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- One in Six Cancers Caused by Infection - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Cory CouillardData emerging from the Lancet Infectious Disease reveal that infections account for one in six cancers worldwide. The incidence for 27 different cancers in 184 countries was found to be caused by four main types of infections. It is now estimated that 1.9 million cases of cancer per year can ...
Views: 1318 - Hormones & Weight Loss For Men - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Cory CouillardA new study finds that as men age they are likely to experience hormone related conditions similar to females going through menopause. The hormone imbalance is linked to unwanted weight gain, diabetes, heart disease and other chronic diseases. In the study, hormone-deficient men that were ...
Views: 2968 - 7 Fat Burning Foods - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Cory CouillardWeight loss can be achieved multiple different ways but the easiest method is to change and modify your diet. One can lose weight with exercise or starvation techniques but one cannot be truly healthy without fueling your body properly. You can stop worrying about your waistline when you ...
Views: 1356 - Antibiotics in Your Meat - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Cory CouillardThe Food and Drug Administration has been ordered by federal court to further investigate the damaging effects of wide spread use of antibiotics in animal feed on humans. Antibiotic abuse has caused alarming rates of antibiotic-resistant bacteria also known as super bugs. Farming groups, ...
Views: 1319 - Preventing Cholera Outbreaks - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Cory CouillardCholera is a sudden, acute diarrheal illness cause by infection within the lower digestive tract. The World Health Organization estimates that there are 3-5 million cases that claim the lives of over 100,000 people annually. Cholera is often mild or with very minimal symptoms with a small ...
Views: 1285 - Aspirin a Day? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Cory CouillardHealthcare advice is commonly confusing and depending on the source is usually a ploy to sell you a product that you may or may not need. Aspirin is one of the most common over-the-counter medications and has been extensively argued for its benefits versus risks. Recent aspirin research will ...
Views: 1420 - High Blood Pressure: A Symptom Versus Disease - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Cory CouillardHigh blood pressure causes the heart to work harder and will put additional stress on the body, the organs and the arteries. High blood pressure is also called hypertension. Uncontrolled hypertension will increase the risk of developing a heart attack, stroke, kidney failure and damage to the ...
Views: 1295 - Tuberculosis, Pneumonia and HIV Linked - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Cory CouillardScientists say that the initial clinical trials for a new tuberculosis (TB) vaccine are now scheduled for completion in South Africa by early next year. Dr. Hassan Mohomed said the results will help scientists understand the world epidemic and develop key strategies that will reduce and ...
Views: 1887 - Reverse Diabetic Toxicity - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Cory CouillardDiabetes is commonly a condition of toxicity. Proper education of exercise, nutrition, and monitoring of blood glucose levels is crucial in not only the prevention, but also the reversal of diabetes. Diabetes is a condition that can be managed naturally. Management will reduce the associated ...
Views: 1350 - Could Malaria Become Untreatable? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Cory CouillardA recent study in the prestigious medical journal The Lancet found emerging strains of medication-resistant malaria. Resistant strains of malaria are now surfacing in some of the highest risk populations around the world. The over-reliance and over-treatment with prescription medication is ...
Views: 1350 - Our Food System Is A Public Health Disaster - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Cory CouillardIt is now estimated that more than 1.3 billion people are overweight or obese. This growing problem causes heart disease, diabetes, cancer and contributes to most health conditions around the world. Experts once thought it was genetics but now the number one culprit is the global food system. ...
Views: 1214 - 5 Food Label Follies - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Cory CouillardThe food label can be a useful tool in determining the nutritional value and overall safety of a food choice. However, it is very common for an individual to not fully understand the food label and miss the most important components. Don’t be fooled any longer! Folly #1 Nutrition ...
Views: 1501(2 votes) - Infertility: When You’re Not Expecting - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Cory CouillardA new French study finds that men who are overweight or obese to have a greater risk of infertility. Overweight and obese men were found to have a low sperm count and more likely to have weaker sperm. The findings of the new study will help explain why infertility trends closely resemble the ...
Views: 1439(2 votes) - Killer Red Meats - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Cory CouillardA two decade Harvard study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine involving 121,342 men and women strongly suggests that red meat consumption will increase the risk of developing cancer and heart disease. There were 23,926 total deaths in the group with 5,910 from cardiovascular disease ...
Views: 1268 - Don’t Stroke, Consume This! - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Cory CouillardThe Heart Outcomes Prevention Evaluation (HOPE) study followed 10,000 individuals that were at risk for developing strokes. The participants found that increased levels of vitamin E significantly lowered their risk over the four year study. Cardiovascular disease is a leading disease killer for ...
Views: 1281 - 250 Million Poisoned and Lied To - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Cory CouillardThe European Cancer Research Center has called for an urgent review of aspartame and of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) stance that Aspartame is not a carcinogen. The FDA does report however that 75 percent of the adverse reactions caused by food additives is caused by Aspartame. ...
Views: 1335(1 vote) - Food Sensitivities: Not Too Hard to Swallow - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Cory CouillardTrue food allergies are relatively rare, but food sensitivities are now at record levels. Our poisoned and tainted commercialized food supply has been described as “Franken foods” and has contributed to a new generation of health conditions and disease. The new science experiment foods in our ...
Views: 1368 - Crack Stress Before It Cracks You - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Cory CouillardStudies confirm that stress not only contributes to weight gain, but also inhibits weight loss. Stress causes a cyclical process of overeating that produces imbalances and spikes in cortisol and insulin. These hormones contribute to fat being stored around the abdomen and hips that produce ...
Views: 1682(2 votes) - Cholesterol Drugs Linked to Brain Damage - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Cory CouillardCholesterol lowering medications have become the most popular and widely distributed drugs in the world. New health warnings have been added to the statin group such as muscle pain, memory loss and diabetes. These damaging side effects have been known long-term but pharmaceutical companies and ...
Views: 1228 - Glutathione: Heart Disease and Cancer Destroyed - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Cory CouillardThe most important molecule to stay healthy, prevent aging, cancer, heart disease and nearly every condition known to man has been found. Over 100,000 medical articles confirm that glutathione is the most important antioxidant, detoxifier and immune system builder. Despite the amount of ...
Views: 1815(1 vote) - Die-ting Tips Gone Wrong - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Cory CouillardLet's learn to take the die out of dieting. Diet and nutritional advice is one of the most common questions that we see in clinical practice. It is apparent that people get continuously misled when it comes to advice to lose weight, restore health and prevent disease. The usual culprit of the ...
Views: 2195(4 votes) - Are Cell Phones Damaging Brains? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Cory CouillardA new study in the United Kingdom found that 66 percent of cell phone users have developed a technologically advanced medical condition called Nomophobia. (1) Nomophobia is an intense fear of losing or becoming disconnected from being able to use one’s cell phone. Unfortunately this cultural ...
Views: 1670(1 vote) - Gluten: A Cereal Killer - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Cory CouillardGluten and gluten-free diets have become more popular among people and now experts as well. Gluten is a protein that is found in wheat, barley, rye and is added to many processed foods. (1) It is a common contributing factor to weight gain, toxicity, inflammation and allergic ...
Views: 1392(1 vote) - Jeremy Lin: A True Underdog Story - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Cory CouillardA new, unexpected hero in the NBA has redefined the term superstar. Jeremy Lin of the New York Knicks has become an intercultural and intercontinental sensation nearly overnight. He is a powerful testimony that the combination of passion, unrelenting work ethic and an incredible level of ...
Views: 2304 - Big Pharma: Missionary or Mercenary? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Cory CouillardIn recent months Merck & Co. pleaded guilty to criminal misdemeanor charges in the illegal marketing of the painkiller Vioxx. Vioxx has already been ordered to pay $4.85 billion to settle more than 50,000 heart attacks, strokes and deaths and another $1.9 billion for legal costs. The most ...
Views: 1740 - 5 Lessons to Live, Lead, & Communicate - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Cory CouillardMartin Luther King, Jr. left us a legacy. He not only taught us through what he said, but also what he did. He is an example of a leader with exceptional character; his words were backed by significant action. He taught us how to live intentionally and make our words mean something. If you ...
Views: 1633(1 vote) - Whitney, Michael, Heath, Who’s Next? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Cory CouillardThe shocking death of the pop star Whitney Houston brings prescription drug use and abuse into the spotlight once again. The deadly combination of Lorazepam, Diazepam, Xanax, and sleeping medications killed Houston in her bathtub at the Beverly Hilton. Clearly this is not an isolated event ...
Views: 1735(1 vote) - 12 Going On 21: Estrogen & Disease - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Cory CouillardBirth control pills (BCP’s) have been cited by Doctors to protect against breast cancer, heart disease and depression. Hundreds of millions of women worldwide have taken the pill since the 1960’s believing that they were “safe and effective”. What was once thought to be protective for one’s ...
Views: 1463 - America’s Drug of Choice: You're Probably Already on It! - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Cory CouillardIt has been found that teenagers who drink soda have more mental health conditions according to a new study. The study published in the American Journal of Public Health surveyed 5,547 10th graders about their soda drinking habits, the results were mind popping. There was a radical increase in ...
Views: 1486 - 8 Health Tips to Live to 100 - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Cory CouillardOne of the largest determining factors in aging is not your genes, but the quality of your lifestyle. A recent study in the British Medical Journal demonstrated that you can cut your risk of having a stroke in half by doing four things: Engage in exercise and physical activity, eat five daily ...
Views: 1482 - Cholesterol: Stuffing Bank Accounts vs. Arteries - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Cory CouillardCholesterol-lowering medications such as Lipitor, Zocor and Crestor are the #1 prescribed class of prescription medication in the United States. Over 215 million prescriptions add $26 billion to drug company coffers annually. A recent report from the National Center for Health Statistics shows ...
Views: 1435(1 vote) - Is That a Sex Hormone Mustache? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Cory CouillardEverything that you know about the safety of the beef and dairy industry has been spoon fed to you through a series of deceptive marketing lies. The dangerous, disease causing chemicals found in meat and dairy have put you and your family in a modern day science experiment. To best understand ...
Views: 1405 - Have We Missed the Point of the Paula Deen Debate? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Cory CouillardPaula Deen has become more publicized despite the possible harm that her foods may have caused to millions of people. Many people are talking about the hamburger donuts, the fact that she withheld information about her diabetes and even that she receives money from pharmaceutical companies. Are ...
Views: 1237(1 vote) - Is Healthcare the Next Big Movement? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Cory CouillardOn January 16th we commemorate one of this country’s greatest icons Martin Luther King, Jr. King states that his true contribution wasn’t a messiah of civil rights, but as an organizer of people and causes. Many believe in the “great man” concept of leadership, but in reality change comes from ...
Views: 1382(1 vote) - Processed Meat Linked to Patrick Swayze’s Deadly Condition - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Cory CouillardBritish Journal of Cancer—A new link found in eating processed meats and the formation of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is one of the types of cancers that boast the highest mortality rate amongst all cancers. The study confirms that eating processed meats daily increases the risk ...
Views: 1671(1 vote) - 5 Essentials to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Cory CouillardEssential No. 1: Maximized Mind Harvard University—A recent study investigated the power of one's mindset in losing weight. The findings of the study shocked psychologists stating that "weight loss is not only possible but probable." Ellen Langer said "If you can put the mind in a healthy ...
Views: 1308(1 vote) - Look Younger, Feel Better on Any Budget! - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Cory CouillardWe all desire to look our best. Many people think that it is difficult to not only look great, but feel great too. One of the most common challenges that we face in looking and feeling our best is the conception of “getting older”. People believe that this natural process causes the ...
Views: 1226(1 vote) - Tebowing to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Cory CouillardWeight loss goals commonly coincide with vacation plans, reunions and weddings. In order to address the added pounds, there is a very critical component to success that is commonly overlooked. If you start a weight loss program and begin to fall off track, it’s usually not your bulging belly ...
Views: 1246(1 vote) - Hidden Exercise Hazards Exposed: Are you at Risk? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Cory CouillardThe Centers for Disease Control now states that 1 in 5 emergency room visits are the result of participation in sports and exercise programs. The staggering 4 million annual emergency room visits have not only been deemed hazardous to your health, but also to your checkbook. The Consumer ...
Views: 2047(2 votes) - A Study Finds the Missing Link to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Cory CouillardAmericans now spend between $33 and $55 billion annually on weight loss products and services. (1) The high dollar items include medical procedures, pharmaceuticals and weight loss centers. It is now estimated that 45 million Americans enroll in a weight loss program at weight loss center or a ...
Views: 1837(2 votes) - Look Younger, Feel Better on Any Budget - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Cory CouillardWe all desire to look our best. Many people think that it is difficult to not only look great, but feel great too. One of the most common challenges that we face in looking and feeling our best is the conception of “getting older”. People believe that this natural process causes the ...
Views: 1361(2 votes) - Planning to be healthy in 2012 - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Cory CouillardThe New Year is almost here and we need to prepare for success. A Healthy 2012, A Healthy You. The most painful and depression causing life management mistake that you can make is what we call “memory management”. Memory management is simply trying to remember everything you have to do in ...
Views: 1356(2 votes) - Sugar: Poison in Your Bloodstream - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Cory CouillardType 2 Diabetes has become one of the most prevalent health conditions in the world. The purpose of this column is to become a proactive health consumer. Proactive health consumers become well educated about common conditions that we face throughout life. I often hear patients say, “I’m ...
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