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Could Erectile Dysfunction Save Your Life?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S ., (killing one out of every three persons ), so it's no surprise that men in the U.S. have the highest percentage of Erectile Dysfunction (ED), since ED is indeed a cardiovascular...
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Life Span or Health Span?
"Good news, America: We're living longer!" trumpeted USA Today . "Life expectancy in the USA rose in 2012 to 78.8 years — a record high," said the paper, quoting statistics from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And in a press...
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Forks Over Knives DVD
Dr. Carney asks all her patients to watch the movie Forks Over Knives in order for them to understand her care philosophy. Forks Over Knives Binding DVD Format Multiple Formats List Price $13.99 Publication Date 2014-03-28 Publisher Virgil Films &...
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The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted
The China Study caused millions of people to take the idea of whole food plant based diets seriously. The data is clear. People who eat this way have fewer chronic diseases, from type 2 diabetes to heart disease, to obesity, to stroke. The China Study:...
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Benefits of Eating Citrus Fruits Daily
What do oranges, lemons, grapefruits, limes and tangerines have in common, besides all being members of the citrus fruit family ? These fruits are widely cultivated and consumed all over the world for their pleasant taste and health benefits. They are...
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Can Lower Back Pain be a Warning Sign of Clogged Arteries?
Do you suffer from lower back pain? If so, you're not alone. Low back pain is the second leading cause of disability in Westernized countries with a lifetime prevalence of 84%. Chronic low back pain afflicts 1 in every 5 people and 1 in 10 experiences...
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Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Risk and Meat Intake
According to the National Cancer Institute , approximately 2.1 percent of men and women in the United States will be diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma at some point during their lifetime. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a cancer that originates in white blood...
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Statins May Increase Parkinson’s Disease Risk
Statin drugs are supposed to control your cholesterol levels . Manufacturers claim that statins reduce your risk of having stroke and heart attack, although actually that is questionable. Preventing myocardial infarction and cerebrovascular attack is...
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Q&A With Pediatrician Jay Gordon MD
Dr. Jay Gordon is a pediatrician that uses whole-food, plant-based nutrition as preventative medicine in his medical practice in California. In the above eleven-minute video, Dr. Gordon addresses common questions regarding children's nutritional needs...
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Plant Foods = Lower Rates of Disease/Mortality
Everywhere we look, we are confronted with the outcomes of recent studies which tout the benefits of low-carb high-protein diets, saturated animal fats, coconut oil...and the list goes on. Because of this, we thought it would be helpful to start...
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What will Your Child's Future Look Like?
As a parent, you make many choices throughout the day concerning the health and safety of your children. Adequate sleep, proper dental hygiene, and getting enough fresh air and exercise are just a few of the many good habits you instill in your...
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What Percentage of Americans Eat Healthy?
Life expectancy in the U.S. is listed as number 27 or 28 of the 34 OECD free-market democracies. In the video below, Dr. Michael Greger explains how the overall patterns of healthy lifestyles have declined in the last 18 years. When U.S. health trends...
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Vegetable Consumption Being Sidelined
Let's talk about trends. If you're a banana, a carrot, or a head of lettuce, the future isn't looking too bright for you right now. The Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBHF) commissioned a study and found that fruit and vegetable consumption has...
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Statin Drugs and Cholesterol Reduction
Heart disease has become our nation's number one killer, with coronary heart disease being the most common type of heart disease, causing more than 385,000 deaths per year. This results in a heart attack occurring within every 30-40 seconds. Having a...
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Is Vegan the New Viagra?
Many men think eating plants is "wimpy" because real men hunt, kill and eat meat for its presumed "superior" (muscle building) protein . On the contrary, a plant-based diet boosts virility/fertility , enhances athletic performance , and supports...
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Vitamin E supplementation and cardiovascular events in high-risk patients.
Consistent consumption of vitamin E supplements may not prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular events, such as stroke, myocardial infarction, and cardiovascular-related deaths in diabetic and cardiovascular disease patients. This study examined the...
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Soy food consumption is associated with lower risk of coronary heart disease in Chinese women.
A high-soy diet may boost a woman's chances of avoiding coronary heart disease (CHD). This study investigated how the consumption of soy foods affects the risk of developing coronary heart disease in women. Using a validated food frequency...
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From Health Scare to Health Care
My journey to health began in the wee hours of the morning in early 2014 when I awoke to an unsettling, fluttering sensation in my chest. Lying in bed, I put my fingers to the side of my neck to check a pulse. I glanced at the bedside clock and timed...
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Whole Grain Consumption and Risk of Ischemic Stroke: Results From 2 Prospective Cohort Studies.
Regular consumption of whole grains may help to ward off an ischemic stroke attack. This study assessed how increased intake of whole grains affects an individual's chances of developing ischemic stroke. Researchers monitored the diets and rates of...
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Win the War on Coffee Addiction
Coffee, Java, Espresso, Mocha, Frappuccino, Cafe Latte.... These names of coffee no doubt produce a pleasing aroma to many. Coffee's ability to enhance mood, physical activity, and mental performance makes it a widely consumed beverage. Many popular...
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