longevity

Yerba Mate: All of the Caffeine, None of the Jitters

A recent study at the University of Illinois found when human colon cancer cells become exposed to bioactive compounds present in just one cup of yerba mate tea, those cancer cells die. These tea compounds also reduced inflammation. “Put simply, the cancer cell self-destructs because its DNA has been damaged,” said Elvira de Mejia, associate [...]

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The Single Most Cost-Effective Medical Intervention!

More than half of global mortality rates can be accounted for by six diseases: Cardiovascular disease cancer respiratory infections respiratory diseases tuberculosis diabetes What do all six have in common? They are all vitamin-D sensitive. And it’s not just those six diseases… Alzheimer’s meningitis Parkinson’s maternal sepsis pre-eclampsia MS deaths from falls …account for an [...]

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Calcium, Vitamin D and Health Outcomes

Confused about all these conflicting studies on calcium use? How some studies seem to say calcium is good, then others say it’s bad? (What else is new, right?) Researchers writing in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition did a novel analysis that may shed some light. First, some background. The Women’s Health Initiative was a [...]

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Why You Don’t Need to Worry About that Women and Vitamins Study

Before I start talking about that vitamin study you all want to know about,  I want to say a few words about MSNBC and FOX NEWS. Trust me, it’s relevant. No matter what side of the political fence you’re on, I’m sure you’ll agree that cable news has become extremely shrill and highly partisan. Both [...]

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Toxins Made From Sugar Linked to Aging and Diabetes

Toxins Made From Sugar by Craig Weatherby (The following is a guest article from health reporter Craig Weatherby, who writes the Vital Choice newsletter. Vital Choice is our favorite source for the highest quality wild salmon in the world. Check them out here.) Cooking foods that contain sugars and protein at high temperatures results in [...]

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Whey Protein Stimulates Muscle Growth

According to a new study, whey protein stimulates new muscle growth better than either of two forms of casein protein. Sarcopenia—the loss of muscle as we age- is a serious issue in aging. Losing muscle means losing strength and vitality. Studies suggest that our ability to synthesize (make) muscle in response to food intake is [...]

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It’s Not Aging- It’s the Potato Chips!

According to a new study that examined data from three of the largest and most comprehensive studies of diet, extra servings of foods like potato chips, French fries, sugar-sweetened drinks (sodas, juices), bread and low-fiber cereals are the major contributors to much of the weight gain experienced by adults as we age. Others include decreased [...]

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Diet Boot Camp 2011 Winner!

We are happy to announce the winner of the Summer Diet Boot Camp Challenge, Sharon Johnson! Sharon had a starting weight of 160 and stated her goals this way: “To drop unhealthy weight and take control of my health by making changes for life. I want Health, Vitality, Mental Clarity & Peace of Mind and [...]

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Dancing Can Help Offset Weight Gain, Dementia

(guest article from The Sacremento Bee) Want to avoid your risk of dementia holistically? Besides controlling your weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugars and decreasing your intake of inflammatory foods, what else can you do? Start dancing! Dancing has been shown to have numerous health benefits in various studies. The most obvious are increased socialization [...]

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Getting Older Doesn’t Mean Giving Up Muscle Strength!

Not only can adults fight the battle of strength and muscle loss that comes with age, but the Golden Years can be a time to get stronger, say experts at the University of Michigan Health System. “Resistance exercise is a great way to increase lean muscle tissue and strength capacity so that people can function [...]

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The Effects of Stress on Your Longevity

The effects of stress on the body and the brain are measurable and demonstrable. A healthy longevity requires some built in stress management techniques. Stress Management is the 5th Pillar of Longevity »

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Longevity Diet

People often ask me about the best diet for longevity. In this video I introduce a whole new way of eating for longevity called “factory specified fuel.” We are essentially cavemen with designer suits and cell phones and should be eating like our paleolithic ancestors. Food is the 1st of the 7 Pillars of Longevity [...]

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