Arthritis and Salt Intake – New Study, New Discovery

by ShellyManning | Mar 30, 2013 | 6 comments

High sodium diets are frequently pegged as the culprit for people who have high blood pressure. But does excess salt cause other problems as well? In studies from 3 different universities, researchers set out to see if there was any relationship between salty,...

These 7 Things Lower Blood Pressure Without Medications

by Christian Goodman | Mar 29, 2013 | 18 comments

As we leave our 20s and 30s behind and find ourselves navigating all the newfound ailments that like to tag along in middle age, one of the most commonly suffered is high blood pressure. The World Health Organization has dubbed this condition as the single most...

Are Sweet Fruits Bad For Type 2 Diabetes… Really?

by Jodi Knapp | Mar 28, 2013 | 12 comments

Conventional thinking for people with type 2 diabetes has been that when eating sweet fruits, the amount should be limited in order to keep blood sugar controlled. Recently, though, researchers in Denmark wanted to put that theory to the test to see if eating more...

The Key to Cure High Blood Pressure May Lie in Your Gut

by Christian Goodman | Mar 27, 2013 | 8 comments

“You are what you eat,” is a great quote when considering all the health benefits of eating natural, unprocessed food. But the key to lowering blood pressure may lie in something that accounts for at least 2 to 5 pounds of your total body weight and is at the same...

Weird News About Cholesterol

by Scott Davis | Mar 26, 2013 | 1 comment

Until now cholesterol levels have mostly been connected to your diet and how much you exercise. But researchers in Brazil have discovered a new, unexpected twist to the cholesterol battle. The change of the seasons doesn’t just affect the landscape, the heating bill,...

This One Grain Lowers Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Cures Type 2 Diabetes

by Christian Goodman | Mar 25, 2013 | 14 comments

How does one little grain manage to do so much in such a small amount? The focus of today’s feature article will look at a miracle grain and how many people- even those who are gluten-free – can reap the seemingly endless benefits of it. Can one food really lower...

How to Get Every Vitamin and Mineral You Need from Food

by Jodi Knapp | Mar 24, 2013 | 6 comments

When looking over the health article from the myriad magazines and TV shows, it can be daunting to glean what you CAN eat after the endless lists of what you SHOULDN’T eat. What’s more, with the ever-increasing food costs it can be frustrating to find the biggest bang...

Type 1 Diabetes Cured

by Jodi Knapp | Mar 23, 2013 | 1 comment

Research from Spanish scientists released in the journal Diabetes has shown, for the first time ever in an animal of its size, that Type 1 diabetes can be cured. This study gives great hope that soon type 1 diabetes can be cured in humans and may help fight the battle...

Lower You Life Insurance Premium 70% in Three Steps

by Christian Goodman | Mar 19, 2013 | 0 comments

If you are taking note of the many TV and print ads out there trying to get you to increase your life insurance, you are not alone. As we get older and further along in our careers, we find that making sure our loved ones are taken care of if something really bad were...

Easy Way to Lower Cholesterol and Improve Diabetes

by Jodi Knapp | Mar 18, 2013 | 5 comments

As people make strides to improve their cholesterol numbers and overcome diabetes, they are faced with a dilemma regarding exercise. Should you really hit it hard, or take the slow and easy route? Compounding the issue is that people who are already struggling with...