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What Really Causes Heart Disease? The accepted therapy was prescribing medications to lower cholesterol and a diet that severely restricted fat intake.  It did not work. These recommendations are no longer scientifically and morally defensible.  Inflammation in the artery wall is the real cause of heart disease. The dietary recommendations have created epidemics of obesity and diabetes. Despite the fact that 25% of the population takes expensive statin medications and despite the fact we have reduced the fat content of our diets, more Americans are going to die this year of heart disease than ever before. The American Heart Association …

Vitamin K2 can lower your risk of osteoporosis, fight off cancer, remove cardiovascular risks and even slow down Alzheimer’s. What is Vitamin K2? Vitamin K comes in three different varieties: 1.Vitamin K1 is the traditional coagulation vitamin that was discovered in 1929. Best food sources Cauliflower (3,600mcg), Brussels sprouts (1,888mcg), lettuce (135mcg), cabbage (125mcg), beans (290mcg), broccoli (200mcg), peas (260mcg), watercress (56mcg), asparagus (57mcg), potatoes (50mcg), corn oil (50mcg), tomatoes (5mcg), milk (1mcg). 2.Vitamin K2 was originally known as “Activator X” and it can be found in natto, organ meats, eggs and dairy products. 3.Vitamin K3 is the man-made synthetic …

9 things that can undermine your vitamin D level According to 2011 National Centre for Health Data statistics, almost one in three Americans has vitamin D blood levels below 20 nanograms per milliliter (ng/ml), the threshold that the Institute of Medicine (IOM) says is needed for general health. We need levels between 60-80ng/ml for optimal health. Many factors  can affect a person’s vitamin D levels. You can get vitamin D from food (mainly because it’s been added and few foods are natural sources of vitamin D (best food sources: Herrings (22.5mcg), mackerel (17.5mcg), salmon (12.5mcg) oysters (3mcg) cottage cheese (2mcg), …

Preventative Eye Care Although your vision may be good and you may not be aware of any changes taking place, it is important to have an eye examination every 18 months to two years.  Do not wait until your vision has deteriorated to have an eye test.  It might be too late.  Most sight loss through disease is preventable, however early diagnosis is vital.   Most people assume that an eye test is just to determine any changes to your prescription and the most common myth is that using glasses or contacts will weaken the eyesight, and the eyes will …

  The Solution to a Stressed Out World by Gabriel Gonsalves According to the latest research, an estimated 75% to 90% of visits to primary-care physicians are for stress-related complaints. Not only that, but in the United States alone, in 2002 people spent nearly $17.2 billion worth of antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs. That’s $17.2 billion that could have been used to build new schools and hospitals, provide clean water, grow food and build housing for millions of people across the globe!   It’s all very absurd.   As a coach, I spend my days having powerful conversations with people from all …

Vision Fitness Natural vision fitness habits are relearn-able simple.   Eyes were designed to see moving things.   Focusing muscles need challenges in 3 different ways.   Brains coordinate left and right vision into three dimensional imagery, not rocket science stuff. – lazy eyes need to wake up!   Aging eyes require better blood circulation and retinal rehabilitation available with Bilberry and Lutein supplementation.   We, in poor vision habits, often associated with stressful life styles and decades of poor diets, are all at risk and it is almost inevitable you will be requiring “readers” after 50. A vision educator employs habit …

Deep Venous Thrombosis:  Deep vein thrombosis is the formation of a clot in the deep veins of the legs or arms.  Causes: Vein injuries Faster blood clotting Decreased blood flow rateln other cases, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) can occur as a result of decreased blood flow rate noted due to conditions such as: Prolonged bed rest Decreased mobility of the legs due to injury or disease Prolonged sitting – at work, while travel Other causes:  surgery, contraceptives, cancer, inherited diseases, smoking, dehydration and childbirth  Signs and symptoms The leg is red in colour The leg feel warm Pain in leg …

Drink at least 2 liters of good quality water per day.  Dehydration will slow your metabolism and is the number one reason for daytime fatigue.   …

Virgin coconut oil – amazing health benefits Saturated fats are classified into 2 groups namely long chain fatty acids (LCFA) and medium chain fatty acids (MCFA). Long chain fatty acids (LCFA) like in beef, mutton, pork and dairy can cause platelets to become sticky and increase cardiovascular diseases.  Medium chain fatty acids (MCFA) as found in coconut oil are smaller in size and more water soluble and easier to digest. Virgin coconut oil contains various MCFA`s like: lauric acid, myristic acid, caprylic acid and capric acid.  Lauric acid makes up 50% of the fatty acid content in coconut oil and …