First, What Is Pycnogenol? Seems silly that the pine trees in your backyard could have been curing your ailments all this time. Well that’s just it, Pyncogenol, as it was coined, is pine bark extract straight from pine trees. Now, the trademarked Pycnogenol you see for sale isn’t from your backyard. (That’d be weird). There’s…

This is the story of the antioxidant and free radicals. They’re talked about on The View, on Oprah, on WebMd and in every good nutrition article, but rarely does anyone explain how it works. Roll your sleeves up. . . there’s no getting around the technical terms. To understand antioxidants and how they interact with…

The Swine Flu Vaccine Song is a clue to how much attention is being paid to the Swine Flu. Michael Adams, who goes by “The Health Ranger” actually wrote, arranged, performed and recorded the Swine Flu Vaccine Song on a laptop in his house, but it’s not the simplicity that has garnered attention. While a…

Many organizations are recommending getting a “Swine Flu Survival Kit”. We scoured the net and found the best one at Men’s Health Magazine. Their swine flu survival kit includes: Resveratrol Concord grapes are packed with the antioxidant resveratrol, which has been shown in lab tests to inhibit the reproduction of the flu virus by 90…

Jackie Clark – Contributing Writer Ever hear anyone say red wine and breast cancer don’t mix? I bet not, let’s find out why. . . Red wine enjoys a lofty reputation as a drink for any purpose or occasion. Whether it’s a casual mealtime drink, fun with friends, relaxation or a gift, red wine is…