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Dr. William Davis

Dr. William Davis

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Heart Disease Specialist
posted 11/19/2009, comments (2)

Bioidentical Vitamin D

Vitamin D is commonly available in two different forms: ergocalciferol, or vitamin D2, and cholecalciferol, or vitamin D3.   D2 is usually the form provided in prescription vitamin D. D2 is often the form added to foods. It is also sold in tablet form in pharmacies and health food stores. D3 is also sold in pharmacies and health food stores... Read moreChevron
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Dr. William Davis

Dr. William Davis

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Heart Disease Specialist
posted 11/16/2009, comments (12)

T3: The forgotten thyroid hormone

Millions of people take thyroid medications like Synthroid®, Levoxyl®, or levothyroxine. These are all forms of the T4 thyroid hormone, i.e., a thyroid hormone molecule containing 4 iodine molecules. Maintaining normal thyroid hormone levels are important for control over metabolic rate and weight control, energy, mood, cholesterol, and... Read moreChevron
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Dr. William Davis

Dr. William Davis

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Heart Disease Specialist
posted 11/10/2009, comments (0)

Grazing is for cows

Many people "graze" throughout the day, eating many small meals spaced every couple of hours or nibbling continuously throughout the day. They reason that grazing pre-empts the drop in insulin and blood sugar that occurs during longer periods of time between meals that can trigger greater appetite. They argue that grazing leads to lower calorie... Read moreChevron
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Lisa Nelson
posted 10/29/2009, comments (0)

How to Prepare Fruits and Vegetables to Prevent Nutrient Loss

Fruits and vegetables are full of vitamins and minerals that promote heart health. Here are just a few of the nutrients found in fruits and vegetables and some of their functions.   Vitamin A - Vision, Bone Growth, Dental HealthB Vitamins - Impact Metabolism, Antibodies, Energy Production, Growth, ReproductionVitamins C and E - Important... Read moreChevron
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Lisa Nelson
posted 10/20/2009, comments (2)

What One Man Did to Avoid a Triple Bypass

Is bypass surgery in your future? What if it doesn't have to be? I had the pleasure of interviewing 61 year-old Don Carrier. Six years ago he was facing triple bypass surgery, but by making necessary diet and lifestyle changes he has changed his future. No bypass surgery and no more medications.   Lisa Nelson RD: Please share details... Read moreChevron
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