Archive for Kelley Herring

High Blood Pressure? Get More of This Mineral
by Kelley Herring (06/19/2009)

Get The Lead Out!
by Kelley Herring (06/03/2009)

Nearly 17 million people worldwide suffer from stroke each year. But nearly half of those strokes could be prevented just by eliminating one thing.

Put This in Your Cup to Slash Stroke Risk
by Kelley Herring (06/02/2009)

2 Ways to Slash Your Risk of Breast Cancer
by Kelley Herring (05/26/2009)

Breast cancer is a frightening specter for any woman, but you can take steps to prevent it by making simple lifestyle modifications. Getting enough sun and enough sleep helps. So does limiting the toxins you take in and increasing the antioxidants in your diet.

Cancer Causers and Fighters in Your Diet
by Kelley Herring (05/23/2009)

The foods you eat can make you overweight and prone to disease. But they can also help you stay lean and trim… and keep serious health problems at bay.

Lower Your Blood Pressure With Fried Eggs
by Kelley Herring (05/16/2009)

Keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range is essential to prevent heart attack and stroke. And while you probably already know that maintaining a healthy weight and exercising regularly are two ways to keep blood pressure under control, a recent study indicates that eating eggs can help too - especially fried eggs.

Are Obesogens Making You Fat?
by Kelley Herring (05/15/2009)

It's estimated that 300 million people in the world are obese. While we know that eating too much food (and the wrong kind, at that) and not getting enough exercise are the primary causes of the obesity epidemic, researchers have discovered another factor: obesogens.

Go Organic to Fight Breast Cancer
by Kelley Herring (05/13/2009)

We’ve long lauded the benefits of choosing organic foods over those that are conventionally grown. Not only do organic foods taste better, they are higher in nutrients and free from metabolism-disrupting chemicals.

Slash Inflammation With This Vitamin
by Kelley Herring (05/11/2009)

Reducing inflammation in your body is one of the best ways to guard against chronic disease. In fact, inflammation has been linked with everything from Alzheimer’s to cancer.

Pharma Fouls Up Again!
by Kelley Herring (05/08/2009)

Omega-3 fats are some of Mother Nature’s most potent medicines. They reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, as well as ease inflammation, asthma, and pain. As positive research results on these healthy fats continue to mount, fish oil manufacturers and salmon purveyors have benefited from what has turned into a healthy trend. Now pharmaceutical companies are trying to get a slice of the omega pie.

Calm Restless Legs With 3 Minerals
by Kelley Herring (04/27/2009)

Do you suffer from restless leg syndrome (RLS)? Until 2003, no one had heard of this “common yet under-recognized disorder” that keeps Americans awake at night.

Bright Sushi, Red Flag
by Kelley Herring (04/16/2009)

Sushi has health benefits, but also has some hidden health dangers. This one may shock you.

Is Your Salad Killing Your Cells?
by Kelley Herring (04/13/2009)

Are you eating genetically modified foods? If so, you’re being exposed to a common herbicide produced by Monsanto called Roundup. For the very first time, Roundup was tested on human cells. And the outcome was shocking and disturbing - even to the researchers.

Organics: More Than Meets the Eye
by Kelley Herring (03/31/2009)

The next time you’re at the grocery, pick up a conventionally grown apple and an organically grown apple. Smell them. While the organic apple will be more fragrant, there won’t be much difference in the way they look.

Stressed? Try Vagus
by Kelley Herring (03/18/2009)

Stress increases dangerous inflammatory factors called cytokines… damages the hippocampus, causing memory loss and mood disorders… reduces the brain’s ability to repair itself… increases abdominal fat… interferes with thyroid function… and even increases the stickiness of the blood (which can lead to dangerous clots).

Cold Coffee: A Hot Idea
by Kelley Herring (03/10/2009)

Coffee is not just a breakfast drink or an afternoon pick-me-up. Recent research shows that coffee can reduce your risk of cancer. And you can make your java even healthier if you use a “Toddy.”

Got Migraines? Blame Your Belly
by Kelley Herring (03/09/2009)

Recent research conducted at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia evaluated 22,211 participants between the ages of 20 and 55. The researchers found that those with larger waistlines were more likely to have migraines than people the same age who had smaller waistlines. The results seemed most relevant for women. In those with excess belly fat, the odds of having migraines were 1.3 times higher than in those with trimmer tummies.

Get Back to Basics
by Kelley Herring (03/05/2009)

Do you remember using litmus paper in science class to test the pH of a liquid? You’d dip the strip into a solution of lemon juice or baking soda and see if it was acidic or basic.

Why My Dad Is the Richest Man I Know
by Kelley Herring (02/26/2009)

Hard to believe, but my father looks as young today - at 60 - as he did at 40. And though he may argue that he’s lost a bit more hair than he’d like, his face, his spirit, and his health seem to have been frozen in time.

Slow and Low Is the Way to Go
by Kelley Herring (02/06/2009)

Want to live longer… enjoying drippingly-delicious meat? It may sound too good to be true, but it’s not. You simply need to be aware of three factors - quantity, quality, and preparation.

Another Way to Fix Your Genes
by Kelley Herring (02/05/2009)

It’s hard to believe, but true. You can “turn off” disease-promoting genes and “turn on” disease-preventing genes simply by changing what you eat and how you live. But that’s not all you can do to make your genes healthier. In addition to the antioxidants that protect DNA from free-radical damage, there’s a process that is absolutely essential to keep your DNA healthy: methylation.

Fight Breast Cancer… With Coffee!
by Kelley Herring (01/31/2009)

Numerous studies have proven the health benefits of coffee - ranging from preventing diabetes to reducing inflammation and enhancing physical endurance. Now new research shows that your cup o’ joe may play a role in protecting against one of the most prevalent cancers in women: breast cancer.

3 Tricks to Keep Weight Off
by Kelley Herring (01/30/2009)

Maybe you’ve been there. You lose 10 pounds in a month, only to gain it back (plus one or two more) over the next 60 days.

Get Taut & Trim… With a Pen
by Kelley Herring (01/29/2009)

You may think you have a good idea of the number of calories you consume. But research shows that we underestimate our actual intake by approximately 200 calories per day. That equates to 10 pounds of added weight per year!

Having a Senior Moment? Blame Sugar
by Kelley Herring (01/28/2009)

New research published in the journal Annals of Neurology focused on an area of the hippocampus - the “dentate gyrus” - that is responsible for age-related memory decline. The researchers conducted brain scans on humans and animals, and found that reduced activity in this memory center was closely linked to blood sugar. What’s more, they found that it doesn’t take off-the-charts levels of blood sugar or the presence of diabetes to damage the dentate gyrus.

Health Imposters in the Freezer Case
by Kelley Herring (01/24/2009)

The main benefit of frozen convenience foods is… well, their convenience. But a stroll though the frozen food section of your supermarket is likely to leave you hungry for better options. With good reason. The freezer case is packed with dietary pitfalls that can sabotage your waistline and harm your health.

Reduce AGEs With This B Vitamin
by Kelley Herring (01/07/2009)

I’ve written before about AGEs (Advanced Glycation End products) - a class of toxins linked with inflammation, insulin resistance, diabetes, vascular and kidney disease, and Alzheimer’s. One way you can protect against them is by being mindful of the way you cook your food.

Is Insomnia Making You Fat?
by Kelley Herring (01/06/2009)

If you’re not getting a good night’s sleep on a regular basis, it may be having a negative effect not only on your energy levels but also on your waistline. In a study of more than 68,000 women over a...

Now You Can Enjoy Your Chocolate Fix Even More…
by Kelley Herring (12/30/2008)

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD tested the effect of dark chocolate on platelet activity, C-reactive protein (CRP - an indicator of heart disease and stroke risk), and lipid profile in 28 healthy volunteers. For one week, the volunteers ate dark chocolate (providing 700 mg of flavonoids per day). At the end of that time, the researchers found that, on average, their LDL cholesterol ("bad" cholesterol) had fallen by 6 percent and their HDL cholesterol ("good" cholesterol) had increased by 9 percent. Their CRP levels, too, were reduced.

“C” Your Way to a Slimmer You
by Kelley Herring (12/24/2008)

Getting more vitamin C in your diet can help stave off diabetes. And now here’s another reason to make sure you’re getting enough of this antioxidant: It helps your body burn more fat.
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