Recent research indicates that women with blood levels of Vit D3 in the 50-70 ng/ml range seem to have 50% less risk of breast cancers.  Men or women, who have blood levels above 34 ng/ml, get to enjoy 50% less colon cancer.  And in a recent meta-analysis (pooled data from numerous studies) there is evidence that Vit D also modulates the immune response to colorectal cancers and may help control inflammatory bowel disease which can lead to cancer. 

  by giving elderly women one annual dose of 500,000 IU of Vit D3 the risk of falls and fractures increased significantly.  Many researchers are reporting that the best blood level for Vit D3 is 50-70 ng/ml and that blood levels above this cause all sorts of problems.

Urinary tract infections are most often caused by E. coli that adheres to the urethra wall and bladder, which then multiply and cause an infection.  D-mannose has been used successfully to reduce the ability of E. coli to adhere to the bladder wall

There are many ways to protect the heart.   Don’t eat too much saturated fat, get plenty of fiber, eat almonds and leafy greens, and exercise.  But don’t underestimate some of the smaller players in the kitchen, like garlic.  Garlic has been shown to improve LDL levels, thin the blood making the platelets slippery so they don’t want to stick and form plaque, and may even reduce the blood...

Do you know how many calories are in that pasta, burger, shake, stir fry, smoothie, muffin, coffee drink?  Well you may be in for some shocking facts about what you are eating.  New legislation from the FDA would bring “truth in calories” to menus across the 50 states.