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OPC Antioxidant for Asthma
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 [...]
The Asthma Epidemic – No End in Sight
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 [...]
Asthma Triggers – Is Your Home Causing Your Asthma?
Is your home causing your asthma? Recent studies say yes. They also say that exposure to indoor allergens such as rodents, molds, fungi, dust mites, dogs, cats and cockroaches are among the most important and dangerous environmental triggers for asthma.
The National Survey of Lead and Allergens in Housing, conducted from 1998 to 2002, [...]