ProHealth Sinusitis Research and News http://www.prohealth.com/sinusitis/index.cfm All the latest ProHealth Articles en-us Copyright 2009 ProHealth, Inc. http://www.prohealth.com/feeds/ Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:22:05 EST ProHealth Sinusitis Research and News http://www.prohealth.com/public/img/navigation/phLogo.gif http://www.prohealth.com/sinusitis/index.cfm http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14427 Does valerian improve sleepiness and symptom severity in people with restless legs syndrome? - Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, Mar-Apr 2009 Yes, it significantly improves sleep quality & daytime alertness/quality of life for those with the worst symptoms; perhaps by helping disordered sleep architecture. http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14427 feeds@prohealth.com (Norma G Cuellar, DSN, RN, Sarah J Ratcliffe, PhD) Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:22:05 PDT http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14419 Fully three quarters of Americans lack the vitamin D needed for optimum health - a big change since the late '80s Increased intake of vitamin D (1,000 IU per day or more)... recommended to improve population health.<em><strong><br /> </strong></em> http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14419 feeds@prohealth.com (Archives of Internal Medicine) Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:22:05 PDT http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14417 Naltrexone Decreases Heavy Drinking Rates in Smoking Cessation Treatment: An Exploratory Study - Source: Alcoholism Clinical and Experimental Research, Mar 19, 2009 Drug appears to improve smoking quit rates best in heavy drinkers while reducing drinking rates as well. http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14417 feeds@prohealth.com (Andrea King, et al.) Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:22:05 PDT http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14416 Dietary calcium and magnesium intakes and the risk of type 2 diabetes: The Shanghai Women's Health Study Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Apr 2009 More calcium & magnesium in diet associated with 20-30% lower type 2 diabetes risk - Vanderbilt stats from tracking study of 64,000 women. http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14416 feeds@prohealth.com (Raquel Villegas, et al.) Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:22:05 PDT http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14406 Modafinil (Provigil) used for fatigue & cognitive dysfunction - may represent addiction risk, new research warns Modafinil has been widely prescribed recently to address fatigue and cognitive dysfunction in fibromyalgia and 'chronic fatigue syndrome' (ME/CFS). http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14406 feeds@prohealth.com (Journal of the American Medical Association) Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:22:05 PDT http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14404 A Primer on Different Types of Pain Meds for Consumers A summary of OTC and prescription pain relievers - types, precautions, active ingredients, and guidelines for safe use. http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14404 feeds@prohealth.com (U.S. Food & Drug Administration*) Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:22:05 PDT http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14379 From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 03-11-09 From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 03-11-09 http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14379 feeds@prohealth.com (x) Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:22:05 PDT http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14378 National Council on Disability Issues Invitation for Public Comment - by mail, fax, e-mail, toll-free call line, personal testimony at DC meeting Mar 30-31 "We believe it is vital to hear from communities around the country on what works and what does not for people with disabilities." http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14378 feeds@prohealth.com (NCD Chair John R. Vaughn) Sat, 07 Mar 2009 12:22:05 PDT http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14370 Quercetin increases brain and muscle mitochondrial biogenesis and exercise tolerance Source: American Journal of Physiology. Regulatory Integrative and Comparative Physiology, Feb 11, 2009 Supplemental quercetin supports increased cellular energy production in animals with implications for fatiguing diseases & improved athletic/military endurance http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14370 feeds@prohealth.com (J Mark Davis, PhD, et al.) Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:22:05 PDT http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14358 Pharmacological basis for the role of curcumin in chronic diseases: An age-old spice with modern targets - Source: Trends in Pharmacological Sciences, Feb 2009 M. D. Anderson Cancer Center experts lay out the science explaining curcumin's multiple modes of action supporting benefits for those with inflammatory diseases/tumors. http://www.prohealth.com/track_pro.cfm?id=7151&libid=14358 feeds@prohealth.com (Bharat B Aggarwal, Bokyung Sung) Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:22:05 PDT