FLASH: Do you want a daytime pick-me-up that may also benefit your blood pressure? Then take a Siesta, researchers suggest. “Midday sleep appears to lower blood pressure levels at the same magnitude as other lifestyle changes,” said Dr. Manolis Kallistratos, a cardiologist at Asklepieion General Hospital in Voula, Greece. For each hour you nap, systolic […]
FLASH: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of natural death among people who are traveling Do not ignore heart attack symptoms while travelling, keep emergency numbers at hand. That is the main message of a study presented today at Acute Cardiovascular Care 20191 a European Society of Cardiology (ESC) congress. Cardiovascular disease is the leading […]
FLASH: Breathing cold air is almost impossible to avoid during Winter months, but there are known health risks everyone should know about before going outdoors in extreme cold. You know the temperature is low if you can see your breath after you exhale. The water vapor in the moist air you inhaled condenses into a […]
FLASH: aAn unhealthy lifestyle can trigger inflammation throughout your body, which can then accelerate wear-and-tear on your brain, a new study suggests. The Big Q: What happens? The Big A: Faster declines in thinking and memory for those who do not practice healthy habits that counteract inflammation. Long-term inflammation is most often caused by chronic […]
The Formula for Great Health and Long Life The formula 7 + 12 = YBU (your best you) is the Key, as it can/will transform your life, give you a younger age and prevent disease, distress and disability. The way to achieve all that is to set clear, attainable goals, then plan the steps needed […]
Be Thankful Knowing that Wheat, Carbs and Sugar are Brain Killers Celebrate with a low carb, no bread, sugar free Thanksgiving Dinner. There is no conventional treatment for Alzheimer’s, research shows this devastating degenerative neurological disease can be effectively prevented by lowering sugar exposure, increasing exercise and improving the quality of your sleep. “The science is […]
Your Dog May Help You Live Happier Longer The US is home to nearly 70-M pet dogs, and their owners enjoy unconditional love, loyal companionship and often lovably quirky personalities as a result. These intangible benefits of dog ownership are what make them the most popular pet in America Yet, some of the benefits of pet […]
Lack of Good Sleep Leads to Poor Health Sleep Quality affects Blood Pressure and Risk of Heart Disease Sleep Deprivation Takes a Toll on Mental Health Sleep deprivation is a risk factor for severe Dementia. Research strengthens the link between sleep problems and Heart Disease A noted by author Quanhe Yang, senior scientist in the Division […]
Super Foods Fight Killer Diseases The human body likes a challenge, and exercising, intermittent fasting and braving the elements from time to time keeps us younger because we are giving our cells a workout. The same holds true for your gut and digestive system, says Dr. Walter Willet, a professor of nutrition and epidemiology at […]
Stay Healthy: Eat More Seafood! Whatever your preference, eating more seafood may help you stay healthy as you age, new research suggests. In a study spanning 22 years, researchers found that higher blood levels of the omega-3 fatty acids found in seafood were associated with a better chance of healthy aging. The study involved more […]
Healthy Blood = Healthy Live Blood is essential for life, as it carries Key substances like dissolved Q2 (oxygen) and nutrients to the cells, and flushes out excess or toxic metabolic waste from these same cells. Blood travels throughout the body via blood vessels which are long tubes that channel blood from the heart and […]
As We Get Older Let’s Always Eat ‘Super’ Foods Men and Women alike are susceptible to bone loss, muscle loss, hormonal changes, and the dreaded middle age spread. Older people see and feel these changes in achy joints, vision impairment, heart complications, weight gain, decreased memory retention, and lack of energy, all of which are […]
Top Anti-Inflammatory Foods, Herbs, and Spices Herbs and cooking spices contain a wide variety of antioxidants, minerals and vitamins, and help maximize the nutrient density of our meals. Every time we flavor our meals with herbs or spices we are “upgrading” our food without adding a single calorie. In fact, on a per gram fresh […]
Fasting: The Way to Good Health Research from the University of Southern California has found that a 3-day fast can regenerate the entire human immune system. This remarkable and major breakthrough points to a straightforward and low-cost way to improve health and well-being. Fasting, abstaining from all or some foods or drinks for a set […]
Control Your Breathing, Calm Your Brain The way we breathe, fast, slow, shallow or deep is intricately tied to our body as a whole, sending messages that affect y mood, stress and the immune system. Breathing is easily ignored, and revered at the same time. It is instinctual to advise someone to “take a deep breath” […]
‘Bad Cholesterol’ Tied to Early Death for Healthy People A new US study suggests that healthy adults who do not keep their LDL-C, or “bad cholesterol,” in check are more likely to die prematurely from cardiovascular disease than peers with lower cholesterol levels. Researchers examined data on 36,375 adults with no history of heart disease […]
Caution: Sitting for Prolonged Periods of Time Can Be Deadly Studies show that the average US adult spends 9 to 12 hours each day sitting, and a 60-min workout cannot counteract the effects of this level of inactivity. Sitting is not inherently dangerous. The danger is in the amount of time you spend sitting. Brief periods of […]
Blood Moon: Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century At nearly 2 hours long, this lunar eclipse will be the longest of the Century. North America is the only continent on Earth where it was not visible. The best views will be in Africa and Asia, but people in Europe, South America and Australia will get partial views. The […]
After a Heart Attack, Back to Work is Good Medicine Get out and contribute agaim Returning to work after a heart attack often requires patients to clear unexpected psychological hurdles in addition to the physical ones they already face. But the effort could pay off. Research suggests going back to work can be critical to […]
Eat Heart Healthy Real Food For heart benefits, a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, beans and grains remains the way to go, according to a new research review. The review, by an American College of Cardiology (ACC) nutrition committee, examined the evidence on a few diet “hypes.” Among the findings: Omega-3 fats and legumes (including […]
Our Eyes May Be a Window to a Healthy Brain Worsening vision and cognitive function are common among older people, but we have the ability to take control of our health so our eyes and mind stay clear and functioning optimally Diseases that affect blood vessels, veins and arteries have long been implicated in cognitive […]
Protect Your Pancreas, It is Extremely Important We should all know that our pancreas is an extremely important organ in the body because it produces the hormone insulin and secretes it into the blood stream, keeping our blood sugar in check. So, it is a Key player in the war against diabetes. “In essence, it controls […]
Yoga and Pilates Suitable for People of All Ages Low impact Yoga and Pilates are suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels, medical experts say. Such low-impact workouts don’t require special equipment and, after initial training, can be done at home to improve physical and mental health. “Both use your own body weight […]
Good Food for Our Pet’s Good Health Free radicals cause damage called oxidative stress in our pet’s body, and oxidative stress and the inflammation it causes are directly linked to aging and disease Free radicals occur naturally as the result of metabolic, cellular and immune system functioning, as well as certain external factors Antioxidants neutralize […]
Breathing Through the Nose is Really Important! Breathing is often an ignored topic when it comes to good health, but breathing properly can improve oxygenation through your body, including the brain, and is a powerful strategy for relieving stress and anxiety To induce calm, you need to breathe slowly and lightly, from the diaphragm, and […]
Detox Your Blood, Nourish Your Heart for Optimal Health Detoxification is a process to remove a large quality of toxins accumulation in the body, with an aim to rejuvenate and optimize the function of body organs. American diet contains high saturated fat, trans fat, and other progressively harmful substances such as sugar, caffeine, pesticides, additive […]
Naturally Increase Your Blood Flow, Eliminate Stress Most people rarely think about “blood flow” or “circulation” … Or what’s happening inside their veins and arteries because they think “well, my heart is pumping, I can see my veins… things must be working fine”. But this is not always the case and that’s why a heart attack […]
Green Tea for Heart and Brain Health High green tea contain polyphenol antioxidants recognized for their disease prevention and anti-aging properties. Polyphenols can account for up to 30% of the dry leaf weight of green tea. Within the group of polyphenols are flavonoids, which contain catechins. And 1 of the most powerful catechins is epigallocatechin-3-gallate […]
This Coming ‘Blood Moon’ is the Longest Lunar Eclipse in a 100 Years A Blood Moon + the longest lunar eclipse of the 21st Century occurs on the night of 27 July and morning of 28 July. The total eclipse is set to last for 1 hr 43 mins. The eclipse will only be visible in the Eastern […]
Change Lifestyle, Slash Blood Pressure Fast Lifestyle changes lower blood pressure as effectively as Rx medication. Changing lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise can slash blood pressure in just 14 days, a new study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition says. “I’ve been using lifestyle changes to lower blood […]
Alzheimer’s Linked to High Sugar Diet, Diabetes and Lack of Sleep Insulin is usually associated with its role in keeping blood-sugar levels in a healthy range, it also plays a role in brain signaling. In 1 animal study, when researchers disrupted the proper signaling of insulin in the brain, they were able to induce many […]
CDC: Diseases from Mosquitoes, Fleas and Ticks Rising in US Diseases from mosquitoes, ticks and flea bites tripled in the United States from Y 2004 to 2016, and officials said Tuesday rising temperatures and an increasingly connected global society are to blame. More than 642,000 cases of these illnesses were reported during the 13 years […]
The More Vegetables We Eat, the Lower the Risk of Heart Disease Nitrate-Rich (NO)vegetables boost Heart Health and lower the risk of heart attacks NO is an important biological signaling molecule that supports normal endothelial function and protects our mitochondria. It is also a potent vasodilator helping relax and widen our blood vessels, which improves […]
Some Uncommon Causes for High Blood Pressure If you have been diagnosed with hypertension, aka high blood pressure, you are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), high blood pressure affects 33% if adult Americans, but many people do not even know it. The exact causes of hypertension are puzzling […]
April is Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs Month, What You Need to Know The vast majority of dogs who test positive for Lyme live in just 12 states that have heavy infestations of deer ticks A large percentage of dogs in Lyme-endemic states test positive for exposure to the Lyme bacterium, but do not develop […]
Boost Fitness and Improve Your Sleep Ben Greenfield, one of the top biohackers in the US and founder of BenGreenfieldFitness.com, has intriguing insights into health and fitness. The Big Q: Who is Ben Greenfield? Heart rate variability (HRV) testing is another bio-hack Mr. Greenfield takes full advantage of. He prefers an app called NatureBeat, available on […]
Bikram Yoga Without Steam Heat Bikram yoga, a series of 26 poses typically done in a sweat-inducingly hot room, may not need to be practiced at steam-bath temperatures to help improve blood vessel health, a small experiment suggests. Millions of people worldwide practice Bikram yoga, typically in 90-minute sessions that involve breathing exercises and holding […]
Rx Medications, Not the Only Answer to Relieving High Blood Pressure The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about 30% of Americans have high blood pressure, also called hypertension, and only 50% of them have their blood pressure under control. Now, under controversial new guidelines released in November 2017, which advised that […]
US Areas Hit With Zika Seeing More Birth Defects The mosquito-born Zika virus may be responsible for an excess number of birth defects in US states and territories where the virus had been circulating in local mosquito populations, even in women who had no lab evidence of Zika exposure during pregnancy, US health officials said […]
Grounding, Place Your Bare Feet on the Ground… The energy from the Earth can help all of us live a healthier life The concept is known as grounding, and it is simply walking barefoot. It is super simple yet overlooked way to protect and improve human health. As cardiologist Dr. Stephen Sinatra, author of “Earthing: […]
Tea and Coffee Are Really Good for Us Coffee should be Organic and shade-grown; drink it Black or with added coconut oil or MCT oil Tea should be Organic and grown in a non-polluted environment, drink it without milk, with lemon added if you like. No Sugar or artificial Sweeteners period. Research presented at the […]
The Many Benefits of Being Thankful Gratitude is Good Medicine Gratitude improves Relationships This week Americans gather together with family and friends to give thanks for our bounty, our friendships, and love. However, while it is good to count our blessings on Thanksgiving Day, practicing gratitude throughout the year can have tremendous health benefits. Experts […]
Keeping Our Brains Sharp, 9 Simple Ways The several steps we use to keep our hearts healthy may also help to keep our brain sharp into old age, too. “What’s good for your heart is also good for your brain,” Dr. Gary Small says. The American Heart Association recently outlined what the organization calls “Life’s […]
Fast, Easy Zika Test Developed After the horrendous impacts of Irma, Harvey and Maria, I spoke with my friend Charles Murray, the Chairman/CEO of Penta 5 USA, about keeping the “Bugs at Bay” and “Toxins out of the Way” And learned that there is a new fast, easy and cheap “dipstick” test for the Zika and […]
Using Meditation to Prevent Heart Disease Meditation may help reduce some risk factors for heart disease, according to a new statement from the American Heart Association. The statement, released Thursday, noted that a healthy lifestyle and medicines to control high blood pressure, high cholesterol and other heart threats are the most effective ways to prevent […]
Real Good Foods to Help Lower Blood Pressure Arugula, or rocket, is a very healthy leafy green that helps decrease blood pressure due to the minerals potassium, calcium and magnesium, which help relax your blood vessels and, in turn, help reduce blood pressure Flaxseeds, beets, celery, olive oil and cooked tomatoes also help reduce blood […]
9/11 ‘Dust’ Put Children at Risks for Heart Disease The repercussions of 9/11 continue to exact a toll on the health of Americans. An analysis by NYU Langone Health of blood tests from children who may have breathed in the toxic ashes and fumes from the collapse of the World Trade Center towers found that […]
New Drug Lowers Heart Risks by Curbing Inflammation $NVS For the 1st time, a drug has helped prevent heart attacks by curbing inflammation, a new and very different approach than lowering cholesterol. People on the drug also had surprisingly lower cancer death rates, especially from lung cancer. An anti-tumor effect is an exciting possibility. Doctors […]
A Handful of Almonds Daily Help Rid Body of Bad Cholesterol Researchers at Pennsylvania State University recently published on the anti-cholesterol benefits of almonds. Regular intake of a handful of almonds increased levels of mature HDL or “good cholesterol” particles, which are associated with cardiovascular health, by 19%. According to a study published Friday, 11 […]
Stem Cell Therapy: Repair and Regenerate Our Bodies $USRM Stem Cells 101: The primary purpose of stem cells is to maintain, heal and regenerate tissues wherever they reside in the body. This is a continuous process that occurs inside the body throughout life. If we did not have stem cells, our lifespan would be about […]
Effects of Obesity on the Human Body & Their Symptoms Obesity is a concern that should be addressed immediately, because it can/does cause many serious complications. Below is a list of health complications that can arise due to obesity, as well as their symptoms, as follows: Type 2 Diabetes: Most people who are obese develop […]
There Health Benefits to Drinking Good Water There are disadvantages to not drinking enough water, as the Human body is made mostly of water. In fact, the human body consists of about 42 liters (11 gals) of water, which accounts for between 50 and 70% of our body weight. Our blood is 85% water, your […]
Lack of Sleep Can Lead to Heart Disease and Stroke Not getting enough sleep can 2X the chances of dying from heart disease or stroke, particularly in people with risk factors like diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure and cholesterol, US researchers said Wednesday. The findings in the Journal of the American Heart Association were based […]
Getting the Benefits of Resveratrol One of the most dramatic aspects of resveratrol is its neuroprotective effects, even to the point of slowing the onset or progression of Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia, which accounts for 20 to 30% of all dementia cases, caused by blocked or reduced cerebral blood flow that results in oxygen deprivation. […]
Salt, a Key Cause of Heart Attack and Stroke, Cut it Out. Most of the salt that Americans consume comes from processed foods and restaurant meals, and is not added at the table or in home-cooked dishes, a new study finds. The findings, published online in the American Heart Association journal Circulation, indicate only 10% of […]
The Keys to Cancer Prevention: Diet & Detoxification Optimizing our body’s ability to burn fat as its primary fuel by eating a ketogenic diet and/or fasting is a foundational aspect of cancer prevention and treatment. Detoxification is a Key component as outlined in Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy’s book, “The Cancer Revolution: A Groundbreaking Program to […]
Anti-aging, the Quest for Young Blood During the past 10 years scientific studies on mice suggest that certain aspects of aging, including brain function, can be slowed or reversed when older animals receive blood from younger ones. A common technique used in such studies is called parabiosis. Parabiosis is the process through which the circulatory […]
Conscious Breathing Slows Heart Rate and May Prevent High Blood Pressure Conscious breathing is an effective way to slow the heart rate that has long been known to meditators and athletes Practicing breathing exercises may prevent hypertension in adults, if caught early while the nervous system is still plastic, according to an Australian study published […]
Healing: Tap into the Mind Body Connection Along with Conventional Medicine Conventional medicine is necessary to treat disease, but if you really want to prevent health problems and stay well, do consider integrating practices from holistic medicine too. “The field of integrative, or complementary, medicine, grew out of what used to be known as ‘alternative […]
Anti-Aging: Beet Juice, Exercise Delivers More Oxygen to Brain Drinking beetroot juice before working out makes the brains of older adults with high blood pressure perform like younger brains, says a study from Wake Forest University. “We knew, going in, that a number of studies had shown that exercise has positive effects on the brain,” […]
Understanding the Language of the Heart Can Save Your Life Heart Disease is the #1 Killer in the US, Do Not Ignore the Signals Heart disease is the #1 killer of men and women in the United States, claiming more lives than all forms of cancers combined. Yet many Americans ignore Key warning signs that […]
Blood Test Can Now Predict Risk for Heart Attack Blood clots are responsible for the most heart attacks and strokes It is very concerning when what appears to be a very healthy person suffers a heart attack or stroke, but a new blood test may pick up those at risk. Cardiovascular disease means primarily heart […]
Insulin Is the Real Reason for Heart Disease In Y 2013 Ivor Cummins, a biochemical engineer with a background in medical device engineering and leading teams in complex problem solving, ran into health problems. His serum ferritin was very high, which is a potent risk factor for heart disease, as were his liver enzymes. After […]
Diabetes: One of the Most Expensive and Lethal Diseases in the World The links between diabetes and other lethal conditions such as heart disease and cancer are exceedingly compelling. Recent research showed life expectancy has declined in the US for the 1st time in 20 years, leaving researchers searching for clues as to the cause. […]
Heart Disease Begins in Adolescence and Early Adulthood Young adults with any amount of calcified plaque in their arteries are already at risk of a heart attack, a new study finds. Among those 32 to 46 years old, even a little calcified plaque aka atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries can boost the odds for […]
What We Eat, When We Eat It Is Key To Good Heart Health People who want a healthy heart should be mindful of not only what they eat, but when they eat, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA). The report is a response to the growing evidence that timing […]
Sunlight Can Lower High Blood Pressure, Reduce Heart Disease & Cancer Risk $CRRVF Research has shown that when Sunlight strikes your skin, nitric oxide (NO) is released into our bloodstream. NO is a powerful blood pressure lowering compound that helps protect your cardiovascular system, cutting your risk for both heart attack and stroke. UVB light […]
High Blood Pressure can Lead to Stroke, Heart Problems & Kidney Disease + $CRRVF The new study shows public health efforts to improve blood pressure control are working, but “there are still disparities that still affect minorities,” said senior author Dr. Edgar Argulian, of Mt. Sinai St. Luke’s Hospital in New York City. Treatment of […]
Every Winter, Lots of People ‘Drop Dead’ Shoveling Snow It happens every winter, otherwise healthy men and women die from a sudden heart attack while shoveling Snow, while thousands of other Americans go to emergency rooms with cardiovascular problems. The Big Q: Why are some people more likely to drop dead while shoveling heavy snow […]
High Blood Pressure, “The Silent Killer” Increasing Worldwide The data says that there are about 4.4-B people in the world with elevated or high blood pressure, and the number of deaths linked to this “Silent Killer” is increasing at an alarming rate. An international analysis of nearly 9-M people states that the rate of high […]
The Heart Health Benefits of Fermented Beets Fermented beets may be among the healthiest vegetables out there, as most of the sugar is then eaten up by beneficial bacteria during the fermentation process, while leaving other health-boosting ingredients intact. Fermented foods are also full of probiotics or good bacteria. A large number of studies have […]
Heart Health Report: An Extraordinary Heart Drug in Phase 1 Trials Heart failure patients have weakened hearts, but researchers say an experimental drug used for the 1st time in humans may repair heart cells and improve heart function. According to the results of a small Phase 1 trial, a single intravenous infusion of the drug […]
US Sending $184-M to States and Territories to Fight Zika The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are sending $184-M in funding to US states and territories to fight the Zika virus. The funding is part of the $350-M in federal funding provided to CDC under the Zika Response and Preparedness Appropriations Act of […]
Beets and Beet Juice Boost Heart Health Raw beets and raw beet juice are typically recommended in limited amounts due to their high sugar content, but when fermented, beets may be among the healthiest vegetables there are, as most of the sugar is “eaten” by beneficial bacteria during the fermentation process while leaving other health-boosting […]
Losing Sleep Is A Health Hazard, Get a Good Night’s Sleep Losing sleep is bad for our health, and research points out why the human body suffers when deprived of quality sleep. Many people are at risk, including those who struggle with insomnia as well as people who work long, erratic hours or night shifts. Emergency […]
The 3 Key Principles for Healthy Blood Flow There are 3 natural energies that result in separation of charges that create healthy blood flow, they are as follows: 1. Sunlight charges up your blood vessels, which increases the flow of blood. When the sun’s rays penetrate your skin, it causes a massive increase of nitric […]
Blood Pressure Is Important, What You Need to Know Fact: about 1 in 3 American adults need to be concerned about their blood pressure. And, according to the American Heart Association, 28% of them do not know it. Many people go about their lives unaware that their blood pressure levels may be creeping higher, even […]
Investing & Trading Stocks Can Be Stressful, Check Your Blood Pressure According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 33% American adults (70+) have high blood pressure. About 50% have uncontrolled high blood pressure, which increases your risk for a number of serious health problems, including: Heart disease Stroke Kidney disease Cognitive decline, […]
Changing Lifestyle Can Extend Your Life Get some exercise, learn relaxation techniques, and eat right. Nutrition plays a major role, the Mediterranean diet has been proven to lower blood pressure, the silent killer. The Mediterranean diet limits sugars, refined carbohydrates, and saturated fat while going heavy on fruits, veggies, whole grains, and healthy fats. It […]
News Study: Sudden Cardiac Death is Predictable Because it occurs without warning, sudden cardiac death is a leading cause of death in the US. But now researchers say they have developed a model they can use to predict these nearly always fatal events. Each year, more than 300,000 non-hospitalized Americans succumb to sudden cardiac death, […]
Florida based Penta 5 USA develops non-toxic repellent that takes the bite out of mosquitoes. Last week I met with R. Charles Murray, Founder/CEO Penta 5 USA and learned that he has succeeded in developing a new class of products that can halt a Mosquitoe’s appetite for human Blood. Penta 5’s products are non-toxic […]
Alcohol Increases the Risk of Cancer, It Begins in Your Mouth About 33% of Americans are obese, incurring an estimated annual medical cost of $147-B, that according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Notably in Y 2014 there was no State in the natio with a prevalence of obesity less than […]
Chicago Marks the “Deadliest” July in 10 Years After marking through the deadliest May in 21 years, Chicago again closed a deadliest July in 10 years, 65 people were killed. This has pushed the number of homicides in the city by July this year to nearly 400. The total number for all of last year […]
Junk Food Is Bad for Our Health The food industry uses tactics to create misleading data and other sales techniques, but it does not change the fact that junk food is bad for us. People who ate a diet focused on Mac & Cheese, processed lunch meat, sausage biscuits, mayonnaise and microwavable meals with unhealthy […]
The Real Risk Factors for Heart Disease Over the past 60 odd years, by failing to tell the truth and differentiate between trans fats and saturated fats, there is a whole lot of confusion. Further, there is lots confusion about the relationship between saturated fat and cholesterol, plus, there are different types of saturated fats, which may […]
Donald Trump, “The World will miss Muhammad Ali” Donald Trump and the world expressed his condolences via Twitter on the death of boxing legend Muhammad Ali aka Cassius Clay, saying the late heavy weight boxing Champion would be “missed by all.” Cassius Clay died Friday at 74 anni in a Phoenix, AZ hospital of septic […]
Sugar is Linked to the World’s Most Serious Medical Conditions After many years of public awareness campaigns and damning reports, it seems the notion that sugar is incredibly bad for us has finally started to dawn on some people. While not quite impacting the masses as it should, I have certainly noticed more and more […]