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Curcumin’s immune-boosting powers pin-pointed

Monday, April 20, 2009

Curcumin, the natural pigment that gives the spice turmeric its yellow colour, has increasingly come under the scientific spotlight in recent years, with studies investigating its potential benefits for reducing cholesterol levels, improving cardiovascular health, reducing the risk of Alzheimer's, and potential protection against cancer.

Obese Hearts

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

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Obesity causes prolonged inflammation of heart tissue that in turn boosts heart failure risk, according to a U.S. study of almost 7,000 people. Recent findings from the Multiethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) may provide the first real evidence that obesity causes prolonged inflammation of heart tissue. This in turn boosts heart failure risk in obese individuals.

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About Dr. Pressman

Dr. Alan H. Pressman
D.C., D.A.C.B.N.

Leading nutritionist and author, Dr. Alan H. Pressman, a Board Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist, is the host of the highly-acclaimed radio program, Health Radio News. The show is simulcast Saturdays at 8:00AM on WWRL 1600AM, New York City and Sirius/XM. You can also listen on Mondays at 11am Eastern on TogiNet. HRN is dedicated to sharing cutting-edge, breakthrough alternative and medical technologies so listeners have the chance to heal themselves - choices beyond prescription drugs and surgeries. Dr. Pressman is an Associate Professor of Bio-nutrition at the University of Bridgeport. He is also a Diplomate and past President of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition and a Fellow of the International & American Association of Clinical Nutritionists, and author of numerous textbooks and seventeen general public books on alternative health. Dr. Pressman is currently the Director of Gramercy Health Associates in New York City where he maintains a thriving private practice. Celebrities patients have included; Julia Roberts, Kim Cattrall, Susan Sarandon, Bernadette Peters, Ted Danson, Rhianna, Jordin Sparks, Neil Simon, Lauren Bacall, Tom Selleck, Paul Simon and Leonard Bernstein. According to Cosmopolitan Magazine, “[Dr. Pressman's] diets are designed to combat celebrity stress.” Dr. Pressman is available for private health consultations at Gramercy Health Associates at 212-228-5600, Monday through Friday from 10:00am - 6:00pmEST.

Appearances: Live with Regis ABC-TV, MSNBC, CNBC, WOR Radio, ABC Radio, WMCA Radio, WEVD Radio

Quoted in: Cosmo Magazine, Daily News, New York Post, Dance Magazine, New York Times, L.A. Times.

Previous Guests: Deepak Chopra, Gary Null, former NY Governor David Patterson, award-winning journalists from Newsweek and Time Magazine, Dr. Fred Pescatore, Dr. Eric Braverman, New York Times bestselling authors T. Harv Eker (Secrets of the Millionaire Mind) and Bob Burg (The Go-Giver), Lauren Bacall, Susan Sarandon, Regis Philbin, Dr. Robert Atkins and MSNBC commentator and Pulitzer Prize winner, Karen Hunter.