For nearly 40 years eggs suffered from an undeserved bad reputation. They were vilified as being “high in cholesterol,” and federal dietary guidelines—first developed by the American Heart Association—had people taking eggs off the menu in droves. The trouble is they were simply flat out ... Read More ›
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7 foods to increase your HDL “good” cholesterol
Everybody seems obsessed with lowering cholesterol levels. Doctors, the media and even your friend Helen from church. But no one ever talks about what you can do to raise your cholesterol numbers. Yes, I said RAISE them. Because the truth is, despite all the hype, your cholesterol isn’t just one ... Read More ›
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:June 20, 2016
How cholesterol cuts cancer risk
Cardiologists have known for years that high levels of HDL—the so-called "good" cholesterol—helps protect against atherosclerosis and heart attack. Now there's evidence that this beneficial blood fat may also help lower the risk of cancer. The study by researchers at Tufts University ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 21, 2016
Q&A: Step to the “beet” to lower homocysteine & help your heart
Question: I read that many medical experts now believe that elevated levels of homocysteine--not high cholesterol--are the main cause of cardiovascular disease in Western society. Some say it's good to eat beets because they contain betaine, an important source of a molecule that accelerates the ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Sidestep Heart Disease, Cancer, Diabetes and Alzheimer’s In Four Steps
Important research confirms that following four simple behavior patterns can help prevent chronic disease development and progression by more than 90%. Lifestyle therapies that include proper nutrition, stress management, regular physical activity and maintaining a healthy body weight are key ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Dramatically Lower Stroke Risk with Diet and Lifestyle Modifications
Stroke is a debilitating and often deadly condition that strikes more than 800,000 people each year and ranks as the third leading cause of death. A stroke is caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain from either a clot or blood vessel constriction. The condition is largely the result of ... Read More ›
UPDATED:May 9, 2016
Reduce dementia risk with one or two drinks a day
Join me in a toast? Cheers! (Prost, salute, and L'chaim too!) It's official. Well... about as official as we can get at any rate. Moderate drinking... a maximum of two drinks per day for men and one drink per day for women... can reduce dementia risk and offers an impressive ... Read More ›
February 9, 2016
Natural Diet and Lifestyle Prevents Diabetes and Heart Disease
Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the US as new cases continue to be diagnosed at a rate of 4000 per day. This sobering statistic places millions of people at greatly increased risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, sudden death from a heart attack, and contributes to the obesity ... Read More ›
UPDATED:February 9, 2016
Hidden Kitchen Remedies
Herbs and spices have been used as remedies for centuries. Cloves for toothaches. Ginger for an upset stomach. Parsley for bad breath. Many of these remedies are common knowledge. But some other remedies hiding in your kitchen cabinets may surprise you. Some very common items have uncommon ... Read More ›
