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- Alpha Lipoic Acid Lowers Blood Pressure and Reduces Stroke Risk - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from John PhillipSlowly rising blood pressure as we age places millions of Americans at increased risk for heart attack and stroke. Medical practitioners and Big Pharma think the answer is prescribe a host of different pharmaceuticals until a magical number is achieved artificially. Research has rapidly emerged ...
Views: 1403(2 votes) - Alzheimer's Disease Prevention and Treatment - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from John PhillipAlzheimer's Disease cases have been rapidly increasing over the last half century, and are currently the seventh leading cause of death in America. Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia and affects our ability to form memories, communicate and perform the most common daily tasks. ...
Views: 1656(2 votes) - Alzheimer's Disease Prevention Stratagy - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2010 from John PhillipAlzheimer’s disease now affects more than 5 million Americans, and research projects that number will triple to more than 15 million by 2050. This dreaded memory-robbing disease is feared more than any other disease by most people, as it hits at the core of our being, stealing treasured ...
Views: 1475(1 vote) - Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention with Natural Lifestyle - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from John PhillipNo other disease stirs more fear than Alzheimer’s disease. This mind robbing affliction is presently the sixth leading cause of death in the US and rising at an alarming rate. Estimates are that by the year 2030 nearly 1 in 4 adults will be affected by this cruel form of dementia. At present ...
Views: 1602(1 vote) - Best Natural Weight Loss Supplements - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from John PhillipAs children and adults continue to wage a losing battle against excessive weight and obesity, the impact to health and longevity is beginning to take it's toll. Dietary excess, lack of exercise and stress are contributing to skyrocketing levels of the major killers. Heart disease, ...
Views: 1494(2 votes) - Boost Immune Health with Vitamin D - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from John PhillipEvidence continues to mount validating the critical nature of Vitamin D to human health. Actually a form of hormone, Vitamin D exerts a powerful influence on virtually every cell in the body as it’s been shown to activate the immune systems ability to identity and thwart pathogens and rogue ...
Views: 1463(1 vote) - Chocolate Effectively Lowers Risk from High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from John PhillipHigh blood pressure is a significant concern as it significantly raises the incidence of vascular disease and stroke. As a result of stress, poor diet and lifestyle, enzymes in our body produce a substance known as angiotensin II that causes blood vessels to narrow and blood pressure to ...
Views: 1173(1 vote) - Cholesterol Level Predicts Heart Disease Risk in Young Adults - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from John PhillipThe results of a 20 year study bring to light the importance of healthy diet and lifestyle from an early age. Elevated cholesterol levels in young adults in their 20's and 30's were predictive of the development of coronary artery calcium and atherosclerosis later in life. Coronary Artery ...
Views: 1319(1 vote) - Choose Raspberries and Purple Fruits to Ward off Cancer - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from John PhillipColon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths. This devastating disease is on the rise as our typical diet of processed foods continues to kill. A diet void of essential nutrients is the driving force behind this largely preventable disease. Researchers continue to uncover the ...
Views: 1542(2 votes) - CoQ10 Improves Heart Health and Weight Loss Efforts - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from John PhillipCoenzyme Q10 is an amazing chemical cofactor which is required by every cell in the body to produce the energy we need to live. It`s been shown to increase the level of energy to all muscles and is especially important to cardiac function as it increases energy production at an optimal rate. ...
Views: 1292(1 vote) - Coronary Artery Disease Prevention Tips - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from John PhillipCoronary Artery Disease (CAD) results in nearly 1 million deaths each year and millions more are living with this disease and the limitations which lead to an early demise. Coronary Artery Disease is avoidable and reversible by following a healthy diet and supplementing with targeted ...
Views: 1682(1 vote) - Curcumin Prevents Cancer, Heart Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease and Obesity - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from John PhillipCurcumin is one of a small number of super nutrients which has the demonstrated ability to dramatically lower the risk from cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer`s disease while influencing the storage of body fat by altering lipid metabolism. Curcumin is a natural polyphenol which is extracted ...
Views: 1304(1 vote) - Cut Heart Attack Risk in Half - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from John PhillipHeart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, killing nearly 650,000 people. Studies indicate that heart disease risk is doubled by eating a diet which includes a high percent of calories from refined and processed carbohydrates. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports ...
Views: 1442(2 votes) - Diabetes Prevention Tips - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from John PhillipDiabetes is a metabolic disorder which threatens most organs in the body. Excessive blood sugar levels cause disruption and damage to the inner lining of the vessels, resulting in loss of eyesight, kidney failure and cardiovascular disease. Type 2 diabetes is a disease caused by poor diet and ...
Views: 1309(2 votes) - Eat 3 Meals a Day to Fuel Weight Loss - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from John PhillipOur body is acutely sensitive to the frequency, quantity and type of foods we eat at each meal. As our body races to digest and breakdown the different fats, proteins and carbohydrates to filter all essential vitamins and minerals we need to live, metabolic activity surges based on the exact ...
Views: 1241(1 vote) - Eat Fat, Lose Weight and Be Healthy - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from John PhillipOver the past half century, we have become a fat-phobic nation. This has led to the low-fat diet mentality which is prescribed by the overwhelming majority of medical and dietary professionals. The problem is this diet is the direct cause of heart disease, diabetes and the metabolic ...
Views: 1202(1 vote) - Exercise Easier to Drop Weight Faster - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from John PhillipHealth conscious individuals understand the importance of regular exercise to assist natural weight loss goals and to improve all critical parameters of health. A well sculpted body is usually a sign of somebody who eats properly, stays healthy and has a long term investment in their own ...
Views: 1221(1 vote) - Health Benefits of Exercise – Reducing Disease Risk - by Submitted on May 09, 2010 from John PhillipExercise is necessary to remain healthy, as it ties together a lifestyle of proper diet, stress management and social interaction. Our need for regular exercise is encoded into our genes, as our earliest ancestors required short bursts of energy to hunt for food or evade predators. At the ...
Views: 1704(1 vote) - Is Taxation the Answer to Obesity and Successful Weight Loss? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from John PhillipAs the obesity epidemic continues to spread throughout the western civilization, the healths of many millions are placed in severe jeopardy. With rates projected to hit a saturation level of 43% in the US by 2050, incidence of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and dementia will escalate and ...
Views: 1238(2 votes) - Key Weight Loss Nutrients - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from John PhillipExcess weight and obesity are part of a silent epidemic, as two-thirds of adults surveyed indicate they are carrying too much weight, yet are unable to make the necessary diet and lifestyle changes to achieve their ideal weight goal. The results of a survey conducted by National Public Radio ...
Views: 1332(1 vote) - Low Carb Plant Diet Assists Weight Loss - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from John PhillipAll low carb diets are not created equal. Many people understand the importance of losing weight to improve health markers and lower risk from heart disease, diabetes, stroke and cancer, but the type of diet they choose is just as important as the weight loss itself. There's no shortage of diet ...
Views: 1179(1 vote) - Lowering Triglycerides Assists Weight Loss, Slashes Disease Risk - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from John PhillipTriglycerides are a type of blood fat which have evolved as an essential means of transporting and storing energy for use at times when food is scarce. This served us well during our evolutionary past when the next meal could be several days away. Today, high triglycerides are associated with ...
Views: 1164(1 vote) - Melatonin Fights Cancer, Dementia and Premature Aging - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from John PhillipFree radical production plays a pivotal role in the development of systemic inflammation that fuels the aging process. Free radicals are formed as a result of essential metabolic processes such as breathing, walking and eating. Over the course of decades, these molecules damage sensitive ...
Views: 1167(2 votes) - Natural Diet and Lifestyle Reverse the Effects of Aging - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from John PhillipMedical researchers have made great strides over the past decade toward understanding the intricate process we know as aging. In an article published in U.S. News and World Report, nutritionist Dr. Jonny Bowden identifies the four main causes of aging in the human body as free radicals, ...
Views: 1116(2 votes) - Obesity Rates Rising, Best Tips to Lose Weight Now! - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from John PhillipObesity rates continue to grow at a staggering pace, with dire implications to both individual health and our struggling health care system. Over 2 million people moved from overweight to obese status, based on the Body Mass Index (BMI) scale, a standardized measurement of body weight. Obesity ...
Views: 2494(1 vote) - Planning for Successful Weight Loss - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from John PhillipThe best way to achieve your weight loss goal is to establish a realistic plan that you can incorporate into a new healthy lifestyle. It must be realistic and sustainable after you reach your target weight so you can maintain your results with minimal effort. Most people have a very hectic ...
Views: 1238(1 vote) - Prevent Cancer, Lose Weight by Cutting Fats - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from John PhillipThere’s now yet another compelling reason to lose weight and cut consumption of unhealthy Omega-6 fats from vegetable sources. Research released from the Institute of Food Technologists indicates that as many as 1 in 3 cancer deaths could be prevented by reducing consumption of corn and ...
Views: 1824(2 votes) - Prevent Diabetes Naturally - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from John PhillipDiabetes continues to grow at a staggering rate with 1.6 million new cases being diagnosed each year in the US. The American Diabetes Association estimates that more than 25 million children and adults are either pre-diabetic, or have progressed to the most devastating mature form of the ...
Views: 1174(1 vote) - Raspberries Help Lower Colon Cancer Risk by 45% - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from John PhillipCognitive decline is unnatural. Millions of aging adults consider an impaired capacity to think, reason and form new memories as the inevitable course of declining health. By accepting brain aging as normal, we condemn our senior years and live in constant fear of whether we will remember our ...
Views: 1149(1 vote) - Slash Diabetes Risk with Natural Diet and Fresh Vegetables - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from John PhillipDiabetes continues to grow at a staggering rate with 1.6 million new cases being diagnosed each year in the US. The American Diabetes Association estimates that more than 25 million children and adults are either pre-diabetic, or have progressed to the most devastating mature form of the ...
Views: 1506(3 votes) - Sleep May be the Key to Successful Weight Loss - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from John PhillipAmazing as it may sound, sleep may be the missing link to achieving your weight loss goal. The importance of a good night’s sleep is discounted by many people, yet the impact on overall health and body weight cannot be underestimated. The body performs many critical functions while we sleep that ...
Views: 1147(1 vote) - Super Foods That Help Weight Loss - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from John PhillipWhile it may be true there’s no magical fat burning food, there are a number of super foods which assist the body to lose weight, or help to maintain a weight range once you’ve achieved your goal. These foods work by naturally controlling your hunger, increasing fat metabolism and burning extra ...
Views: 1345(1 vote) - Top Foods and Lifestyle Changes Promote Heart Health - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from John PhillipHeart disease is the number one killer in the US, and results from decades of dietary and lifestyle abuse leading to damage of the delicate arteries that supply blood to the heart. The condition is called coronary artery disease (CAD) and is the primary type of heart condition which leads to ...
Views: 1279(1 vote) - Using Pomegranate in the Fight Against Heart Disease - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from John PhillipHeart disease claims the lives of nearly 900,000 Americans each year, caused largely by a diet of processed junk food, excess calories, obesity and smoking. Many people are under the false impression that heart disease is inevitable and once diagnosed can only be controlled by a low fat diet and ...
Views: 1069(1 vote) - Vitamin D is Key to Good Health - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from John PhillipVitamin D has been receiving much attention lately, as it has been shown to reduce the risk of many cancers, help to prevent cardiovascular disease, lower the prevalence of diabetes and activate the body's immune system. Vitamin D has been the subject of extensive research over the last decade. ...
Views: 1205(1 vote) - Vitamin E Critical to Fight Cancer and Heart Disease - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from John PhillipHealth conscious people understand the importance of a diet that includes all the essential vitamins and minerals to avoid chronic illness as we age. Vitamin E is known to confer many health benefits including support for the heart and brain as well as an immune system booster. Many are ...
Views: 919(2 votes) - Weight Loss Diet Tips to Improve Heart Health - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from John PhillipThe incidence of obesity continues unabated at epidemic levels as people suffer from a wide array of degenerative diseases including heart disease which kills more people than any other affliction. The US Department of Agriculture released data showing that Americans consumed 331 more calories a ...
Views: 1285(2 votes) - Weight Loss Improves Memory, Burns Fat - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from John PhillipThe extra weight carried by nearly three-quarters of the American adult population increases the risk of many diseases ranging from heart disease and stroke to metabolic disorders such as diabetes. New research indicates that memory loss and dementia should be added to the long list of health ...
Views: 1861(1 vote) - Cancer Prevention Strategies - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from John PhillipCancer is the second leading cause of death among Americans. Many people do not realize that cancer is largely a disease which can be prevented through lifestyle and dietary modifications as well as through targeted supplementation. Prevention is the key to reducing the number of cancer ...
Views: 1253(4 votes) - Reduce Meat to Lower Weight and Burn Fat - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from John PhillipConsuming too much meat, especially red and processed meat has been linked to increased risk of heart disease and cancer, and now those trying to lose weight are well advised to limit total calories from all meat sources. Research reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition links a ...
Views: 1638(3 votes) - Vitmain D Lowers Cancer Risk, Assists Weight Loss - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from John PhillipThe importance of Vitamin D in the battle to lose weight and reduce the risk from many forms of cancer has been largely misunderstood since its discovery in 1922. Researchers have been uncovering the many significant health benefits of this miracle hormone since decoding the human genome, ...
Views: 1465(3 votes) - How to Live Longer - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from John PhillipOur body is a very complex machine which is continually processing the foods we eat through chemical reactions we refer to as digestion and metabolism. Foods which are highly refined, processed and over cooked break down into sugars and proteins which wreak havoc in our cells. The sugar and ...
Views: 1875(5 votes) - Best Weight Loss Diet - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from John PhillipAmericans continue to struggle with weight loss, and yet the number of people who indicate they are actively trying to lose weight has steadily decreased. As a nation, we have become less concerned about the impact overweight and obesity will have on our quality and length of life, as well as ...
Views: 2179(2 votes) - Permanent Weight Loss – Lose Weight and Keep It Off - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from John PhillipOver the past half century, Americans have experienced a metabolic pandemic, leading to a nearly 40% obesity rate among adults and risk of a shortened lifespan due to heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Researchers believe that the current generation of children and young adults will the ...
Views: 1894(2 votes) - Waist Size Linked to Mortality, Top Weight Loss Supplements - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from John PhillipIt’s no secret that American waistlines are continuing to expand, increasing the risk of disease and sudden death from an early age. The vast majority of overweight and obese individuals are conscious of their excess girth and would like to lose weight, but don’t fully understand the dire health ...
Views: 1460(2 votes) - Top Diabetes Weight Loss Diet - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from John PhillipDiabetes ranks as the sixth leading cause of death in the US with new cases of the disease rising at alarming levels, especially among children and teens. More alarming is the fact that diabetes more than doubles the risk of sudden death from a heart attack. Weight loss among those suffering ...
Views: 1344(5 votes) - Avoid Statins Through Natural Lifestyle Changes - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from John PhillipCholesterol lowering statins have been hailed as miracle drugs and yet medical research has come to the dismal conclusion that they are virtually worthless in preventing heart disease or death from a heart attack, possibly helping 1 out of 100 who take the drug. Those aren’t very good odds when ...
Views: 1585(1 vote) - Busting the Top Fitness Myths - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2010 from John PhillipFitness myths are as common as old wives tales, and can have a detrimental effect on your workout routine and overall health. We listen to things others tell us about our health and fitness, and after hearing the same advise long enough, we begin to believe it, correct or not. Some of the ...
Views: 1313(2 votes) - Coffee Drinking Shown to Naturally Prevent Diabetes - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from John PhillipMillions of people rely on their morning cup of coffee to jump-start each day. That caffeine-packed jolt of java is the right elixir to wake the brain and prepare for the mental and physical demands of your daily routine. Coffee has been maligned for years due to its high caffeine content ...
Views: 1132(1 vote) - Cut Sugar and Lose Weight Fast - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2010 from John PhillipAmericans consume 156 pounds of sugar for every man, woman and child each year, and this number is continuing to grow at an alarming rate. The vast majority doesn’t come from the sugar jar, but is conveniently hidden in foods you may never suspect. Sugar, and its evil cousin high fructose corn ...
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