Strength Training is an Integral Part of a Well-Rounded Exercise Program

by editor on February 3, 2012

On of my patients at the VAHL CHIROPRACTIC REHABILITATION, PHYSIOTHERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER in Fort Myers, FL. back in the 1980′s was doing extensive research and experimentation on a very efficient modern exercise system that used slow resistance exercise on especially the negative movements where the subject applies their maximum effort resisting the load for [...]

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Compounds Found in Coffee May Protect Against Diabetes

by editor on February 3, 2012

Type-2 diabetes accounts for up to 95% of all diabetes cases in the world. Previous studies have suggested that people who drink four or more cups of coffee daily have a 50% lower risk of Type 2 diabetes. And every additional cup of coffee brings another decrease in risk of almost 7%.  B. Cheng, from [...]

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Drinking Red Wine in Moderation May Reduce One of the Risk Factors for Breast Cancer

February 3, 2012

Drinking red wine in moderation may reduce one of the risk factors for breast cancer, providing a natural weapon to combat a major cause of death among American women.  Chrisandra Shufelt, from Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute (California, USA), and colleagues studied 36 women  who were randomized to drink either Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay daily for almost [...]

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A Diet Rich in Key Vitamins and Healthy Fats May Help Older Men and Women to Stay Cognitively Sharp

February 3, 2012

A diet rich in key vitamins and healthy fats may help older men and women to stay cognitively sharp, as well as reduce brain shrinkage associated with Alzheimer’s Disease.  Conversely, a “junk food” diet (characterized by high trans fat intake) predicts lower cognitive scores, as well as reduced total cerebral brain volume.  G.L. Bowman, from [...]

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Higher Levels of Physical Activity Lower’s the Risks of Cardiovascular Disease

February 3, 2012

A number of previous studies conducted in developed countries show a relationship between higher levels of physical activity and lower risks of cardiovascular disease.  In a case-control study of 10,043 cases of first myocardial infarction (heart attack) and 14,217 controls who did not report previous angina or physical disability, Claes Held, from Uppsala University (Sweden), [...]

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Being Overweight Greatly Increases the Risk of Lumbar Spine Disc Degeneration

February 2, 2012

A study published in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism indicates that being overweight greatly increases the risk of lumbar spine disc degeneration. The study had about 2600 subjects of which 73 percent had lumbar disc degeneration.  Out of those with back trouble seven percent were underweight, 48 percent were in the normal weight range, 36 [...]

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Thorium: An Economical Clean Energy for the Future

February 2, 2012

Dr. Richard Vahl, It was great to speak with you today.  Here is some of the latest info on energy from Thorium. Energy from Thorium is a form of nuclear energy.  It is an important element that’s decay gives earth its hot molten core.  It was formed in a super nova 5 billion years ago.  [...]

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Foods You Should Eat if You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis

February 1, 2012

Rheumatoid arthritis can make even the simplest tasks difficult. Take the supermarket, for example. Walking down long aisles can hurt already swollen knee joints, and just reaching for a box of cereal on a shelf can seem nearly impossible. Then there’s all the bending and lifting to move your groceries from the cart onto the [...]

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