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- Is Testing for Oxidative Damage a Good Idea? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaHazards of Breathing Oxidative damage is a fact of life for humans. The name – oxidative – gives a clue as to why this is true. We use oxygen to make energy in our bodies. Oxidation is the by-product of basic metabolism. But what is oxidation? Oxidation is a process that damages DNA. DNA ...
Views: 1298(2 votes) - Are You Being Deceived? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaThe recent news that the FDA had sent 17 warning letters to food companies regarding deceptive label claims was met with an interesting bunch of reactions and they weren’t all what you might expect. Reaction number one: “It’s about time!” OK, no surprise there. I mean, really, who can’t ...
Views: 1132(1 vote) - The Real Deal on Carbs: Good or Bad? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaA Growing Threat to Health Metabolic syndrome might be the most under appreciated threat to American health. There’s a good chance you’ve never even heard of it. If you have heard of metabolic syndrome, you probably don’t know exactly what it means. Metabolic syndrome is defined by the ...
Views: 1032(5 votes) - The Bowden “11? For Living Longer - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaThe great comedian Lenny Bruce used to have a bit in which he said, "I was going on vacation, so my doctor gave me an important list of things to do for swimmers in shark infested waters". He´d slyly ask the audience, "Are you ready for the first ´do´?" "Get out of the water as soon as ...
Views: 1042(4 votes) - Why Your Cholesterol Level May Be Meaningless - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaCholesterol and Heart Disease: Wrong All Along? By Suzanne W. Dixon, MPH, MS, RD Cholesterol Conundrum At first glance, the connection between high cholesterol and increased heart disease risk seems solid. Below the surface, the details look murkier. For starters, many people who have heart ...
Views: 2801(4 votes) - The Failure of the Western Medical Model - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaOne Cause, One Cure The western medical model looks at illness from a one cause-one disease-one cure perspective. This is called allopathic medicine. If a person has high blood pressure, an allopathic physician may give him or her a drug to lower blood pressure. The doctor may opt for the ...
Views: 2477(2 votes) - Do Sugar Substitutes Contribute to Obesity? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaArtificial sweeteners are seen by many as a way to have your cake and eat it too. What’s better than a sugary-tasting soda pop without all of the calories? Believe it or not, artificially sweetened products may make it more difficult to keep a trim waistline. What are They? Artificial ...
Views: 998(1 vote) - Buyer Beware: Why Labels Won’t Help You Find Healthy Food - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaMore is Not Better The modern day supermarket is a dizzying array of colors and sounds. According to the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), the average grocery store contains around 45,000 unique items. Each year sees an average of 1,500 new grocery products added to the mix. With 45,000 ...
Views: 1040(3 votes) - The Truth About Agave Nectar: It’s All Hype - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaAgave nectar/ syrup is basically high-fructose corn syrup masquerading as a health food. It’s easy to understand how agave syrup got its great reputation. Even the word “Agave” has a fine pedigree, coming from the Greek word for noble. The blue agave species- considered the best for the ...
Views: 1118(3 votes) - How To Turn Off The Cancer Switch - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaIn the world of medical fears, few things rank as high as cancer. For many people, a cancer diagnosis challenges their view of themselves as a “healthy person.” Fortunately, many cancers are curable. You can survive cancer and be healthy. Cancer Biology 101 A basic understanding of how ...
Views: 1227(4 votes) - The "Anti-aging" Lie - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaWith the American popular media focus on youth and beauty, growing older is something nobody wants to face. It may beat the alternative, but who looks forward to achy joints, age spots, and wrinkles? We’re all susceptible to the message that getting older means being washed up and less ...
Views: 1128(2 votes) - Are Superfoods Really Super? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Wendy Montes de ocaSuperFoods: What's in a Name Lately, you've probably been hearing a lot about "superfoods". A quick Google search of the term will lead you to a range of websites and topics. You can learn about Dr. Perricone's Superfoods from Oprah.com. You'll be enticed by advertisements to buy chlorella, a ...
Views: 727(1 vote) - Two ways to lower your risk of metabolic syndrome - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Wendy Montes de ocaTwo ways to lower your risk of metabolic syndrome By Eileen Coale Many people have never heard of metabolic syndrome, also known as Syndrome X, but it's a big health problem … literally! Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of health conditions associated with obesity. These conditions include ...
Views: 771(1 vote) - Does the Glycemic Index Lead to the Land of the Lean? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Wendy Montes de ocaDoes the Glycemic Index Lead to the Land of the Lean? By Suzanne W. Dixon, MPH, MS, RD It seems that every time you turn around, you hear about the glycemic index (GI). “You Can Turbo-Charge Your Metabolism, Create Life Long Motivation & Lose Up to 19 Pounds Of Fat In Just 21 Days Or Less ...
Views: 762(3 votes) - An apple a day helps keep holiday pounds at bay - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Wendy Montes de ocaIf you're worried about keeping off the holiday pounds, eat an apple! The effects of apple eating on overall calorie consumption were the focus of a research presentation at a meeting of the Obesity Society in October 2007. Researchers from Pennsylvania State University revealed that study ...
Views: 814(3 votes) - Pump Up the Health in “Happy and Healthy Holidays” - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Wendy Montes de ocaEveryone dreads the yearly holiday weight gain despite the fact that it may not be quite as bad as we believe. Most Americans gain an average of just over a pound during the holidays, which is much less than often-quoted figures of 5, 7, and even 10 pounds. Fewer than 10% of Americans gain more ...
Views: 687(3 votes) - Clobber Your Allergies – the Natural Way - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Wendy Montes de oca50 million Americans are suffering from allergies right now – and they're just as desperate for relief as you are. You could turn to allergy medications – like antihistamines – to ease your symptoms. But they come with side effects. Drowsiness is the most common, but these lesser-known side ...
Views: 893 - Gourmet Cheese For Heart Health - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Wendy Montes de ocaIndividuals at risk for cardiovascular disease have long been warned to stay away from saturated-fat containing foods like cheese. But a recent study conducted at the University of Florence offers tasty hope for those who have had to sacrifice cheese in the interests of their health. In a ...
Views: 783(2 votes) - The Nutrient For Computer Eyestrain - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Wendy Montes de ocaYou may have heard that lutein is useful in the prevention of cataracts and the prevention and possibly even reversal of macular degeneration. Now there's even more reason to consume lutein. A Chinese study published in the British Journal of Nutrition revealed that it may also provide vision ...
Views: 725 - Is Chocolate The Answer To High Blood Pressure? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Wendy Montes de ocaCan chocolate really lower your blood pressure? Based on a recent Spanish university study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, the answer may well be yes. Researchers studied the effects of cocoa powder on hypertension in rats, which are considered to be a reliable ...
Views: 785(3 votes) - 14 Ways to Stay HEALTHY During Cold and Flu Season - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Wendy Montes de ocaIt's that time of year again... ...you're going to be bombarded with a boatload of viruses and germs. Your runny-nosed toddler will want to be held … your sick co-worker will blow his nose and then sit down to use your computer without washing his hands … and a complete stranger will have a ...
Views: 3960(6 votes) - Three "Magic" Minerals Your Body Needs ... - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Wendy Montes de ocaThe following are three "magic" minerals shown to play significant roles in controlling and preventing hypertension (high blood pressure). With all of the stresses in everyday life as well as the added pressures on everyday life due to the current economic environment, now more than ever, ...
Views: 2015 - The Vaccination Debate - Gardasil: A Cervical Cancer Breakthrough - or Another Dangerous Vaccine? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Wendy Montes de ocaGabrielle had it all. Beautiful and smart, she was a varsity and competitive All-Star cheerleader … a gymnast … and an honor-roll student involved in leadership at her school. Then her parents chose to get Gabi vaccinated with Gardasil. Now, at just 15 years of age, she feels like she's ...
Views: 2319 - The Vaccination Debate, Part 2 - Vaccines Have Been Proven Effective, Right? WRONG! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Wendy Montes de ocaIn part 1 of the Vaccination Debate, you saw a list of the preservatives … adjuvants that stimulate the immune system to react more strongly to the virus … antibiotics … and other substances that make up today's vaccines. Many of these ingredients are toxic. Quite a few of them have been ...
Views: 3709(1 vote) - The Vaccination Debate – Part 1: Dangerous Ingredients in Your Child's Vaccines That Your Doctor Probably WON'T Tell You About - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Wendy Montes de ocaIt's the start of another school year, so it's time to make sure Junior is up to date with all of his vaccinations. But do you actually know what your child is getting in those shots? Many parents believe that vaccines contain a weakened version of the virus, so the recipient's body can ...
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