http://rawfoodhealthwatch.com/writers/michelle-bosmier/ A collection of news pieces and other articles, raw food and nutritional health in nature, written by Michelle Bosmier. en michellebosmierhttp://feedburner.google.com http://rawfoodhealthwatch.com/raw-food-news/lifestyle-fibromyalgia/ Because of the recent increase in recognition of the impact of dietary choices on health, researchers support the movement to adopt lifestyle changes as preventative measures when treating chronic illnesses. Raw foods, which increase the accessible phyto-nutrients, have demonstrated significant impact on the quality of life in individuals with fibromyalgia. Mon, 16 Apr 2011 20:56:00 EST http://rawfoodhealthwatch.com/raw-food-news/lowgifoods-diabetes/ A new Ohio State study highlights the role of goal-setting in achieving long-term dietary modifications for Type 2 diabetics. Setting small, daily goals with low GI foods can help diabetics overcome unhealthy eating habits, decrease their long term blood sugar concentrations and improve overall health. Fri, 16 Mar 2011 12:59:00 EST http://rawfoodhealthwatch.com/raw-food-news/fat-genetic-basis/ New study into the causes of obesity and related health problems shows the undeniable role of genetics in shaping our food preferences. 21% of the population may have a variation of the CD36 gene , which gives them a natural preference for fatty foods. Sat, 25 Feb 2011 12:15:00 EST http://rawfoodhealthwatch.com/raw-food-news/babies-know-best/ New UK study reveals unexpected connection between weaning styles and children's food preferences. Carried out at the University of Nottingham, the research shows that children weaned on purees are more likely to become obese, whilst children weaned on solid finger foods have a better chance of developing healthy food preferences. Thu, 23 Feb 2011 23:17:00 EST http://rawfoodhealthwatch.com/raw-food-news/low-omega3-autism/ New study on Korean children reveals unexpected connection between essential fatty acid levels and the incidence of autism. Researchers from The University of Alabama and the Kangnung-Wonju National University in Korea join efforts to investigate some of the possible causes of autism. Thu, 09 Feb 2011 21:11:00 EST http://rawfoodhealthwatch.com/raw-food-news/intermittent-dieting/ English researchers reveal that intermittent low-carb diets are better at reducing body fat and insulin resistance when compared to standard calorie restrictive diets. The researchers at the Genesis Prevention Center, University Hospital in South Manchester have also found that there may be a link between a reduced risk of breast cancer and intermittent calorie restriction. Fri, 06 Jan 2011 21:27:00 EST http://rawfoodhealthwatch.com/raw-food-news/seaweeds-weight-loss/ A recent study conducted by a Dane science team has revealed that the fibers found in seaweeds can help people lose weight. By forming a gel inside the gut, seaweed fibers increase the feeling of satiety, which ultimately drives us to consume less food. The scientists at the University of Copenhagen say that consuming seaweeds has many other benefits, including on lowering blood cholesterol and sugar levels, and decreasing the risk of colorectal cancer. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:30:00 EST http://rawfoodhealthwatch.com/raw-food-news/strawberries-counter-alcohol/ A new European study was able to show that strawberries can help the stomach heal from alcohol-induced damage. The scientists tested the effects of strawberry extract on the stomach mucosas of two groups of laboratory rats, one of which was given ethanol to induce stomach lining damage and gastritis. At the end of the experiment, the rats that consumed strawberry extracts showed fewer ulcerations and an overall better stomach health than the rats who had been kept on a normal diet. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:36:00 EST http://rawfoodhealthwatch.com/raw-food-news/raw-foods-relieve-stress/ Stress has sadly become an integrated part of our lives and we learn to cope with it as if it were as natural as our need for air. According to health experts, adequate nourishment can help us get rid of many stress factors, as well as better equip us to withstand those that we cannot eliminate. Specific raw foods may be key to help cope with and rid ourselves from stress. Learn more. Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:48:00 EST http://rawfoodhealthwatch.com/raw-food-news/raw-foods-help-sleep/ When our bodies are forced to handle pollution, stress, noise, illness and even poor dietary choices, we might find ourselves tossing and turning in our beds, unable to get a good night's sleep. For those individuals struggling with insomnia, raw foods might just provide the answer they have been waiting for. Learn more here. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:57:00 EST http://rawfoodhealthwatch.com/raw-food-news/raw-foods-quit-smoking/ Tobacco smoking is, sadly, the greatest cause of preventable death across the entire world. Since the 1930s, a vast number of studies have continuously revealed the devastating effects that smoking can have on human health, primarily affecting the lungs, circulatory and respiratory tract by increasing the risk of heart attack, stroke, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, lung cancer and cancer of the mouth and larynx. Specific foods may interact with chemical substances that flood the body during smoking and actively help willing individuals give up the bad habit permanently. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:26:00 EST http://rawfoodhealthwatch.com/raw-food-news/arsenic-laden-rice/ A recent study carried out at Dartmouth University suggests that consumption of moderate amounts of rice can significantly elevate the levels of arsenic within one's body. Additional research suggests that even trace amounts of arsenic can be dangerous, especially for fetuses who are exposed in the womb. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:48:00 EST http://rawfoodhealthwatch.com/raw-food-news/cranberries-fight-infection/ In a recent study, scientists at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Massachusetts have discovered that whole, natural cranberry juice is considerably more effective in fighting infections than cranberry extracts. According to medical data, cranberries are particularly useful in preventing urinary tract infections. Until now, scientists believed that a specific group of phytochemicals found in cranberries (named proanthocyanidins, or PAC) were alone responsible for the miraculous infection-fighting powers of cranberries. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:54:00 EST