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OPC Antioxidant for Asthma

OPC Antioxidant for Asthma

By Cody Wells on January 7, 2010

OPC Antioxidant is derived from grape seed extract and pine bark extract. OPC is considered a Super Antioxidant and is scientifically known as Oligomeric Proanthocyanidin (OPC), Proanthocyanidolic Oligomer (PCO), Procyanidin or Proanthocyanidin. Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins (OPCs) are considered Super Antioxidants because they are unique phytochemicals, known as flavonoids that [...]

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Nature's Asthma Relievers - Fruits and Vegetables

Nature’s Asthma Relievers – Fruits and Vegetables

By Cody Wells on December 23, 2009

Asthma afflicts millions of people all over the world and is expected to grow exponentially over the next 20 years. What can we do to stem the tide? As it turns out, it’s as simple as eating more fruits and vegetables.
Study after study over the last 25 years has proven over and over [...]

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Vitamin C Versus Air Pollution

Vitamin C Versus Air Pollution

By Cody Wells on December 7, 2009

Taking vitamin C may help reduce your risk of suffering the more serious effects of asthma. It is a vital antioxidant that can help your lungs fight off free radicals, which are caustic molecules that can damage lung tissue.

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Asthma Triggers - Do you know what yours are?

Asthma Triggers – Do you know what yours are?

By Cody Wells on December 17, 2009

Asthma triggers cause airway inflammation or irritation and lead to asthma symptoms. Some of the most common triggers can include:

  • Tobacco use or second-hand smoke [...]

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Nature's Asthma Relievers - Fruits and Vegetables

Nature’s Asthma Relievers – Fruits and Vegetables

By Cody Wells on December 23, 2009

Asthma afflicts millions of people all over the world and is expected to grow exponentially over the next 20 years. What can we do to stem the tide? As it turns out, it’s as simple as eating more fruits and vegetables.
Study after study over the last 25 years has proven over and over [...]

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The Asthma Epidemic – No End in Sight

By Cody Wells on November 23, 2009

There are an estimated 22.2 million Americans suffering from asthma as of 2005, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: National Center for Health Statistics, National Health Interview Survey, 1982-1996, 2001-2005. Of these, approximately 12.2 million Americans had an asthma attack that year and there were approximately 1.8 million emergency room visits [...]

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