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	Flax Seed Oil versus Fish Oil by Dr. Mark The press has made a lot out of the benefits of omega-3 essential fatty acids, which can be supplemented using fish oil capsules. Many people don't like the aftertaste of fish oil capsules and they often ask if they can substitute flax seed oil. The... Wed, May 27 2009 Magic Pills? The Hype on Vitamin E, Vitamin C and Selenium by Dr. Mark Several people have asked about the latest research on vitamin E , vitamin C and selenium and their relationship to heart disease and cancer, so I'm going to fill you in. First, studies show heart disease in middle-aged and older males is not prevented... Sat, May 23 2009 Avoiding Hypertension by Dr. Mark If high blood pressure runs in your family, there are some things you can do to control or reduce your risk of developing it. First, lower your sodium intake by getting rid of your salt shaker and reducing your intake of processed foods , which are often... Wed, May 20 2009 Getting Your Vitamin D All Year Round by Dr. Mark Vitamin D is a really hot topic in research right now, and for good reason. More and more research is showing how important vitamin D is to our health. There are studies showing that high blood levels of vitamin D are associated with a dramatically reduced... Fri, May 15 2009 Want to Lose Weight? Turn Off the TV by Dr. Mark It's a fact. When you watch TV your NEAT is at its lowest point. You could correct this by watching TV only while riding a stationary bike—or, better yet, walking or running on a treadmill. However, that's not very practical, so you need... Tue, May 12 2009 Shellfish and Cholesterol by Dr. Mark I always love to start a dinner with some jumbo shrimp, around four of them. According to the information on the menu at one of my favorite restaurants, these four shrimp deliver 180 calories (if you include the cocktail sauce) and 25 grams of protein... Fri, May 8 2009 What About Alli? by Dr. Mark An over-the-counter drug called Alli is being heavily advertised. Its makers say it will help you lose weight by blocking up to 25 percent of the fat in your diet from being absorbed. They even show some people who say they lost weight after taking the... Wed, May 6 2009 Weight Loss Drugs by Dr. Mark A current TV advertisement touts a drug that claims to help your body to burn off fat. I believe if you could ask the marketer of the drug if it will make you younger, smarter and whatever else you want to be, the marketer would tell you, "Yes."... Mon, May 4 2009

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