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How did Coconut Oil become so popular again? – NOT a good idea, folks! 07/25/11

The promoters of coconut oil are happy to tell you that it is a source of medium-chained triglycerides, which, although being mostly saturated fats, do not raise cholesterol levels. What they fail to tell you is that most of the saturated fat in coconut oil are long-chain fatty acids, which do elevate total cholesterol and the really bad cholesterol, known as LDL-cholesterol. Studies investigating the effects of coconut oil on human subjects have shown disturbing findings: Cocon...

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Ground Flaxseed – its role in cancer prevention, cholesterol reduction and other health benefits 03/09/09

Ground Flaxseeds (Flaxseed Powder) - Why you should ingest 2 tablespoons per day To reduce Reproductive Organ Cancers: Breast Cancer – Studies show that active constituents derived from flaxseds may reduce risk of breast cancer by slowing down the rate of cell division of breast cells and by metabolizing estrogen into a less dangerous form (more 2-hydroxyestrone and less 16-hydroxyestrone) Clinical studies show that ground flaxseed hel...

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Interview (Rogers Day Time) – Dr. Meschino's Book, The Optimal Living Program 03/08/09

In this interview Dr. Meschino highlights key aspects of his book in regards to the 7 steps to a healthy, fit age-resistant body

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Interview Part 1 (Nov 2008 CTS)- Conquering the genetic time bombs of aging and disease naturally 03/06/09

In this interview Dr. Meschino comments on recent findings showing that nutrition and targeted supplementation (along with exercise) can slow aging and reduce risk of many degenerative diseases

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Interview Part 3 (Nov 2008 CTS) – Conquering the genetic time bombs of aging and disease naturally 03/06/09

In this interview Dr. Meschino comments on recent findings showing that nutrition and targeted supplementation (along with exercise) can slow aging and reduce risk of many degenerative diseases

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