“I mix magnesium powder into my water”

“I mix magnesium powder into my water”
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“If sufficient magnesium is present in the body, cholesterol will not be produced in excess. So I supplement with magnesium citrate powder, an absorbable form of magnesium. Mixed with water, it can be easily sipped throughout the day.” – Dr Carolyn Dean, ND

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“I recommend aspirin, but only for some people”

“I recommend aspirin, but only for some people”
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“Contrary to popular belief, the heart itself is not improved with aspirin treatment. If you’re healthy, there is no preventative benefit in taking aspirin. But for people who have already experienced a heart event or those with diseased arteries, a low-dose aspirin a day is very helpful at preventing a future heart attack.” – Dr Richard Wright

“I take a herbal sleep aid”

“I take a herbal sleep aid”
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“Believe it or not, the average person gets up to two fewer hours of sleep per night than people did 100 years ago. This decrease in sleep has been linked with an increased risk of heart disease. Unfortunately, insomnia has also increased. So I recommend small doses of melatonin and 5-HTP supplements, which have been very effective in helping me get to sleep and sleep through the night.” – Westin Childs, DO

“I eat a “no-white” diet”

“I eat a “no-white” diet”
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“Instead of avoiding fat, I stay away from the ‘whites’: white sugar, white flour, white bread and white rice.” – Dr Adam Splaver

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