Strong Bones for the Long Haul If you plan to live to a ripe old age, you’ll want your bones to be good for the long haul. Unfortunately, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, nearly half of Americans over age 50 are “cruisin’ for a bruisin’”—at risk for fractures due to either osteoporosis (severely weakened bones) or low bone density (a milder but still dangerous loss of bone strength). Some osteoporosis risk factors are beyond our control—age, gender (women have about four times the risk of men), genetics, small body frame, and certain ethnic traits. But even with these risks, healthy bones can be built and maintained for life with the right care. Last week we covered supplementation—using a complete team of nutrients with Beyond Health’s Bone Mineral Formula, a high-quality multi, and individualized vitamin C and D. But even more fundamental than supplements is diet, particularly when it comes to acid-alkaline balan…

Dietary Fiber: One of the Most Powerful Tools for Preventing Chronic Disease You can significantly reduce your risk of many of today’s most common chronic diseases simply by increasing your intake of dietary fiber. These include: Coronary heart disease Stroke High blood pressure High cholesterol Type 2 diabetes Colorectal cancer Breast cancer Fiber isn’t a “nice extra.” It’s a foundational nutrient for metabolic, cardiovascular, and digestive health. Landmark Research: Fiber and Longevity A major series of systematic reviews and meta-analyses published in The Lancet examined data from hundreds of studies involving millions of participants. The findings were striking: People who consumed the most dietary fiber, compared to those who consumed the least, experienced: 15–30% reduction in cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality 22% lower risk of stroke 16% lower risk of type 2 diabetes and colorectal cancer 30% lower risk o…

If you’re reading this, you probably care about your health and try to eat a good diet. But more than 95 percent of the US population isn’t getting enough of this often neglected nutrient: fiber, and that very likely includes you! The indigestible portion of plant foods, fiber goes far beyond improving digestion and elimination. Fiber is responsible for creating a healthy environment in your gut so that healthy bacteria (probiotics) can flourish and pathogenic bacteria and other bad guys like yeasts and parasites are held in check.  The conglomeration of good and bad bugs in your gut is called your microbiome. Without enough fiber, you get a sick microbiome; without a healthy microbiome, you get a sick body. It’s that simple. Without adequate fiber all types of disease thrive, including constipation, diverticulitis, gallstones, hemorrhoids, polyps, cancer, diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, varicose veins, high cholesterol, heart disease, obesity, depression and…