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Nutrition News: To get the full flavor, you need the right temperature May 16, 2012 12:41 PM Changes in the temperature of foods and drinks have an effect on the intensity of sour, bitter and astringent (e.g. cranberry juice) tastes but not sweetness Nutrition News: Why omega-3 oils help at the cellular level May 16, 2012 10:54 AM Omega-3 fatty acids inhibit an enzyme called cyclooxygenase (COX), which produces the prostaglandin hormones that spark inflammation Nutrition News: Too much of a good thing: Some dietary supplements increase cancer risk May 16, 2012 8:55 AM Excessive quantities of beta-carotene, selenium, and folic acid associated with Nutrition News: Smell more ... eat less! May 15, 2012 10:03 AM Olfactory factors play a big role in satiety: mouth-watering aromas may help moderate food intake, which is why those who lose their sense of smell often gain weight Industry News: Smoked cannabis can help relieve muscle tightness and pain in people with multiple sclerosis May 14, 2012 2:00 PM MS participants in the smoked cannabis group experienced an almost one-third decrease on the Ashworth scale of muscle spasticity, though cognitive function was negatively affected Nutrition News: Wasted milk is a real drain on our resources, study shows May 14, 2012 1:10 PM 360,000 tonnes of milk wasted in the UK each year creates greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 100,000 tonnes of CO2 Industry News: Acupuncture appears linked with improvement in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease May 14, 2012 11:42 AM After 12 weeks of acupuncture treatment significant improvement in ease of breathing during the 6-minute walk test was seen in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease participants Industry News: Study finds transgenerational effect of antibiotics May 14, 2012 10:24 AM Tetracycline, a commonly-used antibiotic in farm animals, found to have a transgenerational effect on the fertility of male pseudoscorpions Nutrition News: Study resolves controversy on life-extending red wine ingredient May 14, 2012 10:05 AM Resveratrol improves the health of mice on a high-fat diet and increases life span

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Media Release: BlissPass: the Rewards Program for Canadians Who Love Their Health and Wellness April 29, 2012 12:36 PM New service brings perks for Canadians who are loyal patrons of wellness and wisdom products and services NHC Blog: Just because. (Kitties) April 3, 2012 10:35 AM Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are. - Chinese Proverb NHC Blog: QuotePic: Importance of having the right attitude March 6, 2012 1:35 PM When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us. - Helen Keller NHC Blog: Gift ideas for people undergoing cancer treatment December 21, 2011 2:10 PM Bringing something truly useful to friends and family who have newly received a cancer diagnosis and are starting treatment

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