Good cholesterol lowers cancer risk

by | Mar 10, 2011 | 0 comments

A recent study including more than 520,000 Europeans, and published in the journal “Gut” shows that high HDL (“good cholesterol”) drastically decreases the risk of bowel cancer. A simple rise of only 16.6 mg/dl in HDL reduced bowel cancer risk 22%....

High Blood Cholesterol, or LDL – Causes

by | Mar 8, 2011 | 5 comments

Today, the term ‘Cholesterol’ figures repeatedly in health discussions, health articles, and health forums. The reason for this is this is not hard to comprehend. Cholesterol is a major cause of myriad of health problems, such as obesity, heart-related diseases, and...

Cholesterol Clogs Your Toilet and Your Arteries

by | Feb 28, 2011 | 9 comments

I was channel surfing the other evening on TV and a reality show caught my attention as the “intervening expert” was chiding someone about her diet and how unhealthy she was. The lesson that evening was apparently that the woman who was the focus of the show was in...

A Simple, Sweet Treat for Your Diabetic Valentine

by | Feb 11, 2011 | 7 comments

The seasonal aisles have been stuffed to the brim since New Year’s Day with the trappings of sugar-shock wrapped in pink, red, and white ribbons. The candy overload since Halloween takes no breaks, it seems. But what can you do for your Valentine that says not only “I...

Why Milk and Digestion Problems Don’t Mix

by | Jan 31, 2011 | 13 comments

A reader asked me recently about some unsettling assertions about milk that had been getting attention in the news. Her question was in regard to whether or not milk is bad for you. As with a lot of these questions, the answer is frequently yes and no. The benefits of...

Eating Right for Peaceful Digestion AND Complexion

by | Jan 24, 2011 | 4 comments

This time of year always brings with it some very harsh reminders that winter time requires a little more effort to stay healthy and well. In many areas, winter means drier, colder, harsher air and this can cause a variety of skin issues. What a lot of people don’t...