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Cholesterol ‘Boost’ Stops Alzheimer’s?!

In All Health Watch, General Health

Maintaining optimal cholesterol levels is at the top of the list when it comes to the proactive steps you can take for a healthy heart.

But what if I told you that staying on top of your cholesterol can work wonders for other parts of your body…

… Like your BRAIN?

Believe it or not, a new research study has found that ‘boosting’ a specific type of cholesterol can help protect your brain and potentially help fend off Alzheimer’s disease!… Read More

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[Men] Is Warm Weather Bad for Your Heart?

In All Health Watch, General Health

Guys, spring is in full swing and summer is literally right around the corner.

That means more rounds of golf with your friends… or trips to the beach on a hot day.

It also means that the temperatures are rising… and before you know it, some days will start to feel downright stifling!

Which is why it’s important that you start taking precautions NOW to avoid heat-related illnesses and conditions like dehydration, fatigue, and heat stroke.… Read More

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Why You Should Never Leave the TV On in Your Bedroom

In All Health Watch, Diabetes, General Health, Heart and Cardiovascular

Before bed, be sure to draw the curtains, turn off all the lights, and don’t leave the TV on.

That’s the advice from a new study out of Northwestern University  showing that even a small amount of light at night can harm your heart health and increase your insulin resistance.[1]

Dr. Phyllis Zee led the study. “Just a single night of exposure to moderate room light during sleep can impair glucose and cardiovascular regulation, which are risk factors for heart disease, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome,” she said.… Read More

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One Supplement Eases Painful Leg Condition

In All Health Watch, Featured Article, Pain Relief

Peripheral artery disease can make your life miserable.

Every time you move, your legs hurt.

But that’s just the beginning…

Because of the pain, you become sedentary. So you gain weight and lose muscle. Your risk for a heart attack or a stroke increases.

If you’re a man, you suffer erectile dysfunction.

In severe cases, it can lead to chronic leg sores and, eventually, amputation.[1]… Read More

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Is a Heart Attack in Your Future? Here’s How to Find Out

In All Health Watch, Heart and Cardiovascular, Heart Attacks, Heart Disease

A study presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Session conference found that coronary calcium tests predicts heart risk far more accurately than the cardiac risk equations used by most doctors.[1]

Dr. Jeffrey L. Anderson is a cardiologist and researcher at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Salt Lake City. He says that unlike risk equations, coronary calcium is a marker that shows the actual presence of heart disease.… Read More

LDL Cholesterol Myth Debunked

In All Health Watch, Cholesterol, General Health, Health Warning, Heart and Cardiovascular

A scathing analysis destroys the long-held mainstream belief that so-called “bad” LDL cholesterol causes heart disease.

In fact, it shows that higher cholesterol levels may actually help you live longer.

The study was conducted by an international panel of 16 prestigious researchers, including Dr. Malcolm Kendrick.

His name may sound familiar. That’s because he’s one of our colleagues here at The Institute for Natural Healing.… Read More