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Ask the Expert: Omega-3 Fatty Acid

Ask the Expert: Omega-3 Fatty Acid

Dr. Frank Sacks Professor of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Department of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health 1. What are omega-3 fatty acids, and why should I make sure to include them in my diet? Omega-3 fatty acids (also known as… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Health, Medicine
L-Proline – Keeps Your Skin, Heart and Joints Young!

L-Proline – Keeps Your Skin, Heart and Joints Young!

Proline is an amino acid, one of the twenty DNA-encoded amino acids.  They are essential amino acids, meaning that they are components which cannot be produced by the body and, therefore, must be obtained from a diet or through supplementation.… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Health, Medicine
IBS – No Cure or No Big Pharma Cure?

IBS – No Cure or No Big Pharma Cure?

IMAGINE HAVING A CONDITION with symptoms so severe that you can’t leave the house, yet your doctor calls it a “functional,” or “psychosomatic,” disease — meaning that it’s all in your head. But it’s a very real problem for the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
High Animal Protein Intake Linked to Increased Cancer, Diabetes and Mortality

High Animal Protein Intake Linked to Increased Cancer, Diabetes and Mortality

The amount of protein we need to maintain optimal health has long been debated. The modern-day hunter gatherer Paleo people would perhaps suggest that a higher intake of animal protein is best. Conversely, the vegan, plant eaters would usually point… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
Is Good Health Worth Paying For?

Is Good Health Worth Paying For?

by Geraldine Bright You can’t take it with you when you go, but it can make you feel better when you are alive. Yes, I’m talking about money. I think people consider what they have to pay for their health… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Holistic Medicine, Medicine
6 Key Lab Tests for an Effective Wellness Tune-­Up

6 Key Lab Tests for an Effective Wellness Tune-­Up

By Dr. Wes Youngberg When I was 24 years old I read the studies done by Drs. Brown and Goldsteine. They had just won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for their work showing how harmful cholesterol particles can enter the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
Substantial Health Benefits Shown from Salt Reduction

Substantial Health Benefits Shown from Salt Reduction

An excess consumption of salt has been linked with a large number of health issues;  including an increased risk of hypertension, cardiovascular disease, stomach cancer and overall mortality. Despite the evidence, salt consumption in the modern world remains very high.… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition
L-Proline & Your Skin

L-Proline & Your Skin

Today there are an overwhelming number of beauty treatments and regimens on the market. For the average woman, knowing what to focus on or try first can be difficult. One often-overlooked secret to looking younger and healthier — and actually… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Lifestyle
The Cost of Violating Nature’s Laws

The Cost of Violating Nature’s Laws

“When man violates man’s laws, we send him to jail and point the finger of scorn at him. When he violates nature’s laws, we send him to a hospital, give him flowers, and feel sorry for him.” –B.J. Palmer Understanding… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Lifestyle
Fish Consumption and Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Do They Lower Cholesterol?

Fish Consumption and Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Do They Lower Cholesterol?

Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats found in fish, phytoplankton, and in the form of supplements. Polyunsaturated fats, especially EPA and DHA, have a reputation for being heart-friendly fats because they do not promote atherosclerosis associated with causing heart disease.… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Medicine, News