If you’ve never heard of remnant cholesterol, then the definition is found in the name itself, “remnant.” These are triglyceride-rich remnant particles that are leftover after the body has effectively removed HDL cholesterol and LDL cholesterol from the total cholesterol count. Understanding remnant cholesterol is crucial, as it plays a significant role in cardiovascular health. … Continue reading Remnant Cholesterol’s Role in Heart Attacks
Re-Think Breakfast!
Recently my daughter, Dr. Samara Sterling, had a post on Facebook suggesting that "Not eating breakfast is associated with an 87% increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease! ". It got me thinking about the breakfast choices we make. Usually when we are on the run, we choose easy option like cereals, bagels, donut and … Continue reading Re-Think Breakfast!
Is There a Connection Between Diabetes and Heart Attacks?
Heart Disease and Diabetes: A human heart is one of the most important organs in the body. It basically runs everything to keep us alive. The most basic job of the heart is to transport oxygen and remove carbon dioxide by pumping blood throughout the body. When the sugar levels inside the blood remain high … Continue reading Is There a Connection Between Diabetes and Heart Attacks?
Is Diabetes Reversible?
It is true! Diabetes is reversible! Let me share my story with you before I tell you how to reverse diabetes!. My grandfather suffered the loss of a leg and developed several health issues because of complications with diabetes. My uncle lost a leg, my aunt lost both legs because of diabetes. I have seen … Continue reading Is Diabetes Reversible?
Is There a Link Between Diabetes and Statins?
I could not believe my eyes! My heart sank when I saw the blood results. My hemoglobin A1C was 10.3, full-blown diabetes! I CANNOT have diabetes because I saw what it did to my aunts and uncle, and I was told my grandfather died because of complications with diabetes. How could this have happened? I … Continue reading Is There a Link Between Diabetes and Statins?
Are Your Teeth Hurting Your Health?
Beautiful Smile Everyone wants a beautiful, white teeth smile, and many will do anything to achieve that. We are not short of teeth whitening products and professionals who will provide us with implants, crowns, dentures, fillings and root canals in order to "save" the tooth that we may be loosing. BUT, have we considered how … Continue reading Are Your Teeth Hurting Your Health?
This Mineral Is Your Lifeline!
What does dark chocolate, green leafy vegetables, avocados, nuts and seeds, whole grains, bananas, and legumes have in common? This is a mineral that is necessary for over 600 enzyme processes in the body according to Dr. Carolyn Dean. It helps in the regulation of heart rhythm, muscle movements, healthy bowel and nerve function. Dr. … Continue reading This Mineral Is Your Lifeline!
Mung Bean Sprouts
Sprouts, as I indicated in the previous blog, are powerhouses of nutrients. Sprouts are more nutritious than the mature plant. Mung beans is one of my favorites. Make sure to buy the organic beans. Take a look at the nutritional value of mung bean sprouts compared to the bean. Home-grown fresh mung bean sprouts Nutrient..............Nutrient … Continue reading Mung Bean Sprouts
The Nutritious Powerhouse
Many people are watching what they eat, because there is an awakening that nutrition is the most important thing the body needs. The body is a complex system that needs important nutrients to renew itself. All cells in the body are renewed regularly, even the skin and bones. The renewed cell quality is based on … Continue reading The Nutritious Powerhouse
What’s Up With Aged Steak?
I remember the days, as a child, when we looked forward to Fridays. Why? It was on Fridays that we got fresh, grass-fed beef from the butcher to make a beef soup, with lots of root vegetables. Back then, everyone knew the butcher and who he got the cow or bull from for slaughter. We … Continue reading What’s Up With Aged Steak?
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