Diet

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14/12/2008 - Study Reveals the Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Virgin Olive Oil

Researchers from the Lipids and Atherosclerosis Unit of the Reina Sofía University Hospital in Spain have conducted a study in order to determine the influence of the micronutrients of certain fats on cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and cancer, and if their consumption might modify the inflammatory process in healthy people.

They studied diets based on three different fatty compositions, namely extra virgin olive oil, nuts and butter, observing that extra virgin olive oil modulates a healthy downward trend on individuals? inflammatory levels, whereas a diet rich in nuts has an intermediate effect and the diet rich in butter exerts a damaging effect on inflammation mediators.

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22/09/2008 - Alternatives to Ritalin for the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

ADHD children's parents usually know that Ritalin has secondary effects, but they believe that it is the only solution so the child keeps calm and can concentrate on a book. In this article I talk about some of the Ritalin’s side effects and I suggest some alternatives therapies to deal with hyperactivity and attention deficit disorder, as well as a mum’s testimonial that succeed in give her child a normal life thanks to the neurological reorganisation therapies.

06/07/2008 - Healthy Nutrition Rules

There are many people wanting to lose weight. Some of them really need it, while the others just think they do. But both groups need to follow a healthy diet. And even if you don?t need to lose weight, you should know the healthy nutrition rules. In general, you should eat whatever you like and only reduce consumption of unhealthy foods: alcohol, sugar, spices, chips, hot sauces, fried foods, smoked foods, frankfurters, products made with white flour, and any food which contains preservatives. Here are other healthy nutrition tips.