If you’re looking to improve your diet to help not only shed a few extra pounds but also start feeling healthier on a day to day basis, it’s a must that you don’t overlook the importance of healthy fats. Healthy fat provides a long term source of energy, will help your body absorb certain fat-soluble vitamins, and also helps to keep your hormones better regulated, ensuring that all your body processes are working in an optimized fashion. One particular healthy fat that should be focused on in your menu is the avocado. Too many people either...
read moreIt is inevitable that you will begin forming facial wrinkles as you age, however there are some things you can do to keep them at bay as long as possible. Foods rich in antioxidants have been shown to offset the potential damage free radicals can cause to your skin’s elastic tissue and healthy collagen levels. A combined Australian study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition titled, ‘Skin Wrinkling, Can Food Make A Difference?’ concluded that, “This study illustrates that skin wrinkling in a sun-exposed site in older...
read moreAccording to a recent study the consumption of fizzy drinks will do more than just make you fat, it accelerates the aging of tissues. A study completed by American scientists and published in the American Journal of Public Health, shows that consuming the equivalent of 2 cans of soda per day accelerated aging of DNA cells by 4.6 years. 5,300 healthy adults in the United States between the ages of 20 and 65 participated in the study. The participants had no prior history of diabetes or cardiovascular disease. It was concluded that those that...
read moreIn an announcement today the FDA has approved a surgical device for bi-lateral end-stage age related macular degeneration sufferers. The device, an implantable telescope, was developed by Dr. Isaac Lipshitz and is the only FDA approved device of its kind and is Medicare eligible. The device is by VisionCare Ophthalmic Technologies, Inc. With the implant AMD sufferers who have been blinded in their central vision with black spots are seeing improved visual acuity and quality of life. Without the implant end-stage AMD places extreme...
read moreRecent scientific advancement in the fight against cancer is nothing less than breathtaking; it seems that cracking the human genome (and the subsequent genome of many of today’s most deadly cancer types) has lead to newer and less toxic treatments and therapies, such as immunotherapy, wherein physicians use the body’s own immune system to attack cancer cells and/or stop their means of successful reproduction. However, cancer itself is governed by strength in overall cell numbers. The greater its spread, the more of a challenge it...
read moreSchool athletic fields as well as professional sports stadiums across the United States have been using artificial turf since the mid-1960’s. First called Chemgrass, artificial turf quickly became known as AstroTurf after debuting at the Houston Astrodome in 1966. In 2000 this synthetic grass design was changed to include styrene butadiene rubber. This would prove to safely absorb falls just like natural grass does. The rubber, also known by athletes as “crumb rubber”, “turf bugs” or “black dots”, is derived from recycled car tires. According...
read moreWith today’s announcement of the second US healthcare worker diagnosed with EBOLA after caring for an Ebola infected patient in Texas, many Americans are left feeling misinformed, frightened, and some downright angry. The potential well-being of our nation is in the hands of the CDC and the healthcare establishment. In recent light of the propensity of errors and the lack of protocol for handling such a grave health crisis this can only leave one wondering …. are we really safe? Here are 5 mistakes the CDC is making: 1. The CDC is telling...
read moreBefore factory food production wheat was one amongst many grain staples such as hemp, spelt, barley, oats, buckwheat and quinoa. Of course all of these are available today but it is wheat that remains king; but maybe to our disadvantage. It’s Everywhere Take a moment and think of how many products wheat is added to. You may come up with a few like bread, pasta and cereal but there are many more. Some of these include: Canned soups Gravies Sauces Ice cream Hot dogs Beer Soy sauce Pickles Licorice Veggie burgers Mustard Salad dressing Vitamins...
read moreIt’s been a scary ride watching the news fear monger the spread of the Ebola virus. Yes, it is serious but rather than cause people to bite their nails and sweat in panic this can be a teachable moment. Discussing the importance of how to fight Ebola and other diseases naturally may be a better news item than the latter. Addressing simple ways to change some habitual practices and strengthen the immune system could make a big difference. If Ebola or the flu or any other number of diseases we are vulnerable to arise, shoring up your first line...
read moreIt is well documented that following specific dietary guidelines when challenged by diabetes is essential. Yet, so many seem to forget or ‘fall off the wagon’ when it comes to maintaining this sensitive requirement. Reintroducing yourself to some nutritional choices as well as staying on top of current data can surely help you remain, or put you back, on a healthy track. Staying On Point The main goal of someone suffering from diabetes is to keep the blood sugar level at a manageable level. Manageable means that glucose must remain low to...
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