American Stroke Association Late-Breaking Science News Report

  • High-intensity, repetitive rehabilitation exercises, whether assisted by a robot or human, can improve movement in a stroke patient’s paralyzed arm, even years after the disabling event.
  • The finding challenges the notion that little rehabilitation can occur a year after stroke.
  • Intense training could potentially improve leg paralysis or cognitive problems long after a stroke, researchers said.

High-intensity, repetitive rehabilitation exercises can help stroke survivors significantly improve functioning in their paralyzed arm and in their quality of life — even years after their disabling event, according to late-breaking science results presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2010.

Survivors who had 12 weeks of either robot- or human-assisted therapy showed clinically significant improved arm function (3-point improvement on the Fugl-Meyer Scale compared to usual care) and better quality of life (6-point improvement on the Stroke Impact Scale) six months later compared to survivors who had no additional therapy.

“Even very chronic stroke patients can achieve meaningful recovery,” said Albert C. Lo, M.D., Ph.D., the study’s lead author and a neurologist at the Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Neurology at Brown University in Providence, R.I. “These findings offer a potential new therapy for stroke survivors, suggesting that high-intensity therapy can result in modest but significant improvement in motor functioning, performance and quality of life.”

The findings are particularly important because “there is still a widely held belief among physicians that very little recovery can occur beyond the first six or 12 months after a stroke,” Lo said.

In the study, researchers examined whether robot-assisted therapy, compared to a group receiving therapy based on conventional techniques and another receiving usual care, could reduce arm paralysis years after stroke.

Researchers recruited 127 VA patients (96 percent males; average age 65) whose paralyzing stroke had occurred an average of 56 months before enrollment.

“They had severe paralysis, and 33 percent had suffered multiple strokes,” Lo said.

Patients were randomly assigned to one of three groups: robot-assisted therapy (49), human-assisted intensive-comparative therapy (50) and usual care (28). Both the robot and intensive-comparative groups were asked to attend one-hour therapy sessions three times a week for 12 weeks. They did the same number of similar arm exercises, and for the same lengths of time. One group worked with a human therapist and one worked with a robot along with a therapist. The usual care group received no extra therapy.

Of the 127 patients, 111 (87 percent) completed the study. They were tested at the beginning of the trial and at six, 12, 24 and 36 weeks, using three scales for arm function. One measured the disabled arm’s basic motor function. Another tested a patient’s ability to do simple tasks, such as fold a towel. The third used the patients’ own views on how paralyzed arm function affected their daily activities and quality of life.

The study showed:
– At 12 weeks — the end of therapy — none of the groups showed significant improvement in motor function.
– At 36 weeks, robot-assisted therapy proved significantly superior to usual care in improving arm function (3 point improvement on the Fugl-Meyer scale). Intensive-comparative therapy showed similar improvements, without statistical differences compared to robot-assisted therapy.
– The patients receiving robot-assisted therapy also reported significant improvements in quality of life compared to usual care (6 points on the Stroke Impact Scale).

“These findings offer hope for all with chronic stroke impairment,” Lo said. “Intensive, repetitive therapy could potentially benefit legs and cognitive function as well as arms.”

Each year, about 795,000 Americans suffer a stroke, according to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Of the 6.4 million U.S. stroke survivors alive today, as many as 15 percent to 30 percent are considered “permanently disabled.”

Co-authors are Peter Guarino, Ph.D.; Hermano I. Krebs, Ph.D.; Bruce T. Volpe, M.D.; Christopher T. Bever, Jr., M.D.; Pamela W. Duncan, Ph.D.; Robert J. Ringer, PharmD.; Todd H. Wagner, Ph.D.; Lorie G. Richards, Ph.D.; Dawn M. Bravata, M.D.; Jodie K. Haselkorn, M.D.; George F. Wittenberg, M.D., Ph.D.; Daniel G. Federman, M.D.; Barbara H. Corn, Ph.D.; Alysia D. Maffucci, J.D. ; Stephen E. Nadeau, M.D.; Susan S. Conroy, D.Sci.; Janet W. Powell, Ph.D.; Grant D. Huang, Ph.D.; and Peter Peduzzi, Ph.D.

Author disclosures are on the abstract.

Funding was provided by VA Cooperative Studies Program and VA Rehabilitation and Research Development Service.

Source: American Heart Association


Introducing the innovative Montenegro Method DVD series

Guaranteed to Give You a Long, Lean Athletic Body in Just 21 Days

21 minutes / 21 days to a long, lean, athletic body is the promise of MM Branding’s premier in-home fitness release of The Montenegro Method (MM) DVD Series. The series includes three DVDs packed with high-intensity workouts that fuse fitness, sports and science and guarantees the most efficient workout to deliver maximum results, South Beach-style.

Miami-based exercise physiologist and fitness expert Marta Montenegro, who has owned and operated her own gym and spent many years working with and studying the methods of professional athletes, developed the Montenegro Method to get the body performing at its peak athletic potential. The Montenegro Method combines plyometrics and resistance exercises guaranteed to deliver the most efficient workout by building lean muscle and transforming the metabolism to burn more calories, even while at rest.

“I believe everyone can find their victory, maximize their personal achievements, transform their bodies and change their lives,” says Marta, who found her victory through training and helping others. “After suffering the loss of my father, whose last words were ‘find your victory,’ I’ve devoted my entire life to fitness and health.”

Marta, who is also the Founder, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief of the award-winning SOBeFiT Magazine, has always been inspired by athletes. While developing The MM DVD Series, she explored the highly efficient way athletes train to get their long, lean and athletic bodies. The MM DVD Series includes: (DVD 1) Endurance BURN FAT: three 21-minute high-calorie burning cardio / circuit training workouts; (DVD 2) Strength GET TONED: three 21-minute giant muscle-building workouts that reshape the core / upper body / legs; and (DVD 3) Power ACCELERATE METABOLISM: four 10-minute express workouts that increase endurance and build strength, agility and power, setting your body up to burn calories even while at rest. Exclusive bonus material includes healthy lifestyle tips from leading experts in the sports and fashion industries.

Paying homage to Marta’s athletic inspirations, The MM DVD Series also features candid interviews and mini-workouts with three of Spain’s finest professional tennis players: Fernando Verdasco, the second highest ranked Spanish tennis player who is consistently among the top 15 players in the world, demonstrates an upper body workout with Marta; Feliciano Lopez, two-time Davis Cup winner, engages in core exercises alongside Marta; and Carlos Moya, former world No. 1 and one of only four active tennis players to have won more than 500 ATP matches, performs lower-body exercises with Marta.

By fusing pro-sports techniques into each routine, Marta trains you like a pro-athlete. “I designed the series with the principles of overload and progression in mind — viewers can mix and match their workouts to avoid comfort zones in order to continue challenging themselves for long-term results,” continues Marta. “My program allows anyone to see results, regardless of their fitness level. Beginner, intermediate or advanced, viewers will lose weight, gain muscle tone and strength, and have more energy.”

The power of Marta’s passion, knowledge, credentials and experience inspires viewers to perform and push harder to reach their own personal victories. The Montenegro Method DVD Series offers both Spanish and English options and retails at $39.98.

Source: www.montenegromethod.com


Weight loss during college

College is of the most difficult times of your life, and probably the issue of losing weight should be the least of your problems. However, maintaining a healthy weight during college is quite important because your weight implies how healthy you are overall.

During college, you enter the mass living communities, like dormitories, where illness spreads fast, and keeping a healthy weight will help prevent you from catching some of these diseases, as well as help prevent disease later in life.

The first step to weight loss in college is to avoid junk food and choose healthy eating. While you might be tempted to trade in your water for a beer or your salad for a slice of greasy pizza, doing this too often can ruin any weight loss plans you may have. When you first begin attending college, check out what kinds of healthy choices are available at the local student cafeteria and what kinds of healthy choices are available from restaurants in the area. It is also a good idea to invest in a small refrigerator so that you can keep low-fat snacks, like yogurt and carrots, on hand. This will also keep you away from grabbing a snack at the vending machines.

Another step to keep yourself in shape, or lose weight if that’s what you need, is to find out how and when you can work out. You may be quite tired at the end of the day and fell like you don’t even need a work out, but if you head to the gym, you’ll feel and look better. Most schools have a free gym accessible to students or, at the very least, offer gym membership discounts to near locations.

Weight loss in college needs however some planning. Friends can help you out as well. Seek friends with healthy eating habits and find partners for working out together at the gym. Make sure that you plan properly your time to eat and exercise, no matter how busy you may be. Plan out your weekend with activities that don’t include smoking or drinking massive amounts of alcohol. Keep an eye on special promotions from health groups at school, or even consider joining one.


Looking for a gift from the heart to give your valentine? How about the gift of a healthier heart?

There’s a lot you can do to reduce your risk of heart disease and improve your chances for a longer, healthier life. Cardiologists from The Polyclinic in Seattle recommend that you first, learn more about some of the risk factors for heart disease. Then, take steps to minimize those risks over which you have some control, like lifestyle choices and seeing your doctor regularly.

Understand Your Risk of Heart Disease

In the early stages of heart disease, most people don’t have any symptoms. Knowing your risks and taking steps to reduce them, can help you avoid heart disease.

Some factors that may increase your risk are:
– A family history of heart disease or heart attacks
– Abnormal cholesterol
– Smoking
– Diabetes
– Elevated blood pressure
– A lack of regular exercise

You’ll find a basic quiz about heart attack risk factors on the National Institutes of Health web site at: hp2010.nhlbihin.net/atpiii/calculator.asp?usertype=prof. This is just a tool to help you understand more about your risk of heart disease, so be sure to discuss your results with your physician.

Steps to Reduce Your Risk

“Even if you don’t fall into a higher than normal risk for heart disease, it’s a good idea to take steps to reduce your risk,” says Kier Huehnergarth, MD, a cardiologist at The Polyclinic. “There are several risk factors of heart disease – and many other diseases – which you can improve through a healthy lifestyle.” These include:

Get enough exercise

According to the American Hearth Association, all healthy adults ages 18-65 should get at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity five days of the week. Older adults should also get regular exercise, but may want to discuss this with their doctor prior to starting a new exercise program

Eat a healthy diet

A heart-healthy diet includes whole grains, plenty of fruits and vegetables, low saturated fats and fish (preferably fatty fish) at least 2 times per week.

Quit smoking

Cigarette smokers are three to six times more likely to have a heart attack than non-smokers.

See your doctor regularly

With regular exams, your doctor can monitor your cholesterol levels and blood pressure, while looking for other signs that may help prevent heart disease or detect it early.

You should consult a doctor immediately if you notice:
– Shortness of breath
– Discomfort in your chest, upper abdomen, neck, jaw or arms with physical exertion, exercise or emotional stress

Cardiology at The Polyclinic

Physicians in The Polyclinic’s cardiology department specialize in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all diseases of the heart, coronary arteries and heart valves. The cardiology department has locations in Seattle at The James Tower on 17th Ave. and at The Polyclinic Northgate on Meridian Ave. N.

The Polyclinic is made up of more than 150 physicians, including internal medicine, family medicine, OB/GYN, pediatrics, and 23 additional medical and surgical specialties. Since its inception in 1917, The Polyclinic’s mission has been to promote the health of its patients through high-quality, comprehensive and personalized care. For more information, visit www.polyclinic.com.

Source: The Polyclinic


Health Tips: Acne sensitive skin treatment

Sensitive skin willingly accommodates blackheads, whiteheads blotches, spots and zits and what not. And, it is not just the teens who are recipients of this skin condition. If you have sensitive skin, you get afflicted with these skin anomalies at the drop of a hat. Acne sensitive skin treatment, then, calls for a very sensitive approach too! You are in a tricky situation here. You need to remove excess oil, clear out the foreign elements from the pores and at the same time make sure that the acne sensitive skin treatment is effective without being harsh on the skin – tough proposition, indeed. The treatment takes its time and you need to spend considerable amount of time. Many people just give it up midway. You don’t want to be one of them.

First, you must stop in-take of certain food items. Milk and almost all its products are out. Junk food is just a junk. Coffee, tea, alcohol are all strictly out of bounds when under acne treatment for sensitive skin. Not exercising enough is too a cause. Start exercising and start sensitive skin treatment.

Acne sensitive skin treatment starts with skin cleansing. A cleansing system seeps into the skin and pores and removes the foreign elements. Here again, you be careful. Acne treatment for sensitive skin involves use of many cosmetics that have chemicals that your sensitive skin may be allergic to. Add acne to it and you have a perfect recipe for agony. Get rid of excessive oil, clear the pores of their foreign elements. While doing this, you have to maintain the balance between oil and water in the skin. Get a formulation with s around 15% glycolic compounds. This is light enough to let air enter the pores while being busy with acne sensitive skin treatment all the time.

If you do not fancy glycolic formulation for some reason, there are cleansers without glycolic and you can leave your dermatologist out of your treatment regime; you do not have to consult him in this case. These best acne treatment for skin cleansers contain pH 5.5 and they succeed to keep your skin soft for most part while doing its thing i.e. Acne sensitive skin treatment.

If you have a prone skin problems, a moisturizer acne prone skin products might help too when undergo this treatments.

You would be surprised at the number of home remedies making their round as acne sensitive skin treatment. The ones we tried were all very effective. Or, take some cinnamon power and mix with honey and at bed time and touch it off on your face. Leave it overnight and wash with warm water in the morning. Grind some nutmeg with raw milk. Be careful not to run your mixer at full speed. The mixture should not get heated even to a small degree. Spread it in the general area where the acne is and leave it dries up and your skin is taut. Wash off with cold water. In general, you can see that home acne sensitive skin treatment is easy to follow.


Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, killing more than 630,000 people a year. February is American Heart Month, an opportunity for the nation’s emergency physicians to reiterate the importance of knowing the early warning signs of a heart attack and calling 911 or going to the emergency department once you first notice them.

“Emergency physicians save lives every day and provide quality, lifesaving care to thousands of patients each year with heart attack symptoms,” said Dr. Angela Gardner, president of the American College of Emergency Physicians. “But saving a life in this case must start with that patient picking up on the warning signs immediately and quickly summoning help.”

First, a heart attack occurs when the blood supply to the heart muscle is suddenly blocked. If a large amount of the heart muscle is injured because of this, it can weaken the heart’s function as a pump, ultimately leading to heart failure and possibly death.

What are the symptoms of a heart attack? Common symptoms include:
– Squeezing chest pain or pressure
– Shortness of breath or excessive sweating
– Tightness in the chest with pain spreading to shoulders, neck, or your arm
– Feeling of heartburn or indigestion with or without nausea and vomiting
– Sudden dizziness or brief loss of consciousness

In women, the symptoms might be slightly different. They include:
– Indigestion or gas-like pain
– Dizziness, nausea or vomiting
– Unexplained weakness or fatigue
– Discomfort or pain between shoulder blades
– Recurring chest discomfort
– Anxiety or a sense of impending doom

Not all these signs occur in every case, so it’s important to see a doctor if anything seems out of the ordinary. Also, keep in mind sometimes these symptoms go away and return. If you notice one or more of these signs in yourself or another person, don’t hesitate. Call 911 immediately and get to a hospital emergency department. It’s important to mention that a person experiencing these symptoms should never drive themselves to a hospital. Most ambulance response times are less than 10 minutes in urban areas, and EMTs or paramedics can start treatment immediately.

A person should never self diagnose themselves either. Doing this can put their lives in peril and waste extremely valuable time. “It’s not always easy for an emergency physician to properly diagnose a heart attack,” said Dr. Gardner. “And that’s with the use of high-tech instruments and tools specifically designed to do such things. So a person should never assume anything when it comes to their health and well-being.”

As always the best way to prevent heart disease is to exercise, lose excessive weight, don’t smoke, avoid excessive alcohol, maintain a healthy blood pressure, control diabetes and reduce your cholesterol level.

For more information on heart disease and other health related topics, go to www.EmergencyCareForYou.org.


U.S. Preventive Medicine offers free employee wellness guide

Five Key Factors Make the Difference Between Success and Failure in Employee Wellness

U.S. Preventive Medicine introduced a free guide to help employers understand workplace preventive health care and develop effective wellness programs. “The Importance of Prevention in 2010” is available for free download at www.MoreGoodYears.com.

“Understanding the issues and options for selecting a wellness program can be daunting. There are many programs to consider and several pitfalls to avoid. This brief guide helps managers understand the key issues in order to develop effective, affordable health management programs,” said Christopher Fey, chairman and CEO of U.S. Preventive Medicine.

U.S. Preventive Medicine recommends the following minimum criteria for employee wellness programs:

Accredited. Wellness providers should be certified by objective, third-party organizations such as the National Committee for Qualification Assurance (NCQA) and URAC, government-sanctioned accreditation entities that evaluate the soundness of a health care services provider.
Independent. Because sensitive personal information is required to assess an individual’s baseline health and, therefore, critical to developing an effective wellness program, ensuring privacy and independence from employers and insurance providers is essential.
Personalized. While first-generation wellness relied mainly on group weight loss and exercise programs, today’s employers should demand more comprehensive programs based on each employee’s unique health risks and wellness goals. Employers should look for one-on-one support such as personalized action plans, individual health coaching and 24/7 nurse lines.
Compliant. Wellness providers should maintain the legal capabilities to comply with local, state and federal regulations governing employer/employee interaction. They should also have a strong understanding of discrimination and privacy issues.
Accountable. A wellness provider should share responsibility for recruiting employees to participate in the program, persuading members to follow action plans, and achieving the projected return on investment. Program goals and measurement criteria should be outlined and agreed upon in writing before the onset of the program.

In addition to program evaluation criteria, “The Importance of Prevention in 2010″ provides prevention background and statistics as well as recommendations for recruiting and motivating members, measuring return on investment and increasing the potential for success. To download the free guide, visit www.MoreGoodYears.com/the-prevention-plan-for-employers.htm.

Source: U.S. Preventive Medicine


Should any vaccines be required for children?

ProCon.org, a nonpartisan 501(c)3 nonprofit public charity dedicated to promoting critical thinking, created the new website http://vaccines.procon.org/ to explore the core question “Should any vaccines be required for children?”

Although no federal vaccination laws exist, all 50 states require certain vaccinations for children entering public schools. Depending on the state, children must be vaccinated against some or all of the following diseases: mumps, measles, rubella, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, and polio. All 50 states also issue medical exemptions to vaccinations; 48 states (excluding Mississippi and West Virginia) permit religious exemptions, and 20 states allow an exemption for philosophical reasons. As of 2009, the national average vaccination rate for required school entry vaccines was 95.41%.

Proponents of vaccination argue it is one of the greatest public health developments of the 20th century. They point out that diseases like rubella (German measles), diphtheria, and whooping cough once killed tens of thousands of infants every year in the U.S. and are now avoided by vaccination. They argue that, although vaccination is not without risks (including rare but serious side effects such as seizures, paralysis, and death), the public health benefits of vaccination far outweigh the risks.

Opponents of vaccination argue that children’s immune systems can deal with most infections and that natural immunity should be allowed to develop. They argue that possible severe side effects from vaccination are a risk that children should not be subjected to when, in most cases, diseases that children are vaccinated against are not usually life threatening. They also argue that vaccines can cause adverse reactions including allergies, auto-immune disorders, autism, ADHD, multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

As of 2009, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Academy of Physicians recommend that children be vaccinated against fifteen different common childhood illnesses. The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the National Vaccine Information Center, and Generation Rescue say parents should not be required to vaccinate their children.

The latest ProCon.org website explores many pro and con arguments and includes sources, images, videos, reader comments, and a section of little known facts called “Did You Know?” The findings should help readers think critically, educate themselves, and make informed decisions about childhood vaccination.

Did You Know?
– According to a 2003 report by researchers at the Pediatric Academic Society, childhood vaccinations in the U.S. prevent about 10.5 million cases of infectious illness and 33,000 deaths per year.
– About 30,000 cases of adverse reactions to vaccines have been reported annually to the federal government since 1990, with 13% classified as serious, meaning associated with permanent disability, hospitalization, life-threatening illness, or death.
– Over 5,500 cases alleging a causal relationship between vaccinations and autism have been filed under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims between 2001 and 2009.


Heart-healthy ABC’s for 2010

Family physician and cholesterol expert Michael Cobble, M.D., has some simple resolutions and fun advice for staying heart healthy in the new year. Cobble is a board-certified clinical lipidologist (NLA), certified hypertension specialist (ASH), medical director of the private practice Canyons Medical Center in Sandy, Utah, and Chief Medical Officer at Atherotech, Inc., developer of the VAP Cholesterol Test.

Here are Dr. Cobble’s heart-healthy ABC’s for 2010:

A. Active: Be active every day — take the stairs, park further away, buy a push lawn mower. Find ways to move your muscles, clap your hands, move your feet.
B. Breakfast daily: Start each day with a good breakfast, including dairy, fiber and fruit. Select items such as whole grain toast, low or fat-free milk, bananas, pears and high-fiber oatmeal with nuts and berries.
C. Cholesterol management: Get an advanced test that tells you and your doctor about the dangerous cholesterol — directly measured LDL,
non-HDL, apoB and subparticles — that can hurt your arteries. The Vertical Auto Profile (VAP) lipid test from Atherotech is one such test.
D. Diet: Think moderation, balance and “heart healthy” throughout the day. Eat fruits, veggies, fiber, complex carbs, proteins and healthy fats. Experience European dining with each meal.
E. Exercise: Exercise daily — walk at lunch with coworkers, before or after work with your pets, join in team sports or find an outlet that gets your heart pumping for at least 30 minutes a day.
F. Fiber is your friend: Read the nutrition label on foods so you know what you’re eating and to better manage your cholesterol, fiber and other nutrients.
G. Glucose in moderation: Too much sugar and starch contribute to diabetes. Get tested for diabetes with a blood glucose test, and cut back on pasta, potatoes, sodas, ice cream and fast food.
H. Healthy lifestyle: Lead a healthy lifestyle, which means no smoking, seeing your clinician every year for a physical, and laughing often. Spend time with friends, kids and grandkids.
I. Imagine: Use your imagination to enjoy life and get the most out of each and every day. Have fun, do what you love and what makes you happy.

Source: Atherotech Inc.


How to be a healthier you in 2010

Top 10 Great Reasons to ‘Go Green’ in the New Year

We all make resolutions for the New Year, but most of us (92 percent according to a survey conducted by Stephen Shapiro, author of “Goal-Free Living,”) do not end up keeping our resolutions.

Fortunately, some good advice from the experts will help us stay on track. Nationally acclaimed healthy lifestyles chef Kathleen Daelemans and registered dietitians Keri Glassman and Alyse Levine – all experts featured on TheGreenNut.org – created this “Top 10″ list of ways to achieve better health in 2010:

1. Don’t skip meals: It slows your metabolism. Think of your body as a fire that needs fuel to keep burning. Eat small meals with some protein, healthy fats or fiber every three to four hours.
2. Don’t keep what you know you shouldn’t eat: If you can manage to restrain yourself from buying junk food while you’re in the grocery store, that’s half the battle. But if you fail at the store, don’t keep foods around the house that tempt you.
3. Keep a food journal: If you write down everything you eat, you’ll feel more accountable for what you put in your mouth, and you will be less likely to grab that handful of candy or salty chips every afternoon.
4. Trick yourself: Sneak nutrient-rich foods into your day. It’s easier than you think. Top your morning oatmeal with pistachios – The Green Nut. That’s right, you’ll be easily adding up to 20 percent of your Daily Value of B6 and extra crunch!
5. Play once a day: When bundling up your kids to play outside, bundle up yourself and get outdoors! Instead of watching from the window, play with your kids and burn calories while building memories.
6. Choose a daily nutrition goal: Add lemon slices to your water for increased antioxidants, kick that sugary soda habit, shoot to add a fresh vegetable to every meal, etc. Master one goal, and then move on to the next one.
7. Pack power into your diet with antioxidants: Include nutrient-rich foods in your diet to help pump up your immune system and keep energy levels high. For some great options, think “green”: include pistachios, the only green nut, green vegetables and green tea.
8. Use the plate rule at all your meals: 1/4 of your plate should be lean protein, including lean cuts of meat, nuts like pistachios and beans, 1/4 starch and 1/2 vegetables.
9. Don’t eat off of your kid’s plate: All those little bites really add up and can have a big impact on your weight.
10. Spice it up: Be creative and experiment with different seasonings. Herbs and spices – such as basil, oregano, garlic and Dijon mustard – not only add tremendous flavor, but they also have many health benefits.

The Latest Research Findings

According to the American Association for Cancer Research, a diet that incorporates a daily dose of pistachios may help reduce the risk of lung cancer and other cancers – due to the levels of Vitamin E in The Green Nut.

To learn more about this exciting new study, visit: http://www.thegreennut.org/health/research/2009-12-09-lung-cancer.html


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