You are host to 100 trillion bacteria in your gut. Be VERY nice to them…Your health depends on it! That’s right…100 trillion. They live in your intestines and comprise what experts say is literally an organ within an… Continue Reading
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The Trouble with Late-Night Eating
A good diet involves not just what you eat but when you eat; I learned that from personal experience. Heartburn, Weight Gain, Racing Hearts and Other Risks of Late Dinners Years ago, when I used to work long,… Continue Reading
For Weight Loss and Health ─ Know Your Carbs
All Carbs Are ABSOLUTELY Not Created Equal When it comes to carbohydrates, a little bit of discrimination can go a long way when your weight and health are concerned. Three 2014 studies published in the American Journal of… Continue Reading
Yoga Gets High Marks for Cardiovascular Benefits
Add yoga to your list of heart-friendly habits. That’s the conclusion from German researchers who conducted a comprehensive review of several dozen previous studies on the effects of yoga on cardiovascular disease risk factors. After analyzing the data, involving forty-four… Continue Reading
Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome, also known as insulin resistance, is a major and escalating worldwide health problem that doubles the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and quintuples the risk of diabetes. It is a symptom-less and progressive destroyer of your… Continue Reading
Hypertension
Between 20 to 25 percent of all American adults, and 26 percent of people worldwide, have hypertension. Hypertension, which characterizes chronically high blood pressure, has also been nicknamed “the silent killer.” Almost a third of all people with… Continue Reading