Category: Quick Tips

Pump Up With Garlic?

/ Posted 04.24.2011

Much of the research on garlic shows that it’s beneficial in preventing cardiovascular disease, but the reason it does that … continue reading

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Food Facts

/ Posted 04.21.2011

Bananas reduce stroke risk. According to Realage.com, the potassium in one to two bananas a day can drop blood pressure … continue reading

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What do you think about the value of eating oats?

/ Posted 04.15.2011

Q: What do you think about the value of eating oats? A: Oats do contain a relatively high level of … continue reading

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The Whey to Health

/ Posted 03.28.2011

Glutathione is an immune-boosting antioxidant. It scavenges free radicals and helps protect cells but is very hard to absorb because … continue reading

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Rust Removal

/ Posted 03.24.2011

The free-radical theory states that aging is oxidative damage to the body—as if you’re rusting from the inside out due … continue reading

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Coffee: Another Cup for a Healthy Up

/ Posted 03.20.2011

Over the years coffee has been maligned as a trigger for high blood pressure and other health maladies. Recently, however, … continue reading

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Food Facts

/ Posted 03.19.2011

Fruits that are at the top of the list for easing constipation are peaches, pears, cherries and apples, according to … continue reading

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Lost at C

/ Posted 02.23.2011

Vitamin C used to be big. Everyone was taking it because it boosted the immune system, built stronger tendons and … continue reading

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Sugar Shocker

/ Posted 02.18.2011

According to the New England Journal of Medicine, “Diets high in polyunsaturated fat [found in walnuts, almonds, Brazil nuts, sunflower … continue reading

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Good Carbs, Good Fat

/ Posted 02.15.2011

A recent study that was published in Circulation found that the Mediterranean diet—lots of fruits and vegetables and liberal use … continue reading

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Food Facts

/ Posted 02.14.2011

Vitamin D appears to help prevent diabetes. A study showed that subjects who got more than 800 international units of … continue reading

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An Apple a Day

/ Posted 02.11.2011

You know apples have a lot of fiber and nutrients. They also can improve digestion. Researchers reported that when rats … continue reading

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Calm to a Tea

/ Posted 02.02.2011

If you’re feeling high anxiety, an effective and proven treatment is chamomile tea. According to the authors of a study … continue reading

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Vitamin D-railer

/ Posted 01.31.2011

According to the Vitamin D Council, statin drugs, used to combat high blood pressure and high cholesterol, can impair the … continue reading

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Just D Facts

/ Posted 01.26.2011

Here are a few interesting tidbits from the book Power of Vitamin D by Sarfraz Zaidi, M.D.: • Not technically … continue reading

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Damage Control

/ Posted 01.20.2011

Moderate alcohol use has been shown to have health benefits; however, any amount of alcohol can cause some microdamage to … continue reading

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Double Your D

/ Posted 01.14.2011

Our knowledge about the importance of vitamin D in maintaining health and proper hormone levels continues to grow. If you’re … continue reading

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Food Facts

/ Posted 01.11.2011

Water won’t relieve constipation. It takes fiber. Get at least 25 grams a day, and some of the liquid you … continue reading

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Food Facts

/ Posted 12.14.2010

Cantaloupe has loads of vitamins A and C and potassium, which prevents muscle cramps. At only 60 calories a cup, … continue reading

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Liquid Levity

/ Posted 12.06.2010

According to research out of Tufts University, not drinking enough water can make you more confused and irritable. The debilitating-dehydration … continue reading

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Sugar Shocker

/ Posted 11.23.2010

When someone tells you that all sugar is created equal, don’t believe it. Consider this statement from Richard Johnson, professor … continue reading

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Food Facts

/ Posted 11.16.2010

Cocoa can significantly reduce inflammatory biomarkers related to hardening of the arteries. That’s due to its flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory … continue reading

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Whey, Milk, Insulin and Sleep

/ Posted 11.13.2010

A recent nutrition item on milk by Jerry Brainum (“Milk, Estrogen, IGF-1 and Insulin,” August ’09) got me thinking. When … continue reading

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More Cancer Answers

/ Posted 11.03.2010

New studies suggest that the so-called nonessential amino acid glutamine may be a potent cancer therapy because of its ability … continue reading

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Lube Up to Keep Repping

/ Posted 10.25.2010

Older athletes often complain of joint pain after intense workouts, and some of those aches could be from mild-to-severe rheumatoid … continue reading

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