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by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.
Diabetes increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. A growing body of research suggests that ginger can help by improving all of diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure.
Metabolic Syndrome is the increasingly common constellation of any three of abdominal obesity, elevated triglycerides, low HDL-cholesterol, high blood pressure and elevated blood sugar. It now affects a whopping 25% of all adults in the world. Treating it is important in the prevention of diabetes and heart disease. There may be a simple way to…
Spirulina is a tiny microalgae. High blood pressure is a huge problem. This tiny supplement may be a safe, effective answer to this huge problem. Spirulina is a blue-green microalgae that is absolutely loaded in easily digested, highly absorbable nutrients. A recent meta-analysis revealed that spirulina significantly reduces total cholesterol, the heart harmful LDL cholesterol…
Sugar is sweet. Maple syrup is sweet. What happens to your health when you swap sugar for maple syrup? No one has ever studied that before. Until now.
A billion people have high blood pressure. By 2025, that number is projected to be 1.5 billion. That’s insane! A new meta-analysis provides solid evidence that simply supplementing garlic could help.
High blood pressure is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease. Eating more vegetables is recommended to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. A new study suggests that eating more cruciferous vegetables may be especially effective.
Tons of research has shown that garlic helps both blood pressure and cholesterol. Now there’s even more!
According to the American Heart Association, nearly half of all American adults have high blood pressure. According to the CDC, only 22.5% of adults with high blood pressure have it under control. That’s concerning since high blood pressure increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, the leading causes of death in the United States….
High blood pressure is a common and serious health concern. Managing it can have a large impact on health. This new meta-analysis shows that one exciting way to help manage it is alpha lipoic acid.
You know that cutting back on salt is important for lowering blood pressure. But how important is it? And is it important even if you are on blood pressure lowering medication? Let’s find out!
Metabolic syndrome may be the defining disease of our time. It is the dangerous place where our modern lifestyle that leads to heart disease, diabetes and obesity meets. Garlic may be the answer.
This common but little discussed flavonoid can help improve diabetes and quality of life in type 2 diabetics.