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I’ve been seeing more and more questions again about statins. As a reminder, her...

I���ve been seeing more and more questions again about statins. As a reminder, here���s what I want you to know. http://bit.ly/1h1pyT5


What You Need To Know About Statins
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Last February, The Food and Drug Administration mandated ���important safety changes��� to the warning labels on statin medications, a group of cholesterol-lowering drugs used by tens of millions of

If you’re curious to know if you’ve reached a state of ketosis, when the body’s...

If you���re curious to know if you���ve reached a state of ketosis, when the body���s energy supply comes from the burning of fat, look to Keto Stix, which can be found at your local pharmacy. A Grain Brain protocol will put you in ketosis approximately one week into the program.

Why you should refrain from artificial sweeteners? They raise your risk of diabe...

Why you should refrain from artificial sweeteners? They raise your risk of diabetes, among other things. http://bit.ly/1K7CrMF


Artificial Sweeteners Threaten Your Health
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So in this context, my advice is to refrain from artificial sweeteners as they represent a clear and present threat to your delicate and life supporting gut bacteria.

An important reminder.

An important reminder.

What’s your healthful resolution for the new year? Share it with the community h...

What���s your healthful resolution for the new year? Share it with the community here and let���s keep each other honest in 2015.

Why a low-carb diet? Just some of the incredible health benefits

Why a low-carb diet? Just some of the incredible health benefits

Getting more sleep improves brain function. http://bit.ly/1zMW9Kk

Getting more sleep improves brain function. http://bit.ly/1zMW9Kk


Longer Sleep Improves Brain Function in Obese Individuals
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Many recent studies have confirmed how adequate sleep plays a pivotal role in fostering cognitive function. This is particularly evident in those individuals who do not sleep adequately, and may as well be obese. In a recent study, entitled ���Sleep Extension Improves Neurocognitive Functions in Chronically Sleep-Deprived Obese Individuals,��� researchers evaluated a cohort of 121 [���]

Beyond wheat, let me remind you that gluten can be found in a wide array of grains.

Beyond wheat, let me remind you that gluten can be found in a wide array of grains.

Nothing farm-raised about this snapper!

Nothing farm-raised about this snapper!

To all those celebrating today, a very Merry Christmas. Hope it is spent with fa...

To all those celebrating today, a very Merry Christmas. Hope it is spent with family and friends.