2 Supplements That Fix a Weak Heart
If you want a strong heart and body, there are a few supplements you should be taking on a daily basis to help fight the number one killer, heart disease. The first one is Vitamin D3. A new study found people with chronic heart failure who take vitamin D3 on a daily basis improve their heart function. Chronic heart failure is heart muscle weakness that results in the inefficiency to pump blood throughout the body. The study found vitamin D3 improved the amount of blood…
The Keys To Achieving a Healthier Bowel
Do you get gas, bloating, constipation or diarrhea? Have you ever been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diverticulitis, colitis, celiac, Crohn’s, or colon cancer? If so, it is a serious sign you have a weak digestive system. There are many reasons why you can develop these conditions that often cause extreme discomfort. We will discuss the steps you can take to repair a damaged bowel and keep your colon healthy if you want to prevent diseases of your bowel. Here are the things you…
The Best Supplements You Need For Peak Brain Power
Is your brain power and memory excellent or do you think there is “room for improvement?” If you are not taking these supplements or getting these nutrients from your food on a daily basis, this could be the reason your brain is not working at peak capacity. Vitamin D3. Vitamin D deficiency has been estimated to be as high as 98 percent and has been linked to a number of brain disorders, including dementia and its most severe form, Alzheimer’s disease. Vitamin D supplementation has…
8 Reasons Why You Should Be Avoiding NSAIDS For Pain
Over 100,000 people are hospitalized and 16,500 die every year from popping these pills for pain. These figures are greater than the number of people dying from cervical cancer, asthma, multiple myeloma, or Hodgkin’s disease. There are safer, less toxic ways to manage, relieve and eliminate pain. Common over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS): Ibuprofen (Advil) Naproxen (Aleve) Aspirin (Bayer, Excedrin) Common prescription NSAIDS: Celebrex Indocin Daypro Relafen Voltaren Lodine Nalfon Toradol Orudis, Oruvall Clinoril Tolectin Vioxx (removed from market 10 years ago due to the…
5 Newly Discovered Health Benefits of Fish Oil
Fish oil is one of the most important supplements you should be taking on a daily basis because of its “bang for your buck” in terms the many health and disease prevention benefits. Here are five of the most recently discovered benefits: Anti-Aging/Extends Lifespan. Fish oil can slow (and even lengthen) telomeres on our DNA. Telomeres are the protective caps at the end of our chromosomes (think of them as the plastic tips at the end of your shoe laces). Telomeres naturally shorten with age…
Biggest Threats to Your Brain Power
Since your brain controls all of the functions of your body, doesn’t it make sense to take care of it so it can take care of you? There are several serious threats to your brain. Many of these are lurking in your food. Avoiding these threats and feeding your brain what it needs to stay strong and healthy will ensure that your brain takes care of you. Here are the WORST threats to your brain power: Sugar, especially High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS). HFCS…
Six Ways Fish Oil Can Give You Better Health
There are several reasons why taking fish oil supplements is an important part of a healthy diet. Your brain, joints, muscles, heart, and skin all require the omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil to function properly. If you do not consume enough omega-3 fats, your body is much more prone to degeneration and disease. Here are six ways fish oil can give you better health and longevity: 1. Fish Oil Reduces Disease-Causing Inflammation. Fish oil contains the omega-3s, EPA and DHA, which have been shown…
How to Stop Your Brain From Shrinking
Consuming the healthy omega-3 fats EPA and DHA are one of many important dietary strategies to reduce nerve cell loss, brain shrinkage and the memory and cognitive impairments associated with aging, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. A recent study that examined the brains of individuals who ate fish one to four times a week found they were able to preserve their brain volume, thinking abilities and memory skills over time. This dramatically reduced their risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease. Another study found that a diet lacking…