March 2010 - Alternity Healthcare

The Good and Bad of Fish Oil

by drebanks | Mar 23, 2010 | Blog, Heart Disease, Nutrition, Preventive Wellness, Youthful Aging

By now, nearly everyone has heard about the tremendous health benefits of consuming fish oil supplements that contain essential fatty acids, such as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. They are considered essential because they are vital for good health but cannot be...

Nutrition Myths Busted by Cassandra Forsythe, PhD, RD

by drebanks | Mar 22, 2010 | Blog, Nutrition, Obesity, Preventive Wellness, Youthful Aging

Despite years of research and top-quality science, the world of nutrition is still riddled with flawed thinking. Most people feel that because they eat, they must be experts in nutrition. However, it’s not really their fault if their reasoning is wrong. Most people...

Start Growing Younger

by drebanks | Mar 22, 2010 | Blog, Exercise, Heart Disease, Longevity, Preventive Wellness, Youthful Aging

Since the days of Cleopatra and Ponce de León, if not before, people have been seeking the elusive Fountain of Youth. Until recently, such pursuits were the realm of quacks and charlatans. To be sure, there is no shortage of dubious promises and untested remedies to...