Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure

According to the American Heart Association, normal blood pressure readings are 120/80 mm Hg. The top number (120) is called the systolic pressure. The lower number (80) is the diastolic pressure. The Systolic pressure is the amount of pressure applied by blood on the arterial walls as the heart contracts. The diastolic pressure is the […]

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Insulin Resistance and Cardiovascular Disease

There is no doubt about it that millions of dollars are spent on marketing and advertising by the prescription drug companies.  Most consumers associate heart disease which includes heart attacks and strokes with high cholesterol levels. Statins (medications that reduced cholesterol) have proved to be one of the most profitable drugs being used by the […]

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Tips on Increasing Your Nitric Oxide

Now you have even more reasons to spend your quality time working out at the gym.  Not only will you be able to achieve that fit looking body so many people desire, you will also do your health some good by producing more Nitric Oxide.  According to new research, it seems that exercise helps in […]

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Heart Attacks Increase During the Holidays

That is a scary thought but it is true! For years medical professionals have been baffled by an increase in heart attacks during the holiday season. According to a study performed by Tufts University School of Medicine, the increase is 5 percent more heart-related deaths during the holiday season. Enberg’s wife, Barbara, confirmed her husband’s […]

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Does All Disease Begin in the Gut?

Being involved in naturopathic medicine, all diseases began in the gut, is a statement I have have heard that for many years. I was not sure if I truly believed that was true.  Now, new scientific research is showing the accuracy of that statement and how our diet plays a major role in our health. The health […]

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Lifting Can Make You A Loser

Looking to lose some weight and dieting just isn’t working for you.  As we age it seems to become more difficult to lose those excess pounds.  New research is showing that individuals 60 years of age and older might want to begin adding weight training to their weight loss program.   Researchers at the Wake Forest […]

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Do You Have Diabetes? Signs and Symptoms

No doubt you are familiar with the term diabetes. This disease is becoming common in the United States. According to the US centers for disease control and prevention, it is alarmingly on the rise. The CDC reports that one in 4 people have the disease and do not realize their health condition. Many may not […]

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