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Tomatoes Reduce Obesity-Related risks Obesity is characterized by low-grade inflammation that fuels chronic disease. Tomatoes reduce at least three pro-inflammatory agents even in obesity. ((Ghavipour M. Tomato juice consumption reduces systemic inflammation in...
Nearly fifty percent of Americans have hypertension. Worldwide, statistics are not much better. Thirty-one percent of the world’s population has high blood pressure. Hypertension (HPT or HBP) is called the silent killer because often there is no sign or symptom until...
To defeat high blood pressure or at least prevent its serious complication, we need more than the DASH diet and exercise. In this second article on hypertension, we address the role the nervous system plays in hypertension. To defeat hypertension or at the very...
Approximately one in three Americans will develop cancer sometime during their lives. In this article, we outline a lifestyle program that reduces cancer risk through DNA repair. Cancer originates in genes that are encoded in DNA. Genes tell a cell what to do, when to...
Adding more spinach, broccoli, kale, collards, and salad greens to your diet could help slow cognitive decline. A study of older individuals found that those who ate one to two servings per day had the cognitive ability of a person 11 years younger than those who...
Both obesity and diabetes cause a clear reduction in brain size without additional contributing factors. The frontal lobes – the CEO of the brain; the hippocampus, so important to memory and mood; the cingulated gyrus, important in adaptability to new situations, are...
For optimal brain health and mental acuity, optimal nutrition is essential. The best diets are not only beneficial to the entire body, they look good and taste good! This blog examines the effects of food on brain health. How Are Your Connections? Synapses are...
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups dried cranberries 1 cup fresh orange juice 1 tsp orange zest 2 medjool dates Pinch sea salt Directions: Soak 1 cup of the cranberries in the orange juice for at least one hour. Dice the remaining cranberries and set aside. Blend soaked...
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability and the third leading cause of death in the United States. In fact, stroke is responsible for one out of every 19 deaths in the US. So, what can you do about it besides a good lifestyle program of regular exercise,...
More than 45 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. Dietary factors impact the course of seasonal allergies. Indeed, your diet can make your allergy symptoms worse or better. So what changes can you make to help your symptoms? Eat at Least 2 Servings of...