Published November 11, 2010

Trouble dropping the pounds? This could be why

Are you having trouble losing weight? If so, you’re not alone.

When Lisa came to see me a few weeks ago, she was frustrated. She was 45 pounds overweight and, despite following all of my diet recommendations, nothing seemed to work. What I told her next really helped her drop the pounds. And it could help you as well.

As you may know, I use Bio-Energy Testing on each and every one of my patients. Among other advantages, Bio-Energy Testing is the key to helping people permanently control their weight.

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Published November 10, 2010

The new superstar nutrient in arthritis treatment

If you suffer with painful joints from osteoarthritis, there’s a new superstar on the block. This nutrient isn’t new. But it’s new to arthritis treatment. It’s a special form of a very inexpensive vitamin. And this cheap vitamin may work as well as glucosamine sulfate — the very popular arthritis supplement.

A new study followed the effects of palm vitamin E on 64 patients with osteoarthritis. The researchers randomized the participants to receive either 1.5 g of glucosamine sulfate (a standard daily dose) or 400 mg of palm vitamin E for six months. At the end of the study, palm vitamin E matched glucosamine in effectiveness. And, of course, it was free of serious side effects.

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Published November 5, 2010

Diabetics don’t have to go blind

Diabetes can wreak havoc on eyes. But if you have diabetes, you don’t have to go blind. New research says you can protect your eyes from the ravages of diabetes.

A new study out of Australia discovered a simple way to protect your eyes from diabetic retinopathy. The researchers followed 111 subjects with adult diabetes. They compared the participants’ levels of certain plant phytonutrients. The flavonoids included lycopene, lutein/zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene type (provitamin A) compounds.

Here’s what they found.

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