Acai supplements have become extremely popular recently, and it is no surprise when you look at the ads. Who wouldn’t want to take a supplement that “melts off the pounds”, detoxifies the body and is great source of antioxidants. In fact, it almost sounds too good to be true…and that’s because it is too good […]
Monthly Archives: March 2009
Too Little Sleep May Lead to Diabetes
Lack of sleep has been linked to several health problems such as increased risk of heart disease, stroke, obesity and certain types of cancers. Last week, researchers added another reason to make sure that you are getting adequate sleep. They found that people who get less than 6 hours of sleep per night are 4.5 […]
Vitmain C May Prevent Gout
Gout is a type of arthritis caused by too much uric acid in the body. In December, I wrote about how Diet Can Help Manage Gout. One dietary treatment mentioned is that vitamin C may be able to help in the prevention or treat of this disease, and a new study published in the Archives […]