Recent CEO Blogs from Pure Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Also known as adult-onset diabetes, type 2 diabetes can often be managed by carefully monitoring your diet. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful. Visit our Health Library for more information.

Curcumin Kills Cancer Cells Quickly

CORK, Ireland—Researchers from the University College Cork and Mercy University Hospital, Cork, reported curcumin started killing cancer cells within 24 hours of administration in laboratory tests.

More Energy

Lately, most of us are experiencing a greater sense of stress - global geopolitical issues, economic issues, family problems, job issues, or all the above. Fortunately nature has provided us with the medicine to offset the adverse effects of stress on our bodies. Several of these most effective botanical medicines are in a product called SR-Stamina.

Breast Cancer: Just The Facts ...

Breast Cancer Month with Dr. Chad Larson

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so we want to make you aware of some important information that can help you understand more about this all-too-common disease...

A Heart Tonic - The Power of Coenzyme Q10

As we all know, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the #1 killer in the U.S. In fact, CVD kills about 900,000 people per year ...that's equivalent to 6 fully loaded Boeing 747s crashing every single day and every passenger dying! Coronary artery disease (CAD - one of the many types of CVD) alone kills about 500,000 people per year.

The week celebrated World Heart Day by the World Heart Federation. Here are some risk factors to strokes and heart disease that are modifiable by the decisions you make every day:

The Mayonnaise Jar

When things in your life seem, almost too much to handle,
When 24 Hours in a day is not enough,
Remember the mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee.

Cholesterol Awareness

September is a busy month for national health observances so we will help make you aware of as many as we can:

September is National Cholesterol Education Month, a good time to get your blood cholesterol checked and take steps to lower it if it is high. National Cholesterol Education Month is also a good time to learn about lipid profiles and about food and lifestyle choices that help you reach personal cholesterol goals.

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?

Know Your Vitamin D Status
with Dr. Chad Larson

One in seven adults has been reported to be deficient in vitamin D. In one study, 42% of hospitalized patients under age 65 were reported to be vitamin D deficient. In this same study, 37% of the people were found to be deficient in vitamin D, despite the fact they were eating the currently recommended amount of this nutrient. Vitamin D deficiency is particularly common among the elderly. Age-related decline in vitamin D status may be due to reduced absorption, transport, or liver metabolism of vitamin D.

Are You Too Acidic? Why pH Matters

NewGreens™ Part II - NewGreens and pH
with Dr. Chad Larson

What is pH and Why is Proper Body pH Important?
The pH is the numerical value describing the balance between acidity and alkalinity. The dietary acid-alkaline balance largely determines the general health of the body to the degree that it considerably influences conditions such as osteoporosis, arthritis, indigestion, pain, and fatigue.

The Free Radical Quencher - Part: 1

Newsletter Feature For August 10th, 2009:
One wellness promoting aspect that prevents disease and needs to be discussed again and again is the power and necessity of antioxidants. The word antioxidant is a very general term that encompasses thousands of different compounds and nutrients. But one of the key similarities between all antioxidants is that they help to combat free radicals.

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An Alternative Solution to Elevated Cholesterol: My Recommendations
with Dr. Chad Larson

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Athletic Training = Workout + Recovery

On Monday we discussed our involvement at the Encinitas Sports and Fitness Festival this past weekend. We featured some nutritional supplements that all athletes can benefit from when they are in training. When the body is being pushed to its limits the requirements of the body changes. There is a greater need for antioxidant support and detoxification because some of the byproducts of exercise can build up and create unwanted symptoms.

National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month

The current aging population is the largest demographic in the United States. Along with this group will be an increase in the common diseases of aging – like osteoporosis. This month we are recognizing national Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month sponsored by the National Osteoporosis Foundation. They say the following about vitamin D:

Free Radicals, Oxidation, and Antioxidants

As we discussed on Monday, free radicals abound in our society and we need to combat the adverse effects that these destructive molecules have on our bodies. As we know, free radicals are believed to play a role in more than sixty different health conditions, including unhealthy aging, adverse cardiovascular health and many other detrimental health challenges.