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Diets and Weight Loss
Health and Disease
Diabetes Epidemic Set to Potentially Cripple our Healthcare System
More than 40 percent of American adults age 20 years and older have hyperglycemic condition according to a review of data from the 2005-2006 National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey from the National Institute of Health
Effect of a High Nutrient Density Diet on Long-Term Weight Loss
A two year study favorably shows that a high nutrient diet has the potential to provide sustainable, significant, long-term weight loss and may provide substantial lowering of cardiac risk.
Colon Cancer and Early Detection
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in the United States. It is also the most preventable cancer through early detection and proper diet.
Reverse Heart Disease without Meds The sad thing is surgical interventions and medications are the foundation of modern cardiology and both are relatively ineffective compared to nutritional excellence.
The Number 1 Cause of Death for Women - Heart Disease!
Heart disease is not just a "man's" disease but the #1 cause of death among women too!
The warning signs in women seem to be more subtle and the disease evolves more slowly, but it is just as deadly.
Cholesterol Protection For Life Heart disease is a condition that is reversible through aggressive nutritional intervention and cholesterol lowering.
High Nutrient Diet Reverses Diabetes
In this case study Dr. Fuhrman describes the effectiveness of a high nutrient, dietary approach in reversing diabetes. It is NOT sufficient to treat the symptoms. You must remove the underlying cause. Diabetics are simply more susceptible to the consequences of the typical American diet.
Lack of DHA linked to Parkinsons Disease Recent scientific findings show diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids, in particular DHA, have a protective effect on this type of neurodegenerative disease.
Sensible Sunscreen
Sunscreens with a high SPF may not be protective and may be hazardous to your health!
Wasting our Children's Lives
Mourning the loss of a child . . . every parent's greatest fear. But as a society we have created an environment where, according to the CDC, the current generation of children will NOT outlive their parents!
Plant Sterols Beneficial to Cancer and Enlarged Prostate Plant Sterols have been scientifically studied and documented to provide cardiac protective benefits and are even FDA approved for lowering cholesterol levels. Evidence also suggests that plant sterols deliver beneficial effects in the development of different types of cancer too!
Dr. Fuhrman on Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in North American women (heart disease is number one). In spite of modern cancer detection and treatment methods, the percentage of women dying from this common cancer has not changed much in the last thirty years.
Eat For Health -- The Anti-Cancer Diet
The most recent scientific advancement in the anti-cancer research is the identification of specific foods and food elements that offer powerful protection against cancer. The purpose of this article is to review some of these recent findings so people can take action now to dramatically lower their risk of all cancers and in particular colon cancer.
Vitamin D, the Right Stuff Vitamin D insufficiency is thought to be a key contributor to many human diseases including several cancers, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, depression, and autoimmune diseases.
Think all Multivitamins are created equal? Think again! Certain vitamins, in general, are simply harmful! Dr. Fuhrman's goal in creating his multivitamin and mineral supplement is to first "do no harm" and second provide a "best in class" multi that will top off a good diet.
Kids Fall Short on Vitamin D A recent study conducted across the U.S. revealed 7 out of 10 children have dangerously low levels of vitamin D leaving them at risk of heart disease, rickets, and weak bones.
The Dangers of Folic Acid in Multivitamins and Prenatal Vitamins Folic acid supplementation is dangerous for everyone, but especially pregnant women. Women who take supplemental folic acid increase their breast cancer risk by 20-30%, according to a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Healthy Omega-3 Fatty Acids Omega-3 fatty acids are healthy fats that reduce inflammation, inhibit cancer development and protect our blood vessels.
What Vegans may be Missing - DHA Those not consuming fatty fish may be deficient in a critical and essential nutrients - especially EPA & DHA the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids
Folic-Acid Fortification of Flour and Increased Rates of Colon Cancer Data from Chile show that there has been an increase in the rate of colorectal cancer since 2000, when the government introduced a mandatory program of fortification of wheat flour. A similar increase was reported in the United States and Canada in the late 1990s.
Chewing the Fat on Fatty Acids and Fish Oils
DHA oils are essential to a healthy diet. Several studies have shown that principle sources of DHA are prone to contain high concentrations of toxic compounds. Discover a healthy source of this necessary nutrient.
Cancer Protection - Go Cruciferous!
Do you want to protect yourself? Eat lots of colorful vegetables, specifically including lots of green cruciferous vegetables.