In this video I discuss calcium and vitamin K2 and their link to plaque build up in the arteries. This has been a researched for many years and today I’ll explain why its such an interesting topic and why this is a very important and chapter in our understanding of what’s causing blockages in the arteries of the body. Continue reading
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Who needs Vitamin K the most? NEW study on Aortic Calcification and Vitamin K2
You may have noticed that some Vitamin D supplements in the OTC aisle are now coming complete with another substance known as Vitamin K2. So what does Vitamin K have to do with Vitamin D? Continue reading
Osteoporosis Is Scurvy of the Bone- Not Calcium Deficiency
It saddens me to see older women diagnosed with “osteopenia” or “osteoporosis” listening to their doctors and taking supplemental calcium and even problematic drugs called bisphosphonates. These are irrational, dogmatic, harmful approaches to the problem of degrading bone as we age Continue reading
Osteoporosis Is Scurvy of the Bone, Not Calcium Deficiency
It saddens me to see older women diagnosed with “osteopenia” or “osteoporosis” listening to their doctors and taking supplemental calcium and even problematic drugs called bisphosphonates. These are irrational, dogmatic, harmful approaches to the problem of degrading bone as we age. Continue reading
Light Therapy Can Help Seasonal Affective Disorder and Major Depression
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Full-spectrum light therapy is often recommended over antidepressants for Continue reading
Foods That Fight the Common Cold
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Since colds are viral in nature, antibiotics are completely useless and should be avoided, unless your physician diagnoses a serious secondary bacterial infection Continue reading
Your Body Needs Full Spectrum Light for Optimal Function
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Humans are adapted to sunlight as a complex stimulus that helps keep your body healthy. Exposure to the 1500 wavelengths in sunlight enables your body to react in a balanced and beneficial way Continue reading
Social Anxiety Disorder Linked to High Serotonin Levels, Throwing Treatment with SSRIs into Serious Question
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRIs) drugs work by making more serotonin available for use in your brain, which is thought to improve your mood
has been the prevailing theory for explaining social anxiety, Continue reading
Vitamin K2: The Missing Nutrient for Heart and Bone Health
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Vitamin K2 is every bit as important as vitamin D for protecting your heart and bone health; it’s essential for activating enzymes involved in transporting calcium from your arterial walls to your bone Continue reading
Four Important Fat-Soluble Vitamins
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Four important fat-soluble vitamins are A, D, E, and K. Vitamins A, D, and K cooperate synergistically, not only with each other but also with essential minerals like magnesium Continue reading
Magnesium: An Invisible Deficiency That Could Be Harming Your Health
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Only about 25 percent of US adults are getting the recommended daily amount of magnesium (and even that may not be enough)
Magnesium deficiency may trigger 22 medical conditions, from anxiety to diabetes Continue reading
Fast Food May Stunt Your Child’s Academic Performance
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Many kids are not getting the nutrients they need for optimal health and brain function; in the US nearly 40 percent of children’s diets come from added sugars and unhealthy fats Continue reading
Top 12 Strategies I Believe Can Support Your Health
Top 12 Strategies I Believe Can Support Your Health*
I answer the question, “Which supplements should I take?” Plus, find out which ones I take.
Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Dementia Confirmed
Story at-a-glance Vitamin D can improve a number of brain disorders, including dementia and its most severe form, Alzheimer’s disease Seniors with severe vitamin D deficiency may raise their risk for dementia by 125 percent As many as 95 percent of seniors are lacking in vitamin D Recent findings suggest levels of vitamin D, below 20 ng/ml increases your risk for dementia I believe Continue reading
How to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes, Why Insulin May Actually Accelerate Death, and Other Ignored Facts
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In the US, about 80 million, or one in four, has some form of diabetes or pre-diabetes Continue reading