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March 1999
A Smart Start
By Marcia Zimmerman, C.N.
By eating the right fats during pregnancy and breast-feeding,
a mother can ensure that her baby's brain develops properly. Studies show that fatty acids enhance infant intelligence and contribute to accurate vision.
Selenium
By Stephanie Briggs, Ph.D.
A once little-known mineral, selenium is increasingly found in antioxidant formulas that improve overall health. Research is also showing it has anti-cancer properties.
Sidestep Heart Disease
By Jill Stansbury, N.D.
A heartwise health plan begins with diet and exercise and incorporates antioxidants, B vitamins, Co-Q10, L-carnitine, magnesium and the herbal trio garlic, ginkgo and hawthorn.
Natural News
Columns
From the Editor
When Quality Counts—NSN's Commitment to Education
By Lisa Anne Marshall, Executive Editor
Issues and Commentary
What the JAMA Report Means for Retailers
By Jack Challem
Understanding Herbs
Tea: Steeped in Potent Anticancer Properties
By Cindy L.A. Jones, Ph.D.
Natural Remedies
Chinese Herbs Enhance Sexual Vitality
By Letha Hadady, D.Ac.
Sports Science
Fad or Fact? A Look at Tribulus terrestris
By Edmund R. Burke, Ph.D.
Dialogue with the Experts
An Office Visit with Leo Galland, M.D.
By Peter Barry Chowka
Nutrition Q & A
No-fuss colic remedies Cold sores be gone Flu-fighting herbs
By Linda White, M.D.
BackTalk
Are We Overharvesting Medicinal Herbs?
By Linda White, M.D.
Science Briefs
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