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10 Dangers of Carbohydrates
Written by Wellness Club on April 14, 2008 – 5:12 pm -The US Food Pyramid advises us to eat 5-10 servings per day of carbohydrates, but high carbohydrate diets are the primary causes of our current overweight/obesity epidemic. 66% of adult Americans are overweight and 33% of these are obese. Diets high in carbohydrates (grains, beans, sugary fruits— anything that quickly turns into sugar in the […]
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More Cholesterol Questions!
Written by Wellness Club on April 10, 2008 – 2:44 pm -James asks: I am currently taking 500mg of flush free Niacin daily. Is that enough or should I be taking more? I also take 145mg of Tricor daily. Nurse Mark Answers: Tricor is in a class of drugs called fibrates – they are different from statins, though they can have similar serious side-effects. It is […]
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Lower Cholesterol Naturally – Better Cholesterol Management with Vitamins and Herbs
Written by Wellness Club on April 10, 2008 – 12:52 pm -Your Cholesterol Questions Answered What can be done if you’ve been told that you have "high cholesterol?" I’ve been getting questions "in spades" this week, so it’s time for a cholesterol management update! Like Lennie who wrote "I would like to know what supplements you recommend to lower LDL besides diet. I do not want […]
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Soy: Risks and Benefits
Written by Wellness Club on April 9, 2008 – 1:39 pm -Like most things in nature, the humble soy bean (Glycine max) can be healthful in moderation, harmful in excess. Because soy and soy products (tofu, miso, soy flour) are currently gaining a lot of media attention and popularity, it is important to understand the risks and benefits of this food and supplement.Soy contains substances called […]
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Big Fat Lies!
Written by Wellness Club on April 9, 2008 – 1:36 pm -Unlike carbohydrates, fats are an essential macronutrient and also the most misunderstood. The term “fat” actually refers to an entire family of fatty acids, each with very different biological functions. Only two fatty acids are essential, but the way in which all interact with each other plays an important role in how Essential Fatty Acids […]
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