May 6, 2001- Glucosamine Sulfate
A study of more than 200 patients with osteoarthritis published in the British journal Lancet in January 2001 appears to support the benefits of Glucosamine Sulfate. People treated with glucosamine reported fewer symptoms and exhibited less progressive damage on X-rays than did people treated with placebo.

Although glucosamine's effect on joint damage is still still pretty new, medical experts believe this supplement reduces pain and is safe.  The usual dose is 500 milligrams three times a day. Twice this amount may be recommended for the first few months. It may take four to eight weeks to get significant benefit.
SOURCE: Harvard Medical School, ©2001

May 13, 2001- Quick Weight Loss
With summer well on it's way, many people are concerned about weight loss.  Many people will take or do many things that can be harmful to themselves.  Especially when one loses weight at a very fast rate.  This rapid weight loss could cause many health problems and risks.

The safest amount of weight one can lose is no more than 2 pounds a week, says James O. Hill, Ph.D., director of the center for human nutrition at the University of Colorado health sciences center. "The biggest drawback of rapid weight loss? You're far more likely to regain the weight." People who drop pounds very quickly typically rely on extreme exercise programs or very low-calorie diets, which are tough to maintain for more than a few weeks. Rapid weight loss also involves losing a lot of water, which can be dangerous, especially if you're engaged in serious exercise.
SOURCE: Men's Health Information, ©2001

May 20, 2001- Better Get Your B
If you want to keep your heart healthy and strong, you'll say yes to the B vitamins.
According to studies, supplementing your diet with B vitamins, particularly B 9 (folate) and B 12, may help reduce your risk of heart disease. These vitamins help to lower blood homocysteine levels, which have been implicated in the development of cardiovascular disease. Getting 700 micrograms of folate and 25 micrograms of vitamin B 12 per day can help reduce your chances of heart attacks.
SOURCE: Real Age Health Information, ©2001

May 27, 2001- Bare Bones Workout
How much do you have to exercise to boost your bone density? Studies show that walking merely 1 mile per day can give your bones a leg up.

In one study, women who walked 1 mile each day had better bone density scores than women who walked shorter distances. Of course, the more walking you do, the better off your bones will be. Women who walked more than 1 mile per day had even higher bone density scores. Exercising regularly can keep your bones much stronger and reduce your chances of osteoporosis.
SOURCE:  University of Connecticut, ©2001