The surest way to avoid a heart attack

Do you remember the report I wrote many years ago on copper chelation fixing diabetic hearts? If you do, you may remember that I was laughed at by a cardiologist for going into chelation therapy. Now a study in Pakistan helps prove the point. Patients with the highest levels of copper and iron are more likely to die after multiple heart attacks than those with lower copper and iron. The reverse was found for zinc. That means that zinc is protective.

The overlooked connection between mouthwash and high blood pressure

Last week, I showed you how mouthwash might be increasing your risk for high blood pressure. The reason is because most mouthwashes are antibacterial. And the bacteria in your mouth help regulate your blood pressure. How is this possible?

The best diet for preserving muscle mass as you age

One of the greatest challenges to aging is preserving lean (muscle) tissue mass. Losing it leads to falls and fractures. And we tend to eat foods that cause muscle loss. Researchers have shown that acidic bodies promote muscle wasting. Eating protein-laden diets and even the popular cereal-grain diet leads to a net acid load. That means the popular grain-based diets that are vegetarian could be self-defeating in the long run.