Is Low Omega-3 Intake As Bad For You As Smoking?

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What Is The Omega-3 Index And Why Is It Important?  Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney We already know that smoking is one of the worst things we can do to our bodies. It dramatically increases our risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and lung diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It also leads to premature death. People who ...

Do Collagen Supplements Build Muscle?

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Could Collagen Supplements Make You Leaner?  Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Collagen supplements have been considered “vanity products”. Their largest market is people who want to have younger, more beautiful skin. And for many people, collagen delivers on this promise. However, collagen plays many other roles in the body. It also helps rebuild tendons and ligaments. Many people take ...

Relief From Jaw Pain

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A TMJ Story That Has A Happy Ending  Author: Julie Donnelly, LMT –The Pain Relief Expert Editor: Dr. Steve Chaney  Summer And The Living Is Easy As the song goes: ”…Summertime and the living is e-a-s-y….”  Here in Florida, we know that the living is easy because it’s so hot who wants to be doing anything except either sitting ...

Do Whole Grains Keep Diabetes Away?

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Are Whole Grains Healthy?  Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Low carb enthusiasts will tell you that carbohydrates are the villain. They tell you that cutting carbohydrates out of your diet will reduce your risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. If they limited their list of villainous foods to highly processed foods with white flour and/or added sugars, ...

Does An Apple A Day Keep Diabetes Away?

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A Holistic Approach To Preventing Diabetes  Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney Low carb enthusiasts will tell you that carbohydrates are the villain. They tell you that cutting carbohydrates out of your diet will reduce your risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. If they limited their list of villainous foods to foods with white flour and/or added sugars, ...

How Diet And Gut Bacteria Affect Our Health

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Why Is Your Microbiome Important?  Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney We have known for years that primarily plant-based diets are healthy. As I have shared in my book, “Slaying The Food Myths”, people who consume primarily plant-based diets have lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers and live longer than people who consume the typical American ...

Can Tight Muscles Make You Pigeon Toed?

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Treatment To Straighten Your Ankle  Author: Julie Donnelly, LMT –The Pain Relief Expert Editor: Dr. Steve Chaney  Happy July Things are hot here in Sarasota – today the temperature was 95 degrees in the sun. Fortunately, my office is in the shade. On the plus side it rained, and my garden was dancing with delight. I’m happy to say I ...

Is Nitrate From Vegetables Good For Your Heart?

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Are Nitrates Good For You Or Bad For You?  Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney We have known for years that fruits and vegetables are good for our hearts. We have assumed that was because whole fruits and vegetables are low in saturated fats and provide heart-healthy nutrients, phytonutrients, and fiber. But could there be more? Recent research has suggested ...

Would You Like Cancer With That Burger?

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Enjoy Your Cookouts Without Increasing Cancer Risk  Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney It is July and backyard cookouts are in full swing. One question that you probably won't hear from your host or hostess is "Would you like cancer with that burger?" But perhaps that is exactly the question they should be asking. You probably didn't really want ...

Which Diet Is Best For Your Heart?

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Why Are Dietary Studies So Confusing?  Author: Dr. Stephen Chaney You are concerned about your heart. Perhaps it is because of genetics. Everyone on one side of your family tree had their first heart attack in their mid-forties. Perhaps it is because your doctor has warned you that your heart is a ticking time bomb. Unless you ...

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