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Omega-3 fats involved in prostate cancer?

November 21, 2013

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by Mary Budinger —  A recent study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, known as the SELECT clinical trial, concluded that higher blood levels of the omega-3 fat DHA correlated to higher prostate cancer risk. Lead author Theodore Brasky suggested that men cut down on their fatty fish intake. Critics call the […]

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The skinny on fats

March 6, 2013

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by Dr. Larry Wilson —  High-quality fats and oils are one of the most essential foods to consume every day. They are needed as an energy source for your brain and for producing many vital hormones in the body. They are also essential for transporting all vitamins, minerals and hormones through every one of your […]

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Easing Inflammation

September 2, 2012

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by Dr. Larry Wilson —  Inflammation is usually a normal process whereby the body responds to stress by sending more blood and macrophages to an area and secreting certain chemicals, such as histamine, that irritate the tissues to a degree. This is part of the normal response to stress. — However, problems can develop if […]

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The pendulum swings on fish oil

April 12, 2012

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by Mary Budinger —  We know we need to take fish oil because it is good for us — despite the mercury contamination — right? Even drug companies are getting on the bandwagon with prescription versions. Yet a growing chorus of voices is saying we have been fed a fishy bill of goods. The standard […]

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Health updates: Alzheimer’s and gum disease

February 24, 2012

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The following is information regarding new research on avoiding Alzheimer’s and how omega-3s can help fight gum disease. Best-kept secret for avoiding Alzheimer’s People who consume foods rich in vitamin B12 could be at lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers analyzed blood samples from more than 270 individuals who showed no evidence of dementia. […]

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Health news you can use

February 24, 2012

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A review of 30 years of research has suggested that vegetarians may be at higher risk for heart disease. by Dr. Alan Christianson —  New research shows that vegans and vegetarians may be at higher risk for heart disease; how perchlorate affects the thyroid gland; how low-carbohydrate diets affect diabetes; that low fat may not […]

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A paradigm shift in omega essential oils

February 24, 2012

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by Dr. Murray R. Susser —  A paradigm shift is a fundamental change in an underlying assumption, model or style. For example, in the 1960s the medical model used for managing most bowel diseases in the U.S. was a low-residue diet (LRD). During the ’60s, Dr. Denis Burkitt, a respected British physician and researcher, had […]

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Lifting the cloud of depression

February 23, 2012

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by Gracelyn Guyol —  In 2002, within 48 hours of taking three milligrams of fish oils daily, my life-long bouts with depression vanished. It was the thrilling finale to my search for a natural solution to bipolar disorder. Nineteen million people suffer from depression in the United States. Major depression is the leading cause of […]

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