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The breakfast that balances blood sugar all day long

Post author By Jenny Smiechowski
Post date April 29, 2019

Your breakfast can send you on the blood sugar equivalent of Magic Mountain, where you spend your day experiencing spikes and dips that leave you feeling weak, irritable and downright bad. Or it can send you on a smooth ride down the lazy river. The choice is up to you. But if the second option sounds better, eat this…

Tags Blood sugar, Health News

Blood Pressure Heart Health

The breakfast that increases risk of death from heart disease 87%

Post author By Jenny Smiechowski
Post date May 20, 2019

Whether I’m whipping up a quick smoothie or digging into an omelet and toast, I love breakfast. I know not everyone is a breakfast person. But I have a hard time understanding how that can be… If you’re not, I have bad news. Your breakfast habits (or lack thereof) are putting your heart in jeopardy…

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Spirulina: How to use the superfood that’s your heart’s best friend

Post author By Virginia Tims-Lawson
Post date June 14, 2019

There’s no question that your heart is one of the most important organs in your body. And, if you don’t keep it healthy, you’re at extreme risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack and even heart failure. This antioxidant powerhouse offers the multi-faceted protection your heart needs…

Tags Blood Pressure Support, Cholesterol, Superfoods

Women’s Health

Boost your sex life before, during and after menopause

Post author By Dr. Michael Cutler
Post date January 6, 2020

In my last post we touched on a rather hushed subject… female sexual dysfunction. Hopefully, more women are realizing there’s no reason to say goodbye to a healthy and fulfilling sex life as they age. And no reason not to talk to others about it and seek help, including these natural helpers…

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The sugar that’s driving a liver disease epidemic

Post author By Dr. Keith Scott-Mumby
Post date January 31, 2020

It’s an industrial food product and a far cry from the ‘natural’ label claimed for it. In fact, it’s prepared by a secret formula — that the food industry will not reveal (even to government agencies or health workers). And it’s part of an explosion of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Here’s what you should know…

Immune System Skin Cancer

2 nutrients that boost the immune system’s ability to battle melanoma

Post author By Jenny Smiechowski
Post date February 21, 2020

The link between bacteria in your body (your personal microbiome) and diseases like cancer is stronger than ever. Prebiotics and these bacteria have a special relationship. So it’s not all that surprising that researchers found two prebiotics decrease the risk of melanoma…

Tags Prebiotics, Probiotics, Skin Cancer

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Pump up your pear intake for better blood pressure and blood sugar

Post author By Jenny Smiechowski
Post date July 14, 2020

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Everyone’s always telling you to eat probiotic foods. One juicy fruit is perfectly suited to feed the healthy bacteria in your gut in a way that helps lower blood pressure, balances blood sugar and more…

Tags Blood Pressure Support, Blood sugar, Fiber, Probiotics

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Lower your blood pressure at every meal

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date July 27, 2020

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Diuretics and ACE inhibitors can be effective in treating high blood pressure. But they come with side effects like diarrhea, lightheadedness and muscle cramping. So, what else is a person to do besides eat right and exercise? Add herbs and spices known to naturally lower blood pressure to foods you already eat.

Tags Blood Pressure Support, Natural Herbal Remedies

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Mangoes pack powerful prevention potential against 3 cancers

Post author By Jenny Smiechowski
Post date August 20, 2020

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There are a lot of great reasons to munch on mangoes. Besides being delicious, they contain nutrients and antioxidants that can protect eye health, lower blood pressure, balance blood sugar, support a healthy gut and more. But what you may not know is that mangoes may keep cancer away…

Tags Antioxidants, Cancer, Mangoes, Nutrition

Diabetes

Blackcurrants’ powerful impact on blood sugar

Post author By Tracey G. Ingram, AuD
Post date December 21, 2020

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Have you been struggling to keep your blood sugar levels under control? Dark blackcurrants have a noticeable impact on blood sugar and insulin levels after meals. That’s excellent news for those living on the edge of prediabetes or anyone looking for natural ways to improve insulin sensitivity, avoid blood sugar spikes and improve glucose metabolism. […]

Tags Blackcurrants, Blood sugar, Health News

Digestive Health

The gut-loving superfood that rids your body of fat

Post author By William Davis
Post date January 11, 2021

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Over the last decade, research has shown the importance of having a collection of diverse and varying kinds of gut bacteria in your microbiome. Without that balance, we’re wide open for disease. You could, and should, eat more fiber. But there’s one superfood that can give you all that — and the fat you don’t […]

Tags Avocado, Microbiome

Brain Health Healthy Aging

What 2 tablespoons of blueberry juice can do for your brain

Post author By William Davis
Post date January 12, 2021

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By the end of 2030, there are expected to be at least 82 million cases of dementia worldwide. Scientists have been dutifully searching for a cure, but they continue to hit roadblocks. But that doesn’t mean we have to sit patiently on the sidelines. If you do though, make sure to sip some blueberry juice… […]

Tags Antioxidants, Blueberries, Cognitive Decline