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Artificial Sweetener Aspartame Linked to Increase Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke

by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Feb 19, 2025 | article, Natural Medicine

Best to stick with natural foods According to a new Swedish Study, Aspartame can increase your risk of heart attack and stroke over time. Aspartame is an artificial sweetener commonly used as a natural sugar substitute in foods and beverages. Aspartame can...

Health Benefits of Sauna Bathing

by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Feb 9, 2025 | article, Natural Medicine, Strong Nerve Force

Sauna bathing may reduce cardiovascular disease risk Sauna bathing for pleasure and relaxation has been a tradition in the Scandinavian cultures for thousands of years. However, there may be significant mind and body health benefits to sauna bathing. Sauna bathing may...

Ten Natural Strategies to Prevent, Ease and Relieve Headaches

by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Feb 8, 2025 | article, Natural Medicine

A Daily routine for headache prevention There are a number of natural strategies you can incorporate into your daily life that will help prevent, lessen and relieve headaches. Here are ten Proper Hydration. Maintaining good hydration throughout the day will...

Colorectal Cancer Risk Factors You Can Change

by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Feb 3, 2025 | article, Natural Medicine

There are certain colorectal cancer risk factors that can’t be changed, such as (i) over 50 years of age, (ii) racial and ethnic background, such as American Indian and Alaska Native people, African American men and women, and Jews of Eastern European descent ,...

Cannabis and Brain Function Study Finds Impact on Working Memory

by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Feb 1, 2025 | article, Meds, Supplements, Pot Alert

Short-term memory cognitive function going up in smoke? A recent study led by researchers at the University of Colorado (Brain Function Outcomes of Recent and Lifetime Cannabis Use) examined the association of lifetime history of heavy cannabis use and recent...

The Zen of Cycling

by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Jan 31, 2025 | article, Cycling

Cycling to achieve a higher state of consciousness Cycling is a great way to help to reach a higher state of consciousness. Here are some of the aspects of outdoor cycling that helps you achieve ‘being in the flow’. Cycling: -Creates a sense of exploring...