Tuesday, June 13, 2006

Miscellaneous Tidbits

Deep, slow breathing (six or seven breaths per minute) can help stop a hot flash. And if that does not work, try an all natural, fun alternative. Flash Fannye has 8 savvy fans to carry with you "The Coolest Accessory for the Hottest Women." Check out their website at www.flashfannye.com!

Compounds derived from avocados and soybeans are one of the hottest natural treatments for arthritis. These extracts, called unsaponifiables (ASU or FASU), have been shown to reduce inflammation, boost collagen formation in cartilage, and improve symptoms in people suffering from arthritis.

A double-blind, placebo controlled study involving patients with athritis of the knee took either 300mg or 600mg of ASU/FASU or a placebo daily. At the study's conclusion, those taking both dosages had marked reductions in pain and function. 71% of them had reduced their NSAID and analgesic intake by more then half. This is sold as a prescription drug in France.

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