6 Natural Ways To Reduce Cholesterol
Elevated cholesterol increases the risk of death due to cardiovascular disease. It's currently recommended that total blood cholesterol (your "bad" cholesterol, LDL, plus your "good" cholesterol, HDL) be less than 200 mg/dl. In addition, your low-density lipoprotein...
A Secret for Younger-Looking Skin
During red carpet season, we ogle celebrities at the award ceremonies, examining their skin and hair, along with “who they’re wearing.” It’s hard not to notice women who have clear, radiant, vibrant-looking skin, which is a sign of good health. While celebrities spend...
4 Natural Ways to Reduce Blood Pressure
Do you want to lower your blood pressure without the harmful side effects of pharmaceuticals? The good news is that there are a number of safe, effective, and natural foods and nutrients that will help you do it. Over 60 million Americans have high blood pressure,...
Peaches
Did you know, that a nectarine is considered a smooth skinned peach? Native to China, peaches and nectarines were spread to the Middle East and Europe by the Roman Empire. Today, the largest peach producing countries include Japan, Australia, and South America....
Peppers Protect Against Parkinson’s Disease
Introduction: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a movement disorder that is the result of damage to the nerves in the area of the brain that is responsible for controlling muscle tension and movement. The damaged cells are the ones needed to produce the neurotransmitter...
Ginger
Did you know that ginger is considered an erect perennial herb? Native to Asia, India, and China, ginger has been popular in these regions for thousands of years, where it was valued for its aromatic, culinary, and medicinal properties. Ginger grew in popularity in...
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month
What is hepatitis? Hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis can be caused by many drugs and toxic chemicals, but in most instances it is caused by a virus. Viral types A, B, and C are the most common. During the period before liver involvement a person...
Onions
Did you know that the onion is a member of the lily family? Onions come in a wide variety of flavors, colors, and shape, which can be broken up into two main groups: spring/summer and storage onions. Spring/summer onions typically have a mild and sweet taste while...
Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Probiotics
Lots of patients ask me about probiotics. They know what antibiotics are, but they don't really know what probiotics are for, when they should be used, and who needs them. It's time to clear up the confusion. The term probiotic is derived from Greek, and literally...
Fish Oil Increases Life Expectancy
Introduction: One of the major advances in nutritional medicine is the ability to produce a fish oil supplement that is highly concentrated form of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and also free from lipid peroxides, heavy metals, environmental contaminants, and other...