High Or Low For Heart Attack Risk?
The most common risk factors for heart attack are well known – being overweight or obese, a poor diet, lack of physical activity, smoking, etc. Doctors are also typically looking for abnormally high lab values that can give clues for risk such as elevated cholesterol, LDL and triglycerides, or markers of inflammation like c-reactive protein. […]
Are Chili Peppers The Secret Ingredient To Longevity?
Any little thing we can do to decrease mortality risk is usually worth doing. If it’s something that we enjoy doing, even better, especially when it comes to eating foods. (That’s easy!) Down here in San Antonio, people love their chili peppers. They’re added to dishes and thrown on top of foods to boost flavor […]
Belly Bloat Could Be Linked To Too Much Sodium
Have you ever eaten a meal and afterwards felt that your abdomen expanded like a hot air balloon? Not only does it make the waistband tighter and sometimes cause discomfort, but no one wants to walk around looking like they swallowed a bowling ball! Common culprits of belly bloat are legumes, dairy and fiber-rich foods. […]
Could This Herbal Supplement Used For Opiate Addiction Pose a Health Threat?
It is no surprise that America finds itself in the midst of an intense battle against the long overly prescribed class of opiates. At this point in time, the negative effects of opiates are finally being brought into full light as they’ve should’ve been many years before. As someone who has spent the better half of a […]
Don’t Wait, Hydrate!
Drinking water is one of the most important things we can do for our body. Not only is our body made up of 70% water, but it is a vital source for our bodily functions. Unless you have a medical condition telling you not to consume a certain amount of water, we should try to […]
Why You Should Be Pouring Yourself a Cup of Ginger Tea!
Ginger is a caffeine- and sugar-free plant that contains a mixture of vitamins and minerals working together to benefit your health. Ginger was founded by the Chinese and Indians hundreds of years ago and is one of the biggest plant export today. It is one of the oldest plants currently in existence and today there […]
Want Another Heart-Protective Tip? Skip The Sodas And Sugary Beverages!
If you were told to change your diet to help protect your heart, how would you do it? Cut down on sodium to lower your blood pressure? Decrease the amount of fattier meats you eat to reduce cholesterol and unhealthy saturated fats? Eat more plant-based foods to increase antioxidants and heart healthy fiber? Any one […]
Maintaining A Healthy Weight Is Great Defense Against A Deadly Cancer
The reasons to keep your weight in check are too many to list! It helps in maintaining normal blood pressure and blood sugar, decreases risk for many cardiovascular diseases, and puts less physical stress on your muscles and joints. Plus, most people don’t like to look in the mirror and see the aftereffects of years […]
Sugar Pie Honey Bunch
Sugar! That magical molecule of deliciousness! You know what I’m talking about. The one we reach for in the morning to give us that extra spike of wake-up power that goes into whatever concoction of coffee and cream we’ve ordered to get us through the morning. Or perhaps it’s the after lunch boost that we […]
Shake The Salt Shaker Habit For Lower Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a condition that millions of Americans deal with each day. While it is a problem in and of itself, the associated risk it carries for promoting a potential stroke or heart attack make it an even more serious issue. But in many cases, all it may take are some simple steps […]