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"Here's just a smattering of the studies performed over the past 30 years on the psychological effects of wheat consumption. Oddly, this never makes the popular press. But wheat underlies schizophrenia, bipolar illness, behavioral outbursts in autism, Huntington's disease, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The relationship is especially compelling with schizophrenia: Opioid peptides derived from food proteins: The exorphins. Zioudrou C et al 1979 "Wheat gluten has been implicated by Dohan and his colleagues in the etiology of schizophrenia and supporting evidence has been provided by others. Our experiments provide a plausible biochemical mechanism for such a role, in the demonstration of the conversion of gluten into peptides with potential central nerovus system actions." "

Vitamin K2 is emerging as an exciting player in the control and possible regression of coronary atherosclerotic plaque. Only about 10% of dietary vitamin K intake is in the K2 form, the other 90% being the more common K1.

If you've been following the Track Your Plaque conversation, you know that, contrary to prevailing opinion among many cardiologists, there is an emerging notion that coronary calcification is an active process, a true part of the disease. Vitamin D3 is an important aspect of this question. So is vitamin K2. Not to be confused with K1 that plays a role in blood coagulation, K2 has an important role in calcium metabolism. Thus, vitmain K2 deficiency is related to osteoporosis and to coronary calcification.

The start of series on tips to manage cholesterol levels with lifestyle changes. This post provides a foundation the series will build upon.

High fiber foods are good for our health, learn more here.

Olive (Olea Europaea) has been known long ago by the inhabitants of the Mediterranean region, as the food. By consuming olive, their best health conditions when compared with the others. Figures people with heart problems are smaller and their health condition is maintained.

It's no secret if children come from poor families are more prone to suffer from the disease in adulthood. Not a few literature that states the children from families with low economic status more often suffer from flu and heart disease.

Due to an increase in welfare, health and nutrition and change of composition of the population, there were also changes in disease patterns is reduced infectious diseases and deficiencies are less on the one hand, and the increase of degenerative diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer on the other.

Coronary calcium as a predictor of coronary events in four racial or ethnic groups. Detrano R, Guerci AD, Carr JJ, Bild DE, Burke G, Folsom AR, Liu K, Shea S, Szklo M, Bluemke DA, O'Leary DH, Tracy R, Watson K, Wong ND, Kronmal RA. N Engl J Med. 2008 Mar 27;358(13):1336-45. PMID: 18367736

While experts may not always agree on everything, there is one area to which all experts give a definite thumbs up. That is, that eating plenty of fruit and vegetables protects your health. Studies have shown that eating five portions of vegetables and fruit daily reduces the risk of cancer and heart disease as well as having a whole host of beneficial health effects.

Fruits and veggies are really important for children. For example, heart disease has it's roots in childhood. By helping your children to develop the habit of eating lots of fruit and vegetables, you will be protecting them in later life.

I decided to make some cupcakes with the kids with Valentines day fast approaching and love in the air. Being a big fan of the 80's I decided on these love heart cupcakes for Valentines Day. I topped off the cupcakes when they were cool with a swirl of icing.

The 7th peer-reviewed study of Protandim was published by researchers at Ohio State University. Read the press release or Protandim clinicals. With persistent effort and heart, these Elite distributors are reaching their potential by helping others. Meet them.

The good news is that the beautiful rainbow is delightful not only for your eyes but for your health too. Colors are nature's way of telling us which food is the best for our bodies. So, if you are wondering how to be healthy and say goodbye to low energy, pain, tiredness and many other health related problems, the recipe is simple - eat one rainbow every day! Just don't get confused - a colorful soda or hamburger doesn't belong to the healthy food rainbow, they are products full of artificial colorants and no health benefits can be found in their color.

Avocado is a very healthy food and full of important nutrients. Here are some of the health benefits of avocado. Though being fatty doesn't mean it is bad for health.

Avocado is a very healthy food and full of important nutrients. Here are some of the health benefits of avocado. Though being fatty doesn't mean it is bad for health.

The curing properties of oranges have been linked with a wide range of health benefits, risks and nutrition facts. The juicy citrus fruits that are in season throughout the winter are loaded with vitamin C and the pigment beta-cryptoxanthin.

The curing properties of oranges have been linked with a wide range of health benefits, risks and nutrition facts. The juicy citrus fruits that are in season throughout the winter are loaded with vitamin C and the pigment beta-cryptoxanthin.

Being small in size apricot have plenty of fiber, low in fat and full of other essential vitamins and health benefits. Apricots are grown in the United States, California but the fruit is originated from China.

Being small in size apricot have plenty of fiber, low in fat and full of other essential vitamins and health benefits. Apricots are grown in the United States, California but the fruit is originated from China.

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