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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

Autoimmune Health Healthy Diet

Red meat may be part of a healthy diet that reduces MS risk

Post author By Jenny Smiechowski
Post date June 27, 2019

Red meat isn’t exactly the health food du jour these days. And that’s because there’s a lot of science stacked against it. But is red meat really that bad for you? Well, I have surprising news for you: Not only is it not as bad as you’ve been led to believe, it may even help you avoid this disease…

Tags MS, Multiple Sclerosis

Healthy Diet

Going gluten free? Necessity for some, risky for others

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date October 23, 2019

Have you jumped on the gluten-free bandwagon yet? It seems everywhere you turn these days, people, including some big-name celebrities, are going gluten-free, claiming it’s helped them with weight loss, energy and their health in general. But there are a few things you should be aware of before jumping on board.

Tags Gluten

Healthy Diet

Cruciferous vegetables: The good, the bad and the gas

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date August 12, 2019

Broccoli. Kale. Brussels sprouts. Cruciferous vegetables… the holy grail of health. It’s pretty much a fact of life by now that including enough of this family of vegetable in your daily diet is a sure ticket to health, and that not eating them at all is asking for problems. But there are some dos and don’ts…

Tags Organic

Healthy Diet

Don’t cook the nutritional magic out of your mushrooms

Post author By Joyce Hollman
Post date September 9, 2019

The nutritional content and disease-fighting power of mushrooms is unparalleled. In fact, they might just be the perfect food. They act as natural antibiotics and contain beta-glucans that boost your immune system. But if you cook your fungi the wrong way, you’re destroying all of that before it reaches your plate!

Tags Antioxidants, Nutrition, Superfoods

Eye Health Health News

How junk food can lead to blindness

Post author By Jenny Smiechowski
Post date September 17, 2019

We all know that one person who eats Taco Bell every day for lunch and TombStone frozen pizza every night, but still wears a size two skinny jean. Or that person whose idea of a diet is ordering a Filet-O-Fish instead of a Big Mac, so they get fewer calories. But eating like this could steal something from you…

Tags Health News

Diabetes

Say yes to cheese for better blood sugar

Post author By Jenny Smiechowski
Post date May 9, 2019

No matter how you slice it, cheese is delicious. But cheese is high in fat. It’s high in calories. It’s high in sodium. It causes inflammation. Sure, there are some downsides to going hog wild on a sharp cheddar cheese wheel. But there are upsides too… especially if you have prediabetes or diabetes…

Tags Blood sugar, Insulin resistance

Health Supplements Healthy Diet Healthy Living

3+ ridiculous reasons research is being funded to keep you away from vitamins

Post author By Dr. Adria Schmedthorst
Post date May 16, 2019

I’m a fan of The Big Bang Theory. In my favorite episode, Sheldon tells Amy that all vitamin supplements can do is give you “very expensive urine,” a conclusion that’s not far off from that of the recent study questioning the use of vitamins. But their ridiculous reasons are sitcom-worthy…

Tags Health News, Nutritional Supplements

Menopause Weight Loss Women’s Health

Cardio risks rise when menopause steals muscle and replaces it with fat

Post author By Dr. Adria Schmedthorst
Post date April 17, 2019

Despite the fact that women everywhere have been saying for decades that menopause makes them gain weight, no link had been proven between the hormonal changes of menopause and changes in body composition… until now. But extra weight is the least of the reasons it should concern you…

Tags Women

Health News Healthy Diet Heart Health

A cardiologist’s take on eggs, cholesterol warnings and the new study

Post author By Dr. Elizabeth Klodas MD, FACC
Post date September 24, 2022

Brand new research says higher consumption of dietary cholesterol — specifically eggs — was significantly associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease. So, after years of conflicting information, do we have the definitive answer to whether it’s safe to eat eggs? See what a cardiologist says…

Tags Cholesterol, Eggs, Heart Disease

Healthy Living Sexual Health

Are the benefits of testosterone replacement for you?

Post author By Dr. Michael Cutler
Post date February 11, 2019

So, you’re thinking about testosterone therapy. Let’s start at the beginning and discuss the signs of low testosterone in men and women, see what makes someone a good candidate, review the potential adverse effects and see what it takes to manage replacement therapy…

Tags Men, Testosterone

Health Supplements Healthy Diet

Why your diet can make you depressed

Post author By Margaret Cantwell
Post date February 9, 2019

If you’re trying to eat healthier, you may have cut back on meat. And whether that means trading in your steak and burgers for salmon filets and tuna steaks, or cutting meat out altogether in favor of plant-based protein like tofu, tempeh and quinoa, watch out for this depression danger…

Tags Nutritional Supplements