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Genetic variation in taste sensitivity
Written by Wellness Club on July 14, 2011 – 12:16 pm -By Nurse Mark There is much discussion in some scientific circles regarding the well-noted differences in taste perception among people of different ethnic backgrounds and indeed between individuals of similar ethnic heritage and genetic make-up. One group of researchers at Rutgers University published a paper detailing their findings in 2009, titled: “Genetic variation in […]
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Nine Simple Steps To Rejuvenate Your Heart
Written by Wellness Club on July 13, 2011 – 1:44 pm -Nine Simple Steps To Rejuvenate Your Heart By Dr. Dana Myatt Heart-Healthy Protocol Rejuvenates Youthful Function Do you recall a time when you were younger and had absolutely no worries about your heart? After all, it’s not nearly so common for a person in their 20′s or 30′s to suffer from heart […]
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Is Chocolate Really a Health Food?
Written by Wellness Club on October 11, 2010 – 2:59 pm -Is Chocolate Really a Health Food? By Dr. Dana Myatt “A new British survey has revealed that 9 out of 10 people like chocolate. The 10th lies” —Robert Paul Chocolate has been making headlines for it’s heart-healthy benefits, and chocolate-lovers everywhere are rejoicing that their favorite treat may actually be healthy. Gosh […]
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10 Risk Factors cause 90% of Strokes
Written by Wellness Club on July 9, 2010 – 2:28 pm -10 Risk Factors cause 90% of Strokes By Dr. Dana Myatt In a large, multi-country evaluation of stroke risks published this month in The Lancet, ten risk factors emerged as accounting for 90% of all strokes. The risks are: High blood pressure (history of blood pressure >160/90 even when controlled by medication) Current […]
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Aspirin Or Grapeseed For Blood Thinning?
Written by Wellness Club on April 20, 2010 – 5:28 pm -Aspirin Or Grapeseed For Blood Thinning? By Dr. Myatt with Commentary by Nurse Mark Modern medicine is awfully quick to whip out the ol’ prescription pad and alter someone’s ability to clot their blood. Coumadin (AKA warfarin – rat poison – it’s other use) is perhaps the most popular of the prescription anticoagulants […]
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