Bind the bad cholesterol and free the good cholesterol. There are approximately 7 popular medication to help lower high LDL (Bad) cholesterol levels, but there are more than 20 foods that assist in the same. Would it be better to control your cholesterol levels through what foods you put in your body? Why choose food…
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The Positive Power of Negative IONS
What are Ions? Ions are molecules and molecules are made up of one or more atoms. Molecules known as ions are either lacking or gaining an electrical charge. A negative ion gains an electrical charge and has a positive effect on humans. A positive ion loses an electrical charge and has a negative effect on…
Blood Pressure, The Important Role It Plays In Good Health
Blood pressure is the result of your blood moving from your heart to the rest of your body. The systolic number is when your heart is actually pumping the blood to the body and how much pressure it applies to the artery wall as it is pumping. The diastolic number is how much pressure is…
Remember Your Health Is Your Responsibility – PART V
Pain! In the movie GI.Jane with Demi Moore as Lt Jordan O’Neil and Viggo Mortensen as Command Master Chief Urgayle, Master Chief Urgayle made a statement to the troops as they were undergoing the vigorous regiment of exercise, he said, “Pain is your friend, your ally, it will tell you when you are seriously injured,…
Cholesterol: Healing or Hurting Your Heart?
Lowering cholesterol has proven to be a worthy pursuit if trying to keep your heart healthy. Niacin can play an important role in keeping cholesterol numbers balanced. Niacin is Vitamin B3 and can be found in many foods from plants and animals. Meats that provide niacin are beef, pork, poultry, & fish. Red meat is…
Fresh Breath: Not Too Much Mouthwash
You should limit the amount of mouthwash you use to keep fresh breath. Mouthwash is excellent for destroying the bacteria in your mouth that causes gingivitis and tooth decay, but it also destroys some essential bacteria needed to help produce nitric oxide. The bacteria in the mouth that convert nitrate to nitric oxide and nitric…
Should You Take L-Arginine Daily?
Companies will market L-Arginine as the superior or ultimate cardio health solution. You will see things like amazing amino acid safeguarding your heart. However, they will not market the reasons to avoid L-Arginine. L-Arginine is an amino acid which the body converts to nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is known to open or widen blood vessels….
Remember Your Health Is Your Responsibility – Part IV
Stress is a major enemy of your mind and body. Any health issue you are facing is increased when you are stressed. Stress can be unnoticed in day-to-day life. It can sneak up on you and you may not realize you are suffering from heavy stress. You may go through your life thinking you are…
Antibiotics: Good or Bad
Avoiding Antibiotics: Good or Bad Decision Some people think it is better to err on the side of taking an antibiotic versus not taking, why? They think that even if they don’t need the antibiotic it won’t hurt taking it to kill off potential issues. The science disagrees with thinking antibiotics should be used based…
Remember Your Health Is Your Responsibility – Part III
Are you taking multiple medications for different health issues? Are those medications being prescribed by different doctors from different areas of medical expertise? Responsible medical professionals will ask you for a list of all medications you are taking before they prescribe a new medication. If you complain to your doctor about a specific health issue…