Better QUALITY of life, PEACE of mind, and a stronger, more POWERFUL heart

If your heart isn’t protected, it really doesn’t matter how healthy the rest of your body is.

Unfortunately, the mainstream’s idea of how to get a strong heart and cardiovascular system. They say cholesterol is the problem and make millions on dangerous statin drugs. They think the only way to lower blood pressure is with a beta blocker or other pill.… Read More

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‘Spare Tire’ Worse for Heart Than ‘Love Handles,’ Study Finds

In All Health Watch, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, Fitness and Exercise, Heart and Cardiovascular, Weight Loss

If you’re carrying extra weight, it’s better to have “love handles” than a “spare tire.”

That’s the take-home message of a new study that shows belly fat is worse for your heart than flab elsewhere.1 A lot worse.

Researchers collected data on 1,106 men and women whose average age was 45. Scientists measured subcutaneous adipose fat. This is fat just under the skin.… Read More

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Tomato Compounds Fight Heart Disease, Study Shows

In All Health Watch, Anti-Aging, Cholesterol, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, Heart and Cardiovascular, Heart Disease

Natural compounds in tomatoes lower the most dangerous form of cholesterol, a new study shows.

Most of us know that HDL is “good” cholesterol and LDL is “bad.” But there’s a type of cholesterol that is even worse than LDL. It’s oxidized LDL.

Oxidation of LDL cholesterol occurs when regular LDL particles in your body react with free radicals. The resulting oxidized LDL is more reactive to surrounding tissue.… Read More

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Dr. Eliaz: Use Your Toothbrush to Fight Cancer, Heart Disease

In All Health Watch, Anti-Aging, Cancer, Featured Article, Heart and Cardiovascular

By Dr. Isaac Eliaz, M.D.

Your dentist can do more than clean your teeth and keep them pain-free. A good dentist can save your life.

Research demonstrates strong connections between poor oral health and heart disease, cancer, and other life-threatening illnesses. As more integrative doctors, dentists, and health providers recognize these important relationships, we can see a gradual expansion in preventative medicine protocols to emphasize holistic oral and dental care.… Read More

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75% of Heart Attack Victims Break This Simple Rule

In All Health Watch, Blood Pressure, Featured Article, Heart and Cardiovascular, Heart Attacks

More than 100,000 Americans die of a heart attack each year. But that number would be much lower if the vast majority of them didn’t ignore one simple rule…

Call 911.

A study in the journal Circulation found that only 23% of people in the hospital for chest pain called 911. The others either drove themselves or had someone else drive them.… Read More