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Our Health Co-op's feature articles take an in-depth look at topical issues in the health and nutritional industry. Check back as we continually are adding new articles written by some of favorite health experts and Co-op members. |
Got that "Middle Aged" Feeling? Enzymes Might Be The Answer!
BoomerTimes & SeniorLife Magazine
July 2006
Cindy Marteney, President, Our Health Co-op
Could it be that old "middle aged" feeling of slowing down could be related to enzyme deficiencies? Perhaps!
Love Your Liver? Learn About Milk Thistle!
BoomerTimes & SeniorLife Magazine
June 2006
Cindy Marteney, President, Our Health Co-op
It's not easy to do what a liver has to do these days. Everything we eat, breathe and absorb through our skin must be refined and detoxified by our livers. Pesticides, chemicals, food additives, emissions from organic fuels, and hormones in meats are among the many toxins chronically invading our systems.
Beta Sitosterol: Safe Support for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
BoomerTimes & SeniorLife Magazine
May 2006
Cindy Marteney, President, Our Health Co-op
It's no news that prostate health is a big issue these days. Even more common than prostate cancer is the condition Benign Prostate Hyperplasia. Not cancerous, but also not comfortable and often suffered unnecessarily.
Is Macular Degeneration a Concern? Then Get Protection Now!
BoomerTimes & SeniorLife Magazine
March 2006
Cindy Marteney, President, Our Health Co-op
Macular degeneration and cataracts are both common eye diseases as we grow older. A major factor affecting eye health is free-radical damage. That's why research consistently points to antioxidants as critical to eye health.
Probiotics: Friendly Bacteria Battle Infection and Enhance Health
BoomerTimes & SeniorLife Magazine
January 2006
Cindy Marteney, President, Our Health Co-op
Probiotics are friendly bacteria your body relies on for metabolizing foods, absorbing nutrients, and preventing colonization of harmful bacteria.
Selenium Deficiency Increases Risk of Viral Infections and More BoomerTimes & SeniorLife Magazine
December 2005
Cindy Marteney, President, Our Health Co-op
Selenium's reputation may reside heavily in supporting thyroid hormone and mood levels, but several studies have now shown how imperative selenium is to optimal immune system functioning.
Homocysteine is a Killer: B6, B12 & Folic Acid to the Rescue!
BoomerTimes & SeniorLife Magazine
November 2005
Cindy Marteney, President, Our Health Co-op
You may have never heard of homocysteine, but sadly high levels are linked with cardiovascular health hazards like strokes and coronary heart disease.
Linus Pauling's Discovery: It's not the Cholesterol! BoomerTimes & SeniorLife Magazine
October 2005
Cindy Marteney, President, Our Health Co-op
Linus Pauling argued that lowering cholesterol levels was not the answer when it comes to preventing heart disease; actually the human body is nutrient deficient!
Fighting Chronic Inflammation & Disease with Omega-3's in Fish Oil
BoomerTimes & SeniorLife Magazine
September 2005
Cindy Marteney, President, Our Health Co-op
Savvy doctors recommend omega-3's that come from Fish Oil as an antidote for dangerously high inflammation levels in joints and cardiovascular system.
Dietary Supplements are Not All Created Equal
BoomerTimes & SeniorLife Magazine
August 2005
Cindy Marteney, President, Our Health Co-op
When it comes to supplement quality, many companies fall short with their label claims. Independent quality testing gives consumers the comfort that they are getting the best product for their money.
One Pharmacist's View of Coronary Heart Disease: Comparing the "Lipid Theory" with the "Unified Theory"
September 2004
Conventional wisdom argues that cholesterol, an oily substance produced in the body, is the enemy and must be managed to prevent coronary heart disease. Fighting cholesterol is inherent in the “Lipid Theory” of heart disease. Alternatively, Linus Pauling, two-time Nobel laureate and Ph.D. and Matthias Rath, M.D., created the “Unified Theory” of heart disease, identifying vitamin C, L-lysine, and L-proline as critical nutritional agents that could both improve blood vessel function (flow) and reduce cholesterol plaques (blockages).