Obesity May NOT be Bad for Type 2 Diabetes

Obesity May NOT be Bad for Type 2 Diabetes

Historically, we’re told that obesity not only exacerbates pretty much any disease, but in fact is a leading contributor to a number of those diseases. Surprisingly, that may not necessarily hold true in the case of type 2 diabetes, though. Study data collected over...
Blood Pressure Drugs and Lip Cancer Linked

Blood Pressure Drugs and Lip Cancer Linked

One of the top-selling blood pressure medicines and several others were recently linked to an increased risk in specific type of cancer. While trying to reassure patients that the risk of developing cancer still outweighs the risk of not taking medication, researchers...
5 Things That Boost Your Immune System

5 Things That Boost Your Immune System

Your immune system is one of the most advantaged, complicated functions you could imagine. It protects you from anything from cancer to the common flue. Just think about how the white blood cells process millions of cells every day and determine which ones are good...
This Music Improves Blood Pressure

This Music Improves Blood Pressure

It is said that music tames the savage heart, but researchers looking at patients in intensive care recently proved the adage to be true. But not just any music fits the bill. Researchers looking at blood pressure and pain levels for patients in ICU recently found...
Vertigo Caused by Inner Ear Rocking-Rocks

Vertigo Caused by Inner Ear Rocking-Rocks

Vertigo/Dizziness are conditions that have long baffled the traditional medical system. There are surgeries and there are medications but these invasive methods just don’t seem to provide any permanent results other than side effects. Recently, however, more naturally...
Is Your Waist Causing High Blood Pressure?

Is Your Waist Causing High Blood Pressure?

A high waist circumference causes more problems than just feeling sluggish. The cascade of negative health consequences continues to grow, with new entries on the list of problems recently being added. Just how much of an increase in risk for things like high blood...
Surprising Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Discovered

Surprising Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Discovered

Controversies swirl regarding whether or not dairy is good for a person. But recent studies looking at preventing diabetes show that it’s not the whole dairy group that is important; rather, what kind of dairy food you are consuming that makes the difference. A study...
Is High Blood Pressure Contagious?

Is High Blood Pressure Contagious?

A while back, in a natural health-focused conference, I was once asked the question if we could catch high blood pressure from someone or if someone who had high blood pressure could infect others. In that moment I kind of brushed it off as ridiculous. I made some...