Effects of Caffeine on Menopause

August 25, 2014 Did you know that caffeine use is linked to increased menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women.  Researchers found women who used caffeine, including regularly drinking coffee, had greater “symptom scores” for hot flashes and night sweats when compared to women who did not use caffeine. Further research is warranted. Click the link below to read…

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Leaky Gut and Liver Stress

August 22, 2014 In this Livestream, Joe begins by stating that “Most people have some degree of a compromised intestinal GI wall, either a weakening, damaged or leaking”.  He continues to explain the process of how you liver is ultimately affected by this.  The take away message is to limit the “bad exposures to gut”…

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Magnesium Supplements and Older Women

August 20, 2014 Joe found it news worthy that taking daily magnesium supplements might improve physical performance in older women, according to new research.  Many female athletes do not get enough magnesium from the diet, and magnesium is also lost in the urine with exercise. In a recent study, researchers found that at the end…

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The Importance of Buffered C

August 15, 2014 In this weeks Livestream, Joe discusses the importance and benefits to Buffered C. “There are 100’s of activities in body that utilize Buffered C.  Here is a small number of them:  Hormone Biosynthesis, Dopamine Production, Neurotransmitter biosynthesis, and Collagen Production.  In addition enhancement to skin, bones, tendons, ligaments and even teeth occur from Buffered C.”…

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Probiotics Link to Cardiovascular Disease

August 13, 2014 On Monday we talked about the use of Probiotics in fighting infection.  That is a common fact for Probiotics.  Joe found it news worthy that regularly consuming Probiotics can help lower blood pressure, according to a new study.  In this study Joe quotes: “There is also limited evidence suggesting that Probiotics may…

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Probiotics May Help Protect Athletes From Infection

August 11, 2014 Did you know that taking Probiotics may protect athletes from infection?  In a recent study done in New Zealand, Joe commented on the fact that insight from this article gives us a means to help protect all athletes, especially those playing high school sports a means to enhance infection protection.  Results from…

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Lycopene Improves Blood Vessel Function

August 6, 2014 In a recent article, Joe found it news worthy that Lycopene, a powerful antioxidant compound found in tomatoes may improve the function of blood vessels in patients with cardiovascular disease, according to new research from the University of Cambridge.  A quote from the article:   “We’ve shown quite clearly that lycopene improves…

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Cardiovascular Health and Brain Health

August 4, 2014 Did you know that there is a link between cardiovascular health and brain health? A study was recently done that found increased cognitive impairment in those with lower cardiovascular health scores.  The study authors conclude that: “Compared with low [cardiovascular health], intermediate and high [cardiovascular health] were both associated with substantially lower…

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