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Beat a Dozen Different Cancers
Cancer. The thought of fighting for your life is enough to keep you up at night. Especially if it runs in your family. But you’re not helpless; you can take action.
Studies show certain nutrients help prevent cancer. I’ve put together some of the top cancer blockers...
Preventing Osteoporosis
Few things age a person as quickly as osteoporosis (porous, brittle bone), a disease that robs bones of their density and strength, making them thinner, more prone to break. Eventually, bone mass decreases below the level required to support the body. Over 28 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis today, and experts from the National Osteoporosis Foundation predict 40 million Americans will suffer from osteoporosis by the year 2015.
The Dangers of Taurine, Commonly Found in Energy Drinks
The multi-billion dollar phenomenon of energy drinks has the attention of scientists everywhere. One of the main reasons is taurine, a big player in the caffeine and sugar-laden concoctions.
Mainstream Approach to Prostate Cancer Misguided
A diagnosis of prostate cancer doesn't have to mean signing up for aggressive treatment. Two new studies show the Gung ho mainstream may mean men who don't need treatment are getting it anyway.
All About Onions and Colon Cancer
Adding an onion to your sandwich might not earn you any points with your spouse, but it may help protect you against colon cancer. In fact, according to a new study published in the British Journal of Nutrition, increased intake of quercetin (a nutrient found in onions) may slash your risk of developing colon cancer.
Agave: A Triumph of Marketing over Truth
The popularity of agave syrup, also called agave nectar, is on a meteoric rise -- thanks in large part to clever marketing which positions the product as a healthy alternative to sugar and artificial sweeteners.
Artificial Sweeteners Aren’t So Sweet
Dear Pharmacist,
I am 15 years old and my divorced parents share custody of me so I go back and forth between homes. In my mom’s house, I am made to eat and drink foods that contain artificial sweeteners because she’s concerned about her weight. My dad thinks sugar-free foods that contain these chemicals are dangerous and we are never allowed to eat them. I am smart in biology and health, so I don’t know whether to believe my mom or my dad. But like my mom says, the government would never allow these artificial sweeteners in foods if they were bad for us. Right?
--N.R., Gainesville, Florida
Fruits and Vegetables Are Not What They Used To Be
If time travel ever becomes a reality, and if you ever find yourself back in the 1950s, you’ve got to try the tomatoes. And while you’re at it, try the strawberries, peaches, broccoli, and onions too. They’ll be so delicious that you might not want to return to the 21st Century.
What Most Doctors Won't Tell You About Toxins
Over the past few years, I've noticed that cleansing the body of toxins has become one of the most common topics that new clients want to consult with me on.
There's a ton of information on the world wide web on the growing presence of toxins in our environment and how these toxins affect our health. And of course, there are countless programs and products that are touted to cleanse and detox the body of toxins.
This post is my take on everything that you really need to know about toxins and how they can affect your health.
Can Stress Make Us Fat?
There’s a general view that overweight and obesity are the result of eating too much and/or not exercising enough. Essentially, the idea here is that obesity is the result of greed and/or laziness. I am sure these this may be true for some people. I am also sure that this thinking is over-simplistic and does not adequately explain why some people are over-fat.
