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Monday, November 3rd, 2008
Nowadays, cholesterol is becoming a real threat to many people. The main reason behind this is that people tend to consume more products that are rich in saturated fats, such as whole milk dairy products, poultry, and egg yolks.
Additionally, most people also rely on food chains for their daily diet or perhaps on processed foods, especially if their schedule is too hectic to accommodate home cooking. So if you are one of these people who love to eat these kinds of foods, it’s time to reassess your diet and start eating a low-cholesterol diet.
The low-cholesterol diet is a diet low in saturated fat, which helps lower your cholesterol level and protect you from various heart diseases. The foods that should be included in this diet are fat-free dairy products, lean meats, fish and shellfish, skinless poultry, and whole-grain foods. Fresh fruits and green vegetables, especially when combined with large quantities of olive oil and monostaturates, should also be included because these are rich in vitamins and minerals that are good for your body and reduce your risk for high cholesterol. In addition to these, certain foods that contain plant stanols or plant sterols such as cholesterol-lowering margarines and salad dressings can also be added to your diet to boost your body’s LDL-lowering power.
Meanwhile, foods that are high in cholesterol and saturated fats should only be eaten in moderation. If possible, these should not be included in your diet. Avoid liver and other organ meats, egg yolks, full-fat dairy products, high-fat processed meats, and fried foods. Limiting the intake of these foods can greatly reduce your cholesterol levels and decrease your chances of developing heart disease, as well as protect you from future heart attacks.
A simple low-cholesterol diet is a big help to you, but only if you observe and follow these guidelines regularly. Remember that your health is in your hands.
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Saturday, November 1st, 2008
Limes are a green citrus fruit that grows on trees in tropical and subtropical climates. Best known for preventing scurvy on ships, they are fairly small, about 3-5cm in diameter and can be either sweet or sour in taste. Sweet limes don’t contain citric acid content; sour limes contain both a higher sugar level and citric acid content than their close cousin the lemon, contributing to their acidic, tart taste. Today, this taste is known and loved by those who enjoy ‘Tequila slammers’ and ‘Margaritas’ around the world.
Originating in Southeast Asia, limes found their way into Egypt and North Africa about 1000 years ago. From here the Moors carried them to Spain and it was during the Crusades that limes were then spread throughout southern Europe. Christopher Columbus triumphantly brought the sour lime to the New World in 1493.
Today, limes are grown in warmer climates, since they are very susceptible to frost, namely the very southern states of America, Mexico, and Brazil. They contain a number of elements particularly helpful to our health, acting as a mosquito repellent, a preventative for cancer and high cholesterol levels and are also highly efficient at reducing the risk of cholera.
Health Benefits of Limes
* Nutrients
Limes are an excellent source of vitamin C. They are a good source of vitamin B6, potassium, folic acid and flavonoids.
* Cholesterol
Limes and other citrus fruit have also been associated with reducing cholesterol. In lab tests, it has been found that human liver cells produced less apo B, a compound associated with higher cholesterol levels, when exposed to limonin.
* Cancer
Laboratory tests of both animal and human cells have shown that citrus limonoids (found in lime and other citrus fruits) can help fight cancers of the mouth, skin, lung, breast, stomach, and colon. Limonen works on the body to increase the levels of liver enzymes involved in detoxifying carcinogens.
New research at the Agricultural Research Service in northern California, has shown that humans can easily use the limonoid called limonin, and therefore enjoy all its health benefits, simply by biting into citrus fruit. One of its main features is that it can stay in the body for up to 24 hours after consumption, making it an effective way to reduce the growth of cancer cells.
* Cholera
Studies have shown that the high acid levels in limejuice are very effective in both inhibiting the growth of and killing cholera in food.
In a cholera epidemic in Guinea-Bissau in West Africa in October 1994, lime-rich meals acted as a preventative for patients who consumed them.
In a laboratory controlled preparation of ceviche, large masses of cholera in contaminated fish were eliminated after immersion in limejuice. After 5 minutes of immersion there was a 99% reduction of the initial bacterial mass and after 2 hours no cholera was detected. Thus limes and limejuice are greatly recommended to add to food and sauces in areas where the possibility of cholera is high, like rural and slum populations in the tropics and subtropics.
* Mosquito repellent
The volatile oil components extracted from Kaffir lime contains five sesquiterpene hydrocarbons and two sesquiterpene alcohols. Translated into English, lime extract has been shown to be effective as a mosquito repellent for up to three hours.
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Friday, October 31st, 2008
Scientific evidence is accumulating that meat itself is not a risk factor for Western lifestyle diseases such as cardiovascular disease, but rather the risk stems from the excessive fat and particularly saturated fat associated with the meat of modern domesticated animals.
Studies have however strongly associated excessive red meat consumption with cardiac disease risk. High fat, grilled, pan-fried, charbroiled and processed meat are also associated with cancer risk. Both excessive red and processed meat intakes have been positively associated with cancers of the colorectum and lung
Heterocyclic amines (HAs) are carcinogens formed during the cooking of meat at moderate to high temperatures.
Commercially raised animals are fed growth stimulating hormones, antibiotics and processed grains, usually genetically modified (GM) corn that has been sprayed with pesticides.
Data published by the American Institute for Cancer Research and the World Cancer Research recommend no more than 80g (2.8 ounces) of meat should be consumed daily, preferably fish or poultry, and limited amounts that are cured or smoked.
In addition to the health hazards, excessive meat consumption is placing a strain on land and water resources, contributing to water pollution, and aggravating global warming.
The ecological impact of meat production includes forest destruction in Central and South America, elimination of competitive predators in the United States, and waste produced by livestock and poultry threatening rivers and lakes. The waste generated by livestock in the United States is 130 times that produced by humans, and the meat industry is the largest source of emissions of methane, a greenhouse gas contributing to ozone depletion and climate change.
In order to maximize the health benefits of eating beef, it’s strongly advised to choose free range, grass fed, organic, lean cuts, and to consume red meat in moderation. One such supplier of free range, grass feed beef is La Cense Beef, unfortunately not certified organic, but they have a convenient online ordering facility.
Health Benefits of Grass Fed Lean Beef
* Nutrients
Beef is an excellent source of protein and vitamin B12. It’s a very good source of zinc and selenium. It’s a good source of riboflavin, vitamin B6, niacin, iron, and phosphorus.
* Testosterone
While the protein and zinc in organic grass-fed beef will help in maintaining optimum testosterone levels in men, the hormones used in industrial beef will increase estrogen production and lower testosterone levels. Diets low in protein in elderly men may lead to elevated sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) levels and decreased testosterone bioactivity. Zinc deficiency is associated with decreased serum testosterone levels. The decrease in bioavailable testosterone can result in declines in sexual function and muscle and red cell mass, and contribute to the loss of bone density.
* Cholesterol
Substantial evidence from recent studies shows that lean red meat trimmed of visible fat does not raise total blood cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol levels. In one study of 191 individuals with hypercholesterolemia (high blood cholesterol) who were instructed to consume at least 80% of their meat in the form of lean red meat (LRM) or lean white meat (LWM), the LRM or LWM diet produced similar reductions in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and elevations in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels, which were maintained throughout 36 weeks of treatment.
* Cancer
Grass-fed beef has higher concentrations of conjugated linoleic acids (CLA), which are fatty acids believed to decrease cancer risk.
* Heart Health
Grass-fed beef is higher in Omega-3 fatty acids, which have been found to reduce risk of heart disease. Only grass-fed beef is recommended by Food Standard Australia and New Zealand for beef to be considered a source of omega-3 fatty acids.
* Weight Loss
The conjugated linoleic acids (CLA) in grass-fed beef may help people maintain a healthy weight.
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Thursday, October 30th, 2008
There are so many myths about cholesterol that it makes sense to have an article that can help make sense of all the myths and half truths that are circulating about cholesterol. The first question is what is cholesterol and how does it affect a person’s health? Cholesterol is a naturally synthesised lipoprotein and is the result of break down of food. Cholesterol is found in almost all mammals. Unusual build up of cholesterol can cause blockage of major arteries, especially arteries that provide blood to the heart (coronary arteries). The build up of cholesterol leads to problems like atherosclerosis and can cause cardiac arrest. Now that we know what cholesterol can do let’s start with some common myths:
Myth 1 – Cholesterol is unnatural
This is not true; cholesterol is a naturally synthesised lipid and is essential for the build up of cell membranes. Without cholesterol a cell‘s structural integrity is effected, and the cell cannot function properly. Apart from acting as the ‘cement’ of a cell, cholesterol also aids the production of bile, and may also act as an anti-oxidant. So the body makes up cholesterol no matter what a person eats.
Myth 2- All cholesterol is bad
This is another popular myth; cholesterol is divided into LDL (Low density lipoproteins) and HDL (High density lipoproteins). Earlier it was believed that high levels of cholesterol in general were bad for the body, however with advances in technology and with newer testing techniques it is now possible to measure the levels of LDL and HDL in the blood separately. Only high levels of LDL are a matter for concern, as it has been established that HDL is by and large good for the body and indicates that the body is functioning normally. Not all cholesterol is bad for the heart.
Myth 3- Eating oily food can cause Cholesterol build up
This myth is partly true, not all oily foods are harmful for the body. There are only certain oily foods that can cause the accumulation of LDL in the body. Also oily food by and large contributes to other problems like obesity. So in a nutshell eating too much oily food is generally unhealthy, however what type of oily food you eat determines if your will have high LDL levels.
Myth 4- Eating medication alone can reduce Cholesterol level
Just like diabetes, using drugs is only one part of the battle. Yes medication can reduce the amount of LDL in the body, however without dietary control and regular exercise it is impossible to control the LDL levels in the body effectively. Almost all physicians recommend a lifestyle change once high levels of LDL are detected after a blood test. It is important to understand that high LDL levels are not always a result of improper habits; they could be other reasons for a high LDL build up. But there is no denying that a strict dietary regimen is important to control the levels of cholesterol in the body. Major dietary sources of cholesterol include eggs, beef and poultry.
Myth 5- High cholesterol levels are hereditary
There is no scientific study that can conclusively prove that the tendency to accumulate high levels of cholesterol in the body is inherited. The truth is that just like diabetes, people that have a family history of heart diseases and cholesterol problems maybe susceptible to high cholesterol themselves. However this in no way means that a person will definitely show high cholesterol levels if there is a family history of cholesterol related problems. Similarly, just because there is no past history of high cholesterol in a family, does not mean that family members cannot exhibit high cholesterol levels. It is better to regularly test the cholesterol levels if a person has a past history of high cholesterol. Equally important is to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
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Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
Heart attack is the leading cause of death not only in the United States but in the entire world. It kills twice as many people than the 2nd leading cause of death, which is cancer. Heart disease is also known as the silent killer because it happens suddenly with no fair warning. More than 50% of people who die of cardiac causes have no history of heart disease because sudden cardiac death is the most common cardiac sign. According to the National Institute of health high blood pressure should be a priority concern of over 65 million Americans. That is over 1 in 3 Americans. This statistic is even higher if you’re African American. This statistic is also directly linked to the fact that 62% of Americans are overweight or obese. If you are overweight or obese you probably have high blood pressure or cholesterol and don’t even know it. High cholesterol oxidizes in your arteries and forms plaque, which blocks blood flow, which leads to a heart attack.
In addition to exercising on a regular basis and eating foods low in trans fats and cholesterol, there are many all natural ingredients you can take to lower cholesterol and high blood pressure. First you should know there is a three step process to lowering cholesterol and high blood pressure and there are all natural ingredients out there that are clinically proven to assist in all 3 of these steps, which can reduce the use of statins and drugs. Below is the 3 step process and its assisting all natural ingredients.
1) Prevent Cholesterol Absorption - It is common sense to eat less high fatty foods and eating fresh fruits and vegetables to reduce cholesterol absorption. Of course no matter what you do you will still eat food that has cholesterol therefore you should take Phytosterol to help your body to absorb much less cholesterol. Phytosterols are also called plant sterols, which are a group of steroid alcohol, photochemical naturally occurring in plants. They are white powders with mild, characteristic odor insoluble in water and soluble in alcohols. They have many applications as food additives and in medicine and cosmetics. Phytosterol have a very similar molecular structure as cholesterol therefore it mimics cholesterol in the digestive tract and blocks cholesterol from being absorbed. In this way your body absorbs less cholesterol therefore less cholesterol enters the bloodstream and the unabsorbed cholesterol passes through your body as waste. By lowering cholesterol absorption you help prevent the risk of heart attack.
2) Preventing Plaque Build Up - The second step to lowering cholesterol is to prevent it from oxidizing in the arteries and forming plaque since Plaque is what makes high cholesterol deadly. There are several all antioxidants, which are great for preventing LDL cholesterol from forming plaque. Grape Seed, Grape Skin, Bilberry Extract, Quercetin, and Gingko Baloba are all flavenoids found in certain grapes and berries which naturally prevent plaque formation, which lowers cholesterol levels. Gingko Baloba comes from a 4000 year old ancient plant which also helps to prevent blood platelet activity.
3) Break up Plaque Build Up - Of course after you reduce cholesterol absorption and reduce cholesterol oxidation which forms plaque, you’ll still have some plaque build up that needs to be broken up. Not only does plaque build up cause heart disease but it also causes damage to arteries. Omega 3 fish oil has many properties, but two of the most important properties in relation to heart health is that it breaks up plaque build up, helps your body absorb more phytosterols, helps increase HDL cholesterol levels, reduces tryglyceride levels, increases blood flow to the heart as well as the brain for better memory function and many other benefits not related to heart health.
In addition to lowering cholesterol there are 4 all natural ingredients that help lower high blood pressure
Tripeptides - Tripeptides are derived from cutured milk and were discovered in the early 1900s by Japanese scientist. Nearly a century of research led to the patented process of isolating the tripeptides that help maintain healthy blood pressure. A potent therapeutic dose of these tripeptides has been shown to protect the artery wall.
Passionflower - A creeping perennial vine, recognized for its natural stress relieving and relaxing abilities.
Potassium - Potassium is an element critical to helping your body maintain the proper balance of potassium and sodium necessary for optimum heart and blood vessel health
Pomegranate - Pomegranate is a powerful antioxidant, and has been shown to possess stress-relieving properties, A three year study found that pomegranate helps promote healthy blood flow.
Your heart is the most important muscle in your body and your body can’t live without it. Start taking the right nutrients today and make heart disease beg for mercy. All of these ingredients are clinically proven and not based on folklore and home remedies. All of these ingredients are on the FDA approved ingredients list as well as being approved by the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP).
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Monday, October 27th, 2008
Besides diet, other causes of high cholesterol are lifestyle, gender and the heritage of the individual.
For some, even maintaining cholesterol at the right levels and being fit and thin will still not prevent the development of high levels of bad cholesterol. Due to heart risk factors besides diet, some people require a very aggressive approach which includes cholesterol lowing medication.
Lifestyle issues and high cholesterol:
* When we opt for convenience in eating over nutrition, we are setting ourselves up for problems. Eating fast foods and convenience foods results in eating too many fats and salts, which can raise our bad cholesterol levels. In addition, a more sedentary lifestyle also contributes to unhealthy levels of cholesterol.
* A visit to a nutritionist or dietician can help us all better understand eating for the right reasons and for optimal health. It is never too late to start on this path.
* Regular exercise will effectively lower cholesterol and will maintain your body strength to function best. Just 20 minutes of aerobic exercise, including walking, each day will lower cholesterol. Exercise does not have to be a large time or money commitment. Simple activities that get you moving and that you enjoy enough to repeat are almost always adequate.
Diet:
* An important consideration in eating is choosing lower fat.
* Buy cooking oils that are unsaturated. Use low fat cooking sprays to replace heavy oils whenever possible. Reduce your overall use of oils even further by using cooking techniques that require little or no oil.
Age and Gender:
*Cholesterol levels increase with age. Women generally have a lower level than men from age 50 to 55. Once a woman starts menopause, the cholesterol level starts to increase.
* While there is not much that you can do about your age, you can make sure that age does not threaten your heart health by sticking to a healthy lifestyle and diet and by getting your cholesterol levels monitored.
Heritage:
* Genetics play a key role in a person’s health and this includes the amount of cholesterol you might have.
* Find out if your family battles with high levels of cholesterol and then bring this to your doctor?s attention right away. If you have a family history of heart disease and high cholesterol levels, work harder and start earlier in adopting a healthy lifestyle and eating plan.
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Sunday, October 26th, 2008
You’ve probably heard that drinking wine may be good for your health. Studies have shown that drinking moderate amounts of wine may help control blood pressure and the risks of heart disease. Wine may also reduce the risk of strokes and gallstones.
A moderate amount of wine is up to two glasses per day for men, one glass for women. Those over 65 should stick to one drink per day. Excessive drinking may lead to health problems such as cancer, stroke, fetal alcohol syndrome, and damage to the heart, pancreas, and liver.
Researchers have found that a moderate amount of ethanol increases good (HDL) cholesterol and prevents the formation of bad (LDL) cholesterol. Ethanol also prevents the formation of blood clots that could lead to a heart attack or stroke. Red wine contains antioxidants, which may be helpful in preventing certain diseases. You don’t need to drink wine to benefit from antioxidants, however; they’re available in fruits, vegetables, and red grape juice. Red wine is also rich in polyphenols, compounds associated with heart health. Polyphenols are also found in chocolate, tea, berries, and olive oil.
So should you start drinking wine? The American Heart Association says that if you do not currently drink, you shouldn’t start drinking for health benefits. You can lower your risk of cardiovascular disease by exercising regularly and eating a low-fat diet. If you enjoy a glass of wine with dinner, consider it only a small part of your overall health strategy.
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Saturday, October 25th, 2008
Eating a healthy diet is probably one of the more challenging aspects of daily life, especially in North America. Faced with a growing number of people at risk for heart disease because of their diets, doctors and researchers are studying the foods we eat in an attempt to find out how we can counteract this trend. The American Heart Association (AHA) and the Mayo Clinic recently issued health advisories on 2 very different types of food that have positive effects on our health - soy protein and chocolate.
As it turns out, both soy and chocolate contain substances that can help reduce or inhibit the effects of elevated cholesterol, and specifically low-density lipoprotein (LDL) blood cholesterol levels. LDL, known as the “bad” cholesterol, transports cholesterol from the liver to cells in the body. LDL can build up on the walls of the blood vessels, eventually blocking and damaging the arteries, which in turn causes stroke and heart disease.
The American Heart Association recently issued a nutritional advisory stating that people with total cholesterol levels of over 240 mg/dl could benefit substantially by eating 25 g to 50 g of soy protein daily. The advisory cited the conclusions of an earlier analysis of 38 controlled clinical studies, which said consuming that much soy protein every day is “both safe and effective in reducing LDL cholesterol by up to 8% in people who have elevated cholesterol levels.” Moreover, soy protein actually increased levels of “good”high-density lipoprotein (HDL) by 2.4% or more.
For most adults, cholesterol levels over 200 mg/dl are considered high. Our daily intake of cholesterol should be less than 300 mg, which is roughly equivalent to one egg. However, the typical North American diet tends to be high in animal proteins, and contains a lot of saturated fat and cholesterol - up to 400 mg of cholesterol per day.
Dr. John Erdman, a professor at the University of Illinois who wrote the AHA advisory, explained that substituting soy, which has very low saturated fat and no cholesterol, would be a healthy thing to do. Soy protein, like animal protein, is complete - it contains all the essential amino acids in sufficient quantities to support human life. “I’m not suggesting that people become vegetarians, just that they consider using soy milks, soy nuts, tofu, or some of the new products on the market that you can make milk shakes out of for example, as an alternative protein source,” he said.
The nutrition advisory also stressed the importance of eating intact soy protein - soy that has not been altered during processing. Dr. Mark Messina - an expert on soy protein, who wrote a book entitled The Simple Soy Bean and Your Health, said using soy isolates is a good way to get more intact soy into your diet. “There are many products, such as powders and energy bars, or beverages made with soy isolates that contain 15 g or 20 g of soy per serving,” he said.
What if your cholesterol isn’t high? Eat soy anyway. Research shows that the positive effects of soy protein are not limited to its impact on cholesterol. It now appears that soy protein may also cause the arteries to be more flexible.
Additionally, for men at risk of prostate cancer, new data from recently completed studies show that those same soy-based phytoestrogens and isoflavones that help reduce cholesterol also inhibit the growth of prostate tumours - by as much as 70% in one study.
Another food - that some of us would consider essential to life itself - is also making news. According to the February 2001 issue of the Mayo Clinic Health Letter, 2 studies showed that some types of chocolate products contain high levels of antioxidant flavonoid compounds. Antioxidant flavonoids are plant-based compounds that limit the harmful effects of LDL cholesterol, and are believed to neutralize free radicals - compounds that can damage the body’s cells and cause disease.
Apparently, the type of chocolate we eat matters. Dark chocolate and bittersweet chocolate contain more flavonoids than milk chocolate. Sadly, white chocolate doesn’t contain any flavonoids at all.
According to Dr. Donald Hensrud, a nutrition specialist at the Mayo Clinic, dark chocolate also contains a type of saturated fat that doesn’t seem to raise cholesterol as much as other types of saturated fat. Cocoa butter, also found in dark chocolate, doesn’t appear to have a negative effect either, because it is converted into an unsaturated fat in the liver.
“Milk chocolate will have milk and saturated fat added to it, which may counteract any benefit of flavonoid compounds from the chocolate,” Dr. Hensrud said. He also cautioned that chocolate contains small amounts of caffeine and other stimulants, which could, in susceptible people, have a very mild effect. “Whether chocolate really does exert an effect on cholesterol, whether we eat enough of it - and whether we should eat enough to see those effects are open questions,” Dr. Hensrud said.
Bottom line? “There may be some theoretic benefits in chocolate, but in terms of saying we should eat chocolate for health - we have to consider other potential drawbacks - such as the calorie content.” Perhaps a compromise can be reached, by substituting that mid afternoon chocolate bar with a chocolate flavoured soy shake 2 or 3 times a week.
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Friday, October 24th, 2008
Lower Cholesterol Can Kill You Says New Book Assailing Medical Profession and Pharmaceuticals on Treatments of Heart Disease
“How to Really Prevent and Cure Heart Disease” Shatters Five Leading Myths That Cost U.S. Consumers Nearly $200 Billion Per Year Alone
Los Angeles, CA - In an open challenge to conventional medicine, Dr. Gottfried A. Lange, M.D., one of Europe’s leading advocates for alternative approaches to treating heart disease worldwide debunks the five most common myths about the causes and treatment of heart disease in his newest book entitled, “How to Really Prevent and Cure Heart Disease,” published by HealthNet Publishing and available later this year.
Dr. Lange’s shocking, sure to be controversial indictment of the medical profession and the pharmaceutical industry cites scientific study after study that claim the following:
* About $50 billion per year is paid to pharmaceutical companies for drugs to lower cholesterol without an improvement in heart attack and stroke statistics
* Cholesterol does NOT cause heart attacks and strokes
* High cholesterol levels are actually associated with high life expectance and low cancer rates
* All cholesterol-lowering drugs potentially cause cancer and the two most-common are particularly carcinogenic.
* Low cholesterol may contribute to declining sexual functions, Alzheimer’s disease, and behavioral violence
In a world where cardiovascular disease remains the leading ca use of death and where three of four people diagnosed with cardiovascular disease will die from heart attack or stroke [1], Dr. Lange offers well-documented preventative and curative approaches based on his quarter century of practice and research. Since receiving his M.D. from Hamburg University in 1980, Dr. Lange has specialized in cellular nutrition, vitamin therapies, and the holistic practice of naturopathy.** His research on the harmful effects of pollutants, pesticides, and drugs on the human body led him to successfully test-pioneering de-toxification and rehabilitation methods. Based on his research, Dr. Lange has spent the past eight years working with and lecturing to health professionals and consumers on the use of advanced vitamin formulas to prevent and cure common “killer” diseases, leading to the publication of his alarming new work.
Dr. Lange maps out several well-documented remedies in his new book based on more than 250 scientific medical studies, reports, reviewed journals and his own work in de-toxification. The natural approaches include specific vitamin and food supplement therapies, diet, and exercise designed to specifically target arteriosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. The book informs consumers on the proper working and functioning of cells and in particular shows how true healing must begin in the arterial wall itself.
Naturopathy, also called naturopathic medicine, is a whole medical system-one of the systems of healing and beliefs that have evolved over time in different cultures and parts of the world. Naturopathy is rooted in health care approaches that were popular in Europe, especially in Germany, in the 19th century, but it also includes therapies (both ancient and modern) from other traditions. In naturopathy, the emphasis is on supporting health rather than combating disease.
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Thursday, October 23rd, 2008
Quebec respondents with high cholesterol rank lowest, though they are at a higher risk
-Â Â Quebec respondents rank lowest in the nation with only 17% claiming they have high cholesterol, compared to 18% in BC, 20% in Alberta, and 22% in the rest of the country.
-Â Â Only 28% of Quebec respondents have no idea of their cholesterol level, followed by the Atlantic with 29%, 37% of people living in BC and Alberta, and 39% of people living in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario.
-Â Â 49% of Quebec respondents have a history of high cholesterol, heart disease, heart attacks or stroke, making them the province at highest risk.
These are the findings of an Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of Metamucil from 06/10 to 06/13, 2008. This online survey of 2,011 Canadians adults was conducted via the Ipsos I-Say Online Panel, Ipsos Reid’s national online panel. The results are based on a sample where quota sampling and weighting are employed to balance demographics and ensure that the sample’s composition reflects that of the actual Canadian population according to Census data. Quota samples with weighting from the Ipsos online panel provide results that are intended to approximate a probability sample. An unweighted probability sample of this size, with a 100% response rate, would have an estimated margin of error of +/- 2.2 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.
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