Articles by John Phillip
Curcumin Prevents Cancer, Heart Disease, Alzheimer's Disease and Obesity -
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John Phillip
Curcumin is one of a small number of super nutrients which has the demonstrated ability to dramatically lower the risk from cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer`s disease while influencing the storage of body fat by altering lipid metabolism. Curcumin is a natural polyphenol which is...
Is Taxation the Answer to Obesity and Successful Weight Loss? -
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John Phillip
As the obesity epidemic continues to spread throughout the western civilization, the healths of many millions are placed in severe jeopardy. With rates projected to hit a saturation level of 43% in the US by 2050, incidence of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and dementia will...
Lowering Triglycerides Assists Weight Loss, Slashes Disease Risk -
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John Phillip
Triglycerides are a type of blood fat which have evolved as an essential means of transporting and storing energy for use at times when food is scarce. This served us well during our evolutionary past when the next meal could be several days away. Today,...
Natural Diet and Lifestyle Reverse the Effects of Aging -
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John Phillip
Medical researchers have made great strides over the past decade toward understanding the intricate process we know as aging. In an article published in U.S. News and World Report, nutritionist Dr. Jonny Bowden identifies the four main causes of aging in the human body as...
Natural Weight Loss Supplements Treat Obesity -
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John Phillip
Our genes are continually in a state of flux and are regulated or switched by our food, physical activity and the environment in which we live. All of these factors play a part in how our metabolism is directed to burn calories as fuel or...
Resveratrol is Key to Anti-Aging -
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John Phillip
Resveratrol is the protective bioactive nutrient found most commonly in the skin of red grapes, peanuts and cacao. Resveratrol provides a protective barrier against disease and fungus in plants which is also beneficial to human health. A wealth of information exists to support the function...
Weight Loss Diet Tips to Improve Heart Health -
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John Phillip
The incidence of obesity continues unabated at epidemic levels as people suffer from a wide array of degenerative diseases including heart disease which kills more people than any other affliction. The US Department of Agriculture released data showing that Americans consumed 331 more calories a...
Eliminate Soda to Lose Weight -
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John Phillip
Soda consumption has increased three-fold over the past half century and the addition of high fructose corn syrup in the 70's has in large part fueled the present obesity epidemic. More than 20% of the sugar in our diet comes from sweetened beverages and nutritional...
Depression Linked to Obesity -
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John Phillip
One of the many detrimental side effects of being overweight or obese is a dramatic rise in clinical depression. Researchers aren't sure whether depression leads to obesity or if excess body weight results in the mood altering behavior diagnosed as depression, but the impact on...
Alzheimer's Disease Prevention with Natural Lifestyle -
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John Phillip
No other disease stirs more fear than Alzheimer's disease. This mind robbing affliction is presently the sixth leading cause of death in the US and rising at an alarming rate. Estimates are that by the year 2030 nearly 1 in 4 adults will be affected...
Setting Weight loss Goals, Tracking Progress -
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John Phillip
Many people embark on a weight loss program without a firm understanding of their realistic goal or the exact plan that will help them cross the finish line to weight loss success. Similar to any journey through uncharted territory you may make, the key to...
Vitamin D Cuts Cancer Risk by 50% -
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John Phillip
Who ever thought that taking an inexpensive nutritional supplement could dramatically lower your risk of developing cancer, diabetes, heart disease and even Alzheimer's disease? Vitamin D has been shown to directly influence more than 3000 genes by regulating their ability to prevent and control many...
Is Diet or Exercise Better for Weight Loss? -
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John Phillip
We've been conditioned over the years to believe that the best way to lose weight is to sweat it off with rigorous exercise at the gym, and be mindful of what we eat. If that were entirely correct, we wouldn't be tipping the scales of...
Changing Bad Habits Assists Weight Loss Efforts -
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John Phillip
If you're one of the millions who are overweight or obese, losing at least 5% of your body weight can have a significant impact on longevity while reducing the risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke and dementia. As many who have tried and failed...
Busting the Top Fitness Myths -
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John Phillip
Fitness myths are as common as old wives tales, and can have a detrimental effect on your workout routine and overall health. We listen to things others tell us about our health and fitness, and after hearing the same advise long enough, we begin to...
Eat More and Weigh Less -
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John Phillip
Many people beginning a new weight loss program believe they need to dramatically restrict calories to lose weight, a big mistake which will ultimately result in failure. The body is very sensitive to the amount of food and calories you eat on a daily basis,...
Burn Belly Fat and Lower Risk of Heart Disease -
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John Phillip
Few people understand the health implications from a few extra pounds packed on the belly. Many consider weight gain a natural component to aging, yet nothing could be farther from the truth. Although metabolism decreases as we age, people continue to eat as they did...
Reduce Stress to Lose Weight and Burn Fat -
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John Phillip
Weight gain is accelerated by poor diet, lack of physical activity and stress. While most people understand the impact of food and exercise when beginning a weight loss program, most don't consider stress as a significant factor. Stress exerts a powerful physiological effect that fuels...
Waist Size Linked to Mortality, Top Weight Loss Supplements -
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John Phillip
It's no secret that American waistlines are continuing to expand, increasing the risk of disease and sudden death from an early age. The vast majority of overweight and obese individuals are conscious of their excess girth and would like to lose weight, but don't fully...
Cardio or Resistance Exercise for Weight Loss and Health -
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John Phillip
It can be difficult to determine if your workout is sufficient to meet your health and weight loss goals. For many people, just making the effort to exercise for 20 minutes several days a week is good enough to provide them with basic fitness benefits....
