Dr Joe’s 20/20 Ideas To Better Health
Spirulina and Vitamin B12 – Know The Risks
Let’s talk spirulina and vitamin B12. I was someone who used to hoover up spirulina at least about 3 times a week. You really cannot blame me. It was one of those superfoods that blitzed into our lives. After all, I wanted to be healthy. I was seeking good health....
7 Steps To Lower Colon Cancer Risk
Colon cancer is the 3rd most common cancer in the US and it’s the 4th most common in the UK. So, being so high up in the cancer leader board means taking steps to reduce your risk of developing colorectal cancer can only be a good thing. In this article you are going...
Does Peppermint Tea Break a Fast?
With the surge in popularity of herbal teas, lots of people wonder if using peppermint tea does break a fast. Maybe you have just recently embraced intermittent fasting. You approached it with trepidation and you’re gradually finding your feet. And probably loving the...
How To Increase Non Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT)
By Dr Joe “To my generation, technology is second nature, while yours fumbles through it. Makes you kinda jealous, eh? These were the words a Cartoon character, Curtis told his dad in one of the episodes. In return Curtis’ dad brought out his yo-yo and performed some...
Shoul I Worry About My High Cholesterol?
By Dr Joe My cholesterol is high. Help! Should I worry about my high cholesterol? With all the conflicting messages on you tube, blogs, twitter and facebook, it's not surprising that people get confused about cholesterol levels. You go to your doctor who requests...
Does Insulin Resistance Cause High Blood Pressure?
By Dr Joe There's always a surprise around the corner when it comes to our health. Insulin resistance and high blood pressure is one. Is there a relationship between insulin resistance and high blood pressure? Okay, let's get direct. Does insulin resistance cause high...
Does Drinking Water Reduce Blood Pressure? What About Dehydration & BP?
By Dr Joe One of the queries I get often on this blog is: does drinking water reduce blood pressure? If we flip that question on its head, the question can be framed differently. What will that be? It will be: does dehydration affect blood pressure? I shall answer...
Does Coffee Break a Fast?
By Dr Joe Does coffee break a fast? A very good question. Some people just cannot get on with their day, if it doesn't start with a regular morning routine that includes a coffee drink. That's a habit of a lifetime for them and it's pretty hard for them to change it....
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