Posts by Diane Silverman
Lift Weights to Lower Blood Sugar?
August 1, 2014 Today we look back to an archived Livestream video featuring Dante DiMatteo with his father Joe. In this Livestream, Dante discusses with Joe the difference between White and Red Muscle mass. Dante quotes an article from University of Michigan entitled Lift Weights to Lower Blood Sugar? the following; “You must do resistance training to…
Read MoreCynicism 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…
Read MoreProbiotics 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…
Read MoreWeight 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…
Read MoreFolate 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…
Read MoreDark 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…
Read MoreAcid 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 –…
Read MoreGI 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…
Read MoreWhen 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…
Read MoreOmegas may help in age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
July 9, 2014 In a November 2013 article in National Standards, Joe found it News Worthy that high-dose omega-3 fatty acids may be an effective treatment for older people who have vision problems due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The article states: “In the current study, the authors evaluated the use of high-dose omega-3 fatty acids…
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