As the famous saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But have you ever wondered how it does this? According to studies, there are many ways through which apples can improve a person’s quality of life and all of these are possible due to the fruit’s high nutrient content. Apples contain significant amounts of vitamins … Continue reading 7 reasons to eat an apple a day
Fish Oil Supplements: Are the Fish Oil Benefits True?
Source: Fish Oil Supplements: Are the Fish Oil Benefits True? by Dr. Edward Group The golden, egg-shaped capsules are the latest craze among health seekers. Found in the tissues of oily, cold-water fish, the oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for many vital functions in the body, including brain function, muscle activity, and normal growth … Continue reading Fish Oil Supplements: Are the Fish Oil Benefits True?
Low Glycemic Diet: Help Prevent Diabetes & Heart Disease
Source: Low Glycemic Diet: Help Prevent Diabetes & Heart Disease by Dr. Edward Group When it comes to maintaining a healthy weight, not all carbs are created equal. The low-glycemic diet is based on a simple premise: avoid "bad" carbohydrate foods, which are those with a high number on the glycemic index (GI) scale while enjoying … Continue reading Low Glycemic Diet: Help Prevent Diabetes & Heart Disease
Black Cumin Seed Oil: Top Benefits, Uses, & Side Effects
Source: Black Cumin Seed Oil: Top Benefits, Uses, & Side Effects by Dr. Edward Group Gaining popularity these days as a weight loss aid and natural healing agent, black cumin seed oil comes with a centuries-old wellness pedigree. Black cumin seeds were popular among the Egyptian pharaohs and were even found in King Tutankhamun's tomb. Black … Continue reading Black Cumin Seed Oil: Top Benefits, Uses, & Side Effects
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
Have you tried these holistic treatments that naturally lower cholesterol levels?
There are alternative ways to lower the cholesterol levels in your body without the need for pharmaceutical drugs. An article in Homeopathic recommended several holistic approaches that can bring your cholesterol to healthy levels and keep it there. Holistic medicine is a therapeutic system that treats the patient as a whole person. It is not merely limited to … Continue reading Have you tried these holistic treatments that naturally lower cholesterol levels?
Eat more chocolate and drink more green tea: Polyphenols found to help prevent obesity
Polyphenols are a group of micronutrients that naturally occur in plants. Cocoa, coffee, green tea, and garcinia are some foods that are rich in polyphenols. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, these plant foods were revealed to help fight obesity. Obesity is the abnormal or excessive buildup of fat that may … Continue reading Eat more chocolate and drink more green tea: Polyphenols found to help prevent obesity
Treat the Inflammation not the Cholesterol
Dr. Dwight Lundell, former Chief of Staff and Chief of Surgery at Banner Heart Hospital in Arizona told the world not to take statin drugs. “We physicians with all our training, knowledge and authority often acquire a rather large ego that tends to make it difficult to admit we are wrong. So, here it is. … Continue reading Treat the Inflammation not the Cholesterol
Eating 15 almonds a day lowers bad cholesterol levels and decreases the risk for diabetes
Studies suggest that eating around 15 almonds each day can help lower bad cholesterol levels and reduce the risk for diabetes, according to a report published by GreenMedInfo.com. In the report, one of the clinical studies investigated the effects almonds have in improving the levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) cholesterol. The researchers recruited 150 patients with pre-existing … Continue reading Eating 15 almonds a day lowers bad cholesterol levels and decreases the risk for diabetes
Onion extract naturally improves blood sugar and cholesterol levels
While onion is often thought of as a food that brings tears to eyes upon cutting or something that temporarily makes breath unpleasant, a recent finding presented by the Endocrine Society revealed that it's a health food superstar with the potential to improve cholesterol and blood sugar levels. The details were presented at the society's … Continue reading Onion extract naturally improves blood sugar and cholesterol levels
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