Does Zinc Really Cure the Common Cold?
Does zinc cure the common cold? This is a common, and serious question these days, as many people have colds and are looking for anything that will help. The answer is No. Zinc is a non soluble metal consisting of two zinc atoms sharing a pair of electrons that is used in industry to galvanize […]
Water Pollution Today
by Brian Lavendel Pollution of lakes, rivers, streams, oceans: it’s a problem many of us are aware of and concerned about. The good news is that today, the actions of individuals can have a large impact on the quality of our waters. Yes, each one of us can help keep our water clean. The key phrase […]
Healthy Eating For Healthy Joints
“All Human illnesses and diseases can be traced to either nutrient deficiencies or excesses in the human body.” Dr. Victor G. Rocine 1930 “It is a laughable sight, to see those guilds of cobblers and tailors… when they march in procession, stopping, round shouldered, limping men, swaying from side to side. They look as though they […]
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Calcium and Protein: A Mixture For Disaster
Does Milk Really Do The Body Good? Calcium and Protein: A Mixture For Disaster By: Mark J. Occhipinti, M.S. , Ph.D, NDc. It is a documented fact that consumption of dairy products can lead to the development of atherosclerosis, heart attack and strokes, and that high fat dairy products contain unsafe levels of environmental contaminants, […]
NUTRITION & WELLNESS
The Milk Letter: A Message To My Patients By: Robert M. Kradjian, MDBreast Surgery Chief Division of General Surgery,Seton Medical Centre #302 – 1800 Sullivan Ave.Daly City, CA 94015 USA “MILK”Just the word itself sounds comforting! “How about a nice cup of hot milk?” The last time you heard that question it was from someone who […]
Caffeine’s Hidden Dangers
What are the short term effects of caffeine on the body? The physiological effects of caffeine can begin as early as 15-45 minutes after ingestion. Its maximum central nervous system effects are reached in about 30-60 minutes. Caffeine increases heartbeat, respiration, basal metabolic rate, and the production of stomach acid and urine; and it relaxes […]
Animal vs. Vegetable: The Best Protein for Muscle Growth
Animal vs. Vegetable Protein Debate: What is the Best Protein For Muscle Growth? By Dr. Bill Misner, Ph.D. AUTHOR’S PREVIEW I would like to acknowledge this is a debatable subject firstly because the human metabolic system is highly adaptive to a variety exogenous protein foods, secondly because one protein protocol “Size” may not fit all, […]
Lean Muscle Mass Gain & Fat Mass Loss During Training
Dr. Bill Misner Ph.D.* Ever wonder how, why, and where the flat stomach, thin thighs, and slim hips of your youth disappeared beneath a blanket of fat? There are a number of metabolic mechanisms known to influence body composition outcome. Lean and fat mass are remarkably dependant upon two hormones. Age-induced decreases of human Growth Hormone[hGH] […]
The Milk Letter: A Message To My Patients
By: Robert M. Kradjian, MDBreast Surgery Chief Division of General Surgery,Seton Medical Centre #302 – 1800 Sullivan Ave.Daly City, CA 94015 USA “MILK”Just the word itself sounds comforting! “How about a nice cup of hot milk?” The last time you heard that question it was from someone who cared for you–and you appreciated their effort. The entire […]