Cholesterol is necessary for normal metabolic functioning, but excess cholesterol in blood vessels leads to heart attacks, coronary disease, and strokes. To fully understand cholesterol’s role in your health, you need to understand cholesterol itself. What Is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy substance that your body needs to build cells and manufacture vitamins and hormones.…
Inflammation is part of the body’s natural response to injury and infection. However, sometimes the body’s inflammatory response works overtime, causing several health conditions. Good Inflammation When the body is working correctly, inflammation occurs when you’re sick or injured. This kind of inflammation is a good thing. Chemicals in the bodywork to fight infections and…
Beans really might be a magical fruit. Recent studies find beans to be nutritional powerhouses rich in fiber, resistant starch, and plant protein. Adding beans to your diet promotes medical weight loss programs, insulin sensitivity, and cardiovascular health. However, the power of a tiny bean may be even more impressive than previously thought. New studies…
Metal toxicity, resulting from lead, mercury, aluminum, and arsenic, continues to be a significant public health concern and contributes to a number of serious health issues, including damage to the central and peripheral nervous systems, compromised kidney and liver function, and damage to the cardiovascular system. Specifically, toxic metals appear to contribute to oxidative stress…
Intravenous therapies have become increasingly common over the last few years. One IV therapy, in particular, known as a “Myers’ Cocktail,” is unquestionably the most frequently used vitamin infusion. This specific blend of vitamins and minerals was developed by John Myers, MD. Myers created the cocktail as a potential treatment option for patients suffering from…
According to the CDC, stroke continues to be a major cause of serious disability for adults. It is also estimated that nearly 800,000 people in the United States have a stroke each year[1]. While 80% of those experiencing a stroke survive for at least one year following the event, more than 70% will continue to…
You may not have heard of a very important molecule in your body, NAD+. This molecule is responsible for creating energy from the nutrients you consume. As you get older, your NAD+ levels decline. This decline can affect your metabolism and other important cellular functions in your body. What Is NAD+? NAD+ stands for nicotinamide…
Taking care of your immune system may be the most important thing you can do to stay healthy and feel younger. Add these eight superfoods to your diet to help you meet your wellness goals naturally. 1. Garlic Garlic is a prebiotic that contains allicin, a bioactive shown to increase disease-fighting cells and immune system…
Current estimates indicate that kidney disease currently affects over 37 million US adults and over 10% of the global population[1]. Characterized by gradual loss of function, kidney disease generally progresses over time and culminates in the inability to remove waste and excess fluid from the blood[2]. Often demonstrating little to no symptoms in its early…
According to recent data from the CDC, an estimated 30 million Americans currently have type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and another 88 million are considered to be prediabetic[1]. Occurring most often as a result of being overweight and/or sedimentary and often resulting in severe kidney, heart, or vision issues, T2DM has demonstrated to be difficult…
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