Nov
28
2013
Hi, this is Oakdale, MN Chiropractor Dr. Ben Smetana. As I am sitting here enjoying my morning cup of coffee and looking through the articles on the Doctor’s Resource section of our website, I came across this article on how coffee may keep diabetes at bay. If your like me and always looking for more reasons to continue drinking coffee, you will like what you see here! When your getting your next cup be sure to go organic, you don’t want to nullify the benefits with all the nasty pesticides in the conventional beans.
Nearly two decades into the coffee renaissance in North America, it is reassuring to find that this popular beverage might protect us against an alarmingly common contemporary malady—type 2 diabetes…
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Nov
26
2013
HealthNews of the Month Click on each headline to read the full story.
Statin-Heart Advice Attacked
“Critics within the cardiology community say the guidelines rest on weak evidence and unsupported assertions.”
Fluoride Does Not Reduce Tooth Decay-But THIS Does!
“Dr. David Kennedy says the thought that fluoride reduces tooth decay is nothing but a myth. He mentions a much more effective way to help support oral health without fluoride. Find out how this can be done by thinking a different way!”
Two Exciting Alzheimer’s Advances
“At present, some 5.4 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2011 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures. By 2050, this is expected to jump to 16 million, and in the next 20 years it is projected that Alzheimer’s will affect one in four Americans, rivaling the current prevalence of obesity and diabetes.”
F.D.A. Finds 12 Percent of Spice Imports Contaminated
“About 12 percent of spices brought to the United States are contaminated with insect parts, whole insects, rodent hairs and other things, according to an analysis of spice imports by federal food authorities.”
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Nov
23
2013
Hi, This is Oakdale, MN Chiroprctor, Dr. Ben Smetana. I just came across this article in the Doctor’s Resource section of our website. The article talks about the benefits of CoQ10 in restoring cell energy and reducing inflammation to soothe fibromyalgia symptoms. Restoring Cell Energy and Reducing inflammation are the 2nd and 4th R’s in our 5R system to overcoming fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue.
CoQ10 may relieve symptoms like pain, fatigue, and anxiety in people with
fibromyalgia, reports a study in
Nutrition.
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Nov
07
2013
Hi this is Oakdale, MN Chiropractor Dr. Ben Smetana. The research continues to pile up on the many benefits of consuming probiotics. I found this great article in the Doctor’s Resource Center section of our website; it talks about how taking a probiotic supplement can reduce your chances of catching a cold or flu this season.
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Nov
05
2013
There are so many improved and increased byproducts of this. Give a listen!
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Oct
29
2013
HealthNews of the Month Click on each headline to read the full story.
Bottled water found to contain over 24,000 chemicals, including endocrine disruptors
“…a new study out of Germany has found that thousands of other potentially harmful chemicals are still leeching from plastic products into food and beverages, including an endocrine-disrupting chemical (EDC) known as di(2-ethylhexyl) fumarate, or DEHF, that is completely unregulated.
How to Cut Your Breast Cancer Risk Naturally
“According to estimates by the American Cancer Society, about 232,300 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013, and about 39,600 will die from the disease.”
The Ugly Side of Statins: Systemic Appraisal of the Contemporary Unknown Unknowns
“Statin cholesterol-lowering drugs are among the most widely prescribed drugs on the market, bringing in $20 billion a year.”
What to Do During a Lightning Storm
“More deaths are caused by lightning than floods, hurricanes and tornadoes. Lightning causes skin burns, nerve damage, and death from irregular heart beats.”
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Oct
15
2013
Hopefully you are not forcing your kids to clean their plate, are you? Give a listen!
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Oct
08
2013
Why not deal with the hard part first and get it over with? Give a listen!
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Oct
01
2013
We don’t want you to be a statistic. Give a listen!
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Sep
26
2013
Hi this is Oakdale, MN Chiropractor Dr. Ben Smetana, I just found this interesting article in the Doctor’s Resource Center of our Website. The article looks at the benefits of following the current recommendations for the consumption of fruits and vegetables.
Research from Sweden suggests the standard “five-a-day” recommendation for servings of vegetables and fruit is a good goal. The good news is that even if you don’t quite hit this mark, you can still reap benefits from including any amount of these foods in your diet.
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