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Dr. William Davis

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posted 10/15/2009, comments (0)

Omega-3 fatty acids: How much is enough?

So you take a few fish oil capsules every day. You try to eat fish once or twice a week. But is that enough to take full advantage of the heart health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids? Is it enough to maximally reduce risk for heart attack and other cardiovascular events? If you take fish oil capsules, what is the concentration of omega-3... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/29/2009, comments (0)

Cranberries: Flavonoid-rich, Antioxidant-rich Fruit for the Heart

Cranberries will soon be bursting on the scene, fresh from the fall harvest. Cranberries have a rich history of uses for health. Cranberry poultices to heal wounds were used during American colonial days. Sailors carried cranberries on long voyages to prevent scurvy (vitamin C deficiency). More recently, cranberries have been... Read more Chevron

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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 08/27/2009, comments (0)

Quick and Easy Food Label Tips

Food labels can be a great tool you can use to make wise selections when shopping. By choosing healthier options you reduce your risk for certain conditions, such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure which lead to heart disease. For example, you can use the food label to select foods low in sodium to prevent high blood pressure and low in... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/25/2009, comment (1)

What Calcium Means for Your Heart

Why are we advised to take calcium supplements? Men and women are advised to take calcium because it has been shown to reduce blood pressure a small amount (2-3 mmHg). Women, in particular, can stall the deterioration of bone strength (demineralization) by taking calcium supplements, 1200-1300 mg per day, and eating calcium-rich foods... Read more Chevron

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