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I am 47 years old, 5-foot-5.5-inches tall and 156 pounds. According to the adult body mass index for a woman my age, I am overweight. According to my significant other, I am curvy. According to my mother, I am plump. According to my children, I am just right (aww, thanks, guys!). According to my doctor, I could stand to lose just a few pounds because it might help lower my…
Most diets can be a real headache. Too many rules about what to eat and portion sizes are enough to drive you over the edge. Stress and hunger set in and you’re ready to give up. If that’s your experience, you’re following the wrong one. One of the best things about the paleo diet is that it provides powerful tools for making your body both healthier and thinner. And though…
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If you tire easily, experience a pounding heart, and lean towards the pale side, you may need to boost your iron. But not just any iron will do. Heme iron, the type found predominantly in blood and muscle, is absorbed better than the non-heme iron found in plants, but may increase your risk of cancer, stroke, heart disease, and metabolic syndrome. Try these vegetarian foods rich in non-heme iron (the…
Many people have strokes and heart attacks even though they have no high cholesterol and no high blood pressure. However, they do have nutritional deficiencies specific to the human heart. In his book, “Holy Water, Sacred Oil; the Fountain of Youth,” C. Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D.., explains how low magnesium levels affect our health: As a single essential (heart and high blood pressure) nutrient, lack of magnesium may be responsible…
Traditional nutritionists often insist that Paleo-inspired dietary plans are dangerous to a person’s health. The article “Nutritionists warn of dangers in Paleo eating” quotes the chief executive of the Australian Dietitian Association, Claire Hewat, who states “any diet that excludes whole food groups should raise suspicions.” The numerous dietitians quoted in the article explain that there is plenty of science to support whole grains and legumes as healthy and relatively…
Decline in libido, sexual function or sexual staying power are the bane of existence for many. Pills and treatments abound to help restore this important function. According to traditional Chinese medicine, illness and poor health (even sexual health) occur where there is stiffness and blockage in the body. As such, the ancient Daoists developed an exercise routine called Hua Shan that helps restore sexual function through simple, coordinated movements of…
For women, heart problems pose an especially perplexing threat. Not only are the symptoms of heart attack different for women, but the medical community is finding that the mechanisms leading up to a catastrophic event are as well. As a result, “heart disease is the leading cause of death in women” according to Harvard Women’s Health Watch newsletter. This flies in the face of the popular assumption that men are…
In 2002, Dr. Loren Cordain described a sample one-day Paleo menu as 23% carbohydrate, 38% protein, and 39% fat. [1] Today, Americans typically get 15 percent of their calories from sugar, at least triple the amount that is considered healthy, and certainly more than our bodies evolved to eat. Research shows that more than 90 percent of us have suffered from a medical problem linked to our excessive sugar consumption. According to research from…
Patients with moderate to severe psoriasis have an increased risk for uncontrolled high blood pressure, according to a new study. Published in JAMA Dermatology, the study collected data from more than 13,000 adults in the United Kingdom. Results showed that those with severe psoriasis were 48 percent more likely to have uncontrolled high blood pressure than adults without the dermatological condition. Even among people who are seeing their doctors and…
Want to avoid prostate cancer? Follow a Japanese man’s habits. Japanese men have lower prostate cancer statistics, low obesity levels, and the world’s longest life expectancy. The sad fact however is that when Japanese men move to the United States and adopt a western lifestyle, their prostate cancer rates reflect those of American men. If you want to learn the secrets of how Japanese men living in Japan prevent prostate…