By now, we know that both red wine and onions are good for the heart. However, a new Taiwanese study expanded on that by saying that a red wine onion extract is even better at preventing the onset of cardiovascular disease. Red wine has long been studied for its antioxidant content. The grape-based beverage improves biomarkers that are … Continue reading Red wine and onions? This unusual combination offers potent cardioprotective benefits
Very high levels of HDL (good cholesterol) can increase your risk of heart attack and death, concludes study
For a long time, people have been told that foods rich in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) are healthy. It turns out, getting too much HDL can be a bad thing, even if it’s called the “good cholesterol,” according to a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress. The research, led by a team from the Emory University … Continue reading Very high levels of HDL (good cholesterol) can increase your risk of heart attack and death, concludes study
Be proactive about your heart health today by understanding how a heart attack happens
A heart attack can be a life-changing event. If you manage to survive a heart attack, it can have dire consequences for your overall health and well-being. The key to preventing a heart attack from occurring in the first place is understanding how and why it happens. What causes heart attacks Plaques are small collections of cholesterol and calcium that form … Continue reading Be proactive about your heart health today by understanding how a heart attack happens
How to Lower Cholesterol – Without Medication
Source: How to Lower Cholesterol – Without Medication by Dr. Edward Group The body needs cholesterol to make hormones and vitamins and to digest food. But too much of this waxy substance – particularly the “bad" LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol – can attach to the walls of arteries and limit or block the flow of … Continue reading How to Lower Cholesterol – Without Medication
Aged garlic extract balances your cholesterol levels, study finds
Garlic contains many health benefits that people swear by, but there’s also something to be said about aged garlic and its unique therapeutic properties. In fact, aged garlic is better at managing a person’s cholesterol levels than raw garlic, as noted by scientists from Nanyang Polytechnic in Singapore. The study, which appeared in the Journal of Medicinal Food, compared the … Continue reading Aged garlic extract balances your cholesterol levels, study finds
Homeopathic remedies for high blood pressure
Hypertension is a common and critical health concern, especially for older people. An article in Homeopathic covered some of the best ways of naturally treating high blood pressure according to homeopathy. This system of alternative medicine subscribes to the adage of “similia similibus curentur” (like cures like). Homeopathy prescribes controlled quantities of a substance that elicits reactions similar … Continue reading Homeopathic remedies for high blood pressure
Nutrition is CRUCIAL to healthy aging
Coronary heart disease is one of the major causes of death among elderly people. To reduce the risk of developing this disease, many healthcare professionals suggest changes in dietary habits to make it more balanced. A group of researchers from Jagiellonian University Medical College and Cracow Higher School of Health Promotion evaluated the antioxidant and fat intake of elderly individuals without cardiovascular … Continue reading Nutrition is CRUCIAL to healthy aging
Higher levels of magnesium intake associated with reduced rates of high blood pressure and heart disease
Magnesium is arguably one of the most important minerals necessary for the optimal functioning of the human body. Responsible for over 300 biochemical reactions, magnesium is present in our bones, cells and organs. Unfortunately, the combination of our modern diet and the minerally-depleted “tap” water that we drink have left the vast majority of us severely … Continue reading Higher levels of magnesium intake associated with reduced rates of high blood pressure and heart disease
Fermented cheese whey can reduce symptoms of atherosclerosis
Whey might be a byproduct of the cheese-making process, but it’s still an excellent source of essential nutrients. Those from traditional fermented cheese, in particular, can even prevent atherosclerosis, according to researchers from Xinjiang Medical University in China. The study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at whether whey from traditional fermented cheese can improve … Continue reading Fermented cheese whey can reduce symptoms of atherosclerosis
Vagus Nerve – Inflammation – Heart Rate Variability
In the brilliant scientific paper, ‘The pulse of inflammation: heart rate variability, the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway and implications for therapy,’ Dr. Jared M. Huston, Department of Surgery, Stony Brook University Medical Center discovered a neural control circuit that acts to keep the body’s cytokine production, and therefore inflammatory response, in check.[1] During the 1990s, the … Continue reading Vagus Nerve – Inflammation – Heart Rate Variability
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 