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What Deficiency Causes Heart Attacks, Brain Slowing, and Weight Gain?

There is a single lifestyle related deficiency that is very common today that increases your risk for a heart attack or sudden cardiac death, decreases your cognitive function and brain speed, and promotes weight gain. What is this critical … [Read More...]

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Seven Steps to Ordering a Sumptuous, Life-extending Japanese Meal

Japan has fantastic food. Each dish is a display of visual art. The flavors are diverse and sumptuous.  Japan enjoys the longest lifespan and the longest  "health span" on the planet. I just spent part of our family holiday visiting Tokyo and the … [Read More...]

Mindful Eating for the Holidays?

This weekend I had the pleasure of speaking to physicians at the Florida Academy of Family Physicians meeting on "Cutting Edge Nutrition". I had a fantastic dinner while there, and the best part was that I had the chance to talk about food over … [Read More...]

Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut Squash Soup with Ginger and Fennel

Fall is the perfect time for this soup with fantastic flavors and a fragrant aroma, especially when evenings are cool and crisp and the ingredients are at their best. This dish is packed with nutrients to help optimize your sense of vitality. Prep … [Read More...]

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Five Secrets to Slow Memory Loss and Increase Brain Speed

After a flight to Seattle last weekend to see my mom's apartment in her new retirement center, I realized the importance of maintaining our brain function into our golden years if we hope to enjoy life long term. It was great to see my mom adapting … [Read More...]

Reflections on the Iowa Women’s Health Study–Are Vitamins Still a Good Idea?

If you saw the media headlines over the last week on supplement use, you might be confused. A key problem with news reporting these days is that the media seems willing to share misinformation to create sensationalized news. I contend that people … [Read More...]

Do You or a Loved-One Take Calcium without Enough Magnesium? Warning! Calcium Alone Can Cause Major Health Problems

Nearly everyone knows that we need adequate calcium for good health, but magnesium is equally important, and taking calcium supplements blocks magnesium absorption. As the majority of Americans don't meet their recommended magnesium intake, calcium … [Read More...]

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Did You or a Loved One Skip Cardiac Rehab?

For people who have had a heart attack or cardiac procedure, cardiac rehabilitation decreases the risk for heart attacks, death, and the need for future cardiac procedures by an incredible 20-25%, yet only about 20% of Americans who are eligible go … [Read More...]