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In many parts of the country summer heat is already past the ‘breaking a sweat’ mark. And you may not realize how quickly you can become dehydrated. Considering that your body is 60 percent water, even mild dehydration can impact your body temperature, heart rate and blood pressure. In fact, it can affect your heart like smoking a cigarette. That’s why it’s very important to know the sneaky signs of…
There’s nothing quite as frustrating as chronic constipation…. And if you’re one of the millions of Americans who’s experienced it, you know just how bad it is — the stomach pain, the strain and the hours of time wasted away in the bathroom. But chronic constipation is more than uncomfortable — it’s a hazard to your health. When you’re constipated, the toxins and waste that your body should be removing…
We all experience sleep problems from time to time, and some of us have it worse than others. Our minds race while we toss and turn, anxiously watching the clock tick down the hours. Sometimes it seems that with all the mental activity taking up “brain space,” we’ve forgotten how to sleep. The next day we feel groggy and our minds don’t work efficiently. We need to catch up. The…
Strong muscles are important… and not just if you want to look buff. If you have decreased muscle strength, you’re less mobile and more likely to fall, which means you can’t be as active and independent as you want to be. Not to mention the fact that having weak muscles increases your odds of spending time in the hospital and dying prematurely. So ideally, you want to keep your muscles…
Carbohydrates have a bad rap. They can spike your blood sugar and add inches to your waist, no doubt, if you’re not careful. But low-carb dieters and Paleo enthusiasts may be doing themselves a big disservice by eschewing them altogether. That’s because if you want to resist colon cancer, a starch known as “resistant” starch offers a way to lower your risk. You can consume this special starch in a…
Amazing things are happening in the realm of stem cell therapy — especially concerning your stems cells accessible in your very own belly fat… Mesenchymal cells, as they are known, may be used to deter all sorts of devastating diseases as we discussed in last week’s post. The cells are harvested from your belly fat and reintroduced back into your body to possibly repair your heart… save your joints from…
If you regularly reach for over-the-counter antacids to deal with stomach problems, there’s something you should know… These medications come with some very serious side effects — so serious that even the FDA can’t ignore them any longer. That’s why the FDA recently issued a warning related to the life-threatening consequences of taking over-the-counter antacids that contain aspirin. It turns out, these popular treatments for acid reflux and indigestion (like…
With all the gluten bashing that’s been going on for the past decade or so, the glutinous grain barley has gotten a bad name. But unless you’re avoiding gluten due to celiac disease or allergy, it may be time to give barley another chance… Take the most recent research from St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, for example. Researchers found that barley decreases LDL (bad) cholesterol levels just as effectively as…
Have you given up the processed foods for a healthier, maybe even paleo-styled diet in hopes of losing weight — only to be disappointed that the inches aren’t coming off? Let me share a secret… Even if you are avoiding processed foods and sugary beverages and try to eat right, you are likely still subjecting your body to sneaky and harmful, fat-causing chemicals. That’s right… fat-causing chemicals. In a paper…
Looking down at your keyboard, cell phone, iPad and the like causes poor posture. Shoulders round forward, the head falls forward and the stress that puts on your neck, shoulders and upper back set you up for some real pain. In today’s video Dr. Brett Cardonick shares with you three quick exercises that will help you re-balance your upper body and relieve the strain and pain. Give it a try…