Virtual Health Info http://www.virtualhealthinfo.com/ en Copyright 2010 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:08:51 -0700 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Study Finds Red Yeast Rice to be an Effective Alternative to Prescription Statins A recent study on the use of red yeast rice found it to be a useful and effective alternative to prescription statins. Although it may not be good news to the pharmacological industry, it's great news for those patients who cannot take statins and need support in reducing their cholesterol.

The participants in the study had a previous history of statin intolerance and high cholesterol. They were divided into two groups that received either a placebo or a1800 mg of red yeast rice twice daily. Both groups also participated in a lifestyle change program which included exercise, relaxation techniques and nutrition education. The study group showed a significant decrease in cholesterol levels compared to the placebo group. In addition, the study group did not report any increase in pain levels. For further information regarding this study please go to: http://www.annals.org/content/150/12/830.full.pdf+html

Annals of Internal Medicine, June 16, 2009 vol. 150 no. 12 830-839

]]> http://www.virtualhealthinfo.com/2010/04/study_finds_red_yeast_rice_to.html http://www.virtualhealthinfo.com/2010/04/study_finds_red_yeast_rice_to.html Cholesterol Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:08:51 -0700 Healthy Reasons to Supplement with Multivitamins It seems that eating right used to be easier. There were the basics: four food groups, three 'square' meals a day and you took a vitamin because your mom told you to. Fast forward to 2009, and it's not so simple anymore. Now we have a food pyramid, daily values, RDA's, good fats and bad fats. Not to mention those antioxidants and the free radicals that they scavenge. Most people find these recommendations hard to understand and even harder to apply to their busy lives. Meeting even the most basic recommendation of 5 servings of fruit and vegetable a day becomes challenging when eating on the run! Click here for more information.

]]> http://www.virtualhealthinfo.com/2009/09/healthy_reasons_to_supplement.html http://www.virtualhealthinfo.com/2009/09/healthy_reasons_to_supplement.html Multivitamin Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:37:27 -0700 Mangosteen and Immune Function A recent clinical study of a mangosteen dietary supplement with vitamins and minerals was found to show positive benefits to human immune function. A randomized double blind placebo-controlled trial was conducted with 59 healthy human volunteers over the course of 30 days. At the conclusion of the trial, the data indicated a statistically significant change in immune function markers from the baseline in the study group versus the placebo group. The changes were positive and pointed to enhance immune function. Subjects from the study group also self reported a greater sense of improved health. Further studies evaluating the effects of the mangosteen product on different population groups with emphasis on long term outcomes is warranted. Click here for more information

]]> http://www.virtualhealthinfo.com/2009/09/mangosteen_and_immune_function.html http://www.virtualhealthinfo.com/2009/09/mangosteen_and_immune_function.html Mangosteen Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:06:02 -0700 Summer 2009 Healthwatch Stay up-to-date on the latest health and nutrition information with Virtual Health Info's monthly HealthWatch bulletin, America's premier source for health information. The Summer issue of HealthWatch features the following article: Energy Drinks That Make A Difference. Click here for more information

]]> http://www.virtualhealthinfo.com/2009/06/summer_2009_healthwatch.html http://www.virtualhealthinfo.com/2009/06/summer_2009_healthwatch.html HealthWatch Archives Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:14:09 -0700 Energy Drinks That Make A Difference While there's often no shortage of things on our to-do list, we often run short on time and energy. Today, young and old alike are looking to energy drinks to help beat the energy deficit in today's fast paced world, and it seems to be working for them.

What's so different about the energy drinks of today versus traditional soda or coffee? Maybe it's some of the unique ingredients like Taurine, Choline chloride, D-ribose, Inositol and Guarana. These are just some of the popular ingredients in high quality energy drinks on the market today. Click here for more information.

]]> http://www.virtualhealthinfo.com/2009/06/energy_drinks_that_make_a_diff.html http://www.virtualhealthinfo.com/2009/06/energy_drinks_that_make_a_diff.html Energy Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:51:29 -0700 April 2009 Healthwatch Stay up-to-date on the latest health and nutrition information with Virtual Health Info's monthly HealthWatch bulletin, America's premier source for health information. The April issue of HealthWatch features the following article: Good News for Vitamin and Mineral Users. Click here for more information.

]]> http://www.virtualhealthinfo.com/2009/04/april_2009_healthwatch.html http://www.virtualhealthinfo.com/2009/04/april_2009_healthwatch.html Vitamins Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:19:28 -0700 Good News for Vitamin and Mineral Users Three recently published studies showed positive findings for the role of vitamins in disease prevention and overall wellness. Intake levels of calcium, vitamin D and B vitamins showed a strong association with reduced risks of acute health conditions. The Council for Responsible Nutrition applauded the study conclusions stating that the new findings may lead to some new avenues of research.

A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine reported a positive link between high intakes of calcium from both food and supplements and lower incidences of colorectal and other digestive cancers in both men and women. Additionally, women who consumed up to 1,300 mgs of calcium per day had an overall lower risk of cancer. Click here for more information.

]]> http://www.virtualhealthinfo.com/2009/04/good_news_for_vitamin_and_mine.html http://www.virtualhealthinfo.com/2009/04/good_news_for_vitamin_and_mine.html Vitamins Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:08:16 -0700 March 2009 Healthwatch Stay up-to-date on the latest health and nutrition information with Virtual Health Info's monthly HealthWatch bulletin, America's premier source for health information. The March issue of HealthWatch features the following article: Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D? Click here for more information.

]]> http://www.virtualhealthinfo.com/2009/03/are_you_getting_enough_vitamin.html http://www.virtualhealthinfo.com/2009/03/are_you_getting_enough_vitamin.html Vitamin D Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:02:50 -0700 Vitamin D and it's Significant Role in the Body Vitamin D has long been known to support bone health but new studies are revealing impacts such as increased muscle strength in preteen girls and improved cognitive function in the elderly. Vitamin D also has roles in the nervous and reproductive system and in muscle contraction. Given the significance of the role of Vitamin D, it is not surprising to see that experts are requesting a closer look at the current intakes and recommendations. Currently the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) for Vitamin D ranges from 200-600 IU per day depending on the age and gender of the individual. The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) commented that the current daily recommended intakes (DRI's) are based on Vitamin D deficiency diseases such as rickets and osteomalacia and are outdated, especially in the light of new research findings about the role of Vitamin D in health.
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]]> http://www.virtualhealthinfo.com/2009/03/vitamin_d_and_its_significant.html http://www.virtualhealthinfo.com/2009/03/vitamin_d_and_its_significant.html Vitamin D Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:48:48 -0700 February 2009 Healthwatch Stay up-to-date on the latest health and nutrition information with Virtual Health Info's monthly HealthWatch bulletin, America's premier source for health information. The February issue of HealthWatch features the following articles: Managing Your Weight and The Link to Chronic Disease Prevention, Health Eating Tips and Be a Weekend Warrior. Click here for more information.

]]> http://www.virtualhealthinfo.com/2009/02/february_2009_healthwatch.html http://www.virtualhealthinfo.com/2009/02/february_2009_healthwatch.html Exercise Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:23:22 -0700 Managing Your Weight and the Link to Chronic Disease Prevention The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has reported that since 1980 adult obesity has doubled and today approximately 34% of American adults are obese. Research has shown a strong correlation between obesity and chronic health conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension to name a few. In fact, a 27% increase in obesity-related medical costs has also been seen since the 1980's. It seems that our lifestyle may be the culprit. Increases in daily calorie consumption combined with a decrease in physical activity have contributed greatly to the obesity epidemic. After reading the sobering statistics, it's easy to want to drop those unwanted pounds or avoid them altogether. Accomplishing the task is a whole other ballgame. Where do we start?
Click here for more information.

]]> http://www.virtualhealthinfo.com/2009/02/managing_your_weight_and_the_l.html http://www.virtualhealthinfo.com/2009/02/managing_your_weight_and_the_l.html Exercise Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:20:07 -0700 January 2009 Healthwatch Stay up-to-date on the latest health and nutrition information with Virtual Health Info's monthly HealthWatch bulletin, America's premier source for health information. The January issue of HealthWatch features the following article: Medical Industry Supports Supplementation. Click here for more information.

]]> http://www.virtualhealthinfo.com/2009/01/january_2009_healthwatch.html http://www.virtualhealthinfo.com/2009/01/january_2009_healthwatch.html Nutrition Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:17:51 -0700 Medical Industry Supports Supplementation The Council for Responsible Nutrition recently reported positive findings regarding the use of dietary supplements from their Healthcare Professionals Impact Study, which included 1,200 orthopedists, cardiologists and dermatologists. The physicians surveyed view the use of supplements among consumers as an accepted and increasing trend in consumer health and wellness spending. Many specialists reported not only taking supplements themselves but are recommending them to their patients as well. Supplement recommendations were either related to the doctor's area of expertise and condition specific or were for overall health and wellness. Click here for more information.

]]> http://www.virtualhealthinfo.com/2009/01/medical_industry_supports_supp.html http://www.virtualhealthinfo.com/2009/01/medical_industry_supports_supp.html Supplementation Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:31:36 -0700 December 2008 Healthwatch Stay up-to-date on the latest health and nutrition information with Virtual Health Info's monthly HealthWatch bulletin, America's premier source for health information. The December issue of HealthWatch features the following articles: Another Power Player on Your Team, and Final Note - The Backup Game Plan. Click here for more information.

]]> http://www.virtualhealthinfo.com/2008/12/december_2008_healthwatch.html http://www.virtualhealthinfo.com/2008/12/december_2008_healthwatch.html HealthWatch Archives Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:36:50 -0700 Another Power Player on Your Team Water is a power player on your support team. It carries nutrients to cells and removes waste products. Water is also needed to help regulate body temperature. It makes up 55-75% of your body weight.

When you sweat during exercise, it's easy to become overheated, headachy, and worn out - especially in hot or humid weather. Even mild dehydration can affect an athlete's physical and mental performance - not a good thing!

Most people need about 6-8 glasses of water each day. If you're playing sports, exercising, or just plain running around with your friends on a hot summer day, you'll need more. Click here for more information.

]]> http://www.virtualhealthinfo.com/2008/12/another_power_player_on_your_t.html http://www.virtualhealthinfo.com/2008/12/another_power_player_on_your_t.html Water Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:11:41 -0700