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We try our best to eat healthy, even spending a little more to buy organic and non-GMO food. But it seems we live in a time where it no longer matters. We may be doomed to eat what the powers that be want us to eat, no matter what. Why? Because there are too many factors we can’t control. But that doesn’t mean we can’t keep trying and get involved…
Claim your FREE copy of Doctor’s Inside Secrets for Natural Cleansing and Detoxification and your FREE subscription to Easy Health Digest™ when you sign up today! Ever since my children were young, I’ve made roll-ups for them. Ham and cheese was a favorite. I’d place a slice of American cheese on a piece of deli ham, roll it up and slice it into pinwheels. But these days, we eat healthier.…
Everybody knows that losing weight and keeping it off is difficult. Research shows you can get the weight off permanently. But there’s a price you may have to pay. According to a report by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, if you have been heavy enough to be considered obese and you are successful in losing a lot of weight, you will have…
Your heart keeps you alive moment-to-moment, but it can also kill you quickly when it falters: Heart disease is the top killer of Americans. But four out of five cases of heart disease don’t have to happen and you can take control of your heart health. Cardiologists at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., have come up with a program they call the “Eat 5, Move 10, Sleep 8” program.…
We’re facing a rising epidemic of type 2 diabetes, and for a long time, researchers have been unsure as to exactly why the disease is skyrocketing. In most type 2 diabetes patients, dysfunctional insulin receptors within the cells trigger the problem by allowing cells to become resistant to insulin. This causes excess glucose to build up in the blood stream, which can be as bad as having no insulin at…
Polluted air has been linked to a range of illnesses including heart disease and asthma. But there’s another potentially fatal risk that researchers have uncovered. Scientists at the University of Utah have found that breathing in air pollution increases the chances of suicide. The risk is particularly elevated for middle-aged men. The 10-year study of people in Salt Lake City showed that suicides increased after the air was high in…
There are a lot of reasons to be discontented with winter. It can be miserably cold, dark, wet and messy, and may keep you from your favorite outdoor activities. But even more troubling than any of those reasons, is the unsettling fact that winter robs you of vitamin D. During the winter, most areas of the United States see more clouds than sunlight. In addition, bundling on layers of clothing…
Claim your FREE copy of Doctor’s Inside Secrets for Natural Cleansing and Detoxification and your FREE subscription to Easy Health Digest™ when you sign up today! Because chicken thighs are inexpensive and flavorful, I always keep a package or two in the freezer. I much prefer dark meat over white meat. And since I usually eat them skinless and boneless, I figure they’re almost as good nutrition-wise as boneless and…
A stroke can be a devastating event, leaving you paralyzed or dead. But researchers have discovered a simple method to improve your chances of avoiding its deadly consequences. Drink plenty of water. A study at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore shows that people who are fully hydrated when they suffer a stroke enjoy a much better chance of fully recovering. The researchers analyzed lab tests and the MRI scans of…
This past month I realized my lack of awareness about the value of magnesium, calcium, and vitamin D. So I thought I’d share what I’m learning that I think we all deserve to know. These three micronutrients actually have much in common, but I’ll address each one separately, beginning with magnesium. 7 of 10 adults have low in magnesium but don’t realize it You probably know magnesium best for its…