Category Archives: Disease Prevention

Make Your Own Bread

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Kathy Schultz

Hi everyone, I am back.  Haven’t posted of late but I have some new inspiration.  I’ve been reading a novel about late 19th century New Zealand.  It seems to me that most historical novels deal with nobility and aristocracy.  I … Continue reading →

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New Research About the Causes of Type 2 Diabetes

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Kathy Schultz

Chances are what you’ve been told about the cause of Type 2 diabetes is mostly wrong.  If you’ve been told you have eaten yourself into obesity and diabetes, it just isn’t true.  It is a terrible disease–that much is true–that … Continue reading →

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News About Resveratrol

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Kathy Schultz

I am excited about the news about resveratrol, the phytonutrient found in red wine.  Here is a copy of the letter I just received from Jamie McManus, M.D., researcher and scientist at Shaklee. Great News about Resveratrol Dear Shaklee Family … Continue reading →

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Cold Soup Packed With Nutrients and Vitamin C

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Kathy Schultz

In going through some of my recipes the other day, I came across an article by Rachael Moeller German, EatingWell.com, I had printed back in July 2008 discussing the health benefits of gazpacho.  A recent post I wrote was about … Continue reading →

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Who Knew Chocolate Could Be So Good For Women?

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Kathy Schultz

Don’t you just love it when you get confirmation that something you love is actually good for you?  Well, in my monthly newsletter from the Cleveland Clinic there was a report on how good chocolate is for women, that women … Continue reading →

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Carcinogens and Neurotoxins in Cleaning Products

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Kathy Schultz

Every day we are bombarded with chemicals. In fact, on a typical cleaning day, the level of harmful chemicals in your home may be hundreds or even thousands times higher than the outdoor air in polluted cities! The levels of toxins … Continue reading →

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Disease Prevention: The Role of Vitamin D

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Kathy Schultz

Most of us associate Vitamin D with strong, healthy bones.  However, recent research shows that it also plays a key role in disease prevention.  (Be sure to watch the video at the end of this article.) Diseases associated with low … Continue reading →

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Beware of the Serious Side Effects of Prescription Drugs

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Kathy Schultz

My Mother, 1 Year Ago Last week my 81-year-old mother was diagnosed with myelodysplastic anemia, a rare bone marrow cancer often caused by exposure to Benzene, a solvent used in paint, cleaning products, gasoline and a myriad of household chemicals.  … Continue reading →

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Cardiovascular Health: Worst Habits for Heart Health

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Kathy Schultz

I have hypertension and hypercholesterolemia myself.  I’m certainly no expert in this area.  However, I firmly believe we have to be our own advocate for our good health.  That is why I spend enormous amounts of time researching health issues.  … Continue reading →

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Cardiovascular Health: Flax Seed for Preventing Cancer, Hypertension, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Inflammation & Lowering Cholesterol

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Kathy Schultz

Flaxseed seems to be the new miracle food.  While researchers are careful to say that nothing is conclusive, preliminary studies reveal that it fights everything from heart disease, stroke and diabetes to breast cancer.  Flax seed is low in carbohydrates, rich … Continue reading →

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