Stunning Discoveries Regarding Iron, Obesity, Candida & Thyroid

Friday, April 06, 2012  -  Byron J Richards, CCN

The information contained in this groundbreaking article applies to at least 75 percent of people who are struggling to lose weight.  It is a major factor contributing to the fatigue associated with being overweight and having symptoms of hypothyroid.  It involves new discoveries regarding iron metabolism and explains why even if you eat plenty of iron you may still have rather dramatic iron deficiency issues, which handicap your metabolism and thyroid function.

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The Leptin Diet Weight Loss Challenge #1 – Overview and Basic Needs

Monday, April 02, 2012  -  Byron J Richards, CCN

Being overweight in America is a national epidemic.  It affects citizens of all ages. If you are overweight, then losing weight in a healthy and consistent way is the best thing you can do to help improve your quality of health. It will also benefit almost any other health problem.

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Significant Weight Loss from Green Coffee Beans

Monday, April 02, 2012  -  Byron J Richards, CCN

A study presented at the yearly meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) demonstrated that consumption of green coffee bean extract over a 22-week study period resulted in a 10 percent reduction in body weight – a rather dramatic finding for a single nutrient.

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Scientists Tout Banaba for Blood Sugar and Metabolic Health

Saturday, March 31, 2012  -  Byron J Richards, CCN

Banaba has been used in folk medicine to treat diabetes with published reports dating back to 1940.  In the past decade scientists have been busy studying banaba and its main active compound called corosolic acid, with a focus on its ability to help diabetic patients.  A new review of this science by researchers from the Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, NE has found that in addition to banaba’s potent blood sugar lowering properties it also lowers blood fats, is an antioxidant, has anti-inflammatory properties, has anti-fungal and anti-viral properties, is anti-cancer, and even helps build bone.  The researchers concluded that due to its multiple gene regulating benefits it may be able to help those with metabolic syndrome.

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Silymarin Helps Type 2 Diabetic Patients

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  -  Byron J Richards, CCN

Healthy liver function is required for the proper storage, release, and overall metabolism of blood sugar.  Individuals with compromised liver function often develop type 2 diabetes, often in conjunction with weight gain and the development of fatty liver.  A new study shows that silymarin can help patients with liver problems who also have type 2 diabetes.

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Multivitamins Boost Weight Loss and Cardio Health in Overweight Children

Friday, March 09, 2012  -  Byron J Richards, CCN

A new study shows that adding a multivitamin to better eating and exercise causes significant improvement in metabolic health, compared to better eating and exercise alone.

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Hypothyroidism Induces Antioxidant Depletion

Sunday, March 04, 2012  -  Byron J Richards, CCN

Those with hypothyroidism have significantly increased free radical production, a problem that is further magnified if cholesterol is also elevated.  This means that individuals with inefficient metabolism should take higher levels of antioxidants to protect against problems occurring as part of the hypothyroid issue.

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Dairy, and Especially Whey, are Cardio Friendly Foods

Thursday, February 23, 2012  -  Byron J Richards, CCN

When it comes to cardiovascular health not all protein is equal.  The science plainly shows that dairy protein in general, and whey protein in particular, provide excellent nutrition to support cardiovascular health.  Many people are now aware of the importance of consuming DHA-rich fish oil and olive oil as healthy fats that boost cardiovascular well being.  Many are also aware that cutting back on sweets and refined carbohydrates makes sense.  However, when it comes to protein or even dairy fat, confusion reigns.  This article sheds light on why dairy can be so helpful as part of a strategy to reduce the top killer in America.

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Boost Irisin and Burn Fat While You Anti-Age

Thursday, February 09, 2012  -  Byron J Richards, CCN

Researchers at the Harvard Medical School have discovered a new hormone they have named irisin, after the Greek goddess Iris.  It appears to work magic, changing white adipose tissue cells into cells that resemble brown adipose tissue.  It does not require a fancy drug to activate, it requires exercise.  Mildly elevated levels of irisin result in significantly enhanced metabolic rate.

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Green Tea Can Help Your Body Discard Unwanted Fat

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  -  Byron J Richards, CCN

Imagine that your body has a system for tossing away fat.  Imagine that you can find a safe way to turn this system on.  Scientists have now proven that your brown adipose tissue is such a system and it is up to you, as an intelligent manger of your health, to turn it on.  One easy way to do this is through the use of green tea dietary supplements.

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