Hi, this is Richmond Chiropractor Mark Smith with an interesting message on how to treat your Broccoli right!

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A study in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture found that organically grown broccoli may be more nutritious than conventional varieties, and that using a heat treatment after harvest can help keep broccoli fresher, longer.

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Hi, this is Richmond Chiropractor Mark Smith! I found this article on olive oil and bone health in our own doctor’s resource on our website. To read the whole article click on “more”.

A study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism suggests that older men who eat a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil may be taking a step in the right direction toward protecting their bones.

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Hi, this is Richmond Chiropractor Mark Smith. Can coffee beans do more for you than just provide you with your morning cup of Joe? To read this article on green coffee bean extract and weight loss click on “more”.

Weight-loss strategies that are safe and long-lasting always make welcome news. Enter the green coffee bean, which a study in Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity claims will help overweight people safely shed some extra pounds.

It’s all about staying out of the hospital and here is how to do it.  Give a listen!

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Hi, this is Richmond Chiropractor Mark Smith. I found this great article in our own Doctor’s Resource on our website. Click on “more” to read the whole article.

Fibromyalgia is not well understood, and is difficult to treat, so a study finding that taking a coenzyme Q10 supplement may help reduce headaches in women with fibromyalgia is welcome news.

Hi, this is Richmond Chiropractor Mark Smith. If you are taking drugs for acid reflux you should click on “more” and read this article from my Doctor’s resource on my website:

While often a useful treatment for health conditions, certain medications may lead to a variety of unwanted side effects, including depleting nutrients.

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50 Reasons to Oppose Fluoridation
“Only eleven countries in the world have more than 50% of their populations drinking artificially fluoridated water.”

Fructose Intake Is Linked to Visceral Fat
“The health effects of fructose consumption, largely from high-fructose corn syrup, have been the subject of considerable controversy among scientists and consumers alike. Now a study in the February issue of The Journal of Nutrition reports that fructose consumption may increase cardiovascular risk factors because it increases visceral fat, the kind that accumulates around internal organs.”

Rare Infection Prompts Neti Pot Warning
“Neti pots — those odd teapotlike vessels used to wash out the nasal passage — have won legions of fans who rely on them for relief from allergies, congestion and colds.”

Vitamin D May Cut Death & Disease Risks
“Higher levels linked to lower risk of heart disease and diabetes; Vitamin D pills linked to lower death risk; authors urge intakes above the RD.”

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Hi, this is Richmond Chiropractor Mark Smith and I found an interesting article for you in our Doctor’s Resource on our website. Click on “more” to read the full article.

Eating a healthy diet plays a key role in lowering a person’s risk of death from heart disease, but are there specific nutrients that may be especially important for heart health?