| 12/31/2002 - Giving atherosclerosis the squeeze |
| I don't know where you will find pomegranate juice but some researchers think you should. Studies were done on atherosclerotic mice and healthy men to determine cholesterol changes in the blood. |
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| 12/31/2002 - Halitosis hoax |
| I once saw an ad that read, "Only the dentist can tell you if you have bad breath." Now, who are the ad wizards who came up with that one? |
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| 12/27/2002 - A stroke of holistic genius |
| UCLA researchers conducted a study that provides some of the science behind this treatment. UCLA researchers worked with Los Angeles paramedics to initiate intravenous magnesium treatment for stroke victims on their way to the hospital. |
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| 12/27/2002 - Get crackin' |
| This healthier egg, called the Omega Egg, is richer in omega-3 fatty acids, which is OK - they're good for you. Actually, the Omega Egg contains 350 milligrams of omega-3s - more than five times the amount in a regular egg. |
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| 12/24/2002 - If you can read this, you're cured |
| According to the "experts," we're facing a massive epidemic: "Contrary to popular belief, ADD (attention deficit disorder) does not go away at the end of childhood or adolescence. |
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| 12/20/2002 - You don't have to be Popeye to love olive oil |
| Olive oil has achieved celebrity status in the world of foods, and rightly so. Over a decade ago, researchers discovered that Mediterranean populations that consume large amounts of olive oil enjoy a decreased incidence of coronary heart disease. |
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| 12/17/2002 - Don't forget folic acid |
| In the November 29 installment of Daily Dose ("Out fox Parkinson's"), I reported to you about the benefits of folic acid (folate) in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. |
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| 12/13/2002 - Nickel and diming you to death |
| The new euro coins are so toxic that they are not even safe in the pocket of your pants. Just five minutes' exposure is long enough to induce itching and inflammation in susceptible people. |
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| 12/13/2002 - Your good health ticking away |
| Even if it's cold and snowy where you are - in fact snow acts as a blanket allowing ticks to survive the cold - you should protect yourself from tick bites. |
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| 12/10/2002 - A shot at a long life |
| I'm not too sure about the rest of it, but it looks like old George was on to something with his evening nightcaps. Researchers in England have confirmed that reasonable alcohol consumption can prolong your life. |
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| 12/10/2002 - 'Tis the seasoning, Part II |
| In the December 6 edition of Daily Dose I started telling you about the myths associated with salt and high blood pressure. I also promised to tell you a bit more about how this myth started. Here's the rest of the story. |
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| 12/06/2002 - Treat infections on the fly |
| Once they had thoroughly cleaned the wound of pus and dead tissue, the maggots headed out to find their next meal. They are the perfect natural, painless treatment for an infected wound, because they only eat necrotic (dead) tissue. |
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| 12/06/2002 - 'Tis the seasoning, Part I |
| The Tibetans are known for living long, healthy lives. But their longevity flies in the face of modern lifestyle and dietary guidelines that recommend we eat like rabbits, munching on leaves and grass to keep us alive and well into our golden years. |
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| 12/03/2002 - Rabbit's foot no lucky charm |
| Rabbits are among the primary carriers of a surprisingly common disease called tularemia, also known as gardener's disease or rabbit fever. You can catch tularemia by inhaling dust from soil contaminated by rabbits. |
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| 12/03/2002 - A history of gym trips, a lifetime of painful hips |
| According to a report from the Netherlands, heavy lifting may increase a person's risk of developing osteoarthritis in one or both of the hips. Now I know why I have always been opposed to heavy work. |
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