Poliana D. Vale, M.D.
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Save Yourself Severe Pain from Kidney Stones
Learn how to reduce your risk of kidney stones!
Read MoreThe Ultimate Weight-Loss Beverage
Can the simple strategy of drinking more water help you lose extra pounds?
Read MoreReducing Your Risk for the Deadly Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) deserves serious attention, for about one in three American population has MetS. Between 20 to 30% of the worldwide population has the metabolic syndrome. This condition pushes millions down the slippery slope to heart attacks, stroke, diabetes, and early death. Do you…
Read MoreAmazing Multi-Tasker
Under the diaphragm, in the right upper abdomen is the liver which receives twenty percent of the blood pumped each minute by the heart. All the blood from key abdominal organs must be filtered and cleansed by the liver before returning to the heart. In…
Read MoreWill Juicing Help You Detoxify?
The Benefits of Juicing Is juicing a health fad or a genuine therapeutic remedy? If you don’t like eating raw fruits and veggies, juicing them or blending them into a smoothie could help you meet your nutritional needs. Freshly made juices are a source of…
Read MoreThe Anti-inflammatory Diet for a New You
Do you have it? You do if you have allergies, asthma, arthritis, gum disease, peptic ulcers, atherosclerosis, diabetes, cancer, obesity, or an auto-immune condition. Have what? Inflammation. The process of inflammation initially starts as a protective mechanism that prevents the spread of disease. However, persistent…
Read MoreStrengthening Your Executive Abilities
Learn how to improve your executive abilities of the prefrontal brain
Read MoreDoes Coffee Safely Reduce Your Risk for Diabetes?
You might have heard about studies suggesting coffee consumption may decrease one’s risk for developing diabetes. “So nothing is wrong with my caffeine buzz! Bring on the coffee!” But not so fast! What is strange is that while both caffeinated and decaf coffee reduce the…
Read MoreHydrotherapy for Hypertension
High blood pressure substantially increases the risk for serious complications from COVID 19 as well as for heart disease, chronic kidney disease, and stroke. This blog looks at the rationales and effectiveness of hydrotherapy for treating high blood pressure.
Read MoreEasy Strategies for Taming the Appetite
Controlling the appetite can be challenging for many of us. Without doing so, weight management or successful weight loss are impossible. Learn practical, science-backed tips that can help you tame your appetite! Go Plant-Based! In a study, scientists compared the effects of eating a plant-based…
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