Cynicism and Dementia

July 30, 2014 Cynicism Raises Dementia Risk Anna-Maija Tolppanen, from University of Eastern Finland (Finland), and colleagues analyzed data collected on 1,500 Fins, ages 65 to 79 years, enrolled in the Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Aging and Dementia Study. Subjects were surveyed for attitudes and outlooks, and assessed for dementia in 1997 and again eight to…

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Probiotics use in IBS

July 28, 2014 Did you know that Probiotics contain different amounts of strains of “species” when manufactured.  In a recent article, Joe quotes this “Probiotic bacteria have been found to stimulate the body’s immune system. They may also aid in several stomach illnesses such as inflammatory bowel diseases, antibiotic-related diarrhea, Clostridium difficile toxin-induced colitis, infectious diarrhea, irritable…

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Weight Loss and Supplement Tips

July 25, 2014 Do you need additional support while trying to lose or maintain your weight? ESSENTIALEAN with Raspberry Ketone combines 4 scientifically tested & clinically proven ingredients that work synergistically to help break through weight loss barriers. ESSENTIALEAN with Raspberry Ketone supports: thermongenesis; fat burning hormones Leptin and Adiponectin; appetite control; healthy blood sugar…

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Folate Associated with Decreased Glaucoma Risk

July 23, 2014 In a recent study done (Nurses’ Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study), Joe found it News Worthy that high folate intake is linked to a lower risk of a common secondary type of glaucoma. Secondary glaucomas can develop as complications of other medical conditions such as previous surgery or diabetes…

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Dark Chocolate Effects on Soothing Stress

July 21, 2014 Did you know that dark chocolate has many therapeutic health effects, most notably on the cardiovascular sytstem.  Swiss researchers reveal that dark chocolate (125 mg of epicatechin) may reduce elevations in stress hormones, when consumed prior to a stressful event.  The team enrolled 65 healthy men, ages 20 to 50 years, who received…

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Acid Reflux Disease-Tips and Management

July 18, 2014 Do you experience a burning in your stomach? Chest discomfort, pressure or pain? If you have ruled out heart problems or gall bladder issues, then you may be suffering from acid reflux disease. Main Contributors to Acid Reflux:  – Stress or anxiety – Low or high HCL production – Hiatal Hernia –…

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Skin Health & Anti-Aging, Part IV

So far in our series, we have discussed three main goals to help reduce the aging of our skin: Increase Cell turnover, Decrease Free Radicals, and Decrease Sun Damage. To wrap our series, we are going to focus on our last goal: Decrease Inflammation Inflammation to our skin can come from harsh skin care, acne,…

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GI benefits from drinking red wine

July 16, 2014 Scientists have recently discovered a new mechanism that may explain why drinking red wine may be beneficial.  In a recently published report in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition it stated that “Spanish researchers discovered that chronic consumption of red wine actually increases bifidobacterium in the gut of humans. Bifidobacterium is one of…

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Skin Health & Anti-Aging, Part III

Today, I am going to continue my discussion on skin health and anti-aging. So far, we have covered to goals to help reduce aging skin: Increase Cell turnover & Decrease Free Radical. Goal #3: Decrease Sun Damage & Exposure The sun is actually not only damaging collagen, but it almost digests the collagen. It can…

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When diet is not enough and supplementation is needed

July 14, 2014 Did you know that every person will have different nutrient needs and deficiencies? With the declining soil and food quality and the ever-increasing presence of toxins in our environment, there are times when it truly isn’t possible to get everything you need from food, even though in a “perfect world” it would…

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