In spite of going to the gym three or four days each week, my cholesterol test came back with low HDLs. My doctor said that I should try to get it above 40 and wanted to give me a prescription for Simvastatin. My dad took that for a while and had muscle pain so badly […]
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Do you have a few extra pounds of unwanted fat you’d like to burn off? Have you noticed the older you get, the more pounds you seem to pack on? There is a natural explanation for that: As we get older our bodies produce less and less testosterone. This not only results in more body fat, […]
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There are a lot of claims made by supplement manufacturers touting huge benefits from their products. These range from the credible to the doubtful. However, there are many effective nutrients and substances in the anti-aging arsenal. Below is a list recommended by naturopathic doctors around the country. Telomeres and Aging Docosahexaenoic Acid Docosahexaenoic acid or DHA […]
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If you’re like me, you are always on the look out for an edge in the battle of the bulge. If it’s an herb or vitamin that claims to work for weight loss, chances are I’ve tried it. I have found some supplements to be effective, but science found them first. This is my list […]
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Glutathione [gloo-tuh-thahy-ohn] is a protein that defends the body against toxins. It is being categorized as a “super antioxidant” that prevents damage caused by free radicals and peroxisomes.1 It helps slow the aging process, it protects the brain and the liver, and bolsters the immune system.2 Free Radicals and Antioxidants Free radicals are unstable molecules […]
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Biotin, a water-soluble B vitamin, is probably the best-known substance for helping hair and fingernails grow strong and healthy. However, it’s not the only thing needed. I’ve been plagued with thinning hair for years and have spent a ton of money on a slew of products. I can tell you what works and what does not. […]
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Milk thistle is a flowering plant that gets its name from the milky sap contained within its leaves. Milk thistle has been used as an herbal remedy for over 2,000 years. Most of the medicinal benefits of the herb come from the seed. The milk thistle seed extract is called silymarin. Milk Thistle, or Silymarin, […]
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As we age our natural hormone levels decrease, which often results in less energy, weight gain, osteoporosis, depression and a slew of other side effects and conditions. Many doctors and patients feel this is the way it should be. Thousands of others have been unwilling to accept this, and have chosen to put back the […]
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Why Injections? I hate needles, so if I have to get stuck with a 1-inch needle that goes all the way into the muscle, I better get a good explanation. Well, here goes: In order to absorb vitamin B12 when taken orally, either from food or mulitvitamins, we need both stomach acid and something called […]
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Resveratol is a naturally occurring substance found in some foods like peanuts, blueberries, red grapes, and a very small amount in red wine. Because of its effects on longevity, many pharmacists and doctors are taking it themselves. It all started back in 2003 when a group of researchers reported that resveratrol significantly extended the […]
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