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Ok, let’s get to what is true about fat and sugar. First, although some studies have shown that low-fat diets do reduce overall cholesterol, many have shown nothing of the sort. When you replace fat in the diet with carbohydrates, which is exactly what low-fat diets do, you wind up with high blood triglycerides and lower HDL cholesterol, a Double Whammy! Not only do you raise one important independent risk factor for heart disease, triglycerides, at the ...

We are now in chapter 4 of 9 of the book, “The Great Cholesterol Myth”, this chapter is titled; Sugar: the Real Demon in the Diet. For those of you who like to cut right to the chase, here is this chapter’s take-home point: Sugar is a far greater danger to your hear than fat ever was. In fact, after a closer look at sugar and ifs effects on our body, you will understand the link between ...

Lets review some important facts:

• Cholesterol is the parent molecule for sex hormones (Estrogen, Progesterone and Testosterone) as well as Vitamin D and Bile Acids needed for digestion.
• The only time cholesterol is a problem is if its oxidized (free radical damaged)
• Damaged, oxidized cholesterol sticks to the lining of the arteries (called Endothelium), and begins the process of inflammation.
• The cause of true heart disease is inflammation.
• Inflammation is initiated by damage from free radicals, causing oxidation of cholesterol.
• Free radicals develop as a result ...

The answer is: Inflammation
The first thing you need to know about inflammation is this: It comes in two flavors.
You’re probably familiar with one if them, but its the one you’re less familiar with that’s at the core of heart disease.
Let me explain.
Almost all of us have experience with acute inflammation. It happens every time you bang your knee, get a splinter in your finger, feel your aching back, shoulder or a rash on your skin, that’s ...

The main study linking high fat diets, cholesterol levels and heart disease was done by Dr. Ancel Keys, 60 years ago. Known as the Seven Countries Study, Dr. Keys manipulated data taken from 22 countries and chose a selected 7 counties to prove his theory and further his own career. At the time, Dr. Keys was a member of the Nutrition Advisory Committee of the American Heart Association and he managed to get his theories officially incorporated into ...

How Does Exercise Keep You Healthier
1). It strengthens the cardiovascular system.
2). It regulates fuel by controlling our insulin levels.
3). It reduces obesity. Exercise burns calories and reduces appetite
4). It controls our Cortisol levels and reduces stress.
5). It lifts your mood and boosts motivation.
6). It strengthens your immune system. Regular exercise lowers your risk of getting cancer and illnesses.
7). It strengthens your bones and fights osteoporosis. In the U.S., more women die each year ...

There are different types of dementia. The most common form, by far, is Alzheimer’s Disease. According to a 2000 census, about 4.5 million American’s have Alzheimer’s and that number is expected to triple, to more than 13.2 million as baby boomers enter old age.
The next most common form is Parkinson’s Disease. This disease effects the area of the brain that controls smooth muscle movement of the body, thus the classic tremors of Parkinson’s.
Our biggest risk ...

It shows up in the little things first. As the connections in the brain breakdown, you have a harder time calling to mind people and places you’ve known. Everybody experiences this at some point, but it is frustrating when this occurs. This happens to most of us as we age, but the extent of this cognitive impairment can vary dramatically from person to person. If this condition is left unchecked, it can become Dementia. ...

Pregnancy and Exercise

No myth about women’s health has existed for so long as the belief that women should stop exercising during pregnancy. In 2002 the American College of OB/GYN’s began recommending at least 30 minutes a day of moderate exercise for pregnant and postpartum mothers. This was largely to counter the health risks such as high blood pressure, and pre-eclampsia that can develop during pregnancy. Since, some very interesting studies have found significant effects of exercise on ...

Chapter 8 discusses hormonal changes and the impact on women’s brain health. We know hormones have a powerful influence on our brains, as well as on our feelings, behaviors and personality traits. Throughout our lives, hormone levels remain fairly steady in men, but in women, they fluctuate like clockwork. Exercise is particularly important for women because it tones down the negative consequences of hormonal changes. Overall, exercise balances the system, on a monthly basis as well ...