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July 15, 2014

Surprising Benefits Of Aloe Vera

For those won’t haven’t heard of Aloe Vera before, this is one plant that you should definitely take interest in. Recently there has been lots of breaking news on this so-called miracle plant—and for some very good reasons. It’s possible that you’ve seen tubes of its gel at the drugstore, or maybe it’s even growing in your yard. Aloe has been commonly used in the past to soothe sun-burned skin…but did you know that it has many other health benefits? About Aloe Vera The aloe vera plant is a very old species, which probably originated in North Africa. It has been used […]

July 8, 2014

Published by Dr. Mark Rosenberg

Make That Elephant On Your Chest Go Away

Bloating, burping, sour taste in your mouth, and stomach or chest pains, these are some of the frequent complaints that bring patients to my office. If you are one of the approximately 60 million Americans who suffer from heartburn, you’ll know what I’m talking about. The horrible burning sensation in the middle of your chest is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). It occurs when hydrochloric acid backs up into your esophagus, which is the tube between your mouth and stomach. Don’t ignore your symptoms of GERD. If they last more than two weeks, you should see your doctor. Left untreated, GERD […]

July 1, 2014

Published by Life Extension

Can Curcumin Treat Pancreatic Cancer?

Within the last couple of decades, significant strides have not been made in the field of pancreatic cancer. To date, the best treatment option (if diagnosed early) is a surgery called the Whipple Procedure which was developed in the 1930s. With few treatments on the horizon, it makes sense to seek alternatives. One nutrient which seems promising is curcumin. In an animal study, it significantly decreased the size of pancreatic tumors. Curcumin Reduced the Size of Tumors by 42% Curcumin is extracted from an Indian spice called turmeric. It is one of the most important anti-cancer nutrients studied today. Over 2,000 published studies show […]

July 1, 2014

Published by Life Extension

5 Super Seeds With Amazing Benefits

Here are five super seeds that health experts around the world recommend people should include in their diet. Sprinkle these over your baked dishes and breakfast cereal for a health boost Good things come in small packages. In the world of wellness, super seeds embody this truism like no other food. Packed with essential nutrients and with multiple health benefits, they are nature’s precious gifts to humanity. 1. Chia seeds: Vegetarians miss out on Omega-3 fatty acids since they can’t eat seafood. An easy solution to their dietary dilemma is chia seeds (and flaxseeds), which are a good source of this nutrient. […]

July 1, 2014

Published by Dr. Mark Rosenberg

Just In…The Top 5 Powerhouse Nutrients!

“Nutrient profiling” isn’t really a new thing. Alternative health researchers as well as naturopath doctors have been doing it for decades. Simply said, it’s the process of identifying which foods, vitamins, minerals, etc, pack the

June 24, 2014

Published by Life Extension

Fish Oil Reduces Blood Pressure

There are 17 known heart disease risk factors, with high blood pressure ranking at the top of the list. The silent killer really is a killer. Elevation in blood pressure can eventually cause complete blockage of an artery by initiating endothelium damage—that’s damage to the inside lining of an artery. A damaged endothelium is the first step in developing unstable arterial plaques-the kind of plaques that are prone to rupture. Ruptured plaques cause clots to form within the lumen of the artery and the result is complete blockage. This is why maintaining healthy blood pressure is so important. Fish Oil’s Omega-3 Fats Reduce […]

June 24, 2014

Published by Dr. Mark Rosenberg

Flaxseed Is A Lifesaver

You’ve heard, probably many times, that your body needs omega-3 fatty acids… in fact, it craves them. These omega-3s are in short supply in the food chain these days, but when you get enough of them you help your heart, your brain, your joints, and even your mood.

June 10, 2014

Published by Life Extension

Walnuts Boost Ability To Handle Stress

The current issue of the Journal of the American College of Nutrition published the finding of Sheila G. West and her associates at Penn State University of an improved response to stress among those who consumed walnuts and walnut oil. “People who show an exaggerated biological response to stress are at higher risk of heart disease,” explained Dr West, who is an associate professor of biobehavioral health. “We wanted to find out if omega 3-fatty acids from plant sources would blunt cardiovascular responses to stress.” In a crossover study, Dr West’s team gave 22 healthy men and women with elevated cholesterol an […]

June 10, 2014

Published by Life Extension

Quercetin: Good As Resveratrol In Fighting Inflammation

Research described online in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition revealed that the ability of quercetin to reduce inflammation and insulin resistance in human fat cells is equal to or greater than that of resveratrol, a well-known plant compound that has an anti-inflammatory benefit. Quercetin is a flavonol found in plants including apples, onions, capers, lovage and grapes which have known antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Michael K. McIntosh and his colleagues at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro pretreated cultured human adipocytes (fat cells) with quercetin or trans-resveratrol, followed by tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a), a proinflammatory cytokine that contributes to chronic, low grade […]