Dan Hammer, Author at Dan Hammer Health LTD

Eliminating Heart Disease Naturally Thru Nitric Oxide Therapy

All articles by Dan Hammer – Page 7

Can Stem Cells Reverse Aging

Posted by Dan Hammer //

02/22/2020

In today’s article we’re going to look at the question: Can Stem Cells Reverse Aging?

But before we do let’s get a clear understanding on what stem cells are. Here is a direct quote from U.S. National Library of Medicine:

“Stem cells are cells with the potential to develop into many different types of cells in the body. They serve as a repair system for the body. There are two main types of stem cells: embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells.

Stem cells are different from other cells in the body in three ways:

They can divide and renew themselves over a long time

They are unspecialized, so they cannot do specific functions in the body

They have the potential to become specialized cells, such as muscle cells, blood cells, and brain cells”

For our discussion on the question can stem cells reverse aging, we are going to focus on adult stem cells that are currently in your body.

Now if adult stem cells have the ability to replicate and become specialized cells, then why do we grow old and lose function as we age?

And the answer is that adult stem cells are also impacted by the aging process. Meaning that over time they loose their effectiveness in both replication and becoming specialized cells.

Can Stem Cells Reverse Aging – 4 Key Strategies

This means that the key to adult stem cells reverse aging lies in keeping them as healthy as possible. And through recent research done by Life Extension and InSilico Medicine, there seems to be three plant-based nutrients that help to promote healthy stem cells. They are: Read More →

Are Vegetable Oils Bad For You

Posted by Dan Hammer //

02/15/2020

The question I want to examine in this article is: Are Vegetable Oils Bad For You?

And the answer depends on who you read. If it’s the medical community and the Federal government, then the answer would be “No.”

If you want my opinion, and the opinion of others who believe inflammation is the primary cause of almost all diseases, then the answer would be “YES!”

And here is the reason why I believe “YES” is the answer to the question are vegetable oils bad for you:

Vegetable oils are extremely high in omega 6 fatty acids, which turns on inflammation.

I talk about this in my article titled “Relief From Chronic Inflammation.” It’s called the Eicosanoid Pathway. The easiest way to understand the eicosaniod pathway is to view it as a light switch.

In fact picture your bathroom as having infrared lights. You know, the ones that when turned on you can immediately feel the heat on your skin.

If you want these infrared lights on, then you flip the bathroom switch to “ON.” If you want the infrared lights off, then you flip the bathroom switch to “OFF.”

The eicosanoid pathway works the same way. This pathway helps turn on inflammation when it’s needed. And once your body has used inflammation in a positive way, to help in the healing process, then it turns off this process.

To make this happen the eicosaniod pathways uses two signaling molecules:

One that is pro-inflammatory.
And one that is anti-inflammatory.

Pro-inflammatory signaling molecules are produced from omega-6 fatty acids. And anti-inflammatory signaling molecules are mainly produced from omega-3 fatty acids.

Which brings us back to the question are vegetable oils bad for you? Read More →

NO More Heart Disease Book Review

Posted by Dan Hammer //

02/08/2020

The book NO More Heart Disease by Nobel Laureate in Medicine Dr. Louis J. Ignarro was key to helping me understand the power and effectiveness of nitric oxide therapy.

Back in 2008 I first came upon this concept of using nitric oxide to improve blood flow.

While my background is exercise physiology, I had never heard of what has become know as “The Miracle Molecule.”

I had been told that nitric oxide would help me improve my workouts and athletic performance. At that time I still played competitive indoor soccer at the age of 55. He was in a men’s over 40 league. And when I consistently used ingredients that would help me optimize my nitric oxide production, what I experienced was greater endurance on the soccer court.

More importantly I didn’t have soreness the next day after a competitive match.

I then got my wife to address her high blood pressure with nitric oxide. Prior to taking ingredients that would help optimize this Miracle Molecule, her blood pressure averaged 160 over 90. Within one week her blood pressure lowered to 112 over 68 and has been at this level ever since.

My experience, and the experience of my wife, prompted me to learn about this remarkable molecule for vascular health.

Enter NO More Heart Disease

The book that was recommended to me (and I recommend it to you) was Dr. Ignarro’s book called NO More Heart Disease. It was originally published in 2005 but I feel it is still the best book written to date to help people understand how significant this molecule is to their health.

In fact, Dr. Ignarro makes no bones about it. He firmly believes nitric oxide is key to your health.

If you look at the cover of his book, then you will see the subtitle, which states: Read More →

Lower Blood Pressure The Number One Key

Posted by Dan Hammer //

02/01/2020

If you want to reduce your risk for strokes and heart attacks, then you need to lower blood pressure. There is one key to this process. Unfortunately it is seldom shared in any of the articles or videos you find on this topic.

This article with provide you with this key. In fact, this key centers on Nobel Prize winning information.

Now before I introduce this number one key I want to emphasis how it is left out in most discussion about blood pressure.

You can do your own Google search for the keyword phase “Effective ways to lower blood pressure” and you will see a boat load of articles all about this topic.

I’ve taken just two of these articles from two very respected sources. One is the Mayo Clinic and the title to their article is “10 Ways to Control High Blood Pressure Without Medication.” The other article is from Healthline and it’s titled “17 Effective Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure.”

You can click on the article titles above to link to these lists, but I’ve summarized them below. Not once is the key to addressing your blood pressure listed. I’ll share this key after the summary of their recommendations:

Lose weight if you’re overweight – Both sources agree

Exercise regularly – Both sources agree

Eat a healthy diet – Both sources agree but Healthline adds specific recommendations:

a. Cut back on sugar and refined carbohydrates

b. Eat more potassium and less sodium

c. Eat less processed food

d. Eat some dark chocolate

e. Eat garlic or take garlic extract supplements

f. Eat healthy high-protein foods

Limit the amount of alcohol you drink – Both sources agree

Quit smoking – Both sources agree

Cut back on caffeine – Both sources agree

Reduce your stress – Both sources agree

Monitor your blood pressure at home and see your doctor regularly – Mayo Clinic

Get support – Mayo Clinic

Make sure to get good, restful sleep – Healthline

Take these BP lowering supplements – See Healthline article for their list

Try these medicinal herbs – See Healthline article for their list

Try meditation or yoga – Healthline

Take prescription medications – Healthline

Now in the list above there is not one mention of the number one key to helping you bring your blood pressure back into the normal range. Although dark chocolate can help to produce this key. And one of the BP lowering supplements in the Healthline article also helps to create this key.

So what is this key ingredient?

It is NITRIC OXIDE!

Number One Key to Lower Blood Pressure – Nitric Oxide

The 1998 Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to 3 American researchers for discovering how the endothelium, which lines all of your vascular system, converts the amino acid L-arginine into Nitric Oxide, the master signaling molecule of your entire cardiovascular system.

Nitric oxide relaxes the smooth muscle of the vascular wall to vasodilate your system, This reduces resistance to blood flow and helps to naturally bring your blood pressure back into the normal range.

Rather than write about this process here is a video that will help you better understand how nitric oxide therapy can naturally address high blood pressure:

My recommendation to you, and anyone you know who has high blood pressure, is to consume foods and supplements designed to create nitric oxide. This “Miracle Molecule” is the number one key to improving your cardiovascular health.

Blessing Lives Through Nitric Oxide Therapy!

Dan

01/22/2020

In part one of the benefits of protein I helped you understand the need for protein. How it’s key to all areas of your health. In fact, I gave you 8 direct benefits of protein. And helped answer the question:

How much protein to you need to consume each day?

The answer to that question is one-third to one-half of your body weight depending on whose guidelines you want to use.

The key is to consume your protein in various meals since your body can’t store protein.

This means that you should consume 20 to 30 grams per meal. And the rest of this articles will help you figure out how to do just that.

Protein Shakes

Once of the simplest ways to get your needed protein is with a protein shake. Some people use whey protein. I prefer pea protein isolate since it’s hypoallergenic and doesn’t cause any bloating.

I would not recommend soy protein as it can interfere with key hormones in your body.

Below is an image of my base recipe. As you can see I get 30 grams of protein with this morning meal.

The Benefits of Protein – Part One

Posted by Dan Hammer //

01/15/2020

Protein is key to good health so let’s talk about the benefits of protein. Protein, like fat and carbohydrates, is classified as a “macronutrient. This means that your body needs a large amount of it to function properly.

Here’s just a small list of why protein is so important:

Every cell in your body has a protein component.

Your nails and hair are mostly made of protein.

It is needed to build and repair tissues.

It is used to create enzymes and hormones.

It is a key building block for muscles, cartilage, bones, skin, and blood.

And while your body can store fats and carbohydrates, it does not store protein. If your diet is lacking in protein, then it will cannibalize the above tissues causing health concerns.

Benefits of Protein – The Basics

There are two general areas that cause confusion in the area of protein. They are: Read More →

2 Natural Ways to Boost Your Immune System

Posted by Dan Hammer //

01/08/2020

Do you need to boost your immune system? Do you suffer from frequent colds and flu symptoms? Then you need to read this article on 2 natural ways to boost your immune system.

In fact, the information in this article may help you avoid that flu shot or a round of antibiotics.

I’ve written a previous article titled “Immune System Power Foods” which describes in detail 7 power foods that you can use to boost your immune system.

Today I want to provide you with 2 supplements that are amazing in helping your immune system do its job. There are:

Beta Glucans
Squalamine

Let’s examine each of them and how they help boost your immune system.

Boost Your Immune System – Beta Glucans Read More →

7 Health Benefits of Coffee

Posted by Dan Hammer //

01/01/2020

While I’m not a coffee drinker, approximately 64 percent of American adults are. So it’s time to quantify the health benefits of coffee.

As the percentage above indicates a lot of Americans start their day with a steaming cup of coffee. They are usually looking for caffeine to wake them up. Now it is nice to know there are additional health benefits to this morning ritual.

According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest a typical cup of home-brewed coffee has about 95 mg of caffeine. For those that want more, a 20 ounce specialty coffee from a franchise can have as much as 475 mg of caffeine.

But coffee is more than just caffeine. It also contains powerful polyphenols and other natural ingredients that can significantly impact your health in a positive way.

7 Health Benefits of Coffee

In researching this article I came across more than 7 health benefits of coffee. But I believe these are the 7 most important ones. Read More →

Bergamot Extract Lowers Cholesterol

Posted by Dan Hammer //

12/08/2019

Today I want to introduce you to a natural way to address cholesterol concerns by highlighting how bergamot extract lowers cholesterol. And without side effects.

In most cases the medical community will recommend taking a statin drug to lower a person’s cholesterol. And while statin drugs are very effective in doing this, they can have some significant side effects such as:

Statins reduce CoQ10, which is needed for energy production in every cell, especially the heart. There is a direct link to an increase in congestive heart failure with the increase use of statins.
Statins reduce vitamin K2, which your body uses to regulate calcium levels in the vascular system. As vitamin K2 decreases the potential for vascular calcification increases.
Statins reduce ketone production, which can then accelerate the aging process.
Increased risk for cancer: Breast cancer in women and prostate cancer in men.
Increased risk for diabetes.
Muscular issues like pain and muscle wasting.
Increased risk for cataracts.

In today’s medical world cholesterol has become the enemy. Yet healthy cholesterol levels are key to good health.

Why?

Because cholesterol is need for proper cell membrane integrity. In fact, without cholesterol you would just be a pool of living matter, instead of an upright thinking human being.

Cholesterol is also essential for your brain, which contains about 25 percent of the cholesterol in your body. It’s critical for synapse formation, i.e. the connections between your neurons, which allow you to think, learn new things, and form memories. So perhaps it’s not surprising that memory loss is widely reported in association with statin use. Read More →

Vitamin K Improves Glucose Metabolism

Posted by Dan Hammer //

12/01/2019

As I was searching for my next health article the title Vitamin K Improves Glucose Metabolism caught my attention. And as I researched this topic I discovered that both forms of vitamin K improves glucose metabolism.

Yes, there are two main forms of this vitamin. Each form has a different overall function in your body.

Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) helps to keep blood platelet cells from sticking together. Because of this, if you are on blood thinning medication, then your physicians will usually caution you about limiting your intake of this vitamin.

Vitamin K1 is found in green leafy vegetables like kale, spinach, collards, Swiss chard, turnip greens, mustard greens, parsley, romaine, and green leaf lettuce. You will also find this vitamin in Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage.

Vitamin K2 (menaquinone) is used by your body to regulate calcium levels in the blood stream. This vitamin helps to keep calcium in the bones where it belongs. And prevents the calcification of your soft tissues like your arteries, heart, lungs, and kidneys.

Vitamin K2 comes from animal and protein sources like natto, fermented soy, liver, cheese, egg yolks, dark chicken meat, grass feed beef, and butter.

In summary, vitamin K plays an important role in proper blood clotting, maintaining bone density, and preventing vascular calcification.

Certain drugs like statins actually lower vitamin K levels in your system. Which now makes sense to me since one of the side effects of statin drug usage is an increased risk of diabetes. Read More →