Dr. Andrew Weil's holistic approach merges conventional and alternative medicine, focusing on treating the whole person – physical, psychological and spiritual – rather than just symptoms. Lifestyle interventions (exercise, diet, stress management) can prevent or delay conditions like prediabetes and diabetes, emphasizing whole foods and glycemic awareness. Dr. Weil discourages anti-aging hormones (e.g., DHEA, hGH) … Continue reading Embracing integrative medicine: A new era of holistic health
Study finds bananas more effective than salt reduction for lowering blood pressure
New research shows potassium-rich foods like bananas and avocados lower blood pressure better than cutting salt alone. Hypertension plagues modern diets due to high sodium and low potassium—a reversal of ancestral eating patterns. Men, especially, benefit from increased dietary potassium, improving blood pressure regulation. Foods like spinach and sweet potatoes offer potassium alongside fiber and … Continue reading Study finds bananas more effective than salt reduction for lowering blood pressure
Nattokinase DISSOLVES blood clots and prevents new clots from forming
One of the strongest defenses against heart disease, arterial rigidity and blood clots is a little-known food called natto. Natto is a sticky, cheese-like substance that is produced from fermented soybeans and a specific type of commensal bacteria. This beneficial bacteria, Bacillus Subtilis, helps keep the intestinal tract healthy. When it is used to ferment soybeans, it … Continue reading Nattokinase DISSOLVES blood clots and prevents new clots from forming
5 Supplements for managing blood pressure
Eating a healthy diet is key to maintaining healthy blood pressure levels. After all, many of the minerals needed for blood pressure management, such as potassium and magnesium, come from a variety of nutritious foods. If you’re eating a balanced diet, then you have nothing to worry about. But if your regular diet mainly consists … Continue reading 5 Supplements for managing blood pressure
Are low salt diets doing more harm than good?
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), death from cardiovascular disease could be reduced by 1.2 million people over the next decade if Americans limited their sodium intake to just 1,500 milligrams. Dieticians and health experts are quick to recommend a low sodium diet. Doctors often say that salt intake is a leading cause of … Continue reading Are low salt diets doing more harm than good?
6 healthy reasons to drink beet juice
Beets have been around since ancient times, growing along the coastlines of Asia, North Africa and Europe. At one time, only the greens of the beet plant were eaten but, now, beet juice is quite popular as well. While beets are enjoyed for their sweet, appealing taste, many people still remain uneducated about the tremendous health … Continue reading 6 healthy reasons to drink beet juice
Greater blood pressure control is key to preventing cognitive impairment and dementia, scientists find
For hypertensive adults, the need to maintain healthy blood pressure is a given. But a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals that beyond its usual benefits, having a systolic blood pressure (SBP) of less than 120 mmHg is associated with fewer negative outcomes in the brain. The report, funded by the National Institute of Health through … Continue reading Greater blood pressure control is key to preventing cognitive impairment and dementia, scientists find
Keep your blood pressure under control with these 7 natural treatments
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a silent killer. This means the condition doesn’t have obvious symptoms and it can even go unnoticed and untreated for many years. To manage your blood pressure, you can make lifestyle changes such as exercising regularly and incorporating healing superfoods like berries and supplements into your diet. Why alternative treatments … Continue reading Keep your blood pressure under control with these 7 natural treatments
What are some of the best herbs and spices for regulating blood pressure?
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a health condition that leads to atherosclerosis or the narrowing of the arteries. Hypertension also increases a person’s risk of heart disease and stroke. While modern medicine prescribes conventional treatments for hypertension in the form of anti-hypertensive drugs, research suggests that natural remedies which could reduce blood pressure can be … Continue reading What are some of the best herbs and spices for regulating blood pressure?
Who needs meds? Simple potassium may lower blood pressure more safely than prescription drugs
Eating foods high in potassium — such as fruits, vegetables, grains and roots — may help lower blood pressure levels, a recent analysis revealed. According to the review, higher dietary potassium intake was associated with significant reductions in blood pressure regardless of sodium intake. Data also show that high potassium consumption curbs blood pressure by … Continue reading Who needs meds? Simple potassium may lower blood pressure more safely than prescription drugs
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