Consumers United for Evidence-Based Healthcare (CUE) is a national coalition of health and consumer advocacy organizations committed to empowering consumers to make the best use of evidence-based healthcare (EBHC).
Consumers United for Evidence-Based Healthcare (CUE) is a national coalition of health and consumer advocacy organizations committed to empowering consumers to make the best use of evidence-based healthcare (EBHC).
Posted: June 26, 2006 by cherab
The “Lellow” Breakthrough
From The LCP Solution book Dyspraxia/Apraxia Tanner Geng’s “The Lellow Breakthrough” Three-year-old Tanner, standing in the bathroom of his family’s New Jersey home picked up a pink comb, pointed to a yellow stripe that ran through it, and said, “Lellow.” It was the first ‘real’ word he had ever spoken and it came after just …
Posted: June 25, 2006 by cherab
Mercury Contamination: A Critical Issue
New evidence substantiating a variety of health benefits of LCP supplementation is being published month after month. Unfortunately, at the same time, concerns have been raised about the possible contamination of some fish that provide the critical fatty acids found in LCP supplements. Last month the FDA advised pregnant women and women of childbearing age …
Posted: June 10, 2006 by cherab
EFA Resources
There are many ways to increase the amount of EFAs in you or your child’s diet. You can for one increase the amount of fish. However, due to concerns of mercury which are recognized by the Institute of Medicine and the FDA, you may want to be aware of the types of fish you or …
Posted: November 30, 2005 by cherab
Mercury Levels and Neurological Conditions
20/20 went shopping for fresh fish in three major cities, not to eat, but to test for mercury. (ABCNEWS.com) Mercury in Fish Threatens Unborn- A 20/20 Investigation Jan. 12 Pregnant women and women who may become pregnant should not eat shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tile fish because they could contain levels of mercury that could …
Posted: September 9, 2005 by cherab
The potential role of fatty acids in developmental dyspraxia
The potential role of fatty acids in developmental dyspraxia – can dietary supplementation help? by Alexandra J. Richardson, D.Phil (Oxon), PCGE – Senior Research Fellow in Neuroscience, Mansfield College and University Lab. of Physiology, Oxford Developmental dyspraxia shows substantial overlap with other developmental conditions including dyslexia, ADHD and the autistic spectrum, both within individuals and …
Posted: February 10, 2005 by cherab
Health Claim for Omega-3 fatty acids approved
original article Joint Health Claims Initiative The UK Joint Health Claims Initiative (JHCI) has concluded its deliberations on a generic health claim for for LC n-3 PUFA and heart health. The claim may now be applied to appropriate foods under the conditions set out in the JHCI report. The JHCI is a unique joint venture …
Posted: August 5, 2003 by cherab
Elementary Introduction to Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)
The structure of fatty acids is like a long chain with many links and a Carbon atom at each joint between two links and at both ends of the chain. One of the ends of the chain contains the acid moiety, the other has only the carbon atom and hydrogen atoms. A carbon-carbon link can …
Posted: July 29, 2003 by cherab
A Very Tough Year
The question that everyone seems to ask me is how did I know there was a problem at such a young age? My son, Evan, is now 2.8 years old, and is our second child. As an infant, he babbled normally. When Evan didn’t have any words by his first birthday, we didn’t panic. Our …
Posted: January 30, 2003 by cherab
Mothers-to-Be, Children Should Avoid Fish High in Mercury
Women who are or may become pregnant shouldn’t eat shark, swordfish, king mackerel or tilefish because these fish may contain high levels of mercury that could harm unborn babies. FDA’s advice extends to nursing mothers and young children, too… FDA ANNOUNCES ADVISORY ON METHYL MERCURY IN FISH The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing …
Posted: January 30, 2003 by cherab
Avoiding Mercury in Fish Supplements
At our January 2001 meeting, Dr. Kane talked about the need to avoid purchasing supplements that come from areas where fish are contaminated due to mercury poisoning. She also warned against having your child consume too much tuna fish for the same reason. However, we do need the healthy fish oils, and many of our …