Thyroid hormone controls the rate that oxygen is used at the cellular level to make energy. Your circulatory system is how oxygen is transported to cells. Thus, there is tremendous overlap between a healthy thyroid and cardiovascular system, and conversely, between a stressed thyroid and cardiovascular system. Indicators of good health include a sense of...

Aerobics is an excellent fat burning exercise, especially when you are fit enough to do a one hour aerobic session. Of course strength training, stretching, relaxing, walking, and general physical activity are equally important.Aerobic exercise is proven to help curb your appetite. It has been shown to increase BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor)...

Factors that drain your energy always take their toll on your adrenals and "test" your ability to keep up with the demands in your life. Invariably, your female system is affected when too much wear and tear crosses a line. Female Plus™ is the most basic nutrient to help, often backed up by pantethine. Extra protein (Daily Protein Plus™) can also help a...

When your cells are working well and making energy properly they are fairly clean burning engines, making less trash. As cell function declines they start to pour a lot of black smoke out their exhaust, in the form of lactic acid and other inflammatory by-products. This changes the pH in the fluid around cells, stressing circulation to and from cells....

One in four U.S. adults has high blood pressure. The rate is highest for those over 65 – a whopping 59%. Ages 45 to 64 comes in at 34%. This problem, as a public health issue, is made worse by people who do nothing to improve themselves and ironically by taking medications to lower blood pressure. Good blood pressure because you are healthy is always...

Before you flush, take a peek at what your body is telling you about your digestive system and how happy or unhappy it may be. Knowing what healthy bowel movements are can provide great insight into gut, liver, gallbladder, immune, and pancreatic health.

It had to happen sooner or later. On October 3, 2006, after extensive review of all studies relating to cholesterol-lowering benefits by statin drugs, scientists reporting in the Annals of Internal Medicine pulled the rug out from under the current government-sanctioned cholesterol levels for reducing cardiovascular disease. Their conclusion, “current...

Mitochondrial damage is something that consumers need to be aware of. Many age-related and seemingly unrelated disorders occur as a result of cumulative damage to mitochondria. Unfortunately, the list of medications damaging mitochondria function continues to expand. Are your medications damaging your mitochondria and putting your health at risk?

A unique brain-imaging study of identical twins and fraternal twins has shown that genes have a profound influence on the integrity of nerve cell connections, resulting in faster processing speed and potential for intelligence. The study identified that the health of the myelin sheathing of nerves was a key sign of brain health.

PQQ is an outstanding antioxidant nutrient with remarkable potential for healthy aging and well-being.

Coenzyme Q10 affects expression of genes involved in cell signalling, metabolism and transport in human CaCo-2 cells.

Effect of coenzyme q10 on myopathic symptoms in patients treated with statins.

Coenzyme Q10 as a possible treatment for neurodegenerative diseases.

Coenzyme Q10 and diabetic endotheliopathy: oxidative stress and the 'recoupling hypothesis'.

Dose-related decrease of serum coenzyme Q10 during treatment with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors.

Effect of coenzyme Q10 on cutaneous healing in skin-incised mice.