Philadelphia, PA—February 27— Understanding the complex and often confusing science that emerges almost daily about health and nutrition is an almost impossible task, which is just one reason why pediatrician Ayala Laufer-Cahana, the inventor of Herbal Water, has launched a web-log offering advice that discusses everything from nutrition and cancer to the truth about sports drinks.  The advice and insights are offered at Herbal Water’s new weblog at http://herbalwater.typepad.com and will be updated every Monday.

In discussing her new web-log Ayala said, “It’s very difficult for most people today to keep up with the constantly changing research that emerges almost daily, and even harder to weigh what is interesting but anecdotal findings and what is substantial evidence we should pay attention to.  As a pediatrician, I’ve been looking at these issues and really want to help people better understand how they can lead a healthier life.” 

The web-log is particularly valuable to anyone interested in today’s issues surrounding nutrition and health because each entry cites leading authorities and today’s most cutting edge and respected studies.  Even better, information that typically is complicated and hard to understand is instead presented in a readable way by Ayala, who, as a physician, is trained to give expert advice.   The most recent entry, for example, cites a recent expert report called “Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity and the Prevention of Cancer: A Global Perspective” and culls some 500 pages of research findings into eight easy to read and understand recommendations.

Some of the issues recently addressed by Ayala include:

Nutrition and Cancer (Feb. 25 2008) -- Ayala reviews a recent meta-analysis in the prestigious Lancet tying excess body fatness to many cancers. This sweeping study combined the findings of 141 carefully selected previous studies, and looked at over 282,137 cases of cancer. 

To expand the discussion on cancer and nutrition Ayala looks at the eight recommendations for cancer prevention made by the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research. 

Sports drinks (February 11, 2008) – Ayala tells the fascinating story of how sports drinks were invented, discusses what is in them, their dubious necessity in everyday exercise, and the power of suggestion.

Diet soda and the metabolic syndrome (January 28 2008) – Ayala reports on a recent study in Circulation, showing a correlation between diet soda consumption and the metabolic syndrome.  She also reviews a previous paper from the Framingham study showing similar findings.

On the lighter side Ayala loves to find the places where art and science meet.  Some recent blog postings have featured recipes that showcase her talent for and love of good food, one tried to get to the bottom of cilantro hate, and others deal with how to best feed kids.

Ayala is also the creator of Ayala’s Herbal Water, a delicious new beverage that is all natural, has zero calories, zero artificial additives and zero preservatives.  The water is unique because it features the complex and sophisticated flavors derived from herbs which also bring all the health benefits associated with antioxidants.   The new beverage is creating a sensation across the country and has received a string of rave reviews.  Ayala’s was recently named “Editor’s Pick” in Natural Health Magazine, received the “Trailblazer’s Award” in Grocery Headquarters magazine and named “Natural Product Pick” in Vital Juice Daily.

Concluded Ayala, “Most people want to understand how they can make changes to their diet to improve their health, but they don’t have the time to read and interpret all the studies.  By just visiting my web-log at www.herbalwater.com they can easily read about the most recent findings and learn quick and easy ways to eat better.”

Ayala’s Herbal Water is available in six refreshing flavors:  cinnamon orange peel, lemongrass mint vanilla, jasmine vanilla, lavender mint lemongrass thyme, cloves cardamom cinnamon and ginger lemon peel.   More information about the product, the health benefits associated with herbs and information about how to order the product is available at www.herbalwater.com.

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