It may be a 5,000-year-old Indian tradition, but we’re learning new things about it all the time. I’m talking about yoga. And no, not stand-on-your-head, twist-into-a-pretzel kind of yoga, either. The kind of yoga that provides “the perfect gentle solution for cardiovascular health,” according ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:September 5, 2016
UPDATED:August 15, 2016
10 healthy reasons you should enjoy some chocolate today
Chocolate is finally receiving some of the praise it deserves by folks in the medical and nutritional fields these days. But there's nothing new about the benefits that chocolate brings to the table.. Chocolate was first used by the Olmecs, an ancient native American people (1500 BC-400 ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 14, 2016
Surprisingly simple way to slash your high blood pressure 10%
If your doctor is on your back about your blood pressure numbers, here’s a surprisingly simple way to “come to grips” with it. Literally. Researchers have found that using one of those hand grips (the kind where you squeeze the handles together) for 12-15 minutes a day in two-minute intervals, ... Read More ›
UPDATED:May 2, 2016
Statins side effects: Statin drugs trigger painful autoimmune condition
If you or a loved one has ever been on a statin drug I probably don’t need to tell you about the muscle aches and pains that can sometimes strike out of nowhere when you’re on them. In fact, when I talk with folks about statins side effects, it’s often top on people’s lists of concerns. Maybe you ... Read More ›
UPDATED:April 19, 2016
8 of the most dangerous recalled drugs
Just because a drug hasn't been pulled off the market yet doesn't make it safe. Recalled drugs are only part of the problem. After all, there are plenty of drugs out there that have quietly gone away after YEARS of wreaking havoc on unsuspecting people. Or worse, after killing untold numbers of ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 5, 2016
Top 5 reasons to refuse statin drugs
If you’ve been diagnosed with heart disease or “high cholesterol” your doctor may have already cornered you for “the discussion.” You know the one where he explains how you need to start taking statin drugs to bring your cholesterol down to prevent a heart attack. Millions of Americans—more ... Read More ›
UPDATED:September 28, 2016
Harness hypertension with this weird belly bug secret
I have a quick three question quiz for you. 1. Has your doctor told you you’re borderline hypertensive? 2. Have you been diagnosed with high blood pressure? 3. Do you want to keep your BP in check BEFORE it becomes a problem? If you answered yes to any one of those questions it’s time to start ... Read More ›
UPDATED:March 30, 2016
Blood-sugar busting “miracle plant” curbs sugar cravings
I don’t need to tell you that beating blood-sugar problems starts with diet and exercise. In fact, dropping just five percent of your weight can make a dramatic difference for many diabetes sufferers. But if you’re already working on managing your blood sugar and still find yourself dreading ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 30, 2016
Biblical “miracle spice” slashes blood sugar, balances cholesterol, and more!
This time of year, cinnamon is wafting everywhere. The smell of cinnamon sticks in apple cider or cinnamon buns (oops did I just say that out loud?!) is enough to make my mouth water. There are two forms of cinnamon on the market. I bet you have plain old “Cassia” cinnamon because that is the ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 24, 2016
Dried plums could lower risk for colon cancer
Colorectal cancer, which includes both cancers of the colon and rectum, is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the US (not including skin cancers). In 2015, it’s estimated there will be more than 93,000 new cases of colon cancer (and nearly 40,000 cases of rectal cancer) diagnosed. [1] As ... Read More ›
