Posts by Kelley Herring
How Can I Clean Out My Arteries Without Surgery?
Chelation (from the Greek word “chele,” which means “to claw”) uses a chemical reagent – ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid (EDTA), tetrathiomolybdate (TTM), DMSA (succimer), penicillamine, metallothionein (MT), and others – to grab onto a mineral and cause the body to excrete it in the urine. And there are several theories on how it works to clear the arteries.
Read MoreBrewing Up a Pot of Fluoride
Fluoride is a toxic substance that can negatively impact multiple organ systems. It has been linked to hypothyroidism, skeletal fluorosis, brittle bones and teeth, gastrointestinal inflammation, and more. And because tea leaves accumulate more fluoride than any other edible plant, enjoying this otherwise healthy beverage could put your health in jeopardy.
Read More7 Strategies for Staying Healthy Through the Holidays
This time of year, family dinners, cocktail parties, and get-togethers pack our calendars and fill us with festive fare. But while the season is a welcome and joyous time, it is all too easy to overindulge.
Along with sticking to your exercise regimen and taking time to rest and de-stress, a little planning and the following simple nutritional strategies can help you stay healthy and maintain your weight.
Read MoreLove Energy Drinks? You May Have a Change of Heart
A recent study conducted at Adelaide University found that people who regularly drank sugar-free Red Bull had a cardiovascular profile similar to that of people with heart disease. In fact, they found that drinking just one sugar-free Red Bull increased the “stickiness” of the blood and raised the risk of blood clots.
Read MoreCinch Your Waist… With Bacteria
You probably already know that healthy bacteria (called probiotics) found in yogurt, kefir, and other foods are good for your insides. They help your body absorb nutrients, enhance immune function, defend against cancer, and much more.
Read MoreFatigued? Eat Sugar
You already know that sugar is enemy number one when it comes to your health. But just as there is a trans-fat that’s good for you (conjugated linoleic acid), there is a healthy sugar: ribose.
Read MoreThe Effect of Sunshine on Aging
A recent study looked at 2,160 women aged 18 to 79. Researchers evaluated the women’s blood levels of vitamin D, signs of aging in DNA, and C-reactive protein (a marker of inflammation). And they found that those with the highest levels of vitamin D had healthier chromosomes in their DNA – so much so that it represented a five-year difference in chronological aging.
Read MoreFight the Flu… With Onions!
Flu season is upon us. And if you’re like me and want to stay healthy the natural way (no flu shots here!), do this: Eat onions.
Read MoreFor Cancer Protection – Fresh Is Best
While some of us love the taste of broccoli, most of the time it’s eaten for its health benefits. But new research suggests that if you cook it, almost all of the cancer-fighting nutrients are lost.
Read MoreA Tasty Duo that Packs a One-Two Punch Against Ulcers
Do you suffer from ulcers? If so, it’s time to get off the meds and make a Cranberry Yogurt Smoothie.
A recent study published in Nutrition found that regular consumption of cranberry juice and/or a probiotic strain called Lactobacillus johnsonii helps to kill H. pylori (the bacterium that causes ulcers).
Read MoreLook Out for “One-Size-Fits-All” Advice
When you visit your healthcare provider, beware of a one-size-fits-all approach. Advice should be tailored to your current health concerns, past history of illness, and any significant genetically based illnesses in your family history.
Read MoreWhere Do You Get Your Health Advice?
The Internet has improved life in so many ways. Especially when it comes to making informed choices about your health.
Maybe you go online to check your symptoms… look up treatments for your uncle’s colon cancer… or search for a tasty low-carb dinner you can prepare for your family. If so, you’re not alone. According to a Health Tracking Household Study by the Center for Studying Health System Change, 32 percent of American adults look to the Internet for health care information.
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