So you thought Glyphosate was bad? Say hello to Atrazine herbicide, the second most widely used herbicide in the U.S. behind Glyphosate (the active ingredient in Roundup) and likely just as dangerous. Many of us go out of the way to avoid harmful toxins and poisons but Atrazine doesn’t make it easy for us to… Continue reading Atrazine Herbicide Alert
Category: Some Cool Nutritional Ideas
Green Tea and Your Metabolism
If you’ve been reading about the benefits of the superfood TEA in recent years you probably know that whether it’s black, white, green, fermented, and everything in-beween – it’s good stuff for your body. A powerful antioxidant in this day of rampant free radicals. Tea’s antioxidants not only burn calories and boost metabolism but according to The… Continue reading Green Tea and Your Metabolism
Can Weight Loss Delay or Replace Knee Replacement Surgery?
About 700,000 knee replacement surgeries are performed each year in the United States. Barely known though, is the fact that nearly one in 200 knee replacement patients dies within 90 days of surgery. Wouldn’t it be nice if something as mundane as losing weight could be a pleasant alternative to surgery (and rehab)? Obesity can… Continue reading Can Weight Loss Delay or Replace Knee Replacement Surgery?
Does Fruit Increase Muscle Mass?
Interestingly, a study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry found that eating apples and tomatoes could prevent age-related muscle loss. How was that proven? Well, this Iowa University study analyzed a group of mice, and noted that mice have very similar bodily functions as humans. The researchers fed one group of mice apple peels and green… Continue reading Does Fruit Increase Muscle Mass?
Iodine Supplement for Thyroid
Per Dr. Edward Group: Is Iodine Used in the Body? The body uses iodine to create thyroid hormones, which affect brain development and function, metabolism, and other processes. Although thyroid hormones are found throughout the body, elemental iodine can only be absorbed by thyroid and breast tissue cells via a “sodium-iodide symporter” molecule. The thyroid,… Continue reading Iodine Supplement for Thyroid
Tomatoes And the Heart – and Then Some
An article by Dr. Al Sears describes the value of consuming tomatoes and tomato products for maintaining cardiovascular health. Medical science has recognized that for decades now. But interestingly a new study out of South Korea emphasizes the heart and artery boost that tomatoes give. For example, a mere 15 mg of lycopene was shown to “boost… Continue reading Tomatoes And the Heart – and Then Some
Progest-E Complex Storage and Usage Instructions
Natural vitamin E can be damaged by exposure to natural light and/or to excessive temperatures. To get the most benefit from the vitamin E in Progest-E, store the product refrigerated, or in a cool dark place. Natural vitamin E is also more viscous when cold. To facilitate dispensing drops when storing refrigerated, use the following… Continue reading Progest-E Complex Storage and Usage Instructions
Directions For Progest-E
Directions for Using Progest-E Complex Drops: A 60 mg drop contains 6 mg of progesterone.* A 16th of a teaspoon contains approximately 25 mgs of progesterone. For PMS in menstruating women: Begin use after ovulation—usually day 14 or 15 of the menstrual cycle. Use 2-3 drops daily; may repeat every 2-4 hours if needed to alleviate… Continue reading Directions For Progest-E
Does Tea Help You Live Longer?
Apparently so according to a recent published study at the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences. The study lasted over 7 years and divided over 100,000 participants into two groups. Both groups had no history of heart attack, stroke, or cancer. One group drank tea at least three times per week and other group less than that.… Continue reading Does Tea Help You Live Longer?
Does Fruit Make You Lose Weight?
There is only one metabolic enzyme fatty acid synthase (FASN) capable of creating new fat in your body. The activity of Fatty Acid Synthase not only prevents the creation of new fat in your body, but also initiates Fat Cell Apoptosis. There are many potent pharmaceuticals that can block FAS – most of them are… Continue reading Does Fruit Make You Lose Weight?