Guest guest Posted March 30, 2003 Report Share Posted March 30, 2003 1. Polyphenols in tea help control bad breath, and may even help prevent periodontal (gum) disease. Swish the liquid around in your mouth before swallowing. Green tea even works for dogs! (so says the article). Source: " Tea Extracts Show Potential Use as Antimicrobial Agents in Mouthwashes " by S. Oliff, PhD, HerbClip, 7/27/02 " Potential Use of Tea Extract as a Complementary Mouthwash " by C. O. Esimone, et al, Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine, 2001 2. Two primary causes of deep skin wrinkles: sun exposure, and a close second: smoking. However, using microtopographic technology to measure wrinkling in elderly subjects from different ethnic backgrounds, researchers found that a plant-based diet and olive oil protect even sun-exposed skin. Prunes, apples, and tea were the most likely foods to prevent wrinkles. Also look for plant-based vitamins in natural skin care products. Topically applied vitamins A, C, and E help slow the aging process and support the maintenance and repair of skin tissue, while co-enzyme Q10 helps decrease the depth of wrinkles. B vitamins, particularly biotin, also support healthy skin at any age. Source: " Skin Wrinkling: Can Food Make a Difference? " by Martalena Purba, et al, Journal of American Clinical Nutrition, 2001 " SmartMedicine for Your Skin: by Jeanette Jacnin, MD ($16.95 Penguin/Avery, 2001) 3. Nutrition appears increasingly important for eye health. Recent research finds these supplements particularly useful in protecting against cataracts and macular degeneration: Lycopene - available in cooked tomatoes and a few red fruits Alpha and beta carotene - found in brightly colored fruits & vegetables Lutein - plentiful in leafy greens Source: " Plasma Antioxidant Vitamins and Carotenoids " by C. R. Gale, et al, Ophthalmology, 11/01 " Prescription for Nutritional Healing " by Phyllis A. Balch, CN, and F. Balch, MD ($23.95, Penguin Putnam/Avery, 2000) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2003 Report Share Posted March 30, 2003 1. Polyphenols in tea help control bad breath, and may even help prevent periodontal (gum) disease. Swish the liquid around in your mouth before swallowing. Green tea even works for dogs! (so says the article). Source: " Tea Extracts Show Potential Use as Antimicrobial Agents in Mouthwashes " by S. Oliff, PhD, HerbClip, 7/27/02 " Potential Use of Tea Extract as a Complementary Mouthwash " by C. O. Esimone, et al, Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine, 2001 2. Two primary causes of deep skin wrinkles: sun exposure, and a close second: smoking. However, using microtopographic technology to measure wrinkling in elderly subjects from different ethnic backgrounds, researchers found that a plant-based diet and olive oil protect even sun-exposed skin. Prunes, apples, and tea were the most likely foods to prevent wrinkles. Also look for plant-based vitamins in natural skin care products. Topically applied vitamins A, C, and E help slow the aging process and support the maintenance and repair of skin tissue, while co-enzyme Q10 helps decrease the depth of wrinkles. B vitamins, particularly biotin, also support healthy skin at any age. Source: " Skin Wrinkling: Can Food Make a Difference? " by Martalena Purba, et al, Journal of American Clinical Nutrition, 2001 " SmartMedicine for Your Skin: by Jeanette Jacnin, MD ($16.95 Penguin/Avery, 2001) 3. Nutrition appears increasingly important for eye health. Recent research finds these supplements particularly useful in protecting against cataracts and macular degeneration: Lycopene - available in cooked tomatoes and a few red fruits Alpha and beta carotene - found in brightly colored fruits & vegetables Lutein - plentiful in leafy greens Source: " Plasma Antioxidant Vitamins and Carotenoids " by C. R. Gale, et al, Ophthalmology, 11/01 " Prescription for Nutritional Healing " by Phyllis A. Balch, CN, and F. Balch, MD ($23.95, Penguin Putnam/Avery, 2000) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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