Friday, March 07, 2008

Flaxseed Phytoestrogens Benefit Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease

"(NaturalNews) Whole flaxseeds are known to lower total and LDL cholesterol levels, reduce postprandial glucose absorption, decrease some markers of inflammation, and raise serum levels of omega-3 fatty acids (1). This is of obvious benefit to diabetics who not only need help controlling their blood glucose levels, but who are also at much greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease than the general population.

The health benefits of flaxseeds are attributed to three classes of nutrients." click here to read the rest of "Flaxseed Phytoestrogens Benefit Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease" at Naturalnews.com

If You Are a Wine Drinker, Here Are Facts You Should Know

"(NaturalNews) Many health-conscious people wonder whether wine is a medicinal tonic that benefits their health, or something that should be avoided at all costs. Nutritionist Frank Cooper spent two years researching the subject of wine and health, and found many answers. He investigates the medicinal, nutritional, and environmental issues to do with wine, and the health considerations of the chemicals and additives that may be used in wine-making." Click here to read the rest of "If You Are a Wine Drinker, Here Are Facts You Should Know" at Naturalnews.com

Chemically-Induced Suicide: 80 Percent of Suicide Victims Took Antidepressant Drugs

"(NaturalNews) A Swedish writer has accused the National Board of Health and Welfare (NBHW) of covering up evidence suggesting a connection between psychiatric drugs and suicide. Under a recent law, Swedish health-care providers must fill out reports on all suicides committed by patients under their care or within four weeks of a health care visit. The reports are then sent to the NBHW, which compiles and analyzes them.

Recently, the NBHW released the first report analyzing the 367 suicides recorded in 2006. 'Not a single word is written about the most compelling fact: Well over 80 percent of persons killing themselves were treated with psychiatric drugs,' Janne Larson writes." Click here for the rest of "Chemically-Induced Suicide: 80 Percent of Suicide Victims Took Antidepressant Drugs" at Naturalnews.com