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We’ve all heard the saying “you are what you eat.” But in today’s food industry it’s no longer enough just to watch what you eat. You’ve got to go beyond “beef — it’s what’s for dinner” to “what did your beef have for dinner” to reap the biggest benefit from the top of the food chain. That’s because scientists have real proof that organic varieties of meat and milk, harvested…
Swallowing is a common, and essential, function. But add a sore throat to the mix and each bite of food becomes an intensely uncomfortable experience. Sometimes the pain can be so intense we actively try to stop swallowing. As a sore throat develops, our first thought is often STREP. We visit the doctor, who will do a throat swab and prescribe antibiotics if the test is positive, and usually the…
Lots of foods contain naturally-occurring disease-fighting compounds. The trick however, for most of these superfoods, is getting enough of these nutrients into your body to reap the benefits. The mango is one such food. This exotic fruit exhibits antioxidant properties from numerous nutrient sources including vitamin C — a known cancer fighter — beta carotene, and several polyphenolic compounds including gallic acid, and their larger polymers gallotannins, that have been…
The earthy flavor of beets can definitely be an acquired taste. But if you’re trying to get back into shape — especially following a heart-related scare — it’s a flavor you’ll quickly learn tastes a lot like relief. Doctors have long lauded beets for their ability to improve blood circulation. The secret to their circulation-boosting power is the massive concentration of natural nitrates found in the red root veggies. These…
Carbonated soft drinks are a habit that’s hard to kick. The manufacturers make sure they’re everywhere so you can just grab one and go. But the contents are taking a toll on our teeth. A lot of soda will give you lesions, dental erosion and demineralization. But even a little isn’t so great. For sugary drinks, the sugar combines with bacteria in your mouth to form acid, which attacks the…
Last week I helped identify 12 times that you should pay attention to stomach pain. But some intestinal diseases don’t cause any pain. That doesn’t mean they’re not causing damage. I’d like to share some critical information about these sneaky, yet dangerous conditions, and how they are connected to many other chronic diseases. Dysbiosis and leaky gut You have heard of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). You have probably also heard…
The annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Washington DC ended recently, and a new cancer-killing therapy was a big topic. Researchers revealed that they had taken human T-cells and engineered them to identify, memorize and attack tumor cells. The therapy didn’t work for everyone and some patients experienced toxic side-reactions and died. However, some of the patients had many other therapies that failed, and…
Whether you believe high cholesterol contributes to heart disease or not, it’s best to keep your numbers low. It’s also quite beneficial to keep your fiber consumption high to reduce your risk of heart disease. And while we’re on the subject — controlling your weight is a given for protecting your heart. Good news is — there is one fruit that can help you do all that and more… Research…
Did you see the news earlier in the week about the cheese company that got in trouble claiming their parmesan products were 100 percent parmesan when they were not? According to the publicized reports, Castle Cheese Inc., produced and marketed several brands of 100% Parmesan cheese that were anything but. They actually contained a mixture of Swiss, mozzarella, white cheddar and… cellulose — also known as wood pulp. What? You…
Advanced dynamic warm-ups are great to do before any exercise routine, even walking or biking. They warm up the body while moving it dynamically, to increase blood flow, stretch muscles, and loosen joints all in an effort to get you ready to exercise while reducing risk of injury. Last week, Tema and I introduced you to a dynamic warm-up exercise called, the “inchworm.” Today, we’re taking that exercise to another…