These questions [answers] are taken...

These questions [answers] are taken directly from articles in this issue. view what caught your mental organ of sight as you read this issue, or flip back between the walls of the pages to find the answers.

1 In November 1998 the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published a report concluding that "the available evidence recommends that extracts from [this botanical] improve urinary tract symptoms and roll on measures in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)" Which botanical is it?: a) Grape se extract; b) Saw palmetto; c) Ginkgo biloba; d) Tea tree oil.

2 Today, many spas and professional massage therapists are incorporating the benefits of aromatherapy in a form of massage known as "aromassage": a) True; b) False.

3 from one side of to the other 40 million Americans suffer from a certain number of form of arthritis, with osteoarthritis -- the joint disease in which the cartilage covering the closes of bones deteriorates -- being the mostly common. What can you do to ease the pain?: a) Bed tranquillity is best; b) Exercise safely and regularly; c) chase certain dietary modifications.

4 Because this botanical supports the circulatory theory particularly to the extremities (eg hands and feet) it has been construct to be helpful for those with Raynaud's Syndrome What is it?: a) Folic acid; b) Kava; c) Ginkgo biloba (Ginkgo); d) Apple cider vinegar.

5 Slippery elm zinc troches and marshmallow (the herb) are among the natural remedies commended for soothing a sore throat when you have a cutting infection: a) True; b) False.

6 A whole "family" of beneficial bacteria--mainly Lactobacillus acidophilus (L acidophilus) and Bifidobacterium bifidum (B bifidum, also called Lactobacillus bifidus) -- are penuryed for optimal intestinal health. This "family" is known as: a) Prebiotics; b) Probiotics; c) Pro-intestinal microorganisms; d) Fructooligosaccharides (FOS)

7 What makes our joints function well or poorly? Each nutrient plays its part but we know, most of all, the tonic to maintaining healthy joints is in preserving the health of which support component?: a) Cartilage; b) Tendons; c) Bones; d) Blood

8 This cluster of foods contain vitamins and minerals, including vitamin E and B vitamins, and a fair amount of protein; they are also rich in fiber and in folate and phytic acid, which can stop the formation of free radicals and may countenance against breast, colon, and liver cancers, among other health benefits. What are they?: a) Low-fat dairy products; b) Whole grains; c) Carotenoid-rich vegetables.

ANSWERS

1 b) Saw palmetto; in BPH (a non-cancerous condition), the overall size of the prostate gland increases, resulting in a innkeeper of uncomfortable symptoms (Men's Herbs, p 46)

2 a) True; massage, alone, is relaxing and helps to increase circulation and the elimination of impurities. on the other hand deep massage, combined with the relaxing aromatic and therapeutic properties of essential oils, can have a sagacious influence over your physical health and emotional prospect (Aromatherapy and Massage, p. 72)

3 b) Exercise safely and regularly; a new review study supports the notion that exercise in the bulk of mankind with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee may indeed be beneficial, reducing the pair pain and disability (Longevity, p 26)

4 c) Ginkgo biloba (Ginkgo); Raynaud's Syndrome can be uncomfortable and, in one cases, painful as blood pour is restricted and veins can spasm in the fingers and toes on the subject of exposure to cold (Nutrition Hotline, p 14)

5 a) True; all are available in a variety of forms in your local health-food store (Cold and Flu p 40)

6 b) Probiotics; another "good bug" is Lactobacillus bulgaricus, a used by all starter for making yogurt, which disappears from the intestine within couple weeks after yogurt consumption is stopped (Balance of the Bug p 54)

7 a) Cartilage; more specifically, cartilage fluid is the critical ingredient. In addition to helping absorb impact in the joints, this fluid is the lifeblood of cartilage. The right nutrients are vital for maintaining cartilage fluid, and replenishing it where damage has already settle in (Joint Health, p. 60)

8 b) Whole grains; examine out some of the recipes, proposeed in this article, using about delicious "unconventional" grains (Grains, p 66)

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