Healthful Newsletters from Carlson Laboratories

Fall 2006

Can Fish Oil Help to Ease Back Pain?

A recent study appearing in the journal of Surgical Neurology suggests that omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oils might be beneficial in treating neck and back pain. The study is exciting because the supplements could provide "a safer alternative" to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for some patients, note the... Continue Reading

Carlson Fish Oils - Part of a Major Research Study

A study is in progress investigating the effect of intervention factors on patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease (CAD).

CAD is the major complication of... Continue Reading

Congratulations to our WINNERS from the NNFA Convention
This year at Dr. Sherry Roger's lecture and Jolie Root's lecture, health food stores had a chance in a drawing to win a pair of tickets to see the spectacular show, Le Reve at the Wynn hotel. I'm happy to announce the WINNERS are:

From Dr. Sherry Roger's Seminar:

Angela Torr - Hardy's Healthy Living
Hamilton,... Continue Reading

Fish Oil and Macular Degeneration

Among a group of 681 male twins in their mid 70's, researchers found 222 twins with intermediate or late stage Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). In studying the twins, they concluded:

AMD is nearly twice as common in elderly smokers versus non-smokers. Those who eat fish at... Continue Reading
Fish Oils Can Help Fight Asthma

Asthma can be an aggravating and frightening chronic medical condition for the people who suffer from it. Approximately 12-15 million Americans are affected by asthma. Inflammation of the bronchial tubes is thought to be one of the factors that contribute to the long-term damage that asthma... Continue Reading

Fish Oils May Improve Lipid Risk Factors in Obese Children

At the recent American Heart Association (AHA) 2005 Scientific Sessions, researchers reported, amongst other things, some exciting new studies involving fish oil supplementation. One of the studies presented suggested that fish oil supplementation could help improve the lipid profile in children who are overweight and at... Continue Reading

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