The cruciferous (or Brassica) vegetables Broccoli, Kale, Collards, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage and others all have some pretty powerful substances that work in the battle against cancer. The term cruciferous is used because, during growth, the four flower petals of this species form a cross (cruciferous...
Epithalon is a 4-amino acid chain, AKA a “tetra peptide,” which is gaining popularity within the anti-aging and regenerative medicine community. This is a very small peptide: The smaller the peptide, the easier it can penetrate a cell and the easier it can cross the...
Apple Sandwiches Just as easy to make as a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich (but much healthier!), apple sandwiches are a great way to start your day with some fruit. Just slice your favorite apple into thin rounds, spread almond butter on top, and sprinkle some...
You’ve been saving for retirement for as long as you can remember. After all, the last thing you want is to find yourself challenged financially at the beginning of the greatest chapter of your life when you finally get to travel, golf, fish and read...
New research indicates that the optimum intake of Vitamin K plays an important role in longevity. A study done in 2014 confirms that ample vitamin K intake can indeed help you live longer. In a group of more than 7,000 people at risk for cardiovascular...
Is it hot in here? BY: MARIE ROCHA-TYGH, [email protected] Hormones are the chemical “messengers” that travel through the bloodstream controlling bodily functions from growth to reproduction. When hormones are balanced, they promote overall wellness. When not functioning properly, hormones can wreak havoc, from hot flashes to mood...
Many Americans today dread “cardio” exercises for the monotony, the limited number of known types, and the stress it puts on different joints. With this backdrop, what are cardio exercises, and how can we shake them up? Cardiovascular exercises, or cardio exercises for short, are any...
As men age, we often experience low libido, a slow metabolism, loss of lean muscle mass, and weight gain. Many believe very little can be done to prevent or slow this natural aging process. Fortunately, recent advances in regenerative medicine now allow hormone specialists to utilize peptide hormones...
Women are not the only ones who struggle with the adverse effects of changing hormones as they age. Aging men also suffer from hormone deficiencies as they age. As men get older, men experience decreasing levels of androgen and testosterone in their bodies. Testosterone decline...
The latest craze in the weight loss space is the injectable diabetes medicine semaglutide. Is it a reasonable choice for people who do not have blood sugar problems but are overweight or obese and looking for help with losing weight? 70% of Americans are classified as obese...