Here’s a recap of some of our recent posts of interest that you may find helpful in your quest for total health. Check them out and for all of you health related needs check out this site.
With the dangers of using plastic water bottles in the headlines, we’ve recieved lots of questions about plastic usage. As always, it’s best to filter your own water not only for the health of your family, but for the health of the planet (ie. every family). We were shocked to see footage of the huge “plastic island” in the Pacific Ocean. It is TWICE the size of Texas!!
Check out this clip from the Today show footage on this plastic island:
Start filtering your water the safe way today…
The Piture Carafe is a great value, Consumer ReportsBest Buy and PBA-free. Slim-fit for the fridge door!
Could you improve your chances of avoiding cancer if you ate the right foods? Some studies show there is a correlation between diet and some types of cancer. Here’s a true-or-false quiz courtesy of the Chicago Tribune to find out what you know about the latest research.
For families who struggle with asthma and allergies, this is great news! The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases just published research on the link between Omega-3 fatty acids and their possible conection to treating or preventing asthma and allergies.
ScienceDaily (2008-06-25) — In an ongoing effort to determine the anti-inflammatory value of diets rich in some types of fish, scientists studying asthma and allergic reactions have found that a molecule produced by the body from omega-3 fatty acids helps resolve and prevent respiratory distress in laboratory mice. The research, supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, was led by a research team at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. … > read full article
As distributors of Shaklee vitamins and supplements our omega-3 softgels provide a full spectrum of seven natural omega 3 fatty acids — EPA, DHA, ALA and more for cardiovascular health and to support healthy vision, brain and joint function, not to mention the possible allergy and asthma implications noted in the article above.
