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A couple of weeks ago I wrote about how, just by changing the kind of ‘fuel’ your body runs on, you can train your body, so to speak, to burn fat more efficiently. The fuel that most Americans run on is glucose; Sugar, basically, which is a staple of the standard American diet — high in sugary processed foods and grains… aka carbohydrates. Both the Paleo diet and the…
Injuries to the shoulders are something you want to avoid. Unfortunately, as we age and become naturally less supple, but then try to lift too much, or exercise too hard, or utilize the shoulders’ range of motion without first warming up, we can tear the rotator cuffs or injure the biceps tendons. Keeping the shoulders fit, supple and coordinated with the body is essential, and in today’s video Dennis Angelina…
Magnesium is required by all the body’s major organs in order for them to function properly. Low magnesium levels contribute to heart disease and cardiac arrest, depression, kidneys stones, muscle cramps and twitching, nervous system problems, low kidney function, and a host of other problems. In all likelihood, your magnesium levels are dangerously low. There was time when most of the magnesium the body needed was found in the foods…
There are many lifestyle changes you can make to lower your risk of diabetes. Of course diet is way up there at the top. But not all of them are as easy as spending a few minutes a week picking these up to bring your risk down… Reducing your risk of diabetes is in your hands, especially if those hands are gripped around dumbbells. Research at the Harvard School of Public…
We live in a polluted world, so it’s no surprise that there are many pollutants in our food. It’s like they’re the new ‘condiment.’ Plus, there are the growing concerns about the long-term health consequences of GMO foods. So, like a broken record I have to say… if you’re not already choosing organic produce to avoid these threats, you really should be. But let me give you one more reason…
Some of the best superfoods are berries. And it’s no wonder… Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health tested the effects of antioxidant intake on about 130,000 participants over a 20- to 22-year period and found that those who ate a lot of berries — which contain anthocyanins — lowered their risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. And the more glamorous berries have gotten the most attention. Goji, Acerola and…
Great health and great sex go hand in hand. And one of the best ways to experience better sex has nothing to do with taking a little blue pill. The answer is establishing a varied exercise routine that can enhance your performance between the sheets while also improving your overall health, stamina, strength, flexibility, and mental health. The next time you lace up your running shoes or slip into your…
Most people consider it lucky if someone lives a good long life and is “with it” right until the end. But it may be that people live longer because they have a healthy brain and good cognitive function. New research, published in the journal The Lancet, was done by a team led by Carol Jagger, PhD, Institute of Health and Society at Newcastle University in England. “Our data shows that we are…
Long-term use of commonly used blood pressure medications increase your risk of ovarian cancer, breast cancer and skin cancer. These cancer concerns started back when the prestigious journal Lancet Oncology found that people who took blood pressure meds had a significantly increased risk of new cancers occurring. The Journal of the American Medical Association published a study that discovered women who had been taking calcium channel blockers for 10 years…
Inflammation and cell oxidation are slow, silent killers responsible for so many serious health concerns that can place you at risk for early death. They are key component in the development of neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) and Alzheimer’s disease, auto-immune disorders like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), cardiovascular disease, Crone’s disease, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), cancer and so many more. Modern medicine and alternative therapies…