Summertime Shape-up (fat-loss) Program

Dr. Marcus Ettinger’s Golden Rules for Everyday Eating Marcus Stewart Ettinger DC, BSc. Chief Science Officer (CSO) California Academy of Health Copyright © June 22, 2006, By Dr. Marcus Ettinger and California Academy of Health, Inc. Eat six small meals per day.* Have protein with each meal. Only eat Low Glycemic Index** carbohydrates with protein.…

Goji Juice and Insulin Dependent Diabetes

Q: How will Goji juice effect an insulin dependent person? Thanks, Angie A: Dear Angie, Goji juice has a mild-moderate glycemic index rating and as such may possibly raise your blood glucose levels, although there are a few studies that have shown goji being beneficial for diabetics. Two reports I’ve read indicate that goji possesses…

Noni and the Prostate

Noni and the Prostate

Q: How does the noni juice stack up with the anti-oxidants in the muscadine grape and does this have any affect on the prostrate. A: Dear Linwood, Muscadine Grape Seed Extract is a potent antioxidant that has a concentrated source of oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC’s). These anti-oxidants help protect cells from free radical damage and can…

Goji or Mangosteen for the Heart and Arthritis?

Q: Have there been reports of help with atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy, or pulmonary hypertension? I appreciate all the details of ingredients on your website. Also, anything on results with rheumatoid arthritis? I’m investigating Mangosteen and/or Goji for these conditions. I’ve read mangosteen can prevent atherosclerosis, but am wondering if can help with a-fib, cardiomyopathy and…

Goji and Adult Onset Diabetes

Q: Ok, here is a specific question. Stated in the literature of Goji, it says that is can be beneficial for people with the onset of diabetes. Will it lower blood sugar in someone who has had diabetes for a while and is taking medication? And what are the long term benefits? This information is…