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Inspired by nature & perfected by science!
Jul 25th
Today we know about the direct interdependence between good health, long life and nutrition. 70% of visits to doctors are directly or indirectly connected with wrong or low quality nutrition, which is excessive in fats, carbohydrates, meat proteins, food processing byproducts, salt, but short of vitally important nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, herbs, herbal oils More >
Sodium – The Newest Dietary No-No
May 8th
The relationship between hypertension (high blood pressure) and a high salt consumption has been well documented over the years. It has been estimated that in South Africa, 3.3 million people suffer from high blood pressure. High blood pressure may in turn be associated with heart disease and strokes. As dietary influences have a direct effect More >
5 Top Heart Health Recommendations
Apr 15th
This article comes from HealthIsWealth.net For many Americans, heart disease is a major concern. As the leading cause of death in our country, almost everyone knows someone who has been impacted by this disease. A review of the latest research provides some solid direction for nutritional recommendations that can make a big difference in your More >
Heart Health, A Global Concern
Mar 23rd
This article comes from HealthIsWealth.net by Dr. Andrew Myers Many of you are aware that heart disease is the #1 killer of Americans today. This year about 1.2 million Americans will have a first or recurrent heart attack, and about 452,000 of them will die as a result. But recent research has also documented the impact More >
The Adverse Effects of Junk Food
Feb 15th
Junk food has turned out to be the favorite foods of the young and old equally. Junk food also called fast food is the food that is said to be an alternative to the food that is cooked at home. The effects of junk food are many and it is important for one to know More >
How a daily walk can beat 24 illnesses
Nov 23rd
INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPERS It takes only 30 minutes a day but could cut your risk of falling victim to up to two dozen illnesses, including dementia and cancer. Taking the time for a brisk daily walk could also have other major health benefits by slowing down the rate at which our bodies deteriorate with age. Researchers More >
5 Biggest Killers
Aug 30th
What is the connection to being overweight and common cardiovascular disease risks? This falls into 5 categories: 1) Heart Disease: Fat is body tissue, just like muscle or bone, and it needs to be supplied by blood. As you gain weight, more blood vessels must be created and more blood must be pumped to service More >
High Blood Pressure: What Does it Mean?
Apr 29th
Every time you go to the doctor, they wrap a little inflatable cuff around your upper arm, pump air into it, and squeeze your poor little bicep until it just about explodes. They’re measuring your blood pressure, but how does it work? The air is pumped until your circulation is cut off (you know, that More >
Your Sweet Tooth Could Hurt Your Heart
Apr 26th
Put that lollipop, cupcake, or chocolate-covered whatever down! I have some bad news for those of you born with a major sweet tooth. Aside from the fact that eating too much sugar leads to bigger sized jeans and more trips to the dentist, here’s another con to add to the list associated with eating sugar More >
