Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States. A man has about a 53% chance and a woman 62% of having a fatal heart attack as the first symptom of heart disease. If you are worried about heart disease or have a history of heart disease in […]
I’m often asked by my students to tell them which supplements are good for promoting and maintaining good heart heath. I’m put together the following list: Products to Promote Cardiovascular Health Vitamin C (found in Oranges, Lemons, Acerola Cherries and Strawberries) May reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease but not proven to reduce the risk […]
A number of foods we eat (or don’t eat) have caused inflammation in our bodies. Some scientists and doctors feel that inflammation plays an important part of our lives. For instance, getting too many Omega-6 essential fatty acids (EFAs) in our diet helps our bodies to create more inflammation. Eating the heart-healthy fatty acids (from […]
Recently, 10,000 of us are reaching the age of “retirement” each day of the year. I don’t know about you, but I’m not even considering “retiring” until I have accomplished all that I set out to do! So what can we do to feel better, have more energy and perhaps live longer? We really don’t […]
I read an interesting quote from a physician today. Allen Spreen, M.D. wrote: “When the FDA uses the phrase ‘may reduce the risk of certain cancers,’ it’s nearly impossible to imagine they’re talking about anything other than a new costly prescription pill. Because for any substance to get that kind of statement from the FDA […]
Some of the benefits of phytonutrients are listed below in the following table: Plants Extracts Health Benefits Broccoli, kale, radish Sulforaphane Growth deterrent Cabbage Isothiocyanate Lung and other growth deterrent Cauliflower Glucosinates, thiocyanates (sulforaphane and isothiocyanates) Breast growth deterrent Citrus Plants Quercetin Allergies and heart problems Garlic, onions Allicin, quercetin (onion) Breaks blood clots, lowers […]
Glutathione is one of the body’s master antioxidants. It is not an essential nutrient and can be made from the amino acids L-cysteine, L-glutamic acid and glycine. It does require the use of ATP in the two-step process in making Glutathione. While all cells in the human body are capable of synthesizing glutathione, liver glutathione […]
Heavy Metal Toxicity & Glyconutrients There are many heavy metals that can affect our health, but lead and mercury are, perhaps, the most dangerous. Lead has long been known to be a harmful environmental pollutant. The Secretary of the Depatment of Health & Human Services in late 1991 called lead “…number one environmental threat to […]
Ever wonder where the expression “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” comes from? Well, there may be some good scientific evidence that this is valid. The results of an animal study published by The American Physiological Society found that Quercetin, a powerful antioxidant present in apples and other fruits and vegetables, may have […]
Why Should You Eat Fruits and Vegetables Every Day? Scientific research shows that eating fruits and vegetables every day reduces the risk of: Cancer Coronary Heart Disease Elevated cholesterol levels Vitamin deficiencies One of the wonderful things that happens when you eat fruits and vegetables every day is the consumption of the beneficial chemicals they […]