The old folk wisdom “an apple day keeps the doctor away” just got an upgrade, thanks to the work of Italian researchers. Only now, it’s cucumbers instead of apples, and heart doctors instead of regular ones. In their study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, they showed that the cucumber (Cucumis sativus) can protect the … Continue reading A cucumber a day keeps the heart doctor away
Magnesium Deficiency and Childhood Strokes
Magnesium deficiency can cause metabolic changes that may contribute to heart attacks and strokes. – National Institute of Health J.B Handley, co-founder of Generation Rescue cuts to the chase when it comes to talking about the cause of autism. In an essay titled Vaccines Don’t Cause Autism, Pediatricians Do he says, “If a doctor sticks … Continue reading Magnesium Deficiency and Childhood Strokes
Cucumbers suppress inflammation in vascular endothelial cells
An Italian study investigated the anti-inflammatory properties of cucumber (Cucumis sativus) on vascular endothelial cells that line the inner side of blood vessels. It concluded that cucumber-derived extracts could protect the endothelium’s vulnerable cells against the inflammation caused by lipopolysaccharides. The study was supported by the University of Bologna. Its findings were published in the journal BMC … Continue reading Cucumbers suppress inflammation in vascular endothelial cells
Erectile Dysfunction: Diet and Home Remedies
Diet, lifestyle, and home remedies may help prevent or treat erectile dysfunction (ED). Raising your activity level and changing what you eat may make a difference. Some men also try alternative or at-home therapies for their ED. It’s important to discuss your plans with your doctor before you try a natural or alternative approach. Diet … Continue reading Erectile Dysfunction: Diet and Home Remedies
Garlic is good for your heart; it lowers your blood pressure
Garlic has long been renowned for its antibacterial effects; however, several studies have shown that it could also have the potential to be beneficial to the heart. One such study, published in the Journal of Hypertension, indicated that regular intake of garlic could moderately reduce blood pressure, thereby minimizing the risk of cardiovascular disease. In the study, … Continue reading Garlic is good for your heart; it lowers your blood pressure
Eat more dark chocolate to resolve irregular heartbeats
Chocolate lovers, rejoice: A study published in the journal Heart has found that eating moderate amounts of chocolate can reduce the risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib), a life-threatening form of irregular heartbeat. Scientists at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, together with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Aalborg University, and the Danish Cancer Society‘s Institute of Cancer Epidemiology used data from a … Continue reading Eat more dark chocolate to resolve irregular heartbeats
Study: Vitamin K may reverse arterial calcification
Arterial calcification, a process of hardening of the arteries, may be inhibited and even reversed with supplementation with high-dose vitamin K, suggests an animal study. Atherosclerosis, known as hardening or furring of the arteries is a key risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the cause of over 50 per cent of deaths in Europe and the … Continue reading Study: Vitamin K may reverse arterial calcification
High blood pressure is caused more by sugar consumption than salt intake
Even scientists can bark up the wrong tree sometimes. For more than a century, they have pointed their fingers at salt as the main culprit in high blood pressure or hypertension that leads to kidney damage, stroke, and heart attack. Some have even described salt as “the single deadliest ingredient in your pantry.” And many doctors insist on … Continue reading High blood pressure is caused more by sugar consumption than salt intake
Quercetin Found to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
Quercetin appears to provide protection against cardiovascular disease even though the body breaks it down before it enters the blood, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the Institute of Food Research and published in the journal "Atheroscleroisis." While many studies have linked quercetin - a flavonoid that naturally occurs in onions, apples, … Continue reading Quercetin Found to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
Live a Healthy Life: Ten Natural Ways to Lower Cholesterol and High Blood Pressure
Lowering your cholesterol and avoiding high blood pressure is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Most people discover their LDL cholesterol (Low Density Lipoprotein) to HDL cholesterol (High Density Lipoprotein) ratios when applying for health insurance or medical insurance. But lowering your cholesterol with a prescription from your doctor is not always the best … Continue reading Live a Healthy Life: Ten Natural Ways to Lower Cholesterol and High Blood Pressure
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