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6 Truths About the Not-so-sweet Side of Sugar

A study published by the JAMA Internal Medicine found that more than 70 percent of Americans consume more than the recommended daily amount of sugar. Sadly, most of us are addicted to sugar, which happens to be hidden in most of the foods and drinks we consume. Added sugar can cause a whole array of problems that can be short

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The Inside Scoop on Cholesterol and The One Chinese Herb That Could Crush It

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people who suffer from high LDL cholesterol are twice as likely to develop heart disease – the number one cause of death in both men and women (source). High levels of LDL cholesterol is a serious health condition that affects approximately 71 million adults in the U.S. (1

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Acupuncture for Heart Health

In This Issue – September 2013
– Acupuncture for Cholesterol Management
– World Heart Day
– Pomegranate Juice
– Green Tea
– Healthy Diet Tips for High Cholesterol

Acupuncture for Cholesterol Management
What is cholesterol and how is it bad? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in your body and many foods. Your

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Lowering cholesterol naturally

I have a male patient that needs to get his cholesterol down 15 points in 6 weeks.  His triglycerides are 118, LDL 181 and HDL 50.  Sounds like his weekly diet is mostly whole foods, (an occasional beer and french fries on the weekend if they go out) he swims 3x/week.   Hes been doing Omega Plus and Vit D3 for

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