In this first of a two-part series, I would like to explain to you a little about what coronary artery disease and blocked arteries can mean. Then we’ll talk about the proactive things you can do to avoid these conditions naturally without drugs or surgery.

Part II will deal with a controversial subject chelation therapy. Chelation methods of detoxing arteries with natural supplements have been an alternative medicine approach to arterial plaque for several years now.

First I would like to give you a little background on coronary artery disease and arterial blockages, how they develop and how you can prevent them with diet, exercise and supplements and cut your risk for heart attack, stroke, drugs and by passes!

Coronary Artery Disease and Blocked Arteries

Many people do not realize they have coronary artery disease, or arterial plaque build-up, until they wind up in an emergency room with an attack of angina (heart pain), or a heart attack! Both can be caused by the arteries of the heart not getting enough blood, usually from plaque buildup.

It was previously thought that a high saturated fat diet was the primary cause of arterial plaque. However, the French Paradox came along and taught us that oxidation has a lot more to do with cholesterol turning into those arterial plaques and blockages.

You see, the French people eat a pretty high saturated fat diet but they also drink a lot of red wine! This led to the discovery of a very important chemical in red wine called resveratrol. This is a powerful anti-oxidant which helps keep cholesterol lipids in blood from oxidizing into those arterial clogging plaques. Cholesterol undergoes oxidation first before it hardens into plaque. Ensuring that we get enough anti-oxidants in our diet to prevent oxidation, then, is key!

Who Is At Risk?

As I tell my patients, there is no hard and fast picture of the person who will develop coronary artery disease. It depends on a few factors such as:

1. Do you eat an unhealthy diet low in vitamins/antioxidants?
2. Do you smoke?
3. Do you exercise regularly?

Prevent Blocked Arteries and Heart Disease

As I advise my patients, keeping your arteries flowing freely with low risk of heart disease involves a three-fold approach on your part. However, that effort will reward you with enough heart health and stamina to live your life to the fullest into old age! Let’s look at what this entails:

• Diet – Arterial disease is not all about how much saturated fat you eat. Although I do recommend limiting saturated animal fat to 25-30 grams a day, I think it more important to prevent these fats from oxidizing and turning into plaque. Diets rich in anti-oxidants and polyphenols help dissolve saturated fats and stop oxidation. These include red wine, green apples, olive oil, oolong/green/white teas, Omega-3 rich nuts, coconut oils, apple cider vinegar. Add high fiber foods like beans, peas, whole grains, to absorb saturated fats and remove them through elimination before they enter the bloodstream as lipids.

• Exercise – Interval aerobic exercise, walking, running, bicycling, elliptical, stair stepper, treadmill, jumping rope, your choice. Interval exercise is warming up slowly for 10 minutes and then going at your capacity for 1-2 minutes then slowing down to a resting pace for 3 minutes and repeating for a set of 6 intervals. If you haven’t done aerobic exercise for a long while, do a slower warm-up, and try for half your capacity for 1 minute for 2 weeks. Slowly increase every week and build a higher capacity. This helps your heart adjust to sudden demanding loads. It also builds good HDL and lowers LDL (bad) choleserol and burns body fat. Also, 20 minutes 3 x a week of weight training. This creates muscle and burns fat even at rest.

• Supplements – 1,000 mg/daily Omega-3 fish and krill oils boost HDL and lower LDL cholesterol; 1-2 gm/daily of Vitamin C builds collagen which strengthens arterial walls. CoQ-10, 100 mg, is a crucial anti-oxidant that works with Vitamin E to attach to LDL cholesterol and prevent oxidation. As we age CoQ10 levels decrease so it is important to supplement them. Other powerful anti-oxidants include resveratrol (found in red wine, dark red grapes and berries), pomegranate juice, and green tea. Niacin (and other B vitamins) is also effective at reducing LDL and boosting HDL cholesterol, 1-3 gm/day. Chelation supplements which contain EDTA, and antioxidants, which we’ll talk about in more detail in Part II.

• Smoking – Quit! Smokers are at much higher risk of developing arterial plaque because of the toxins in cigarette smoke which contribute to oxidation damage in your body.

There you have the basics of what I recommend to keep your arteries free from obstructing plaques and keep your heart from suffering serious, if not life-threatening, consequences.

Part II of this series on heart health deals with the pros and cons of removing existing arterial plaque from your arteries called chelation therapy which uses ingredients so safe they’re even in baby food! Meet me here next issue and learn about this drugless, surgery-free way to clean arteries and protect your heart!

Mark Rosenberg, M.D.
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However, sometimes we reach a point where we have little control over our weight. Of course we need to be healthy. We should work to avoid obesity or get ourselves safely out of it, because it is a serious danger to health. But other than that: exercise regularly, eat nutritiously and balanced meals, take a good multivitamin, and give yourself a break. There are many factors about our weight such as genetics and environment that we cannot control. Many people will never have the body of a model no matter how hard they work for it and that is all right. Most models are airbrushed and starving.

Some fat is actually good for us. Fat cells act as a cushion for organs and insulate us against cold temperatures. Women naturally develop more fat than men because their bodies are prepared for pregnancy, a time when some fat reserves are necessary. Some believe that your body sets its own fat minimum, and once you reach that point your body refuses to let go of any more fat in an effort to protect itself for the future. We also now know more about the fat cells themselves. You will usually have the same number of fat cells throughout adulthood; the difference comes in the size of the fat cells. Based on lifestyle decisions, they can either shrink or expand. A study was done with rats that were put on a starvation diet. They lost a small degree of fat and then the diet took its toll on their muscles, connective tissues, and organs before getting rid of any more fat. This is why crash diets and eating disorders are so dangerous, you end up harming more than helping.

Taking diet pills is not the answer to healthy living, most of the time they are just plain bad for you. If you are sincerely interested in losing weight, then it will take effort, and these promises of having the fast and easy way are usually not good. Evaluate different diet plans before you choose one. Avoid those that focus on one particular food above all others or that cut out an entire food group or nutrient. You need to eat a variety of things to maintain good health. Multivitamins are also a good idea in a diet because it is difficult to get all the necessary nutrients daily.

The important thing is finding the right balance. Don’t feel the need to cut yourself off from sweets forever. We need to be sensible in our intake but a moderate amount of sweet tasting goodies in a diet is shown to help the diet work out in the long run. We need to take care of ourselves and be healthy without judging ourselves too harshly or obsessing about our appearance. As we come to know our body better and accept it we will become happier, healthier people.

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Kiteboarding and kitesurfing is strenuous and often requires bursts of energy followed by extended periods of sustained endurance. Because so many different muscles and joints are used in the sport, it can often take its toll on the body. Many enthusiasts are seeking out the best nutrition advice to keep their muscles and joints in good repair so that they can perform well on the water. A lot of mixed advice is floating around—here are a few suggestions that have proven helpful to most kiteboarders.

Don’t neglect the little habits that go a long way. You will never be able to replace the health benefits that come from eating lots of healthy whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and other healthy foods. These foods are miraculous in their ability to provide a rich balance of vitamins and nutrients that combat all kinds of illness and disease. You will be amazed how much better you will feel if you take care of this basic habit first.

Since kiteboarding is a particularly tough sport, you will need all the nutrition fuel that you can get.

If you are already eating a healthy diet, you would be smart to add a multivitamin to your daily routine. This essentially fills any holes in the array of vitamins and minerals that you are getting from natural foods.

There are many different areas of focus in kiteboarding. There are those who prefer jumping, others prefer waveriding, some stick primarily to cruising. Each type of kiteboarding requires different strengths and power from different muscles. The long endurance required of a waverider is vastly different from the short explosive muscle power required for jumping. If you find yourself leaning toward the latter category, you would certainly benefit from creatine supplements.

Creatine research has come a long way since it was first reported to have an effect on building muscle in 1926. Since then it has come to be a mainstay of professional athletics because it gives such an edge to athletes who make heavy demands on their muscles. It is a natural amino acid that provides necessary fule to your muscles. It is particularly effective for jumping in kiteboarding, because it assists muscles in bursts of energy followed by short recovery periods. You will be able to sustain your top performance for longer periods of time if you saturate your muscles with creatine. You only need to take about 15 grams per day in order to get this effect, it doesn’t do any good to overdo it on dosage because your body can only synthesize a certain amount per day anyway.

Before you’re out on the waves on your kiteboard again, be sure you’ve prepared your body well. Good nutrition and good supplements go hand in hand to provide you with all of the fuel and energy that you need to enjoy yourself out on the water.

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As you plan your diet, don’t forget to drink plenty of water to keep your cells hydrated and your entire body running smoothly. Water and milk should be your first choice when considering a beverage. When you are pregnant you will need to eat more calories than usual, but make sure they are rich with the substances you need to stay strong.

It is essential that you have a variety of foods. Unless you have specific limitations on what you can eat, you should eat an assortment of fruits, vegetables, grains, meats and beans, dairy, and healthy oils in order to get all the proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals required in pregnancy. You should fill your menus with foods that meet these diverse requirements and that meet your own personal tastes.

Cravings frequently occur for some women during pregnancy. One type of craving, called pica, causes urges to eat non-nutritive substances such as dirt, ice, wax, grass, chalk, paper, etc… You should not eat your pica cravings. They sometimes indicate a type of vitamin or mineral your body is missing in your diet such as an iron deficiency. Junk food, sugars, and fats may also cause cravings, which are the cravings you use your good judgment in determining whether to follow or not. On occasion moderate intake of these foods is okay. However, you are consuming empty calories that do not aid you or your baby. Be careful to give in rarely. On the other hand, you can always give in to cravings that contribute to a healthy, balanced diet, because these types of cravings often point to something your body needs.

There are some vitamins and minerals that are especially needed during pregnancy. These include calcium, folic acid, and iron.

You need calcium not only to strengthen your bones, but also to develop and strengthen the bones of your baby. Calcium is stored within your bones, and if you are not taking enough to support you and your child, your body will remove it from your bones to compensate. This is not something that you will notice right away, but will leave you more susceptible to osteoporosis down the road. You can get calcium from dairy products (approximately 4 cups of milk a day cover your calcium requirements) and also oranges, broccoli, and almonds.

Because folic acid is most needed in the first month of pregnancy, it should be taken regularly before conception when possible. Folic acid prevents some birth defects such as spina bifida. You can find folic acid in dark green vegetables such as spinach; however, it is difficult to get all your folic acid requirements from diet alone. Most physicians recommend taking a supplement.

Anemia, or lack of iron, is always an increased risk during pregnancy. Your body needs extra iron to create the placenta and extra blood needed for gestation. If your body does not have enough iron, your red blood count decreases causing weakness and fatigue. Foods high in iron include beef, pork, seafood, beans, and green vegetables.

Don’t feel overwhelmed. Prenatal vitamins are a good way to insure you are getting the nutrients you need. With multivitamins and good planning, you are on your way to a healthy pregnancy.

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Lean muscle is the best way to help your body to increase its metabolism. There is a proportion that works to help you lose weight; the more lean muscle that your body has on its frame the more calories that your body will burn. Even when your body is idle it will burn up to the same number of calories, depending on how much lean muscle you have, that you will burn doing a complete cardio session at the gym. The reason your body will burn more calories is due to muscle requiring upkeep. Unlike fat that is designed to be efficiently stored in your body, muscle must be up kept by the burning of the calories. When you are trying to add bulk to your frame you should try to help your body to build lean muscles.

The best way to help your body to create lean muscle is by engaging in resistance based training. Lifting weights and stretching exercises are great ways to help your body to build long lean muscles. When you are weight training it is important to add variety to your workout. You shouldn’t be doing the same program for more than a month. This is due to the strain that resistance training has on your body, and also because you can miss certain muscle groups if you are constantly doing the same exercises. When you are starting to add lean muscles to your frame you should try to focus on endurance based exercises. This means that you should choose exercises that consist of lower weight and more repetitions.

Endurance based training is the best way to help your body to quickly build lean muscles. Yet, there are other things you can do to help your body to create lean muscles. One of the best ways is to add items to your nutritional diet which will help you to have more endurance. Omega-3 fatty acids are a great and easy way to help your body to have more endurance. Studies have shown that athletes who have Omega-3 fatty acids in their bodies were able to outperform other athletes. Omega-3 fatty acids allow the body to absorb more oxygen into the blood stream, and to strengthen the heart. Taking a dietary supplement with fish oil is a great way of adding Omega-3 fatty acids to your system. It is good to take a dietary supplement because Omega-3 fatty acids aren’t naturally produced in the human body but can only be taken into the body through digestion.

It is important to consult your health care professional before starting to take any new dietary supplement, but to get the most out of your body and your workout it is important to do everything you can to help your body to create lean muscle.

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But here is the thing.

Which diet pill would you feel more confident in? The one that can offer you a 180 day money back guarantee (Proactolâ„¢) or one that only lasts 2 weeks (Hoodia Gordonii Diet Pills)?

If we’re honest, the one that offers a 180 day money back guarantee looks the most appealing. Why? Because it gives you chance to truly test the effectiveness of the product; to see if it does actually work for you in the long term and not for just a few weeks. Plus you can use it safe in the knowledge that if it doesn’t work you can get a full refund.

A 2 week guarantee on the other hand, screams unreliable.

Yes, you could say the reason it is only 2 weeks is because the manufacturers are so confident in their product. But think about it a moment. How much weight can you really lose in just 2 weeks?

For real long term weight loss that lasts dieticians recommend losing 1-2lbs a week. But if you – like we all do at first – stick to a strict diet and exercise regularly, you could easily lose this amount naturally without the help of a supplement.

The real proof over whether or not a weight loss supplement works becomes apparent during the long term; when it continues to help you to consistently lose weight, even when your confidence ebbs.

Take this scenario.

Proactolâ„¢ have recently teams up with UK bridal magazine YouAndYourWedding to offer brides the chance to lose weight and win a free getaway.

On top of their competition offer that gives winners an all inclusive pamper treatment at Champney Spa, Proactol™ are also offering winners a prize of a year’s free supply Proactol™.

Now whilst you could say in this scenario their 180 money back guarantee doesn’t count as it was given away freely, the guarantee does still work in promoting confidence. In proving to customers that it is a great prize to win.

Yes, all brides want to get away from the stresses of their wedding, but even the most toned of us, wants to lose a few lbs before we get married.

And Proactolâ„¢ can offer you just that.

A guarantee that their natural herbal supplement will work to help you lose those extra lbs, get in shape and help you to maintain it.

So a guarantee is more than a guarantee.

It is a symbol of confidence that give you the reassurance to lose weight before your wedding; to enter a competition with the hopes of winning a prize as well as help and the satisfaction of knowing you are making a sound investment.

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Many believe that GMOs will create better tasting food that is more nutritious and long lasting. Others hope that they will help developing countries to become more sustainable. Although these hopes are positive, there is still very little testing to back up these claims. Many worry that the FDA, the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), and the Department of Agriculture hasn’t done any long-term testing of GMOs in food and in the environment. The truth is, it could very well take years for unhealthy effects of GMOs to develop. Because the government did not require any pre-market research, we have been eating foods with GMOs since 1996. Without testing and long-term research, some experts believe that GMO foods could have new and different risks for you, your family, and the environment.

Most GMOs fall into two categories: those that are “insect resistant” and those that are “herbicide tolerant”. In either case, problems have arisen as the regulations on herbicides and pesticides have relaxed as a result of the unique properties of these newly engineered plants. If they are naturally resistant to insects, these plants are regulated as an insecticide. Acting as an insecticide, it may turn out that these plants are in fact dangerous. If they are resistant to herbicides, farmers are now allowed to use large amounts of herbicides that are sprayed directly on the plants. This practice can lead to more chemicals in your food.

If you are aware of GMOs and would like to avoid them as much as possible there are a few solutions. One good way to both avoid GMOs and bolster your local economy is to make a point to buy your produce at the local Farmer’s Market. Most cities have some form of a farmer’s market that allows local growers to sell their produce directly to consumers. This is a great way to get excellent top-notch produce without spending the exorbitant prices for organic produce in a conventional store. It is always good for a community to be self-sustaining as much as possible. By shopping at the farmer’s market, you will not only improve your health by choosing foods that are non-GMO, you’ll also improve the overall health of the community by improving its sustainability.

A healthy non-GMO diet can be difficult to sustain. The farmer’s market helps but it is also good to find healthy dietary supplements like non-GMO whey protein and multivitamins. Top Form Whey protein is an all-natural byproduct of dairy that is 90% concentrated protein and is completely non-GMO. This is an excellent way to improve your protein intake without relying on genetically engineered animal protein or soybeans. Multivitamins are also a great way to make sure you are getting necessary nutrients like vitamin B12 and vitamin D.
Gerald Fitz

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The Turmeric plant, a close relative of the spice ginger is used in many ways today, and is still a large component of curry powder which features on many of our kitchen spice racks. It’s curcumin, the extract that’s taken from th plant which has been gaining many accolades.

Numerous studies and research by various scientific bodies have been charting how it plays a part in the treatment of many diseases and ailments, both at a pre and post symptom stage. That makes for interesting reading.

Many agree that it has excellent powers as an antioxidant, an anti bacterial and anti inflammatory to name a few. So how the benefits of curcumin or turmeric equate to the common man is easy to see once you read some of these study conclusions.

For example, one such study carried out by Indian neurologists had plenty to say about how it improved the cognitive function of Alzheimer’s patients. Another was quick to pint out that it had a positive effect in sufferers with osteoarthritis, a big worry amongst the elderly.

Still more data has shown early promise in the field of diabetes and even in the treatment of acne, when applied as a paste onto affected skin areas.

Whilst we continue to watch and wait for more good news, a good many of us are taking matters into our own hands and have started to take this fine herb extract. Maybe you should too.

The reason is pretty clear, the benefits of curcumin or tumeric can also be translated into both a protective and preventative effect, something your own immune system could well do with.
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A meal that Americans are having trouble eating is a healthy breakfast. Studies have shown that a well balanced breakfast is a keystone to a healthy diet and lifestyle. Many people who are trying to lose weight miss manage breakfast, and that leads to failure in their weight loss ambitions. Breakfast, as the name of the meal explains, is the breaking of the night’s fast. Your body has been sleeping, and recharging during the night’s sleep. When sleeping your body is conserving energy, and partially shutting down. This partial shutdown slows your body’s metabolism. The body doesn’t start to metabolize and burn energy, which is how your lose weight, until it takes in some form of nutrients. That is one of the many reasons why breakfast is essential to losing weight. Once you eat breakfast, your body will start to burn energy, and prepare for the daily load ahead of it.

Breakfast foods, especially foods that are prepared in a hurry, can sometimes be huge landmines to a healthy diet. Many times breakfast foods can contain a large amount of calories and fats. While it is usually good to eat foods at breakfast that will give you energy, it is important not to over indulge and eat foods that will sink your calorie count before the day starts. Fast food breakfasts should be avoided at all cost, also it is important to stay away from foods with high sugars. Breakfast cereals, breakfast drinks, and breakfast smoothies are all items that can contain a high amount of fats and calories in very small servings.

Breakfasts that will give energy, and will help in your diet should include items that are low in fats and sugar. Eggs, oatmeal, fruits, and healthy cereals are all items that can be consumed on a regular basis without killing a diet. Another item that should be thought about around breakfast time is protein.

Protein supplements are a good way to get your day off on the right foot. Whey protein supplements are dairy based, so they won’t be hard to digest and will help your body to metabolize at a higher rate. Whey protein isolates also contain a higher ratio of pure protein than concentrated mixtures or soy based proteins. Along with a good exercise program your body will use the protein to create lean muscle. Lean muscle besides adding to the aesthetical beauty of your body, will also burn calories during its creation. This helps people to lose more weight. Whey protein should be taken in the morning with breakfast, and right before sleep as both times are ideal for helping your body create lean muscle.

When trying to lose weight, remember, there isn’t any reason to starve yourself. There are much more effective ways to lose weight. Through some smart decisions like eating breakfast and adding whey protein to your diet, you will have success.
Gerald Fitz

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