Coconut water is popping up everywhere in a variety of healthy beverages and you may be curious if it really lives up to the hype surrounding it. But, do the benefits of drinking coconut water stand up to its actual nutritional value? Is it good for you? What is coconut water? Coconut water is the … Read more
If you need a super healthy food, this is the one for you. We got the cure. DATES. It is dates. They solve many health issues like cholesterol or hypertension and even prevent strokes. They have many nutrients and make the body even healthier than before. Read more to know why they are so good and … Read more
Trying to prevent heart disease by lowering cholesterol is like trying to prevent obesity by cutting out lettuce. In 2012, cardiologist Stephen Sinatra and I came together to write a book, The Great Cholesterol Myth: Why Lowering Cholesterol Won’t Prevent Heart Disease and the Statin-Free Plan That Will. We believe that a weird admixture of misinformation, … Read more
Cholesterol lowering medication is the #1 selling prescription medication in this country. Somehow, everyone has ended up on these drugs. While I am not anti-medication, I believe there should be a discussion that weighs the risks and benefits to see if each prescription is right for you. It shouldn’t be an automatic reflex with no … Read more
Four ways to unclog arteries, naturally By Julie Dugdale High cholesterol hangs like a black cloud over our guiltiest pleasures: buttery desserts, juicy steaks, sizzling bacon, even coffee. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), nearly 37 million Americans battle unhealthy amounts of the yellowish, waxy substance that lives in the lipids, or fats, in … Read more
Your total cholesterol level includes different types of cholesterol in your blood. Actually, your cholesterol is not as important as the ratio between the good and bad forms. High-density lipoproteins (HDL) are the good guys, and low-density lipoproteins (LDL) are the bad guys. Your HDL level is a key factor in your risk for heart … Read more