Published December 17, 2008

Can vitamin C prevent heart attacks?

Last week, I showed you how vitamin C is a powerful weapon in the treatment of diabetes. And you already know that it fights infection and other illnesses. Now there’s evidence this nutrient can lower your blood pressure and prevent heart attacks.

Conventional doctors in Italy performed a study on high blood pressure using intravenous vitamin C. In the study, the researchers used just 3 grams of vitamin C by a five-minute intravenous infusion. They gave it to 12 patients with “essential hypertension.”

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Published December 12, 2008

The “obvious” supplement most diabetics overlook

If you’re overweight or have metabolic syndrome or diabetes, you’re probably taking a lot of supplements. But you may be overlooking one obvious supplement that can really help.

In a recent study, researchers followed 18 people with metabolic syndrome. They compared these to 30 controls. Those with metabolic syndrome had higher levels of oxidative stress, which isn’t surprising. We’ve known this for some time. The problem is in reversing it.

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Published December 12, 2008

What hot flashes say about your body —
and how to get rid of them

Conventional medicine has really confused women who suffer with hot flashes. First, they tell women they need hormone replacement therapy. Then they tell them HRT causes heart disease. But they still prescribe the drugs. It’s no wonder women are confused.

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