A must-read if you take PPIs
Oh, it’s a sad day over at Astra Zeneca.
The pharmaceutical giant is facing a lawsuit from a kidney transplant patient claiming that they allegedly failed to warn the public about the potential for the (cash cow) proton pump inhibitor Nexium® to cause kidney problems, including renal failure.
- Tags: Digestive Health, Healthy Eating, Heartburn, PPI
Top 10 foods for a strong, sharp immune system
Help keep your immune system sharp and strong with these 10 delicious, super immune boosting foods! 1. Red bell peppers—red bell peppers have twice as much vitamin C as an orange or grapefruit. 2. Garlic—garlic has been praised for centuries for its infection-fighting properties. 3. Ginger—in addition to fighting colds, ginger can also help lower cholesterol and lessen chronic pain. 4. Leafy greens—greens are rich sources of immune-supporting vitamin E and antioxidants. 5. Almonds, walnuts,...
- Tags: Healthy Eating, Immune Health
Beyond strong bones—ALL that vitamin D does for you!
It helps regulate blood glucose and insulin levels, lowering your risk of Type 2 diabetes. It prevents depression by helping to regulate your hormones. It protects you against cardiovascular disease. It helps prevent cancer. It protects you against autoimmune diseases like MS, lupus and psoriasis. It supports healthy teeth and gums. It boosts your immune function and helps your body fight infections and viruses. It helps with learning, memory and concentration.
- Tags: Healthy Bones, Vitamin D
Five things that fight fat
1) Exercise Exercise reduces insulin levels and various inflammatory and fat-promoting chemicals. 2) Sleep Sleep increases levels of immune system chemicals that reduce inflammation. 3) Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha is a small cell-signaling protein that reduces your number of fat cells and is produced while you sleep. 4) Omega-3 fatty acids Having too few Omega-3 fats sends mixed signals to your cells, telling them to store fat. Omega-3s are in fish...
Feeling angry? Your statin may be the reason
It never ceases to amaze me when people find it surprising that bad things happen when you rely on dangerous chemicals (aka prescription drugs) to create “false health.”
Statins are a perfect example.
- Tags: Blog
The top 5 reasons you can’t lose weight
Reason #1: You’re on a diet Dieting doesn’t work! Your “diet” instead should be a lifestyle of eating wholesome real foods. Reason #2: You don’t get enough sleep Daytime fatigue makes you crave sugary snacks. Be sure to get 7-9 hours of sleep each night. Reason #3: You drink soda The HFCS in regular soda creates fat, and artificial sweeteners in diet soda make you hungry. Avoid ALL soda. Reason #4: You’re stressed Elevated cortisol...
- Tags: Healthy Living
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