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HEART HEALTH: A Banana a Day Keeps High Blood Pressure Away?

Thursday, July 17th, 2008
HEART HEALTH: A Banana a Day Keeps High Blood Pressure Away?

High blood pressure and stroke are two common problems equally affecting older men and women’s health. Both hypertension and stroke risk may be kept at bay with a common nutrient that’s easy to come by — potassium.
Ron has suffered with high blood pressure for many […]

Men’s Health: Inositol Affects Brains and Baldness

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008
Men’s Health: Inositol Affects Brains and Baldness

When it comes to sensitive issues in men’s health, there are three things that men worry about losing. Their brains and their hair are two of them. Inositol can be beneficial for both.
Anyone who has high cholesterol, diabetes, liver problems, high blood pressure, and/or excessive […]

VITAMIN ABCs: Cider Vinegar May Taste Sour but the Health Benefits Are Nothing Short Of Sweet

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008
VITAMIN ABCs: Cider Vinegar May Taste Sour but the Health Benefits Are Nothing Short Of Sweet

Apple cider vinegar is one of many old remedies that have stood the test of time. Find out why your grandmother swore by it.
Decades ago, when ‘health food’ was sold in every store and pharmacy shelves weren’t filled with bottles of vitamins, our parents and […]

HEART HEALTH: Heart Disease Is the U.S. Adult Male’s Number One Killer

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008
HEART HEALTH: Heart Disease Is the U.S. Adult Male's Number One Killer

Multivitamins, minerals, a healthy diet and, most of all, exercise are the keys to longevity and improved quality of life for adult men.
With Father’s Day just around the corner we all look forward to spending time with our fathers and grandfathers. Men’s Health Week […]

HEART HEALTH: Cod for What Ails You

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
HEART HEALTH: Cod for What Ails You

For centuries, Scandinavians took cod liver oil to protect them from the long, cold and dark Northern winters, without knowing that it would protect their heart health, prevent stiff muscles and alleviate the aching joints of rheumatism. They harvested the delicious Arctic cod, also known […]

VITAMIN ABCs: Garlic Wards Off More than Vampires and Evil Spirits

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008
VITAMIN ABCs: Garlic Wards Off More than Vampires and Evil Spirits

Garlic, whether fresh, or as an oil in capsules, gets rid of the evil spirits that plague the health-conscious adult.
There are two places you find braids of garlic: Hanging in the kitchen of any chef worthy of the name, or formed into a wreath on […]

HEART HEALTH: The 101 Benefits of Inositol

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008
HEART HEALTH: The 101 Benefits of Inositol

Anyone with high cholesterol, diabetes, liver problems, high blood pressure, excess stress or who drinks coffee, needs to know about the value of inositol to help naturally restore health and wellness.
Inositol is a fundamental part of every cell. It combines with many other nutrients to […]

Heart Health: Noise Affects Blood Pressure

Monday, April 7th, 2008
Heart Health: Noise Affects Blood Pressure

While excess weight, atherosclerosis, and your diet are all known to affect blood pressure (BP), a new factor has been found that affects our mental and physical health — noise.
One of the major risk factors for heart disease has always been hypertension (having high blood […]

WOMEN’S HEALTH: Is Coffee Really That Bad for You?

Thursday, March 27th, 2008
WOMEN’S HEALTH: Is Coffee Really That Bad for You?

By maintaining a steady intake of certain vitamins and minerals, you can safely wake up, smell the coffee, and drink it too!
In the past, coffee has been associated with all kinds of health conditions, from heart disease to birth defects, even miscarriage. Current research, […]

HEART HEALTH: Blood Pressure — Bringing It Down Before It’s Too Late

Thursday, March 27th, 2008
HEART HEALTH: Blood Pressure -- Bringing It Down Before It's Too Late

There are simple measures you can take to improve your heart health by lowering your blood pressure before high blood pressure leads to serious complications.
Treating high blood pressure (BP) with medication involves either ‘fooling’ the kidneys into removing additional fluid from the body, or by […]