Do you know how old your kids’ arteries are? It’s a potentially important question as scientists increasingly uncover links between healthy habits in childhood and risk for heart disease later in life. And there are growing concerns about the cardiovascular health of millions of children in the U.S. who are …
Gary discusses what’s in the Reishi mushroom and why should we be consuming it? Then, what age are we most open to change, and why? Also, the power of lowering our cholesterol naturally, and the magic blueberry. And further information on PQQ continued from yesterday. Plus, a special commentary from …
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Gary discusses a healthy immune system and botox, nerve cell regrowth, and “an apple a day keeps the cholesterol at bay.” Callers ask about natural protocols for anxiety attacks, vegetarian dog diets, and neuropathy and migraines related to menopause. Related articles Gary Null – Myths and Truths – 10/03/12 The …
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In a 2008 study published in the journal Food Chemistry & Toxicology titled, “Comparative evaluation of the hypolipidemic effects of coconut water and lovastatin in rats fed fat-cholesterol enriched diet,”1 the beverage coconut water was found as effective as a popular cholesterol-lowering drug in positively modulating blood lipid levels in rats. The conclusion …
· Is Sugar a Poison? · Do Fungi Cause Digestive Disorders? · The Omentum is an Organ Vicki’s 20:20 Health Tips: · “Wife from Hell” LOL · Real signs and labels and “The Shredder” LOL Callers: · George (Long Is.) – Managing Cholesterol Naturally · John (Long Beach, CA) – …
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A third of the U.S. population is now overweight, making it just a matter of time before normal-size people are actually in the minority. Americans have so ballooned in size, government safety regulators worry that airline seats and belts won’t restrain today’s men who average 194 pounds and women who average 165 …
Last week The Lancet published a meta-analysis of 27 statin trials, an attempt to determine whether patients with no history of heart problems benefit from the drugs—true story. The topic is controversial, and no less than six conflicting meta-analyses have been performed—also a true story. But last week’s study claims to show, once …
The popularity of green tea is well-deserved and completely understandable given the numerous health benefits it offers. Not a day goes by without some new clinical research demonstrating its benefits and solidifying its top position in the supplement industry. But emerging cardiovascular research is about to turn green tea black. This is no surprise …
Few beverages on this planet are as biocompatible to the human body and its hydration needs as coconut water. Indeed, coconut water has been reported to have been used forintravenous hydration and resuscitation of critically ill patients in remote regions of the world for over half a century. [1] It is also …
Prescriptions for Health, 5/21/12: High Fructose Corn Syrup Makes you “Stupid”. HDL Cholesterol May Not Reduce the Risk of Arteriosclerosis or Heart Attacks Scientists Uncover a New Tx. for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy WHEN you eat affects your weight Vicki’s 20:20 Health Tips: What is Hiding in our Organic Foods? Retired …
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There is a little known natural extract of plant waxes known as policosanol, extractable from sugar cane, yams, and beeswax, which has been giving some of the more profitable drugs on the market a biomedical beating since it was first investigated in clinical trials by the Cubans in the 1990’s. Not …
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