November 7, 2009

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Have a Healthy Heart
By Francisco Contreras, M.D.
Q. With heart disease as rampant as it is, just how concerned should I be if I have a high cholesterol level?
M.C., Coronado, California

A. When people get together and the subject of health comes up, it's very common to hear someone ask, "What's your cholesterol level?" If the answer is 195, people think it's good. ... Read More

 
Hold the Fries, Please
By Francisco Contreras, M.D.
Question: I try to watch what I eat, but occasionally I treat myself to some fast food. What do you think about the new "healthy" french fries being served by some food chains?
M.M., San Diego, California

Answer: I think it is important to pray before meals, not just for a blessing but also for protection from the things we choose to eat. In fact, we should pray, "And lead us not into fast-food restaurants and deliver us from french fries"!

Most restaurants use partially hydrogenated oils to fry their goodies because these oils produce crisp, good-tasting food at a low cost. But consumers are paying a steep price with their health. ... Read More

 
The Dairy Dilemma
By Dr. Donald Colbert, M.D.
Q. I suspect that I have lactose intolerance. How can I know for sure? Are there any nutritional supplements that can prevent this? I love ice cream and milk and don't want to give them up!
--P.B., Glendale, California

A. If you love ice cream, you're not alone. The dozens of selections available on supermarket dairy aisles or in ice cream parlors suggest that you have plenty of company. ... Read More
 
Shedding Pesky Pounds
By Reginald B. Cherry, M.D.
Question: I'VE BEEN LOSING WEIGHT, but I'm having trouble shedding the last five to 10 pounds. Is there a natural product I can take that might reduce food cravings? Also, I've heard that drinking green tea can help burn calories. Is this true?

Answer: Food cravings are not a sign of weakness or lack of will power. The craving for carbohydrates and sugar is directly related to an imbalance of the serotonin chemical in the brain. As serotonin increases, appetite decreases. ... Read More

 

More Health Articles
 
Eat the Best Foods-Kara Davis, M.D.
Avoid Adrenal Fatigue-Janet Maccaro, PH.D.
The Vitamin E Debate-Reginald B. Cherry, M.D.
Fasting for Good Health-Dr. Donald Colbert, M.D.

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