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Lisa Nelson

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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Dr. William Davis

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posted 06/04/2009, comments (0)

Is Iodine Deficiency a Risk Factor for Heart Disease?

Buried deep in the medical literature of the early 20th century is a fascinating study-in rabbits-that, nearly 80 years later, provides some insights into the importance of iodine for heart health. Back in 1933, Dr. Kenneth Turner of Harvard Medical School conducted a series of experiments using rabbits as a model of atherosclerosis,... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/24/2009, comments (0)

Heart Disease - Tips to Reduce Stress Related Weight Gain

I have some great tips for you to use to counteract and prevent stress related weight gain. Awhile back I explained how chronic long term stress leads to the release of cortisol. Cortisol is a hormone that breaks down muscle to provide the body with needed glucose for energy needs. Cortisol also relocates fat cell deposits... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/10/2009, comments (3)

Heart Disease - Do you need to supplement L-Carnitine?

This is probably a supplement you've never heard of, but when supplemented along with coenzyme Q10 substantial benefits have been seen in individuals with heart disease. What is L-Carnitine? L-carnitine is a compound produced by the liver and kidneys from the biosynthesis of the amino acids lysine and methionine. To form... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/25/2009, comments (0)

Dr. Cynthia Shelby Lane Answers Your Questions About Heart Disease

Last month I gave you the opportunity to submit the questions you'd like answered. Many of you took advantage of the opportunity and asked a question - thank you! You'll be very pleased with the results of this interview and the answers and insight Dr. Shelby-Lane has provided. Lisa Nelson RD #1: What role does... Read more Chevron

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