February 11, 2012

Choline

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Written by Brittany Russell A necessary part of human cell membranes, choline is involved in the movement of cholesterol in the body – possibly helping to keep cholesterol deposits from forming in blood vessels. Additionally, it plays a role in the production of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter required for memory, brain functions and muscle control. Neurotransmitters are chemicals that carry signals from nerve cells to other cells. A study by Central Soya scientists found that supplements … [Read more...]

Diabetics & Exercise

A Few Get Smart Guidelines Written by Sally LeDuc, PT Having diabetes may be distressing, but learning how to manage diabetes with exercise can help to lessen some of those fears and reservations. However, before starting it pays to get smart so you don’t find yourself having a negative experience or a hypoglycemic reaction. Disturbing as the realization may be, the number of people with diabetes is growing each year with obesity, the number one reported risk factor for developing Type 2 … [Read more...]

The Genetics of High Cholesterol

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By Frank Shallenberger, MD, HMD Thanks to the unbelievably effective marketing strategies of the pharmaceutical industry, both doctors and patients alike have been lead into thinking that lowering cholesterol levels with drugs is the answer to heart disease. However, a very important aspect of that equation is often overlooked–lipoprotein(a), Lp (a). Lp (a) is a molecule that comes from a combination of a fat and a protein. The fat in Lp (a) is LDL cholesterol (the “bad” cholesterol), … [Read more...]

Resveratrol

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“In Vino Sanitas” In (red) Wine, There is Health By Kurt Grange, PhD, ND Resveratrol is a natural compound found in grapes, mulberries, peanuts, and other plants or food products, especially red wine. It is a protective compound produced by these plants in response to environmental stresses (diseases, molds, etc.) that may protect against cancer and cardiovascular disease by acting as an antioxidant, antimutagen, anti-inflammatory and in anti-aging. Red wine has about 1.5 to 3 milligrams … [Read more...]

Improve Your Cholesterol Levels Naturally

Improve Your Cholesterol Levels Naturally By now you’ve probably heard about the recent study concerning the cholesterol-lowering drug Vytorin®. It showed that people with high genetic risk for heart disease were helped no more by Vytorin than people taking the statin drug Zocor®, one of Vytorin’s two ingredients. The embarrassment to Vytorin’s two joint manufacturers, Merck and Schering-Plough, was compounded by the fact that the study was completed in April 2006 but the negative … [Read more...]

CHOLESTEROL And How To Lower It Naturally

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly By Tara Finley, OMD, ND What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a vital and necessary component of every cellular membrane, including those in the brain, nerves, muscles, skin, liver, intestines, and heart. It is also converted into steroid hormones (e.g. estrogen, testosterone and cortisol), is the precursor to bile acids that aid in the digestion of food, especially fats, and is used in making vitamin D. How does cholesterol cause damage in the body? High … [Read more...]

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