Chronic inflammation is the silent killer linked to osteoporosis, arthritis, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and even cancer. If you want to combat the effects of chronic inflammation, these are the foods you should most definitely avoid: 1. Sugar – Sugar is EVERYWHERE from processed foods, desserts and snacks right down to condiments. Too much sugar… Read more »
What is chronic inflammation and are you at risk? Do you know what heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, stroke and cancer have in common? Scientists have linked each of these to a condition known as chronic inflammation, and they are studying how high-fat foods and excess body weight may increase the risk for fatal disorders. Inflammation… Read more »
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and February is American Heart Month. It’s a good time to start taking care of your heart; beginning with the foods you eat. According to doctors at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, certain key foods can dramatically reduce your risk of heart disease. Oatmeal –… Read more »
Soy protein is well known for its benefits in lowering cholesterol and reducing blood pressure. But a recent study led by scientists at Tulane University School of Public Health shows that soy protein supplements may also help reduce compounds associated with dysfunctional blood vessel health. This new study compounds the benefits soy protein may have… Read more »
Skinny D: A 5-Step Weight Loss Plan that Really WORKS! Have you tried diet after diet, only to have the weight come back, sometimes more than you lost to begin with? Finally, there’s a weight control plan that really works! A Nation of Sugar Addicts Did you know that high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has… Read more »
We know CalMax is an excellent source of pain-fighting relief. But don’t take our word for it – these happy customer reviews speak for themselves! “I took a fall on my right elbow and tore a ligament in my shoulder. I was in so much pain. I took a teaspoon of CalMax in hot water… Read more »
It’s the “most wonderful time of the year,” but everywhere you turn, the sugary sweets are staring you in the face. There’s the neighborhood cookie exchange, the boxes of chocolate from clients at work, and taste testing the newest goodies at your favorite grocery store. And that’s just the sugar you know about. Don’t forget… Read more »
Want to lose weight this holiday season instead of gain those extra pounds? New research published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition confirms that people who follow high-protein diets may have more success losing weight than those who eat less protein and more carbohydrates. Researchers pooled results from 24 past trials that put subjects on… Read more »
What are the Root Causes of Holiday Stress? Doing Too Much The problem with the holiday season is that we often experience too much of a good thing. While stress itself is necessary for our survival and zest for life (researchers call this positive type of stress “eustress”), too much stress has a negative impact on… Read more »
Researchers from Denmark found that regular doses of the dietary supplement, CoQ10, cut the death rate in half of patients suffering from advanced heart failure, in a randomized double-blind trial. Researchers also reported a significant decrease in the number of hospitalizations for heart failure patients being treated with CoQ10. About 14 percent of subjects taking… Read more »