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erica

posted 11/01/2009, comments (2)

trembling in the middle of the heart

hi my name is erica flores im a 24 and mother of 2 kids boys and i after i had my last child ive been have this weird feeling in the middle of my chest...then it has gottin worse so i would like to know what it can be...im afraid if i go to a docter i will hear bad news please i would like to know a.s.a.p please anyone can tell me... Read more Chevron

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Dr. William Davis

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posted 09/01/2009, comments (3)

Weight and Vitamin D

Susie is a petite 5 ft 3 inch woman who weighs 102 lbs. Her starting 25-hydroxy vitamin D level was 42 ng/ml in summer. Claire, on the other hands, struggles with her weight. Also at 5 ft 3 inches but weighing 221 lbs, Claire's starting vitamin D level was 23 ng/ml, also during the summer - severe deficiency. I ask patients to... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/07/2009, comments (0)

How does your body mass measure up?

Research has made it very clear that being overweight equals increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other illnesses. One of the easiest ways to measure if you're at risk is to calculate your body mass index (BMI). BMI is a number calculated from a person's weight and height. I want you to take a moment and calculate your BMI right now,... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/11/2009, comment (1)

Heart Disease Sufferers Should Not Trust Fasting Blood Sugar Results

Like many other heart disease sufferers, especially those taking niacin as this supplement can raise blood sugar, I routinely (perhaps once per year) have my fasting blood sugar tested to remain on guard for diabetes and pre-diabetes. As most of us are already aware, diabetes as well as any form of elevated blood sugar, is a significant risk... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/11/2009, comment (1)

Eating Too Much Red Meat Increases Heart Disease Risk

Do you enjoy a juicy steak? Well, it may be shortening your life. A National Cancer Institute study shows individuals with a high intake of red and processed meats at higher risk of heart disease versus those with a lower intake. The ten year study evaluated 500,000 men and women, ages 50 to 71, starting in 1995 dividing meat... Read more Chevron

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