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The Wisdom of Menopause

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I’m excited to tell you that my friend and colleague, Christiane Northrup, M.D., has revised and re-released her classic The Wisdom of Menopause. The Wisdom of Menopause is not just for the woman having hot flashes and wondering about hormone therapy. It is a comprehensive resource that addresses all of the health concerns women face [...]

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JJ Virgin’s Top 5 New Year Tips

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I’m really happy to be able to share with you these five smart ideas from my long-time friend and colleague,  acclaimed fitness guru JJ Virgin. JJ is theauthor of “Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy“, the co-star of the TLC reality series Freaky Eaters, and a contributor to the Huffington Post. – Dr. Jonny 5 [...]

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This Diet May Reduce Sleep Apnea By 25%

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(European Respiratory Journal)— Eating a Mediterranean diet combined with physical activity can help to improve some of the symptoms of sleep apnea, according to new research. The study, which is published online in the European Respiratory Journal, looked at the impact a Mediterranean diet can have on obese people with sleep apnea, compared to those [...]

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Cravings: Why They Strike, How to Curb Them

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This excellent article by Katherine Kam was originally posted on WebMD. It’s reproduced here in its entirety. A big thanks to Ms. Kam and to WebMD for letting us share this with you. Almost everyone has hankered after potato chips, ice cream, chocolate, or another beckoning treat. But why? And what do you do when [...]

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Top 10 Fitness and Nutrition Tips for…1998?

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Recently I came across some of my old columns from the 90’s and decided to sample some of them to see what I was thinking back a decade or so ago. I was especially curious to see in what areas my thinking had evolved. I fully expected to slap my hand to my forehead in [...]

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New Study: Curcumin Suppresses Cancer Growth

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ScienceDaily (Sep. 13, 2011) — Curcumin, the main component in the spice turmeric used in curry, suppresses a cell signaling pathway that drives the growth of head and neck cancer, according to a pilot study using human saliva by researchers at UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. The inhibition of the cell signaling pathway that drives [...]

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High Energy Diets and Nutritional Typing – Part II

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Part I contained a quick quiz to determine which nutritional type you are. If you missed it then go take the quiz here » Today I am giving you a sample 2-day eating plan for all 3 nutritional types: Protein Type Veggie Type Mixed Type   “PROTEIN TYPE” Day 1 Breakfast: • Turkey sausage • [...]

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High Energy Diets and Nutritional Typing – Part I

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Ever notice how some people are bouncing off the walls with energy when they eat a high protein diet while the same diet makes other folks lethargic? Or how some people seem to have boundless energy when they switch to a vegetarian diet that makes their pals feel fatigued and listless? For decades, various researchers [...]

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Featured Recipe: Savory Slow Cooker Tender Turkey Drumsticks

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The following recipe is from “The Healthiest Slow-Cooker Recipes on Earth”, by myself and Jeannette Bessinger, due out the first of the year and available by pre-order now. Savory Slow Cooker Tender Turkey Drumsticks Turkey is a great, healthy source of protein (over 20 grams per serving) and turkey drumsticks are always a favorite. And [...]

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Think Kids Won’t Eat Healthy Food?

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I hear from parents all the time who bemoan the fact that their kids won’t touch “healthy” food. If you’re a parent who has this particular challenge (and what parent doesn’t?) here’s a really cute and interesting video shot at the Weston Price conference. It was given to me by our friend Randy Hartnell, president [...]

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Start With One Hour A Week

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Chicago Tribune, 11/04/11 You’ve got to love a fitness expert whose exercise mantra is “make it short and sweet.” How short? Twenty minutes, three times a week. But even less at first. For those of us who are, shall we say, exercise averse, this is magical. Federal guidelines advise Americans age 18 to 64 to [...]

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Three Great Ways to Make a Protein Shake

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From time to time I hear from people who absolutely love the whey protein powders we sell on our website like Dream Protein, Whey Cool Protein and Paleomeal, but are stuck for ideas on how to use them. Sure, you can just add water, or some frozen berries, but after a while that can get [...]

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