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October 7, 2009

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It’s not safe to share your medications with other people. Your medication was chosen for you specifically keeping your condition, age, weight and many other personal factors in mind. What works for you may not be good for others.

Resveratrol, a substance found in the skins of grapes, was first reported over a decade ago to have positive effects on health. Research is still going on to determine its real effect on lowering blood pressure, cancer risk as well has helping maintain a healthy body. Recent work has combined resveratrol with soy, which resulted in positive effects on endometriosis, serious condition of the uterus.

You know that white stuff left on an orange after you peel it? It’s called the albedo and is sort of a second skin that is quite good nutritionally. It contains some vitamin C and soluble fibre that can help lower cholesterol. It’s OK to eat.

Celiac disease is a condition in which the small intestine lining is damaged by a substance called gluten hampering the body’s ability to absorb nutrients. Gluten is found in wheat, rye, and other grains. At present there is no cure and only a gluten-free diet controls the disease. However, there is hope. In Australia, they are working on a vaccine to fool the body into tolerating gluten. It’s still in the early stages of testing but looks promising.

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