Tag Archives: Stroke

Go Fish!

We’re all familiar with multiple studies that demonstrate how fish or fish oil, as a regular part of our diet, can reduce the chance of dying from heart disease by one third.  Other research studies have linked fish consumption to … Continue reading

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Sagging Libido? Maybe It’s Time To Change

It is estimated that men loose up to 2 % of their testosterone, the libido producing hormone, every year past 40 and women also experience changes in estrogen and testosterone as they approach menopause.  So what’s the answer?  Who wants … Continue reading

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Some Quick Facts and Studies on the Benefits of Exercise

Millani & Colleagues from Ochsner Clinic followed 522 cardiac patients who exercised for 12 weeks of aerobic cardiovascular exercise for 50 minutes 3 times a week.  The results are as follows: -Physically fitter (cardiovascular fitness) -60% less likely to die … Continue reading

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Do I Have Enough Fiber In My Diet?

If there is one thing you want at every meal it is fiber.  Fruit, vegetables, nuts and legumes are all rich in fiber.  What research is telling us is that as we eat processed food and have a diet devoid … Continue reading

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Cutting Down on Salt: How You Can Reduce Cardio Vascular Disease

According to the New England Journal of Medicine, January 2010: -  the average man in the US consumes 10.4 grams of salt and the average woman 7.3 grams of salt – per day. -  the US diet is highly processed … Continue reading

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What You Need to Know About Hormone Replacement Therapy, Breast Cancer and Your Health

The U.S.breast cancer rate is one of the highest in the world.  191,000 women will be diagnosed each year with 40,800 fatalities per year.  The American Cancer Society in 1975, found a close relationship between HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) and … Continue reading

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The Benefits of Eating a Mediterranean Diet

Research on the diet of the Mediterranean culture has shown to have many benefits that are appropriate for Americans. – heart disease, stroke, peripheral vascular disease – atherosclerosis – diabetes – colon cancer – asthma – inflammatory conditions (anything ending … Continue reading

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Your Health – Your Choice

Dr. Dean Ornish & Colleagues found that comprehensive lifestyle changes altered gene expression in patients  with prostate cancer.  Over 500 genes changed genes changed their expression due to diet, meditation and other lifestyle habits. Consider these statistics -  In a … Continue reading

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Do You Want To End Obesity In Your Life Or Your Childrens?

This is a fundamental question.  What I have learned in 30 years of practice is that until a person has come to a place of committed willingness, very little will be accomplished toward healing and wellness. There is a pervasive … Continue reading

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Will You Take A Stand For Childhood Health?

According to the 2005 report published by The Institute of Medicine:  “Over the past 3 decades the rate of childhood obesity has more than doubled for preschool children aged 2 to 5 years and adolescents 12 to 19 years.  And … Continue reading

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