One Vegetable Fights Cholesterol…and Wins

by | Jun 5, 2011 | 4 comments

Lycopene, the unique antioxidant in tomatoes that’s famous for reducing prostate cancer risk, may also help drop elevated cholesterol, reports a study conducted by University of Adelaide scientists. They found that habitual consumption of lycopene-rich foods like...

What Foods to Eat for High Blood Pressure

by | May 29, 2011 | 0 comments

Those with high blood pressure that can’t live without their morning cup of Joe can drink up without worsening their hypertension, a research study involving more than 170,000 people found. While many public health officials warn those with high blood pressure to...

Natural Way to Reduce High Blood Pressure

by | May 25, 2011 | 5 comments

Those wondering what they should eat to lower their blood pressure may be surprised that the answer may be “nothing,” according to a research team from the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute. In a new study, they found that periodically fasting boosts...

What is Nitroglycerin?

by | May 23, 2011 | 1 comment

We get this question a lot.  Usually, the people asking are those that are either newly diagnosed with a heart condition or have a loved one who just did. The condition it is used primarily for is Coronary Artery Disease, or CAD. This is when the blood vessels...