Published June 1, 2015

Why supplements may not lower blood pressure - and how to make sure they work

High blood pressure is one of the most common problems I see every day. And here's one of the biggest problems about it. There is virtually no way to predict who is going to get it and who isn't. Too often the first time a person discovers that his blood pressure is high, it is a surprise to everyone. There isn't always a family history of it. And often there is no obvious reason, such as weight gain, sleep apnea, or stress, to explain it. Where did it come from and why?

 

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Published May 29, 2015

Why "you are what you eat" is so scary

There is certainly no lack of serious problems in the world today. But one that just doesn't seem to make the nightly news is the quality of our food. Why? It's because on the list of today's biggest problems, food quality doesn't seem to be all that big of an issue. However, in terms of the health of our children and their children, it might be the biggest problem of all. And today I want to tell you about a new film that just came out that should scare the heck out of you. It's about GMO foods and the massive cover up that's going on.

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Published May 27, 2015

The tasty way to keep your muscle and bone mass

Sometimes it's the simple things that make the biggest difference. For example, one of the most significant problems people face as they get older is losing muscle and bone. You know the score. This leads to weakness, loss of balance, and the increased likelihood of falling and breaking a bone. And these problems lead to less vigorous forms of activity, which serve only to make the former problems even worse. It's a vicious cycle that ends in weakness and frailty. No one wants that. So what's a really simple thing people can do that will help to break that cycle? A brand new article in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition says eating the right breakfast can make a big difference.

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