• Nutrition

    Posted on December 1st, 2011

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    The Mysterious Healing Fruit

    They seem like the most normal fruit. You can get them year round, they’re cheap, and they’re always the same. So you buy a few, cut them up, sprinkle the juice on fish or use it in a salad dressing.

    Lemons are no big deal, right?

    Well, not so fast.

    Turns out, lemons have a number of unique qualities that set them apart.

    They are unusually charged with a purer concentration of negatively charged ions, or anions, than any other fruit. Some scientists think this might be why lemons are so good for your digestion. Lemons balance the other foods and help your body extract energy from them.

  • Nutrition

    Posted on July 1st, 2011

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    Inca Gold, Longevity Fruit And The All-American Sugar

    Ever feel a little bit naughty and reach for the sugar to add it to your morning yogurt, bowl of fruit, cup of coffee or afternoon snack for a decadent little sugar rush? You’re not alone.

    Eating is an emotional experience for most people. And modern diet advice takes all the fun out of eating. Take the advice of a nutritionist or diet guru and you’ll feel like you’ve been locked away in a dungeon somewhere and you’re only allowed to eat gruel.

    My basic philosophy of eating is to eat foods that you enjoy in their natural, unadulterated forms. That means for the most part, natural sugars are good, and man-made sugars are bad.

    And I hate to ruin all the fun, but refined sugar is not natural. Take a look at the chart to the right and you’ll see all the steps it takes to make the white stuff. Not exactly straight from the field to your table.

  • Nutrition

    Posted on July 1st, 2011

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    I’m Proud Of My High Cholesterol

    Cholesterol does not cause heart disease. Cholesterol is what heart disease acts upon.

    Cholesterol is a good thing. The more you have, the longer you’ll live.

    In fact, the prestigious medical journal The Lancet did a study that looked at 724 people and followed them for 10 years. Researchers found that higher cholesterol meant a lower chance of dying from any cause.1

    Cholesterol is a part of your body, and it’s a bad idea to declare war on a part of your body.

    Unfortunately, many people who rely on mainstream medicine for health information haven’t gotten the message.

    The way modern medicine treats cholesterol is the same as saying, “You have Alzheimer’s disease, let’s cut off your head.” It’s like if you come to me to have your bone mineral density measured, and I say, “We’ve found a problem with your bones. We have to take them out.”

  • Heart Health

    Posted on November 29th, 2010

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    Holiday Help for Your Blood Sugar

    If you didn’t pay too much attention to your blood sugar, here are some herbs and minerals I use in my practice that naturally improve your body’s response to insulin. They’re completely safe and keep your blood sugar in check.

    These are my favorite nutrients you can use right away to help control your blood sugar:

  • Heart Health

    Posted on August 26th, 2010

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    83,000 Heart Attacks Are Not Enough?

    83,000 Heart Attacks Are Not Enough?

    An FDA panel has just ruled that the diabetes drug Avandia should remain on the market.

    This despite the fact that it’s been linked to 83,000 heart attacks and 304 deaths.1,2

    Well… that sounds like great news for GlaxoSmithKline, who makes the drug. But I don’t think anyone should ever take any drugs like this. Here’s why…

  • Weight Loss

    Posted on January 8th, 2010

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    My New Year Formula for Better Blood Sugar

    My New Year Formula for Better Blood Sugar

    You can beat fat and knock out diabetes this New Year.

    In my practice I use a handful of minerals and herbs that naturally improve your body’s response to insulin. They’re safe and keep your blood sugar in check.

    My friend and colleague Dr. Michael Cutler sent me an email with a very good round-up of the best herbs and minerals.

    These insights mirror my own research, and I wanted to share them with you…

  • Nutrition

    Posted on November 25th, 2009

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    What I Prescribe for Better Blood Sugar

    Thanksgiving is tomorrow, so let’s set the record straight: Eating a few extra helpings of turkey or ham will not make you fat.

    It’s the stuffing and the potatoes that pack on the holiday pounds. The bottom line is insulin and how much your body makes. Starchy foods like bread and potatoes will send your blood sugar through the roof, triggering waves of fat-producing insulin…

  • Nutrition

    Posted on November 16th, 2009

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    100 Greatest Cures

    Diabetes doesn’t have to be something you live with. Most people don’t know this, but you can easily train your body to prevent – and reverse – diabetes.

    I’ve seen it firsthand. I’ve successfully treated hundreds of diabetics and prediabetics in my practice. My patients have used this plan to:

  • Nutrition

    Posted on October 23rd, 2009

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    Your Grandparents Had the Right Idea

    I am writing to you this morning from my study at home. I like to write here in the early morning because I can see the sunrise through my study window.

    On my desk there’s a container with some leftover salmon and spinach salad from last night. I pulled it from the fridge for breakfast.

    High protein breakfasts are your best bet to get yourself going in the morning. But nowadays, they’re rare…

  • Weight Loss

    Posted on June 18th, 2009

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    Magical Fruit Helps You Lose Weight

    I’m constantly searching the world over to bring you natural remedies you can’t find here in the States. Sacha inchi from Peru; the amla berry from India; Garcinia cambogiafrom Asia; and Hoodia from southern Africa.

    Today I want to tell you about one of the most exciting new “super foods” I’ve come across in years…

  • Nutrition

    Posted on March 25th, 2009

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    Like Pouring Gas on a Wildfire

    Dear Member, As you age, you have a good chance of being affected by changes in blood sugar levels. Why? One in four Americans over 60 struggles with this problem.1 But here’s something you need to know before you begin treatment. The American Diabetes Association’s (ADA’s) recommended diet is like pouring gas on a wild fire. [...]

  • Nutrition

    Posted on February 5th, 2009

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    Simple Secret for Better Blood Sugar

    Dear Member, If you’re concerned about your blood sugar, here’s something you need to think about: Your blood sugar spikes from foods that are high carb and high glycemic. You produce more insulin to move sugar into cells, which will use it for energy. Your body compensates by producing more and more insulin. Your body [...]

  • Nutrition

    Posted on May 9th, 2008

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    The Right Way to Snack…

    Dear Reader, You’ve probably heard of “grazing” – eating more small meals a day instead of two or three big ones. It’s true that if you do it right, you can boost your metabolism, get more energy, ease digestion, and even shed pounds. But most people don’t do it right. One of the most important [...]