The AMAZING Health Benefits of Vitamin D
Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with cancer, heart disease, stoke, high blood pressure, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, autoimmune disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, depression and chronic pain. Technically, vitamin D is not a vitamin, but rather a pre-hormone very similar in structure to steroid hormones like cortisol, testosterone and estradiol. As a hormone, vitamin D helps control calcium absorption from the gut and aids in calcium … [Continue Reading...]
Natural Remedies for Angina and Congestive Heart Failure
Angina occurs when blood supply to the heart muscle is inadequate, with the patient usually experiencing pressure-like discomfort in the chest, which may spread to the shoulders, arms and neck. Congestive heart failure occurs when weakness of the heart muscle leads to buildup of fluid in the lungs and surrounding body tissues. The patient typically experiences fatigue, shortness of breath and swelling of the legs. Many medical alternatives for … [Continue Reading...]
Nutrient Deficiencies Caused by Diabetic, Cardiovascular and Heart Failure Drugs
Individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) suffer from insulin resistance which leads to elevations of blood sugar as well as blood insulin levels. Insulin resistance seems not only to be associated with T2DM; it also appears related to unhealthy aging, cancer, autoimmune disease and other disorders. Elevated blood sugar and blood insulin levels damage blood vessels, both large as well as small. In fact, once a person has developed T2DM, … [Continue Reading...]
High-Intensity Interval Training
You may have heard of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). HIIT involves doing exercise at a high intensity for a specific period of time followed either by a period of rest or much lower level of intensity, then repeating the sequence. A typical HIIT workout might only last 15 to 20 minutes. HIIT has been shown to be extra helpful in promoting weight loss since, during HIIT, your body burns stored glycogen as a fuel source. Traditional … [Continue Reading...]
Eating Pitfalls To Avoid
When learning to eat more healthy, there are always Pitfalls to Avoid - Here are 3 Major Avoids... 1. Skipping meals. Many otherwise healthy eaters “diet” during the day but then “binge” at night. 2. Don’t “graze” yourself into becoming fat. You can easily pig out on 600 calories of pretzels, chips or cereal without even realizing it. 3. Ignoring “Serving Size” information on the Nutrition Facts panel. 1–2 ounces is … [Continue Reading...]
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The Importance of Iodine
Doctors in Naples FL reveals the type of medicine currently practiced by the vast majority of physicians in the United States is based on the scientific … [Read More...]
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Have Your Heard About The HCG Diet?
You may have heard of the HCG Diet. It was first designed in … [Read More...]
Bottom Line In Losing Weight
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Nutrient Deficiencies Caused by Diabetic, Cardiovascular and Heart Failure Drugs
Individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) suffer from insulin resistance which leads to elevations of blood sugar as well as blood insulin levels. Insulin resistance seems not only to be … [Read More...]
Nutrient Depletion Caused by Blood Pressure-Lowering Drugs
Hypertension is defined as a resting blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg or higher. Elevated blood pressure over time damages the cardiovascular system - the heart, brain, kidneys and blood vessels … [Read More...]
Nutrient Depletion Caused by Lipid-Modifying Drugs
Abnormal blood lipid levels (high total cholesterol [TC], high LDL-cholesterol [LDL-C], high triglycerides [TG] and/or low HDL-cholesterol [HDL-C]) have been associated with increased risk of … [Read More...]
Natural Ways to Lower Blood Sugar
Elevated blood sugar levels in the adult are usually associated with obesity, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. There are multiple … [Read More...]
Attention Men… Are You Losing Interest In Sex, Feeling Depressed Or Experiencing Insomnia?
If you answered yes, then consider this... you might have low Testosterone! Testosterone is a hormone produced by the testicles that keeps the bones and muscles of men strong, maintains … [Read More...]
Problem With Statin Drugs
Some of the most commonly prescribed pharmaceutical drugs are statins. Statins are typically used in individuals who have "cholesterol" problems. As we have previously discussed, there are not … [Read More...]
Scientifically Determine What You Should Eat For Better Health
Our immune system can be viewed as a double-edged sword - appropriately protecting us against harmful viruses, bacteria and cancer cells; but then inappropriately over-reacting to harmless common … [Read More...]
Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure
Hypertension or "high blood pressure" is defined as a blood pressure greater than 140 mm Hg systolic (when the heart contracts) and/or 90 mm Hg diastolic (when the heart relaxes). Levels of less … [Read More...]
Is Your Current Exercise Program Harming Your Health?
The latest exercise recommendations suggest the optimal exercise program would include working out four to six days per week for 60 minutes each time. Working out more than this actually may be … [Read More...]
