MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'acai'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 03:31:01 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4767998&cid=t_221688_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fftc-shuts-down-10-fake-news-sites-promoting-acai-berry-products%2F2011.04.29 On the NPR Shots blog, Scott Hensley reports: “This Just In: Fake News Is No Way To Sell Acai Berries.” Excerpt: “Some marketers of weight-loss products containing acai berries are also purveyors of news you shouldn’t use, the Federal Trade Commission says. The FTC has asked federal courts to put a stop to the activities of 10 different outfits that the commission alleges use “fake news websites” to tout acai berry weight-loss products. Chances are you’ve stumbled across the sites, which often sport the logos of major mainstream news organizations, such as ABC, CNN and Consumer Reports. (See this example posted by the FTC.) Take, for example the FTC’s complaint against Beony International LLC, a company based in San Diego. The company alleged... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4767998 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:00:54 +0100 4767998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3703116&cid=t_221688_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F28%2Fthinking-of-acai-for-weight-loss-think-again%2F So when acai was making the rounds as a super fruit, I needed to find out more. As it turns out, yep, it’s a berry! It is different from some of the other wonderful berries like raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, and strawberries because it does not have natural sugars and it is higher in omega-9 fat (which unlike omega-3, it is not essential). As a result, pure acai berry (if you are in Brazil) or the pulp (if you’re at a store that sells it) tastes like dirt. In order to use it, you need to add sugar. So, sure, try the berry if you want, but mix it with other fruits that naturally contain sugar. If your acai is sweet, read the label… I bet there is added sugar. What I don’t like about acai is that because of its excessive, over-rated hype, marketers have tried to pull the w... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3703116 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 03:58:48 +0100 3703116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3322661&cid=t_221688_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F02%2Fberry-talk-is-acai-worth-it-watch-out-for-diet-scams%2F I had a “berry” good conversation this morning with Fox 5 News on the acai berry “weight loss” products that are just flying through the shelves. Watch my interview for the 4-1-1 on acai, berries, what you should try and what you should avoid. (Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog) Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3322661 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:32:28 +0100 3322661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2098129&cid=t_221688_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2Fjg5KMX71NTM%2F A reader wrote to me to ask: I have heard the Acai berry/juice is good for boosting energy. I have read several articles stating it was safe to take while pregnant/nursing but I would like get an opinion from someone who isn’t going to profit from a sale. Thank you for your advice. Disclaimer I am not a doctor and I have no training regarding herbal remedies. I cannot offer medical advice. I am happy, though, to provide guidance on finding information about herbal supplements and breastfeeding, and information on the acai berry (Açaí — a berry from the acai palms native to Central and South America) and its consumption by nursing mothers. Then it’s up to you to seek medical advice from a professional and make your own decision based on all the information! Foods In Gene... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2098129 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:03:44 +0100 2098129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1131187&cid=t_221688_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F211436137%2Fmonavie_a_brains_berry_drink.html Today Robyn and I had a wonderful lunch in Fairport’s Bocaccinni Italian Bistro with Don and Carol Henderson. I’d asked to hear more about MONA-VIE … a drink Don and Carol sell, and Oprah lists as the world’s No 1 super-food. Specific benefits are described at the official MonaVie distributor information page.Over lunch … we shared MITA stories about the human brain’s capabilities and listened to Don and Carol’s amazing tales about MonaVie’s freeze-dried Acai berries. By the way … I’m told that’s pronounced ah-sigh-eee … and it’s a name worth remembering. Life is good with this antioxidant-rich acai berry drink! Toss in 19 fruits and I’m told you’ll have just what your brain craves to fight illnes... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1131187 Sat, 05 Jan 2008 02:51:06 +0100 1131187