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Optimizing Gallbladder Function: The Science Behind Exercise and Nutrition

Reading Time: 6 minutes Gallbladder plays a crucial role in health and disease. Diet and exercise are perhaps the most important elements that help improve gallbladder function. Here is how exercise and diet influence gallbladder function. Role of Exercise 1. Effects on Gallstones: Research suggests a direct link between regular exercise and gallbladder health. Gallbladder stones form when the […]

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The Turkey Experience: Strategies for a Healthy Life while Traveling

General, Lifestyle, Nutrition / By Carlos Castro

Reading Time: 4 minutes The Turkey Experience No, I was not teaching in Turkey. I was on vacation with my wife. So, in this article, I’m not going to talk about training or classes, but I’ll discuss different strategies to stay healthy and eat right while traveling. Aliona and I decided to go to Turkey for vacation for one

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Correcting Abnormal Blood Lipid Levels - Nutrition, Supplements, and Lifestyle

Cholesterol – What to Do

Nutrition, Supplementation / By Carlos Castro

Reading Time: 6 minutes In part 1 of this article, I discussed the importance of proper evaluation and diagnosis of cholesterol issues and explored the main causes of dyslipidemia. In part 2, we will delve into effective strategies for correcting abnormal levels of blood lipids. Nutrition and Dyslipidemia I also mentioned that for me dyslipidemia is a symptom,

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Exploring the Nutrient Density of Organ Meats

Nutrition / By Carlos Castro

Reading Time: 2 minutes The consumption of a nutrient-dense diet ensures that the body receives essential vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and beneficial compounds it needs for optimal functioning. Unfortunately, Western-style diets, primarily composed of energy-dense, ultra-processed foods, often lack vital nutrients and are associated with chronic health conditions. However, by incorporating organ meats into a balanced, whole-food eating pattern, you

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Cholesterol – What You Need to Know

General, Nutrition / By Carlos Castro

Reading Time: 3 minutes Understanding Cholesterol: Debunking Myths and Clarifying the Facts Cholesterol has been demonized as a human killer and the lab results are capable of creating panic in a large percentage of the population, including medical doctors. But should that be the case? I’d like to start by saying that this article is like the

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Dietary Cholesterol & Health

Nutrition / By Alyona Medvedeva

Reading Time: 6 minutes Anyone with even a passing interest in nutrition knows that any number of topics can stir up emotions. One of the worst offenders is cholesterol. Although pretty much every one knows of cholesterol, few actually know what cholesterol is and what role it plays in the body. It’s high time to set the record straight

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What Is The Most Anabolic Meal?

Nutrition / By Alyona Medvedeva

Reading Time: 8 minutes As iron addicts, we eat to build mass. But food is many things, depending on who you ask: fuel for energy, building blocks for the body, comfort for the mind and soul. It seems everyone has their idea of what food is and popular diets have flocks of believers who rarely bother with nutritional science.

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A Guide To Aging Strong & Healthy

General / By Alyona Medvedeva

Reading Time: 8 minutes Aging is a fact of life. However growing old is a matter of choice. Although aging is still a process we know precious little about, a growing body of science is devoted to it, because the age pyramid seems to be inverted. As such, it has become a growing social concern. Add our quest of

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