Carrie Lam, MD
Saturated and Unsaturated Fats: A Guide to the Most Maligned Nutrient
While you may think that leaving saturated and unsaturated fats out of your diet will make the pounds fall away, think again. You see, saturated and unsaturated fats are essential nutrients required for your body to function. Although food containing copious amounts of fat may contribute to weight gain, there are many other factors to…
Read MoreWhat You Should Understand About Organic Food
Are the benefits of an organic diet hype or reality? Only for the rich or simply a waste of money? The debate surrounding organic food has been ongoing for as long as people have been eating it. Some believe an organic diet is healthier, whereas others argue against it. So, is there any point in…
Read MoreWhat Is DHEA? Research, Benefits, and Hazards
People often use DHEA as a supplement to encourage weight loss, build muscle, improve their sex drive, and fight aging. While DHEA has many health benefits, however, it does not necessarily provide the benefits many people use it for. Furthermore, taking this supplement also has some risks attached. This leads to the question: what is…
Read MoreA Few Simple Changes Can Help Reverse Insulin Resistance Naturally
Scientists have known that calorie restriction, when accompanied by optimum nutrition (also known as C.R.O.N.) can extend lifespan of animals 30 to 230 %, depending on the species. Primate studies...
Read MoreHow Poly-MVA Works: 7 Key Ingredients That Help Power Your Cells
If you're seeking ways to boost your health at the cellular level, you may have heard of Poly-MVA. This unique supplement is starting to get attention because it can nourish mitochondria, which are the parts of your cells that generate energy, and give your body a lot of antioxidant support. But with so many cellular…
Read MoreHormonal Imbalance Treatment: Ultimate Cancer Prevention
Many cancers are hormonal related. Estrogen dominance may be accountable for breast, prostate, cervix, endometrial, uterine, and ovarian cancer, for example. Many researchers attribute the high incidence of these cancers to the ubiquitous presence of environmental estrogen (also called xenobiotics) that is present in our food such as commercially raised poultry and cattle; pesticides; and…
Read MorePros and Cons of EDTA Chelation Therapy for Heavy Metal Detoxification
Chelation, or chelation therapy, is a type of detoxification process that helps your body get rid of heavy metals or minerals. It uses a chelator - a substance that binds to the metals or minerals. The most common chelators are ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) solution, dimercaptosuccinic acid, and dimercaprol. For now, we’ll be focusing on EDTA…
Read MoreHigh Cholesterol: The Silent Condition You Shouldn’t Ignore
High Cholesterol does not come with warning signs. No pain. No symptoms. But it’s quietly one of the top risk factors behind heart attacks and strokes. Millions of people walk around with dangerously high levels of cholesterol and don’t have any idea. If you have never checked your cholesterol levels, it’s time to take cholesterol…
Read MoreThe Importance of Having a Normal Body pH
Have you ever wondered what normal body ph is? Have you ever wondered if your body was unhealthy and had a normal body ph? Well, this article concerning normal body ph. is for you. Keep reading to learn about normal body ph and how it's affecting you. One of the key determinants of the speed of aging…
Read MoreEarly Signs of Dehydration
Water is the most important nutrient for ensuring optimal bodily functions. It is also the most overlooked. Without exception, every function of the body is tied to an optimum flow of water. A well-hydrated cell is a healthy cell. A healthy cell lives longer. Early signs of dehydration help alert you when those functions are…
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