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09/19/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Supplementing with inulin improves your cholesterol levels

Diet plays a significant role in reducing one’s risk for cardiovascular disease. In a study published in the journal Nutrition, Belgian scientists demonstrated that the supplementation of inulin could prove helpful in maintaining a disease-free heart. Inulin is a low-calorie soluble fiber found in many plants, particularly vegetables. It is a “fructan,” which means it […]

07/26/2018 / By Russel Davis

Lower your cholesterol by avoiding these foods at all costs

With high cholesterol being a major contributor to adverse cardiovascular conditions, MedicalNewsToday.com underscores the importance of paying attention to the type of fats that people eat, as each type can influence cholesterol levels differently. According to the website, both saturated fats and trans fats are detrimental to the body’s overall health as they raise the levels […]

07/23/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Stroke now impacting younger patients as a result of the obesity epidemic; 4 in 10 are now aged 40-69

Stroke, a condition that was previously limited to older adults, is now prevalent among middle-aged adults as well. In the U.K., the latest data from Public Health England (PHE) revealed that the incidence of stroke among people ages 40 to 69 years is now at 38 percent. This is up from 33 percent in 2007. In addition, the […]

04/26/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

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 […]

04/14/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Full of amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats, the sesame seed offers amazing benefits for your cardiovascular health

Sesame has a long been used as food, medicine, and a part of spiritual rituals. The ancient Babylonian Empire (now part of modern-day Iraq) used sesame oil to manufacture perfumes and medicine, and records show that ancient Egyptians used sesame both as medicine and for purification. Traditional Ayurvedic practitioners in ancient India combined powdered sesame seeds […]

03/27/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Encapsulated fruit and vegetable juices found to improve inflammation, blood lipids, weight in the obese

A study by researchers at the University of Newcastle in Australia showed that encapsulated fruit and vegetable juice concentrate could affect the risk factors for chronic disease among overweight and obese adults. The results of the study, published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism, were the result of a double-blinded, parallel, randomized, placebo-controlled trial in older adults. For the […]

03/22/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Nine reasons to eat an orange (plus a recipe for orange salad dressing)

A versatile fruit, the orange offers other benefits aside from abundant levels of vitamin C. Various scientific studies have determined that oranges have a lot of medicinal properties. Oranges contain a lot of compounds that are good for your health. Below are nine of its “well-established therapeutic applications” which are detailed in three sections – the aroma, the […]

03/06/2018 / By Derek Henry

Why everyone could use a bit more flax in their diet

Flax is a humble but powerful seed as shown through it’s relatively modest status in the health world, even though it has been heralded as a key component in the Budwig Diet and many other life-saving protocols. It’s a tough job to stand up to the new kids on the block like hemp seed, but flax holds it’s […]

02/27/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Prevent, and even reverse, cardiovascular disease with pomegranate – it cleans your arteries

The delicious and healthy fruit pomegranate enjoys a long history of connection with the human race. Now, a fairly recent medical study revealed that the pomegranate can stop or even reverse the progress of cardiovascular diseases, reported a GreenMedInfo article. Published in the medical journal Atherosclerosis, the study involved a breed of mice that was […]

12/04/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Statins are gateway drugs for Big Pharma: Take one and you’ll need four or five more prescriptions for the side effects

One out of every three American adults take statins, and if you think that sounds like good news for statin manufacturers, you’re missing the bigger picture. All of Big Pharma benefits when people take statins. In fact, statins can really be thought of as gateway drugs. After all, they have so many side effects that […]

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