2013-08-26 09:42:09 It has been known for some time now that exposure to ionizing radiation, such as from x-rays and CT scans, is carcinogenic. Our risk of developing cancer as a result of this exposure…
Read More2013-08-26 09:38:19 Most of us have been told from somewhere or other that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and should never be skipped. Yet so many people do just that! Recent…
Read More2013-08-26 09:32:43 Although diet and exercise are considered first line treatment for those with a risk of cardiovascular disease, statins continue to be recommended and prescribed as a primary form of treatment. Although they have…
Read More2013-07-24 11:00:05 Lead has long been recognized as neurotoxic and dangerous to our health. Efforts to minimize exposure have been made by government bodies however its impact on the health but especially development of children…
Read More2013-07-24 10:53:44 Although for some individuals genetic predisposition increases their risk of cardiovascular disease, for most diet and lifestyle choices are the main contributors. Dietary counseling and lifestyle modification should be the first line prescription…
Read More2013-07-24 10:45:45 The omega 3 fatty acids, EPA & DHA, have established themselves as essential fats for good health but have a number of therapeutic uses including in treating cardiovascular disease. Hundreds of clinical trials…
Read More2013-07-24 10:31:30 Found in virtually every cell in our body but especially at high amounts in cells of the heart, liver and kidney, CoenzymeQ10 is a powerful antioxidant and essential to our body’s energy production.…
Read More2013-07-24 10:14:21 Homocysteine (Hcy) has come to be known as a reliable marker for cardiovascular disease risk. Elevated levels are associated with coronary heart disease and especially stroke.(1, 2) We know that suboptimal intake of…
Read More2013-06-18 14:46:29 Palm oil is the worlds most consumed vegetable oil, being a component of thousands of common products. A recently published human clinical trial in the journal Nutrition Journal shows positive preliminary results in…
Read More2013-06-18 14:46:04 Attachment parenting is thought of by many as a new ‘fad’. Simply put, it is a parenting philosophy that encourages parents to form strong emotional bonds with their child early in life in…
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