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Posted by Dan Hammer //

04/08/2021

The purpose of this article is to help men understand the role nitric oxide plays in erectile dysfunction or ED.

To best understand this information on nitric oxide and erectile dysfunction, I would recommend watching my YouTube video below. If you prefer reading about it, then the text is below.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, approximately 52 percent of men experience ED. When this issue is broken down by age about 40% of men age 40 and as high as 70% of men age 70 are dealing with some level of erectile dysfunction.

While there can be some health issues, and certain medications that contribute to this, in most cases it’s due to insufficient production of nitric oxide.

Nitric oxide is absolutely necessary for an erection. In fact, the bottom line is this:

No NO No Sex!

The capital NO stands for Nitric Oxide.

No nitric oxide production and there will be no erection.

Little nitric oxide production and you will have a weak erection that can’t be maintained.

Proper nitric oxide production helps you maintain proper sexual function.

To help you understand how this works I need to spend some time talking about male anatomy. Read More →

Omega 3 Fights Metabolic Syndrome

Posted by Dan Hammer //

04/01/2021

New research shows how omega 3 fights metabolic syndrome.

Why is this important?

Because metabolic syndrome increases your risk for the following illnesses:

Type II Diabetes
Cardiovascular Disease
Dementia
Cataracts
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver

(If you would prefer to view this information in a video format, then please click on my YouTube video below:)

If you’re over 60 years old and live in the United States, then you’re 50% more likely to have metabolic syndrome, which increases your risk for these illnesses.

The term “Metabolic Syndrome” applies to anyone who has at least three of the following five metabolic disorders: Read More →

Top 5 Health Benefits of Pistachios

Posted by Dan Hammer //

03/22/2021

Of all the consumable nuts available, my favorite is pistachios. Because of this I thought I would examine the top 5 health benefits of pistachios.

Ancient history records the consumption of pistachios as far back as 7,000 BC. Both the Queen of Sheba and Nebuchadnessar, the king of ancient Babylon, considered this nut a royal food. And when you examine its nutritional profile you can see why.

(If you would prefer to view this information in a video format, then please click on my YouTube video below:)

One ounce of pistachios contains the following:

159 Calories
8 grams of Carbohydrate
3 grams of Fiber
6 grams of Protein
13 grams of Fat of which 90% are unsaturated
6% of the RDA for Potassium
28% of the RDA for Vitamin B6
21% of the RDA for Thiamine or Vitamin B1
41% of the RDA for Copper

This nutritional profile fuels the following 5 health benefits of pistachios. Read More →

Top 5 Health Benefits of Zinc

Posted by Dan Hammer //

03/15/2021

Zinc is a key mineral for optimal health. Because of this we want to look at the health benefits of zinc.

This mineral is needed for proper immune function, wound healing, bone health, metabolism, and DNA synthesis.

(If you would prefer to view this information in a video format, then please click on my YouTube video below:)

Because your body can’t produce or store it, zinc is considered an essential nutrient. This means you need a daily consumption of it through either diet or supplementation.

The normal RDI is 11 mg for men and 8 mg for women.

Because zinc is present in every cell, it’s the second most abundant trace mineral in your body. Needed for over 300 different enzymatic reactions, zinc helps with the following:

The production of more than 90,000 enzymes.
Repairs and strengthens proteins, especially hemoglobin.
Helps with digestion and absorption of calcium.
Responsible for transporting amino acids and magnesium through the cell membranes.
Important for proper blood flow and growth of new red blood cells.
Essential for healthy skin, hair, and nails.
Helps the body absorb magnesium, vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamins B2 and B12.
And Zinc is a powerful antioxidant, which gives it anti-inflammatory properties.

That’s just a small sampling of the health benefits of zinc. Which brings us to the 5 key benefits. Read More →

Hydrolyzed Collagen Improves Joint and Skin Health

Posted by Dan Hammer //

03/08/2021

If hydrolyzed collagen improves joint and skin health, then everyone over the age of 45 needs to know about this.

Why?

Because after the age of 45 our body’s ability to replenish collagen declines by about 1.5% per year.

(If you would prefer to view this information in a video format, then please click on my YouTube video below:)

Collagen is the most prevalent protein in your body. It provides structural support and strength to many tissues, especially your skin and joints.

As you age you see and feel the effects of collagen not properly being replenished.

Skin loses its strength and elasticity resulting in wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin.

Joints become stiff and painful.

Scientists have broken this collagen down into three main groups: Read More →

Optimize Vitamin D Levels With Magnesium and K2

Posted by Dan Hammer //

03/01/2021

I’ve written several articles on the importance of vitamin D. But I’ve never written about how to optimize vitamin D levels.

Given the recent studies showing how normal vitamin D levels help to reduce your risk for the CoVid19 virus, I thought it would be helpful to discuss how to optimize vitamin D levels.

(If you would prefer to view this information in a video format, then please click on my YouTube video below:)

The main body of work in this area comes from research by GrassrootsHealth. Here are several statements that they have made regarding this issue:

“combined intake of both supplemental magnesium and vitamin K2 has a greater effect on vitamin D levels than either individually.”

“those taking both supplemental magnesium and vitamin K2 have a higher vitamin D level for any given vitamin D intake amount than those taking either supplemental magnesium or vitamin K2 or neither.”

“. . . 244% more supplemental vitamin D was needed for 50% of the population to achieve 40 ng/ml (100nmol/L) for those not taking supplemental magnesium or vitamin K2 compared to those who usually took both supplemental magnesium and vitamin K2.”

So what does all this mean if you want to optimize vitamin D levels in your body? Read More →

Health Benefits of Green Tea

Posted by Dan Hammer //

02/22/2021

The health benefits of green tea are numerous. In fact, I did a Google search for health benefits of green tea and I found the following:

Can Aid in Losing Weight
May Help to Reduce the Risk for Cancer
May Reduce the Risk for Heart Disease
Can Help to Lower Blood Sugar Levels
Powerful Antioxidant
Supports Immunity
Supports Bone Density
Helps Protect the Skin from Aging
Protects Brain Health

It’s this last health benefit of green tea that I want to focus on. How green tea can be used to bolster and protect brain health.

If you would prefer to view this information in a video format, then please click on my YouTube video below:

In a 2019 article from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention titled Subjective Cognitive Decline — A Public Health Issue they showed the following statistics:

The subjective cognitive decline was 11.1% or 1 in 9 adults.
For adults in the age range of 45 – 64 it was 10.8% and 11.7% if you were over the age of 65
Men had a subjective cognitive decline of 11.3% where as for women it was 10.8%

And when they broke this out based on ethnicity the following was listed:

10.9% for Whites
12.8% for Blacks/African Americans
11.0% for Hispanics
6.7% for Asians and Pacific Islanders

Asians and Pacific Islanders range from 4 to 6% lower in cognitive decline when compared to others races.

So the question is why? Read More →

Multiple Health Benefits of Magnesium

Posted by Dan Hammer //

02/15/2021

The health benefits of magnesium are important to almost every organ in your body. But before I talk about them, you can either watch my new YouTube video or read the rest of this information below:

Here is a quick list of all the ways this essential mineral impacts your health:

Energy Creation
Regulation of Your Nervous System
Protein Formation
Muscle Movement
Bone Formation
Preventing Heart Failure
Reducing High Blood Pressure
Correcting Arrhythmia
Fighting Endothelial Dysfunction
Lowering the Risk for Strokes and Heart Attacks
Preventing Coronary Artery Disease
Fights Depression
Helps Prevent Type II Diabetes
Anti-Inflammatory Benefits
Prevent Migraines
Reduces Insulin Resistance
Improves PMS Symptoms

That’s an impressive list of health benefits.

Now the bad news. Read More →

6 Ingredients That Optimize Nitric Oxide Production

Posted by Dan Hammer //

02/08/2021

There are 6 ingredients that help you optimize nitric oxide production. To learn more about these ingredients you can either read the rest of this article or watch my YouTube presentation:

Nitric oxide is key to your vascular health as it helps you enjoy the following benefits:

Improved Blood Flow
Reduce Your Risk for Strokes and Heart Attacks
Helps Keep Your Vascular System Healthy

All of these benefits are important. Which means learning how to optimize nitric oxide production also helps you address the following cardiovascular concerns:

High Blood Pressure
Diabetic Complications
Sexual Health Issues for both men and women especially ED issues for men
Poor Wound Healing
Cognitive Function
Kidney Function
and even Improved Athletic Performance

Nitric oxide is a natural way to address most cardiovascular health concerns. So it’s important to understand which ingredients optimize nitric oxide production. They are: Read More →

Is Cheese Good For You

Posted by Dan Hammer //

02/01/2021

I start with the question is cheese good for you because there has been this long standing debate about the health benefits of cheese.

Last week Tucker Carlson of Fox News had this as a topic with his guest Brett Farve, the Hall of Fame quarterback for the Green Bay Packers. Here is the video link:

It’s a short and entertaining discussion. But it got me thinking about this question:

Is Cheese Good For You?

So I did a Google search to find the answer. And yes, certain types of cheese are extremely beneficial to your health. Let’s examine what I found.

Because cheese is an animal product, many have tagged it as “not being helpful to your health.” However, good research in this area doesn’t support this tag.

First off, cheese is a good source for both calcium and protein. Below is an image that I copied from Inside Tracker showing the protein content of 1 ounce of various sources of cheese.