Reducing Americans’ average intake of sodium to the amount recommended by health officials could save the nation as much as $18 billion annually in avoided health care costs and improve the quality of life for millions of people, according to a new RAND Corporation study. The study estimates that meeting national sodium guidelines could eliminate 11 million cases of high blood pressure nationally and extend the lives of thousands of people each year.
September 28, 2009
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Basket Full of Kittens at Bragg Farm!
Our twin sisters gave birth to kittens three weeks apart. Here we share some of them with you.
We love our farm pets and also wild animals and they all seem to get along most of the time.
To the baby skunks born under my over-100-year-old farmhouse, here is a picture to remind you of them.
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Jack LaLanne’s 95th Birthday Party Post #4
Here I am with famous skin doctor Dr. Murad’s wife Loralee. They are good friends with Jack and are very active in the health field.
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New Role of Vitamin C in Skin Protection Revealed by Study
Scientists have uncovered a new role played by Vitamin C in protecting the skin. Researchers at the University of Leicester and Institute for Molecular and Cellular Biology in Portugal studied new protective properties of vitamin C in cells from the human skin, which could lead to better skin regeneration. The work, by Tiago Duarte, Marcus S. Cooke and G.
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Does Vitamin D Protect Against High BP?
Women who do not have enough vitamin D before menopause may have an elevated risk for developing high blood pressure years later, new research suggests.
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Bragg Quote of the Day for September 28
“I will great power to my soul, so that it may have the ability to create and cast its own radiance to all men, and by that radiance bring with it the light of truth. ”
Paul Bragg quote from his 1937 book AWAKEN HEALTH & HAPPINESS
This Blog is moderated. It is created to be informative, inspiring and uplifting. Our positive philosophy at Bragg is to communicate with love and respect. As Paul and Patricia Bragg teach, in expressing your thoughts and opinions to others, ask yourself: "Is it good, is it kind, is it necessary?" All comments that do not fit this philosophy will not be posted.
September 27, 2009
We Need to Cut Sodium Consumption
An article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) reports that reducing sodium intake is a key public health priority that must be addressed by governments and nongovernmental organizations to improve population health. A diet high in sodium has been associated to high blood pressure, vascular and cardiac damage, stomach cancer, osteoporosis and other diseases. In addition, higher blood pressure is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
This Blog is moderated. It is created to be informative, inspiring and uplifting. Our positive philosophy at Bragg is to communicate with love and respect. As Paul and Patricia Bragg teach, in expressing your thoughts and opinions to others, ask yourself: "Is it good, is it kind, is it necessary?" All comments that do not fit this philosophy will not be posted.
Jack LaLanne’S 95th Birthday Party Post #3
Described by Vogue magazine as “One of the country’s best dermatologists,” I got a chance to get to know Dr. Howard Murad and his lovely wife Loralee while I was at Jack LaLanne’s 95th birthday party. You can learn more about Dr. Murad at murad.com.
This Blog is moderated. It is created to be informative, inspiring and uplifting. Our positive philosophy at Bragg is to communicate with love and respect. As Paul and Patricia Bragg teach, in expressing your thoughts and opinions to others, ask yourself: "Is it good, is it kind, is it necessary?" All comments that do not fit this philosophy will not be posted.
Jack LaLanne’s 95th Birthday Party Post #3
Described by Vogue magazine as “One of the country’s best dermatologists,” I got a chance to get to know Dr. Howard Murad and his lovely wife Loralee while I was at Jack LaLanne’s 95th birthday party. You can learn more about Dr. Murad at murad.com.
This Blog is moderated. It is created to be informative, inspiring and uplifting. Our positive philosophy at Bragg is to communicate with love and respect. As Paul and Patricia Bragg teach, in expressing your thoughts and opinions to others, ask yourself: "Is it good, is it kind, is it necessary?" All comments that do not fit this philosophy will not be posted.
FRESH FRUIT or NUTTY WAFFLES & PANCAKES
Add mashed bananas to whole-grain batter (our favorite), strawberries, blueberries or other fresh fruits alone or mixed, or add nut or seed meats of your choice (pecans, walnuts, almonds, cashews or sunflower, sesame or pumpkin seeds). Try experimenting to discover your favorite topping combinations. 100% pure organic maple syrup is our favorite topping.
Enjoy the natural healthy taste of your food without added refined sweeteners. By slowly removing sugar from your diet, you will find yourself enjoying the natural sweetness of foods like fresh fruit, fruit pie, apple sauce and fresh fruit juices. Over a period of time, by using natural sweeteners and fruit juice concentrates instead of refined sugar, your taste buds will enjoy natural flavors more.
This Blog is moderated. It is created to be informative, inspiring and uplifting. Our positive philosophy at Bragg is to communicate with love and respect. As Paul and Patricia Bragg teach, in expressing your thoughts and opinions to others, ask yourself: "Is it good, is it kind, is it necessary?" All comments that do not fit this philosophy will not be posted.
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