Who doesn’t enjoy a nice piece of chewing gum? Well, I may be jumping the gun a bit here but I do love a nice stick of sugarless cinnamon gum. And now it turns out that chewing may be very good for weight control too! Here’s the deal. In ...
Use Chinese Medicine to Treat Medical Problems: High Cholesterol
As we discussed in the last post, the introduction of ancient Chinese medicine has made a tremendous impact on the modern medical landscape. So now let’s turn away from erectile dysfunction to another health topic: lowering high cholesterol. You can take modern medicine to treat high cholesterol, like Tricor Generic or Zetia, you can eat right, you can lose weight, and you can exercise (all things you should definitely do if the doctor says so), but there’s another option as well: turn to Eastern medicine. I recently spoke with a Chinese medical practitioner who suggested two methods for lowering high cholesterol: herbs and acupuncture. First, he said that there are certain herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine that have been proven effecting in treating high cholesterol. A Chinese medical doctor (or your local grocery store, for some) may be able to help you locate the following herbs: Shan Zha (hawthorn fruit), Da Suan (garlic), Mo Yao (myrrh), Monascus purpureus (red... more
We know that insulin resistance is a condition that is a precursor to diabetes, but we’re still filling in the pieces as to the blood chemistry of those obese people who actually develop insulin resistance. One recent study out of Duke has found ...
I’m a huge fan of probiotic products so any new development in this area of the food industry is quite interesting to me. And just last week, some food scientists in China came out with the news that they’re developing a low-calorie, low-sugar ...
There’s probably no one out there reading this blog right now who is not aware of the many benefits of the Mediterranean diet and its heart healthy basis—which is olive oil. This “liquid gold” has long been hailed for its ability to increas ...
I have some important news for you folks–all of the dieting in the world will never be maximized to your advantage if you’re not getting enough vitamins and minerals, which are essential to regulating how your body responds to protein, carboh ...
If you suffer from Celiac disease or are sensitive to gluten, then you have probably already heard about Teff and if you haven’t, get ready to learn about a nutritional powerhouse of a grain you should seriously consider adding to your diet. Teff ...
The world of diets is downright confusing, isn’t it? If you’re looking for how to lose weight fast, you may have tried Atkins (high fat, low carbohydrate), Dean Ornish (low fat, high carbohydrate), the acai berry diet, and even South Beach, ...
A study recently published in the most recent issue of the British Journal of Nutrition has shown that boosting calcium consumption spurs weight loss (who needs those diet pills anyway?!), but only in people whose diets are deficient in the mineral. ...
We have all heard of the Mediterranean diet which is supported by scientific data showing that people living in countries bordering the Mediterranean have lower levels of cardiovascular disease, obesity and some types of cancer. The diet is rich in ...
Just to refresh your memory, amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and our bodies get most essential amino acids from the protein we ingest. Arginine is one of those essential amino acids that is only essential on a conditional basis, mea ...
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Welcome to Judy Feder, where youll find all the nutritional information you require to take good care of your body. Whether your concerned with your weight, watching your sugar and cholesterol levels, or simply believe in the importance of living a healthy lifestyle, Judy Feder is there right by your side. Our posts provide you with all the latest health developments, news, tips and pointers for a happier and healthier lifestyle.