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more info about how statins are worse than useless

April 5th, 2010

I have posted previously about the myth that lowering cholesterol will prevent heart attacks and other cardiovascular disasters. I urge you to not “buy into” one of the biggest frauds perpetuated by Big Pharma. What is really sad is that most conventionally trained doctors feel forced to “cover their butts” and prescribe statins the minute total cholesterol levels go above the quite random number of 200. [Read more →]

Tags: Aging · Articles · Blood Pressure · Cancer · Diabetes · Exercise · Health Care · Heart Disease · Opinion - Editorials

14 crucial exercises to save your lower back

March 24th, 2010

When I herniated a lumbar disc a few years ago, I had a steep learning curve about how to treat this condition. I learned a lot about how to treat, and prevent further harm, to a damaged low back. [Read more →]

Tags: Aches & Pains · Acupuncture · Articles · Back Pain · Exercise · Head Space · Health Care

Lowering TRIGLYCERIDES

October 1st, 2009

Do you have labs results with HIGH TRIGLYCERIDES?

Is your conventionally trained physician just telling you to take drugs?

Yikes! High triglycerides can usually be spotted even without lab tests because they look like belly fat, or the classic apple shape body. [Read more →]

Tags: Addiction · Articles · Diabetes · Digestive health · Exercise · Head Space · Healthy Diet · Healthy Eyes · Heart Disease · Weight Management

What about my cholesterol level?

July 18th, 2008

Many of us have been incited to concern, even fear,  about cholesterol levels.  There has been an enormous media and medical push to reduce cholesterol levels in the past two decades.  [Read more →]

Tags: Aging · Articles · Blood Pressure · Cancer · Exercise · Health Care · Healthy Diet · Heart Disease · Weight Management

Updates in Women’s Cardiovascular Health

May 16th, 2008

written for NDNR (www.ndnr.com) and published Feb 2008
Heart disease is the leading cause of the death in the U.S. The World Health Organization estimates that 17.5 million people died of CVD in 2005, representing 30% of all global deaths. [Read more →]

Tags: Aging · Articles · Blood Pressure · Diabetes · Exercise · Head Space · Health Care · Healthy Diet · Heart Disease · Women's Health

Walmart sandals burn feet

February 10th, 2008

If you live in a hot climate, or are planning a winter vacation in the sun, think twice before stocking up on flip-flops at Walmart.

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Tags: Aches & Pains · Articles · Exercise · Health Care · News & Info · Skin Care

New Fitness Guidelines for a Healthy Heart

October 31st, 2007

The American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association have released new guidelines for physical activity that recommend that healthy adults ages 18 to 65 exercise a minimum of five days per week in order to promote health and prevent disease.

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Tags: Articles · Blood Pressure · Exercise · Head Space · Health Care · Heart Disease · News & Info · Weight Management

Osteoporosis Update

September 17th, 2007

Loss of height of one inch or more may be an indicator of a vertebral fracture. That means one of the 29 “backbones” forming the spine might have a crack or be slightly crushed. These vertebral fractures are much more common than one would think and vertebral fracture is emerging as an important indicator of osteoporosis.

 

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Tags: Back Pain · Bone Loss · Exercise · Health Care · Men's Health · Women's Health

Curbing Carbohydrate Cravings

September 15th, 2007

There are many approaches to weight loss; it is a multi-million dollar industry in our land of plenty. The bottom line is to eat fewer calories than you expend daily, but not drastically fewer, until you’re happy with how you fit into your clothes, then resume a diet and exercise program that will maintain the desired weight. You can dress up weight loss with grapefruits, or cabbage stew, or Hoodia, but really, the only thing that works is to burn more calories than you’re eating. [Read more →]

Tags: Addiction · Exercise · Health Care · Healthy Diet · Weight Management

Bad Cravings for Bad Foods

September 15th, 2007

Q:Why Do I Crave Foods That Are “Bad” For Me?

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Tags: Addiction · Exercise · FAQ · Healthy Diet · Herbs & Supplements · Weight Management · Women's Health