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 »
According to one of the largest studies ever to examine gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn and other symptoms of acid reflux, the prevalence of these gastrointestinal disorders has risen nearly 50 percent over the last decade. The study followed more than 30,000 people in Norway for 11 years. When the study began, 11.6 percent of… Read more »
The hustle of holiday season can easily cause a shift in our normal eating routines. It’s not uncommon to find ourselves eating on the go, rushing through meals and over indulging at parties. Even when we do sit down to eat, our attention is likely else where. Stay focused on these digestion fundamentals in order to… Read more »
Your immune system is a collection of billions of cells that travel through the bloodstream. They move in and out of tissues and organs, defending your body against antigens such as bacteria, viruses and cancerous cells. When you’re stressed, your immune system has difficulty fighting off these antigens leaving you more susceptible to infections. Unhealthy… Read more »