A review of 49 studies on a total of 1800 weightlifters, who lifted at least twice a week for at least six weeks, found that doubling the recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of protein increased strength gains by nine percent and added about a pound of muscle (British Journal of Sports Medicine, Mar 1,2018;52(6):376-384). With aging,…
Extra Protein Does Not Enlarge Muscles
August 18, 2022
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Research Project Takes Aim at Magnesium Deficiency
Nearly half of Western people don’t get enough of this nutrient that’s crucial to brain and cardiovascular health, muscle and nerve function, detoxification, mitochondrial function and activation of other nutrients. Even subclinical deficiencies can be deadly, so don’t take a chance. STORY AT-A-GLANCE Magnesium is required for the functioning of more than 300 enzyme systems…
Natural Remedies for Migraines That Work Fast
August 17, 2022
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Migraines are a neurological syndrome that affects nearly 12% of the population regularly. Migrains are 3 times more common in women than men. One in four households in America has a member with migraine. Even children can get them. In most cases, the migraine headache affects one side of the head with pulsating pain that lasts…
Intermittent Fasting Can Improve Blood Sugar in Diabetics: Study
New research has found that intermittent fasting, a popular eating style, may help people with Type 2 diabetes to better control their blood sugar. The study found that people with diabetes who restricted their eating to a daily 10-hour window had blood sugar levels in the normal range for about three hours longer than when…
Pros and Cons of Guarana
If you enjoyed an energy drink recently, chances are it contained an ingredient known as guarana (Paullinia cupana). This plant, which is native to the Amazon rainforest, is the source of a substance associated with several health benefits, along with some cautionary notes. Guarana is a Brazilian plant highly regarded by natives for its healing…
A Key Food to Grow With Limited Space
This ’emergency’ food requires surprisingly little effort and very limited space (a windowsill will do), but you’ll be rewarded with a daily power burst of nutrients, antioxidants and phytochemicals when you need them most. Best of all, they take only about a week to grow and can be harvested as needed. STORY AT-A-GLANCE Severe food…
Healthy Ways to Replenish Electrolytes
On hot summer days, you’re more at risk for becoming dehydrated and depleted or imbalanced in important minerals. Try these suggestions for getting more of these essential nutrients, without the sugar typically found in many electrolyte replacement beverages. Several years ago, my mother, who was in her 90s, became dehydrated and depleted in electrolytes after…
Well Being: Ultra-Processed Foods
It is possible. We can make simple changes in our habits that will have huge consequences on our health and quality of life. These changes are often best brought about by first determining what needs changing and then developing new habits. But what if some of those habits could be changed by just shopping differently…
Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease by Eating Two Delicious Fruits Loaded With an Essential Mineral for Heart Health
Stunning research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham is showing that the consumption of enough potassium – an essential mineral – can actually reduce the risk of heart disease. In addition, we already know (from other studies) that potassium can improve kidney health, brain function, blood sugar regulation and muscle strength. Thankfully, most people can easily…
Do Potatoes Increase the Risk of Diabetes?
Does the link between white potatoes and diabetes extend to non-fried potatoes without butter or sour cream? The trouble for white potatoes began in 2006, when the Harvard Nurses’ Health Study, which had followed the diets and diseases of tens of thousands of women for 20 years, found that greater potato intake was associated with…
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