Vitamin D Supplements Treat Hypertension, Prevent Heart Disease

by Christian Goodman | Dec 25, 2011 | 24 comments

Several studies from the last decade have linked low vitamin D levels with heightened risk of heart disease and hypertension. However, a new study from the University of Kansas is the first to find that treating low vitamin D with supplements reverses this risk. In...

Ten Things to Fight Insomnia Tonight

by Christian Goodman | Dec 20, 2011 | 12 comments

Now is the time when I hear most people complain about insomnia. I think it’s the combination of Christmas stress and the lack of daylight in many parts of the world. I used to suffer horrible insomnia for years. Especially during the dark months of the Scandinavian...

Erectile Dysfunction Treated with New “Shock Therapy”

by Christian Goodman | Dec 19, 2011 | 15 comments

Men that have tried everything to treat their ED –from little blue pills to stents—have something new to help their condition – sound waves. The new treatment, known as extracorporeal shock wave therapy, was shown to be especially beneficial to men that have run out...

Cutting Down on Salt Worsens Cholesterol

by Scott Davis | Dec 18, 2011 | 37 comments

Adding fuel to the white hot debate over the nation’s current salt recommendations, a study published in the most recent edition of the American Journal of Hypertension has discovered that limiting salt intake increases blood cholesterol in certain people. This study...

Holliday Dish with Healthy Twist

by Julissa Clay | Dec 17, 2011 | 16 comments

Today’s article includes a recipe that uses an amazing little herb- cilantro.  Also called coriander, this strongly-scented green herb is almost always linked with salsa. However, even if you don’t like Mexican food or want something with less “burn” and still want to...

Unexpected Weight Loss Benefits for Diabetics

by Jodi Knapp | Dec 16, 2011 | 2 comments

Most folks with type 2 diabetes are well-aware of the health benefits they get from losing excess weight. From improved blood sugar levels to reduced heart disease risk, losing weight is one of the best ways to improve overall health. However, a new study presented at...

Having Fun Works As Well as Blood Pressure Drugs

by Christian Goodman | Dec 15, 2011 | 10 comments

Having a laugh or listening to your favorite band lowers blood pressure about as well as most prescription drugs, a Japanese research team discovered. In this study, a group of older adults with high blood pressure were asked to visit a laboratory twice per month....

Male Menopause = Big Problem

by Julissa Clay | Dec 14, 2011 | 5 comments

So-called “male menopause” –or lower testosterone levels on older men—afflicts upwards of 4 in 10 men over the age of 45, according to research published in the B.C. Medical Journal. However, very few men with low testosterone levels are ever diagnosed by a doctor,...

This Exercise Helps Lower Blood Pressure – Starting Today!

by Christian Goodman | Dec 13, 2011

Did you know that many people have lowered their blood pressure naturally using simple breathing, mind/body and relaxation exercises? Surprisingly, these exercises often help even if the high blood pressure was not only caused by stress or anxiety. Want to try it out?...

High Fructose Corn Syrup vs Sugar, Issue Explained

by Jodi Knapp | Dec 13, 2011 | 31 comments

The food industry LOVES High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) and for a good reason. It’s a very cheap sweetener that prolongs shelf life, prevents sugar from crystallizing in drinks, makes bakery goods look golden and delicious and has several great effects on frozen food....