New Study: Omega-3s Protect Kids from Asthma

New Study: Omega-3s Protect Kids from Asthma

A new study says the risk of persistent wheeze or asthma was about 7% lower in children of mothers who received fish oil supplements during the third trimester. Here is what you need to know about the study and fish oils -The oils from fatty 

How the Immune System Functions by Jerry Hickey, R. Ph

How the Immune System Functions by Jerry Hickey, R. Ph

The purpose of the immune system is to keep infectious microbes such as dangerous bacteria, viruses, parasites and yeasts, out of the body, and to destroy any infectious microorganisms that do invade the body hopefully before they have time to cause infection and disease. Immune 

Vitamin D Supplements Offer Protection for Asthma Patients

Vitamin D Supplements Offer Protection for Asthma Patients

According to a recent review of existing studies, Vitamin D may make asthma less dangerous for asthma patients. The Study on Vitamin D Supplements for Asthma Patients The researchers led by Professor Adrian Martineau from Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research at Queen Mary University 

New Study: Selenium, a Mineral, May Protect Us from Liver Cancer

New Study: Selenium, a Mineral, May Protect Us from Liver Cancer

The risk of developing liver cancer is significantly higher for people who have low levels of selenium in their blood, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Studies show that selenium has strong antioxidant properties due to it’s effect 

What You Need To Know About Hepatitis A

What You Need To Know About Hepatitis A

Since 2014, reported cases of Hepatitis A decreased about 30% from 2013 – reporting an incidence rate of just .4 cases per 100,000 population (CDC). But a recent outbreak of Hepatitis caused by imported frozen strawberries from Egypt and served in smoothies at Tropical Smoothie 

The Benefits of Green Tea by Jerry Hickey, R. Ph

The Benefits of Green Tea by Jerry Hickey, R. Ph

Jerry Hickey is a pharmacist and radio personality and fills the esteemed role of Scientific Director and President of Invite Health. He has spent his professional life analyzing nutritional information and medical studies with the aim of creating the highest quality and most natural nutraceuticals