Published September 30, 2010

Does flaxseed lower your cholesterol and triglycerides better than fish oil?

As you may know, I’m a huge fan of ground flaxseed. I showed you last week how eating ground flaxseed is far better than eating flax oil or whole flaxseed. The benefits of flaxseed are so strong, some are wondering whether you should take flaxseed instead of fish oil. A new study gives a very clear answer on whether this is a good idea or not.

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Published September 29, 2010

Stop ulcers and reduce stomach inflammation
without antibiotics

As you may know, stomach ulcers are a very dangerous problem. They’re extremely painful and can cause low stomach acid. They can bleed uncontrollably. And they can lead to stomach cancer. Researchers have shown how a possible infection of H. pylori bacteria damages your gut lining.

If you have stomach ulcers, most doctors will quickly give you a prescription for antibiotics. But you don’t need drugs to control H. pylori. Once again, food can be your medicine.

This time, the food is our old friend broccoli. Actually, it’s broccoli sprouts!

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Published September 24, 2010

This overlooked chemical in blueberries can protect your brain

You’ve probably heard that blueberries are great for your eyes. It’s a known fact that blueberries do indeed protect your eyes. But new research suggests they also can protect your brain function.

This makes complete sense to me. Blueberries, my favorite berry, are very effective at protecting your retinal cells. But did you know that retinal cells are really brain cells? It’s true. Now if blueberries can protect your retina, they should also protect your brain, right? This new study says “yes.”

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