Published May 14, 2009

Another life-saving use for CoQ10

You probably already know that coenzyme Q10 — or CoQ10 — is the most important enzyme for every cell in your body. It’s vital for energy production in your cells. And it’s also the major antioxidant in the mitochondria. I’ve told you in the past how valuable this enzyme is for protecting your heart and your brain. But now we know that you need it for another life-saving function.

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Published May 13, 2009

The one-two punch to beat cholesterol

Soy is one of the more controversial foods in the medical world. Some studies say it contributes to cancer. Others say it is very healthy. For years, I’ve said modest soy intake is very healthy. And I’ve encouraged my patients and readers to eat or drink a little a few times a week.

Now there’s evidence that soy can lower your cholesterol and fight prostate cancer. In the first study, the researchers found something very interesting. They discovered something you can drink with soy to make it fight cholesterol even better.

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Published May 8, 2009

Why you don’t need drugs to treat PAD successfully

You may have seen TV commercials recently that talk about PAD, or peripheral artery disease. PAD, which causes significant pain in your lower legs especially when you walk, affects nearly 12 million Americans. And most of those are over 65. It can cause so much pain that it can severely curtail your ability to walk.

The TV ads say you should take drugs to lessen the pain of PAD. I say there’s a better option — one that not only lessens the pain, but deals with the direct cause. And two studies confirm what I’ve seen in my clinic for years.

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