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- 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: 1134(2 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: 1126(3 votes) - Interest Rate Horror Show: The Dawn of The Fed - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2015 from Wendy Montes de ocaOn the eve before the big Fed meeting, many are speculating there will be an interest rate hike to offset the 'horror show' the Fed has created with our current stock market bubble. It is widely recognized that Fed policy up to now has driven stock prices to record levels. My own personal ...
Views: 1107(1 vote) - Interest Rate Hike Survival Blue Print: How to Prepare, Preserve and Prosper - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2015 from Wendy Montes de ocaAfter months of speculation, the Fed decided not to raise rates at its most recent meeting. However, that doesn't mean things are fine and dandy. We're not in the clear...just year. Smart and savvy investors see the writing on the wall. They know that with the markets as volatile as ...
Views: 1082 - The Job Market-Interest Rate Connection - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Wendy Montes de ocaIf there’s one thing I’ve learned about following the Federal Reserve is jobs are crucial. By that I mean, if the U.S. economy is creating new jobs in a robust manner, then it’s likely an interest rate increase will follow. And the next Fed meeting is just weeks away. According to the ...
Views: 1082 - The Truth About Harnessing Health - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaHow many times have you heard, “Everyone should eat a minimum of 5 servings of vegetables and fruit every day for good health.” You’ve probably heard it so many times you’ve tuned it out. Despite knowing we should eat more vegetables and fruit, fewer than 10% of us do. Yes, you read that ...
Views: 1066(3 votes) - How To Achieve Profits and Protection During Bond Market Bubble - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2015 from Wendy Montes de ocaA Bond Market Collapse and Rising Interest Rates That Will Wreck Your Entire Portfolio are on the Way ... The Fed is meeting to decide if a much anticipated interest rate hike will finally come to fruition. The good news is ... you still have time to prepare if you act now. I’m going to ...
Views: 1054 - 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: 1047(4 votes) - 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: 1042(5 votes) - 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: 1041(3 votes) - Social Marketing Shockers and Secrets - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Wendy Montes de ocaSocial marketing can be fun, can increase awareness, and can drive website traffic. But there's also some things you should be aware of before you dive in and spend time or money on this method. The following are some comments I've heard over the years and my response, based on personal ...
Views: 1033 - Privacy Alert: Is Your Computer, Cell Phone and Email Safe? Find Out Now! - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2015 from Wendy Montes de ocaWork computer. Home computer. Email. Mobile phone. These are just a few potential avenues that can be a security threat. Digital privacy invasion is a real threat. One that you are at risk for every day, and may not even know it. 'Big brother'...the powers that be in Washington along ...
Views: 1030 - Trending Health Alert: Shocking New Link To Leaky Gut Syndrome - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2017 from Wendy Montes de ocaLeaky gut syndrome is a gastrointestinal condition that occurs due to intestinal tight junction (zonulin) malfunction. These “intestinal tight junctions” act as the guardians between your intestines and your bloodstream. Your GI tight junctions keep “bad” things out of your bloodstream. If ...
Views: 1023 - 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: 1003(1 vote) - Is Portion Control Keeping You Fat? A Different Spin On One Of the Most Popular Weight Loss Techniques By Jackie Wicks - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Wendy Montes de ocaGet ready for a shocker… Portion control MAY be keeping you fat. It may be the dirty little culprit standing in the way of your dreams and goals of having a healthy and fit body. If you are like most people, you’re probably wondering, "no, it is all the extra food I am eating that is ...
Views: 1002 - 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: 900 - Beware! Toxic Monsters: How to Get Rid Of Dust Mites Naturally - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2017 from Wendy Montes de ocaI have some shocking news about dust mites for you. And don't miss the low-down about eye "allergies." Let's get going! Here are the four steps to drastically reduce your allergen exposure. ✔ Step one: Dust mites are the leading indoor allergen, but recent research findings show that chronic ...
Views: 884 - 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: 818(3 votes) - 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: 790(3 votes) - 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: 789(2 votes) - 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: 778(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: 769(3 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: 734(1 vote) - 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: 731 - 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 ...
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