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Diabetes and Vitamin Supplements: What to Know

author of The ADA Guide to Herbs and Nutritional Supplements (American Diabetes Association National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine , www.nccam.nih.gov National Medical Center Complementary and Alternative Medicine , www.umm.edu/altmed/index

Arthritis Update

inflammatory drug. In addition, most studies have evaluated glucosamine or chondroitin independently while nutritional supplements typically bundle them together. In theory, the two should complement each other but it hasn't been proven

Are You Taking the Right Vitamin E Supplement?

the first bottle of vitamin E you see. Look for products that contain the full vitamin E family, labeled "mixed tocopherols and tocotrienols." Brands include: Yasoo Health, Nature's Bounty and Carlson Nutritional Supplements .

Heart Nutrition

strong history of cardiovascular problems, talk with your doctor about having a homocysteine test or taking nutritional supplements . The AHA recommends getting healthy doses of folic acid, B6, and B12 from food, and Dr. McCully heartily

War Charities and Special Causes

War Charities and Special Causes

War with seven air shipments and three sea shipments of blankets, bandages, medicines, medical supplies, nutritional supplements , and personal-hygiene products. The Iranian Red Crescent Society facilitated distribution of the supplies

13 Diabetes Myths that Don't Lower Blood Sugar

the University of Utah College of Pharmacy and author of The American Diabetes Association Guide to Herbs and Nutritional Supplements (2009). Shane-McWhorter recommends people with diabetes use supplements with caution. It's a smart

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Quick-Click Holiday Shopping -- Most Under $20!

Quick-Click Holiday Shopping -- Most Under $20!

with one of these gorgeously packaged all-natural bars from McBride Beauty, whose products are inspired by the natural home remedies of the owner's Irish mother. Soy & Coconut Cleansing Bar, $12, available at: McBrideBeauty.com. Photo courtesy

Your Guide to Supplements

Your Guide to Supplements

upsets your stomach, try the less acidic Ester-C form, suggests Dr. Mark Moyad, director of preventative and alternative medicine at the University of Michigan Medical Center. What it Does: Maintains bone health and density by allowing the

Tips to Stress Less

Tips to Stress Less

Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program at the Mayo Clinic, and medical editor of the Mayo Clinic Book of Alternative Medicine . Try this breathing technique when you’re stressed out or anytime you want to feel more relaxed: With