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For more heart protection, eat more chocolate

Post author By Dr. Adria Schmedthorst
Post date August 6, 2020

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Every year, heart disease kills more people than any other disease on earth, including cancer. So, is it any wonder that we’re all searching for ways to keep our ticker ticking? From exercise and supplements to diet, we all want to know how to keep our hearts healthy. And now, science has found a sweet answer to that problem in an unlikely source.

Tags Antioxidants, Cardio Support, Cholesterol

Breast Cancer Healthy Diet

Should you avoid soy — or not?

Post author By Dr. Elizabeth Klodas MD, FACC
Post date July 8, 2020

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Patients and readers often ask me about the risks of soy: Is there a connection to cancer? Can it help hot flashes? And as a cardiologist, I’m probably asked most often… Is soy really beneficial for heart health? Recently, the evidence really swung in soy’s favor…

Tags Cardio Support, Organic

Thyroid Health

Why a thyroid problem could be fueling your anxiety

Post author By Jenny Smiechowski
Post date September 22, 2020

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A lot of anxiety sufferers find ways to improve their symptoms, but they never quite slay their inner anxiety demon completely. If you can relate to this struggle, you need to know that the root of all those sleepless nights, panic attacks and anxious sweats may be your thyroid.

Tags Anxiety, Health News, Inflammation

Immune Health Immune System Mental Health

Is your immune system causing your depression?

Post author By Carolyn Gretton
Post date October 9, 2020

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When you hear the words “immune system,” you probably think immediately of your body’s defense against seasonal maladies like cold and flu. A strong immune system is definitely an asset in protecting you from these and other invaders. But it turns out the immune system does a lot more than protect against microbes and infection.

Tags Black Seed Oil, Depression, Health News, Nigella Sativa, Probiotics, Vitamin D

Colon Cancer Healthy Diet

The reason meat leads to cancer? Your body builds antibodies against it

Post author By Carolyn Gretton
Post date November 20, 2020

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Experts have long believed diet can influence the development of cancer, but data showing exactly why has been scarce. However, a new study has found why meat leads to cancer. It comes down to a meat molecule we build antibodies against — defining a molecular connection between cancer and a diet of animal-based products…

Tags Antioxidants, Curcumin, Fiber, Organic, Plant-based diet

Healthy Living

6 head-to-toe reasons to use marula oil

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date December 22, 2020

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The average person has about 22 square feet of skin. In fact, your skin is your body’s largest organ and the biggest barrier between you and disease. Natural oils keep skin healthy and flexible. You probably know about coconut oil for your skin and hair. But it may be time to try something new… Dry, […]

Tags Skin Care

Brain Health

How tomatoes could make Parkinson’s treatment more accessible

Post author By Carolyn Gretton
Post date January 5, 2021

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L-dopa remains the gold standard treatment for Parkinson’s disease. But using L-dopa over the long term can lead to some pretty nasty side effects. Researchers have been exploring naturally derived alternatives to chemical L-dopa, and they’ve come up with a potential solution that can save money and possibly sidestep its adverse reactions… If you have […]

Tags Dopamine

Digestive Health

New gluten-free ‘flour’ packed with nutrition and a dash of caffeine

Post author By Carolyn Gretton
Post date January 29, 2021

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It’s easier than ever to make the switch to a gluten-free diet with all the gluten-free flours and baked goods now available. However, those goods tend to lack the fiber and nutrients found in wheat. Now, there’s an alternative “flour” that can make up that shortfall…

Tags Gluten

Healthy Diet Sugar Sweeteners

6 ways to bake heart-healthy holiday sweets

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date September 26, 2023

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Holiday baking is going into full swing. That means lots of butter and sugar, right? If you’ve been reading here for a while, you know that it isn’t the butter that will kill you. It’s the sugar. Here are seven ways to enjoy holiday sweets without heart attack danger…

Healthy Home Healthy Living

5 everyday things that can give you cancer

Post author By Dr. Adria Schmedthorst
Post date July 26, 2018

Most of us feel we don’t have much control when it comes to cancer prevention. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, you can take a look around your home and find these five everyday things that affect your cancer risk right now…

Tags Healthy Home

Brain Health Mental Health

10 raw foods that strengthen your mental health

Post author By Jenny Smiechowski
Post date July 30, 2018

Scientific studies keep showing that certain nutrients have the power to improve serious mental health problems like psychosis, bipolar disorder and PTSD–in many cases better than the prescription drugs used to treat them. Here are your top ten…

Weight Loss Women’s Health

4 things holding your weight loss efforts back

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date July 30, 2018

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When you think about weight loss in relation to health, rather than as a way to fulfill an image, the discussion becomes one about disease prevention, rather than ego or appearance. And we need more of that. Because obesity and being overweight are lady killers…