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What is Good Cholesterol and How Do I Improve It?

laurel — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:00:52 +0000

Are you or any of your loved ones worried about your cholesterol levels? Are you taking cholesterol medication? It’s a hot topic in the U.S. because the incidence of heart disease is at an epidemic level. Cholesterol is not the sole reason people have heart disease, but it’s definitely a contributing factor. Experts agree that [...]

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The Top 10 Foods to Boost Your Sex Drive

laurel — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:40:36 +0000

Have you ever wondered if eating certain foods could actually boost your sex drive? Claims that foods like chocolate and avocados are potent aphrodisiacs date back to ancient Greek and Aztec civilizations. Throughout history aphrodisiacs have been sought out to increase sexual performance, sex drive, and fertility. But in the modern scientific world is there [...]

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Lignans May Reduce Breast Cancer

laurel — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 21:36:17 +0000

Cooking Light Magazine reports that foods high in lignans (estrogen-like compounds) may reduce the risk of post-menopausal breast cancer. A study from the National Institute of Health and Medical Research in France showed that post-menopausal women with high lignan intake (1,395+ µg/day) were 17% less likely to develop breast cancer than women with the lowest [...]

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Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk

laurel — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 00:46:08 +0000

Dr. Andrew Weil wrote an article for Natural Awakenings magazine called “Nutrition & Prostate Cancer: Top 10 Risk Reducers”. He said that men can significantly reduce their risk of prostate cancer by changing what they eat and drink. Dr. Weil’s top ten prostate cancer risk reducers are listed below. Cooked tomatoes – rich in lycopene [...]

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Best Nutrients for Healthy, Young Skin

laurel — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 19:41:31 +0000

NewsTarget.com reports that our skin is a strong indicator of our overall health. Many skin problems people have are caused by eating unhealthy foods and not eating enough nutrients that help keep our skin healthy. The nutrients in the following list are the best to keep your skin young, nourished, and healthy. Next to each [...]

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Want Omega-3 Benefits Without Eating Fish?

laurel — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 01:02:35 +0000

With a high content of omega-3s, flaxseed oil is a great alternative for fish. WHfoods.org reports that flaxseed oil can lower blood pressure in men with high cholesterol. In a three-month study of 59 middle-aged men, those who took daily flaxseed oil supplements (with eight grams of the omega-3 fats, alpha-linoleic acid) experienced significantly lower [...]

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