Most aging people struggle with belly flab or a persistent belly pouch. Scientists have now discovered that subcutaneous fat is quite different than the visceral fat that grows around internal belly organs. Fortunately, novel topical ingredients can trim this stubborn belly fat while helping to firm sagging abdominal skin, helping men and women achieve more pleasing body contours.

In this exclusive excerpt from his new book, The Great American Heart Hoax, preventive cardiologist, Dr. Michael Ozner, reveals many alarming facts about today’s cardiac surgery industry. He also describes how a scientifically valid program based on the Mediterranean diet has helped keep his cardiac patients out of the surgical ward.

Today’s population remains in a virtual state of denial when it comes to their heart attack risk. The travesty is that there are so many proven ways to protect against the number one killer. Find out about the 17 independent cardiac risk factors and how you can defuse each one of them using nutrients, dietary and lifestyle strategies, bioidentical hormones, and pharmaceuticals.

Vitamin C is an essential component in the body’s production of collagen. Regrettably, relatively little orally ingested vitamin C reaches the skin. Fortunately, studies show that when applied topically as a cream, vitamin C not only rebuilds skin collagen but also has potent antioxidant properties that protect skin from age-causing free radicals.

One of the most popular blood tests, the low-cost CBC/Chemistry Profile provides invaluable and cost-effective information about your overall state of health. Here, we present a sample blood test results form and explain what each of the tested parameters means. You and your doctor can use your blood test results to implement a targeted wellness program.

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