Vitamin D deficiency is linked to cardiovascular disease, strokes, various cancers (breast, prostate, colon), osteoporosis, autoimmune diseases (including MS), pain, flu, loss of cognitive function, diabetes (1 and 2), decreased strength, and depression. “Deficiency...
Nutrition
Is your body rusting?
Free radicals are substances which cause things in your body to rust, just like this car! Free radicals come from byproducts of metabolism, environmental toxins, poor diet, lack of exercise, stress, and so on. They rust and damage your cells, tissues, and organs, causing premature aging. You can neutralize some free radicals by increasing your “antioxidants.” Free radicals cause rust, and antioxidants help prevent rust.
Should you buy organic produce?
Let a third grader show you why buying organic produce (and meat and eggs) is worth the extra cost. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exBEFCiWyW0&w=560&h=315] Thanks to Dr. Mercola for making us aware of this video. Remember, organic vegetables and meat are...
Alzheimer’s disease IS preventable
5.4 million people currently have Alzheimer’s disease1, and this number is estimated to rise to an astounding 16 million by 20502. The price tag of health care for Alzheimer’s patients is currently $183 billion per year – and this number is projected to reach over $1...
If you wait for health care reform to save you, you could be dead!
Your health is up to you. Your medical doctor cannot eat healthy for you. Your medical insurance company will not exercise for you. Health care reform is not focusing on prevention. It’s simple. According to the Harvard School of Public Health and the MD Anderson...