Monday, May 05, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
A variety of reports in the past decade have indicated that calcium may be a helpful weight loss nutrient. This prompted the dairy industry to widely promote milk as a weight loss food. On May 5, 2008 a press release reports on an article that will soon appear in the Nutritional Reviews journal that states “neither dairy nor calcium intake promotes weight loss.” For consumers this simply becomes another “butter vs. margarine” or “are eggs good or bad” dilemma. Extra calcium is one tool that can actually help many people to lose weight in a healthy way.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
Multiple vitamins are taken by at least 50% of American adults and 25% of teenagers. It is common knowledge that our food supply is lacking key nutrients that support health. Yet, the quality of multiple vitamins varies dramatically as the majority of the dietary supplement industry falls into the “fast food” category. Junk vitamins, like junk food, should be avoided. Educate yourself and know the difference.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
Junky vitamins are often passed off as quality, and many times endorsed by a physician or celebrity. There are many tricks that low quality supplement companies use to hide their poor quality, spending more money on marketing than on what is under the hood.
Sunday, April 20, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
It remains a considerable challenge for the American public to find fresh food of adequate quality. We all know we should eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, but many of them are contaminated with pesticides, fungicides, and insecticides. Virtually all chemicals used work by poisoning the nervous system of the pest, meaning they are fat-soluble and able to irritate the lining of your arteries and cross your blood brain barrier. Levels far below what causes cancer are able to initiate metabolic disruption, thyroid dysfunction, and cardiovascular irritation.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
It is now clear that cell phones emit radiofrequency radiation into the brain of the user. Cell studies clearly show that this level of exposure can trigger brain cell inflammation and brain cell death by inducing DNA damage and generating massive numbers of free radicals. Such brain cell damage has been proven with 2 hours of continuous exposure.
Sunday, April 13, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
While there is no quick fix for cellulite, there are definite things you can do to stop the problem from getting worse and even improve the appearance of the problem.
Wednesday, April 09, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
It is a colossal failure on the part of our government to not warn parents of the actual risks associated with vaccines. The blind insistence that vaccines are safe and effective is not supported by science, at least for a significant number of our children. There are now 25,000 children per year developing autism (1 in 150), a problem that has expanded in direct proportion to the increase in vaccinations. How do you know if your child is at risk?
Sunday, March 09, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
For the first time the release of endorphins from the human brain in response to a two-hour run has been proven. The theory of the runner’s high has been around for quite a while but never proven in a scientific lab. In the current experiment sophisticated brain PET scans were taken before and after running. The evidence showed release of endorphins from specific brain regions known to process pain. It could very well be that running is ingrained in our genetics at a core level of survival…
Friday, March 07, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
Tocotrienols should be a main part of any person’s dietary supplement program. Not only do they offer superior antioxidant protection, they work in numerous other ways to provide powerful health protection – especially to your brain and circulatory system.
Saturday, February 16, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN)
2008 had been a very mild season for the flu, until last week. Now it is in full swing. The Center for Disease Control has issued a report stating that this year’s flu shot was only 40% effective and that Americans are being exposed to several unexpected viruses that are now sweeping the country. The CDC also reports a 500% increase (from under 1% to 4.5%) in viral infections that are resistance to anti-viral drugs.
