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Resveratrol Improves Strength

A natural compound found in grapes, grape juice, red wine, nuts and supplements may enhance exercise training and performance, according to medical research from the University of Alberta.

Are You Restless or Stressed Out?

Are you cranky, twitchy or restless?

Are you stressed out?

A deficiency in magnesium could be a factor.

Food Allergies Cause Migraine Headaches

By Dr. Leo Galland

Migraine headaches, described in the ancient medical texts, have been around for thousands of years. Now research published in medical journals such as the Lancet has discovered food allergy as one cause of migraines.

A Tale of Two Fibers

by Dr. Leo Galland

Fiber is the name given to complex carbohydrates that are resistant to human digestion. Examples of fiber include cellulose and pectin. Fiber comes from plants, and the usual sources are vegetables, cereals, bread, nuts, seeds and fruit.

Medical researchers have been recommending high fiber diets, yet dietary patterns in North America show no significant increase in fiber consumption from food. This means that the fiber intake of most people is far below recommended levels.