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Heart disease is not always top of mind. Maybe because we’ve become almost numb to it. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, and that makes it almost seem “normal.” Even though it’s far from it! 80% of heart disease need not exist. That’s not a wish. It’s a fact. And unless you’re diligent, you might be missing an opportunity to avoid it. Here are some key facts…
To drink or not to drink… The question of whether or not enjoying an alcoholic beverage provides health benefits seems to have sparked never-ending debate in the medical community. It may have started with the French Paradox, a longevity theory that’s associated with drinking antioxidant-rich red wine with countering the effects of a French diet, high in artery-clogging saturated fats. Over the years several other studies have linked moderate drinking…
Strawberries are one of my favorite fruits. I have a cup of frozen organic strawberries every day in my morning smoothie, and when summer comes, I hit the local organic farm every week of the season to pick my own. The great thing about strawberries is they’re not just juicy, sweet and tasty. They have a ton of health benefits. Research shows they’re great for lowering blood sugar and supporting…
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. It’s long been acknowledged that being overweight or obese dramatically increases your risk of heart disease. A few years ago, I wrote about metabolically healthy obesity as a way of explaining why some obese people have better cardiovascular health than people of healthy weight. But is it pounds that count, or something else entirely? Peak Organic Femented Beets™ It…
Medical tourism is an interesting modern phenomenon. It’s where people travel abroad to receive treatment for various reasons, but the main attraction is the low cost of procedures they’d pay much more for in the U.S. Cosmetic medical tourism is immensely popular for that reason I’ve heard good and bad things about medical tourism, and though it’s not my cup of tea, another travel-related benefit certainly is… It’s called travel…
We hear plenty about maintaining the balance of the gut microbiome and its strong connection to health in other parts of the body. But your oral microbiome is the second largest microbiome in your body. And a growing body of evidence indicates a relationship between oral health and healthy aging, including whole-body health and longevity. Both good and bad bacteria exist there too — and an imbalance there can quickly…
If you’re regularly combatting constipation, gas, bloating, diarrhea, fatigue and skin issues, there’s a good chance you have leaky gut syndrome. No one knows for sure what causes a leaky gut, but it seems to be tied to unhealthy habits like eating too much sugar, taking y NSAID painkillers (ibuprofen) often and drinking alcohol frequently. Stress also plays a big part in the problem. Fortunately for us, there are natural…
Omega-3 fatty acids are “essential.” That means the body doesn’t make them, so it’s vitally necessary to eat foods rich in omega-3s. Another reason they might be considered essential is that the membranes of all cells and tissues in the human body require them. Omega-3s have been associated with healthy aging throughout life, helping to promote a healthy-functioning brain and heart. But as important as they are throughout life, during…
I’ve had a sweet tooth ever since I was a kid riding my bike to the corner store to buy Swedish fish candy. These days, I love having the occasional cookie with my afternoon tea, and I often reach for a square of chocolate after dinner. I know sugar is not great for my health, but it doesn’t stop me from craving those sweet treats, and I’m sure I’m not…
I used to think that ticks died out in the winter. Unfortunately, I couldn’t have been more wrong. From November through February, ticks either go dormant, hide in leftover leaf litter, or stay underground in burrows. And snow doesn’t kill them; instead, it insulates dormant ticks, protecting them through the cold winter months. So if you plan on spending any time outdoors in the winter, you need to continue to…