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Hypertension: All Fired Up
To defeat high blood pressure or at least prevent its serious complication, we need more than the DASH diet and exercise. In this second article on hypertension, we address the role the nervous system plays in hypertension. Sympathetic Nerves Yell “Fire!!!” The nervous system helps…
Read MoreCancer Prevention Strategies: DNA Repair
According to the American Cancer Society, in the US, an estimated 40 out of 100 men and 39 out of 100 women will develop cancer during their lifetime. In this article, we outline a lifestyle program that reduces cancer risk through DNA repair. Cancer originates…
Read MoreHave You Heard? Green, Leafy Veggies Help You Mentally
Adding more spinach, broccoli, kale, collards, and salad greens to your diet could help slow cognitive decline. A study of older individuals found that those who ate one to two servings per day had the cognitive ability of a person 11 years younger than those…
Read MoreDon’t Let Your Brain Shrink!
Both obesity and diabetes cause a clear reduction in brain size without additional contributing factors. The frontal lobes – the CEO of the brain; the hippocampus, so important to memory and mood; the cingulated gyrus, important in adaptability to new situations, are especially vulnerable.
Read More8 Nutritional Strategies To Increase Your Brain Power
For optimal brain health and mental acuity, optimal nutrition is essential. The best diets are not only beneficial to the entire body, they look good and taste good! This blog examines the effects of food on brain health.
Read MoreCranberry Sauce
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups dried cranberries 1 cup fresh orange juice 1 tsp orange zest 2 medjool dates
Read MoreTen Strategies to Reduce Your Stroke Risk
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability and the third leading cause of death in the United States. In fact, stroke is responsible for one out of every 19 deaths in the US.
Read MoreChange Your Diet; Improve Your Allergies
More than 45 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. Dietary factors impact the course of seasonal allergies. Indeed, your diet can improve or aggravate your allergy symptoms. What foods help with seasonal allergies? What foods should be avoided during seasonal allergies?
Read MoreNatural Remedies for Asthma
Asthma is a chronic disease that inflames and narrows the airways in the lungs. Unfortunately, asthma afflicts 300 million people worldwide. It usually requires prescribed medicine. The good news is that there are some lifestyle interventions that can help you control it better.
Read MoreWays to Defeat Seasonal Allergies Naturally
More than 45 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. Now some concerns are arising about common meds used for them. So this article addresses the question, "What natural remedies help allergies?" Is Your Allergy Medication Affecting Your Brain? Benadryl is one such drug and is…
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