether it is the seasonal flu that circulates each winter or pandemic influenza.

1. Get an annual flu shot.
2. Wash your hands frequently.
3. Cover up when you cough or sneeze.
4. Keep shared surface areas clean.
5. If you get sick, stay home!

Keep your body well balanced with fiber, as it is critical to your health to help prevent from having a body mass that can increase risk of snoring, sleep apnea (obstructive sleep apnea OSAS), heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and other long term illnesses. Fiber is critical to your health, and you should learn how to get more of it into your diet. Of all the components that make up our food, fiber might just be the least glamorous. There’s really nothing sexy about something that is best known for ensuring you are no stranger to the washroom. But while vitamins, minerals, omega-3 fats and phytochemicals are hogging the nutritional spotlight these days, bulking up your diet with fiber should be a top priority if you are committed inside and out. That’s because fiber, an indigestible carbohydrate found only in the cell walls of plant foods, has proven to be a potent ally in the fight against chronic diseases such as: colon cancer (by sweeping the intestinal wall clean of carcinogens), diabetes (slows the absorption of sugars), heart disease (by reducing blood cholesterol) and stroke (lowers blood pressure.) By promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria in the large intestine, fibre can also enhance the immune system’s ability to fight infection and the aforementioned chronic diseases. And by food more Filling, fiber is even good at keeping our waistlines in check by preventing overeating. According to the Institute of Medicine, the recommended intake for fiber for adults 50 years and younger is 38 grams for men and 25 grams for women. For men and women over 50 the recommended daily fiber intake is 30 grams and 21 grams per day, respectively. To reach these lofty intake numbers you might need to be a little creative with your eating. When increasing you fiber intake, make sure to start slowly and drink plenty of water to ease digestion and prevent unpleasant bloating and gas.
Food for Thought.
Start your day off with a high-fiber cereal with at least 5 grams of fiber per serving. Be creative and add berries, ground flaxseed and walnuts.
When serving up a potato don’t leave the skin behind for the scrap bin. Potato skins as is the case with edible jackets on other vegetables and fruits are a simple way to reel in more fiber.
Crown up your salad. Mix in some fiber-rich goodies such as sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, avocados and mandarin oranges.
Beans and lentils are nature’s perfect foods. Loaded with vitamins and minerals, and, yes, fiber they should be more noticeable, as well as canned beans.
Give scrambled eggs a nutritious punch by mixing in chopped onion, broccoli, red bell pepper and green onion.

Migraine is cited by World Organization (WHO) as one of the most disabling chronic health conditions in the world.
The are two different types of migraines – classic (vascular headache) and common. People with common migrane do not get warning signs but may feel nauseated, irritable or just plain ill. A person with classic migraine gets a combination of sensations called an aura or warning before the migraine strikes.
Auras differ from person to person but often include light-headedness, visual disturbances (blurred or double vision), flashes of light or patterns of colour, super sensitivity to noise prior to the migraine, tingling or numbness in the arms or legs and a feeling of weakness.
Both types of migraines cause:
Moderate to severe headaches that last from four hours to three days.
Pain that is pulsating or throbbing on one side of the head.
Pain that is gets worse by the movement or physical activity.
Sensitivity to light, sound or odors.
Nausea and sometimes vomiting.
Migraine is cited by World Organization (WHO) as one of the most disabling chronic health conditions in the world.
Types of Migrains.
The are two different types of migraines – classic (vascular headache) and common. People with common migrane do not get warning signs but may feel nauseated, irritable or just plain ill. A person with classic migraine gets a combination of sensations called an aura or warning before the migraine strikes. Auras differ from person to person but often include light-headedness, visual disturbances (blurred or double vision), flashes of light or patterns of colour, super sensitivity to noise prior to the migraine, tingling or numbness in the arms or legs and a feeling of weakness.
Both types of migraines cause:
Moderate to severe headaches that last from four hours to three days
Pain that is pulsating or throbbing on one side of the head Pain that is made worse by movement or physical activity.
Sensitivity to light, sound or odors.
Nausea and sometimes vomiting.

Rice pilaf with peas and cumin seeds.
Place rice, water and cumin seeds in a rice cooker, and begin cooking.
15 minutes before rice is cooked, add peas and carrots to rice.
When rice and vegetables are cooked, gently stir.

1 cup – long grain white rice, washed and draine
1 ½ cups – water
1/2 tsp – cumin seeds
½ cup – frozen green peas, defrosted
½ cup – carrot, finely diced