• Nutrition

    Posted on January 24th, 2006

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    Eat Your Steak Rare and Live Longer

    The contemporary warning that your meat is not safe unless you cook it until brown is bad advice. It’s not justified by the facts. Overcooking your food can cause arthritis, cancer, diabetes and heart disease. I’ve said for years that this is a bad idea. It denatures protein, breaks down vitamins and removes nutrients. Now [...]

  • Anti-Aging, Nutrition

    Posted on January 24th, 2006

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    Beat the No 1 Cause of Vision Loss

    I bet your mother probably told you: “Eat your carrots – they’re good for your eyes.” Once again, mom was right. Now doctors have been telling you to load up on vitamin A and beta-carotene for good eye health. But by focusing on these nutrients alone, you’ll miss out on the natural protectors your eyes [...]

  • Nutrition

    Posted on January 24th, 2006

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    The Fast Food You Thought Was Healthy

    Have you been ordering the fish or chicken at the drive through believing you are eating lower fat? The truth is the chicken and fish sandwiches from McDonald’s restaurants both have more fat than the cheeseburger. But the amount of fat really isn’t the problem anyway. Health pundits often repeat the claim that fast food [...]

  • Nutrition

    Posted on January 24th, 2006

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    Better than Comfort Eating

    Ever felt stressed out, only to find yourself reaching for candy? You’re not alone. For many, a sugar rush helps to ease the frustration of daily life. New research helps us understand why this is true. Recent researcher reveals that eating sweets reduces the production of a stress hormone called glucocorticoid. And, too much of [...]

  • Nutrition

    Posted on January 24th, 2006

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    How to Beat the Flu

    It’s mid-winter and the height of the cold and flu season. During this time of year, my patients often ask me about over-the-counter cold and flu remedies. I start by reminding them that these medications only ease symptoms. They do nothing for the underlying viral infection. In today’s Health Alert, I’ll tell you why some [...]

  • Anti-Aging

    Posted on January 16th, 2006

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    Nature’s Anti-Aging Remedy

    Looking for the latest, greatest anti-aging formulas? The ones that turn back the clock and repair the damage from years of stress and hard living. I have found that one of the best anti-aging products is available at your local grocery store. Today, I’ll tell you about one of Nature’s most remarkable food products from [...]

  • Weight Loss

    Posted on January 16th, 2006

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    Lose Weight and Keep it Off

    As the New Year begins, you may be thinking of losing a few pounds. But when it comes to weight loss, the first challenge is losing it – but  keeping it off is an equally tough challenge for most. In today’s Health Alert, I’ll show you a powerful way to do just that. I use [...]

  • Nutrition

    Posted on January 16th, 2006

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    Restore your Most Important Meal

    Do you remember what your parents and grandparents ate for breakfast? Eggs were usually the mainstay. They had the right idea. High protein breakfasts are your best bet to get going in the morning. But today, they’re getting increasingly rare. Today, we’ll look at some of the new breakfast trends – and why they may [...]