Recent Article on Autism and Heavy Metals
A recent article further questions the potential relationship of rising cases if autism to heavy metal toxins exposure (Mary Catherine DeSoto, Acta Neurobiol Exp 2010, 70: 165–176).

Fish Oil May Cut Breast Cancer Risk
Over 35,000 postmenopausal women between the ages of 50 and 76 who did not have a history of breast cancer were asked to complete a 24 page questionnaire on their use of specific supplements.

Eat Before Popping Calcium Pills
Eating Calcium rich foods is a better source than popping calcium pills.

Extra Benefits to Trim Calories
Reducing calories will help you trim fat, but there’s other health benefits to pass on that extra cookie.

Getting Enough Sleep
You can never get enough regular sleep. Long-term lack of proper sleep can cause changes in your hormones and metabolism.  Accumulating evidence from both epidemiologic studies and well-controlled laboratory studies indicates that chronic partial sleep loss may increase the risk of obesity.

Americans Consumption of Iodine Dropped 50%
Scientists are discovering eating enough iodine may be beneficial to reduce breast cancer and breast disease.

Here are a few basics to know when choosing your chocolate:
1. You want Cacao not cocoa.
2. Cacao is raw and comes from cacao beans.
3. Cocoa is roasted cacao.
4. Cacao has antioxidant properties, protects the heart, increase immune system, prevents breast cancer, and reduces reactions to electromagnetic fields.
5. Cocoa does not do any of the above. [...]

Natural Garlic
Research has shown that garlic is excellent for strengthening our immune systems. Garlic is most potent when it is taken raw. But raw garlic can have its own drawbacks. A good way preserve the antimicrobial qualities of garlic while making it palatable is to pickle it.