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[12 Jan 2012 | Comments Off | 53 views]
Resveratrol Studied in Fat Tissue Deposition

Fatty Tissue Be Gone
Resveratrol isn’t just good for your heart, research has shown it also reduces adipose (fat) tissue and has weight management benefits.  Studies show that the enzymes involved in forming fat deposits and the storage form of fats to free fatty acids can be achieved with resveratrol supplements.
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Antioxidant, Cardiovascular Health, Weight Management »

[11 Jan 2012 | Comments Off | 99 views]
Selenium Studied in Post-Exercise Oxidative Stress

Working out but still gaining weight?
Studies show that selenium reduces markers of oxidative stress in overweight individuals is after exercise.  Working out and weight gain is associated with oxidative stress, the free radicals produced during exercise.  Oxidative stress can cause damage to cells and molecules; the body uses antioxidants to regulate free radicals.
Studies show that selenium can reduce lipid hydroperoxide levels.
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Cardiovascular Health, Respiratory Health »

[19 Jul 2011 | Comments Off | 380 views]
Shengmai San: An Ancient Formula now Used in Chinese Hospitals

Shengmai San is a widely used formula in modern China, often given as a prepared liquid (Shengmai Yin), a decoction (Shengmai Tang), or as an intravenous drip (Shengmai Zhusheye). The formula is administered to patients who have suffered a serious illness, especially heart attack, congestive heart failure, or severe bronchitis, and to treat a sudden drop in blood pressure associated with cardiogenic or septic shock. The name of the formula includes a description of its action: shengmai means …

Cardiovascular Health, Reproductive Health, Women's Health »

[10 Jul 2011 | Comments Off | 349 views]
Persica and Carthamus for Treatment of Blood Stasis

Persica is mainly used to treat blood stasis, a syndrome thought to involve blood that has congealed and become inactive; this occurs in the lower abdomen most frequently, but in the abdominal organs generally, as a result of inhibited circulation of qi and blood. In the Lingshu it was explained: “When food and drink cannot be regulated, and joy and anger are not timely, this condition causes the ferrying of liquids to overflow to the insides. These liquids then descend and detain in the marshes [reproductive organs] making the blood paths …

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