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I’ve been working on a heart healthy post for Fitbit since February is Heart Month. Some of my advice will be expected, you know eat your omega-3 foods and exercise but I’ve become obsessed with a vitamin I didn’t know that much about before. I know this sounds strange, after all vitamins aren’t exactly like snacks items popping up all the time. This vitamin K2 plays key role in the prevention of heart disease, osteoporosis and even cancer and wasn’t on my radar before. If vitamin K sounds familiar, you’re probably thinking of K1 (as I was). K1’s key function is blood clotting and if you or a family member has been on a blood thinning med you probably know K (think leafy greens) plays a role. K2 can be produced by K1 but we can also get K2 from certain foods and bacteria in our guts can produce it. Without getting too sciencey, K2 is sort of like an advisor or therapist for calcium and vitamin D.  K2 encourages calcium and vitamin D head to our bones and teeth and discourag...

Oprah and Kopi Luwak Are you a true fan of coffee? Perhaps you've often drank cappuccino, black coffee or espresso coffee. We know of two types of coffee, namely Arabica and Robusta.  According to history, the coffee comes from Ethiopia, Africa and growing from Arabia to Europe, and finally to the present, coffee has been bringing the world together. Coffee has been grown in many countries of Asia, Latin America and of course in Africa. The taste and enjoyment of coffee is influenced by soil and weather where the coffee is grown. Coffee types and processing methods also affect the taste of coffee. Now we know the instant coffee and ground coffee in our house or we find in coffee shops, or cafes, hotels and anywhere. Among a variety of original and processed coffee, if you've been drinking organic coffee or civet coffee? Kopi Luwak coffee is unique because of the intervention of a ferret animal called the Luwak. The coffee was freshly picked and eaten by the Luwak, the next morn...

Cancer is a disease that affects many people. Many cancer-causing agents have been identified by researchers. Most forms of cancer can be prevented by making some basic lifestyle changes, such as exercising and eating healthy, avoiding sun exposure and refraining from tobacco use. Smoking is a bad habit. Avoid Tobacco 1. Tobacco, in the forms of cigarettes, chewing tobacco and snuff, is the most common cause of cancer deaths in developing countries (30 percent), according to the Mayo Clinic's website (see References below). Second-hand smoke also can increase your risk of lung cancer, so avoid exposure. <iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=realfree&amp;o=1&amp;p=8&amp;l=bpl&amp;asins=1587613441&amp;fc1=000000&amp;IS2=1&amp;lt1=_blank&amp;m=amazon&amp;lc1=0000FF&amp;bc1=000000&amp;bg1=FFFFFF&amp;f=ifr" style="padding-top: 5px; width: 131px; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px;" marginwidth="0" margi...

This is important information for women all over the world. Definition: A mastectomy is a surgical procedure in which most or all of the breast tissue is removed, in order to treat breast cancer. There are several different degrees of mastectomy: • a simple, or total mastectomy is the removal of all of the breast tissue, but none of the underlying muscle nor the lymph nodes are removed • a modified radical mastectomy is the removal of all of the breast tissue, as well as the lymph nodes on the same side of the body as the breast • a radical mastectomy, also called a Halsted mastectomy is the removal of all of the breast tissue, the underlying muscle, as well as the lymph nodes on the same side of the body as the breast (this is rarely done now) • a skin-sparing mastectomy is one in which the breast tissue is removed, but the breast skin is kept, so that in the case of immediate breast reconstruction (plastic surgery) no skin grafts will be needed, to cover the breast implant. Pronuncia...

Did you know that Aloe Vera is one of THE best purifiers for your skin? Among other benefits, this wonder plant has provided skin relief since time immemorial. It is also one of the only known natural vegetable sources of the crucial vitamin B12. Other benefits of Aloe Vera include: - Natural support to the immune system - Helps energy levels to rise - Maintains healthy skin and combats effects of aging - Natural way to replenish the body with vital mineral and vitamins - Has natural detoxifying abilities - Improves digestion - Increases protein absorption - Anti-inflammatory agents - Anti-bacterial/ viral - Weight loss - Curing digestive tract irritations such as colitis, ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome - Natural body cleanser - Curing cancer, constipation, diverticular disorders, haemorrhoids, heartburn, heart disease, HIV, immune stimulation, indigestion, insomnia, kidney disease, leg cramps, vaginitis, vaginal douche - Aids in white blood cell production - And is a general heal...

According to those researching in this field, it IS possible. Mayo Clinic researchers have demonstrated that patients were able to tolerate a fairly high doses of the chemical epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) found in green tea.  Apparently, many were even able to see some regression as far as their chronic lymphocytic leukemia went. Some of the recline went as far as a 50% reduction in the lymph node size! Further testing is now on to add stability and exactness to the program.

Dr. Ben Kim on September 15, 2006 in Women's Health wrote about how to prevent breast cancer . He found that food and lifestyle choices are very important to prevent breast cancer. One of the keys to treating and preventing breast cancer naturally is to avoid estrogen dominance and reducing stress.  It’s essential to consistently make healthy food choices that ensure regular intake of natural vitamin, minerals, and antioxidants.  Although there are no guarantees, you can take some steps to help prevent breast cancer: * Please do not smoke because smoking is a really bad habit for you and gives a bad impact to other people surround you? Smoking is very dangerous. * Breast-feed your babies for as long as possible . Women who breast-feed their babies for at least a year in total have a reduced risk of developing breast cancer later. * Maintain a healthy weight. Manage your weight wisely. * Exercise regularly such as jogging and other low impact sports. Exercise and sport is a gr...