More people are protecting themselves from exposure to sunlight to prevent skin cancers. Does that prevention increase the risk of reducing bone density? JAMA Study https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamadermatology/article-abstract/2785540?resultClick=1. Studies can prove almost anything you want if you structure them appropriately. When I … Continue reading
I had a conversation with an in-law not long ago. I was surprised when I heard that her doctor did not believe in the effectiveness of higher doses of vitamin D. There have been studies sayings that high doses improve … Continue reading
Many of us take a multivitamin supplement. Most of these supplements contain vitamin E. However, in most cases, this vitamin is synthetic (dl-alpha-tocopherol derived from petroleum products) and not as effective as the natural vitamin E, d alpha-tocopherol. Vitamin E … Continue reading
Vegans can enjoy a healthy diet but need to know the sources of the nutrients they need daily. I talked with a new business acquaintance, and he mentioned that he had been meatless for six years. I asked him a … Continue reading
Americans are deficient in vitamins and minerals. Our foods do not supply the levels of nutrients they did one hundred years ago. Many of us do not cook and opt for a restaurant or fast food. There are over 30 … Continue reading
Sometimes we hear about the elephant in the room that nobody talks about. What if that elephant is sitting on your chest? That is one of the key tips people are told when they are experiencing major heart issues. They … Continue reading
Our lifestyle choices affect our health. I am an advocate of balanced nutrition, caloric restriction, fasting, and maintaining an alkaline body environment. Additionally, routine exercise (all types), toxin avoidance, and daily stress management provide a higher propensity for a long … Continue reading
Blood tests tell us what is happening at the time the blood was drawn. Is there any blood test that predicts future health with a decent degree of accuracy? European researchers working with the University Hospitals Leuven in Belgium conducted … Continue reading
This topic could expand to well over one-thousand words. I am keeping it brief to provide a glimpse at the myriad of problems that can affect heart health. A single one can be a problem. Multiple ones create a serious … Continue reading
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the number one cause of death in the United States. The buildup of plaque (atherosclerosis) on the inner walls of the arteries restricts the blood flow … Continue reading