What You Should Know About Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that your body needs. But, when you have too much in your blood, it can build up on the walls of your arteries and can lead to heart disease and stroke. Did you know that cholesterol is only found in animal-based foods? There...
Alkaline Vs. Acidic – Why it Matters to Your Health
What is pH and how does it affect my health? Maintaining a balanced pH is essential to good health, yet few people know what that means or how to balance their body’s pH. So what is pH? It is a chemistry term that refers to the level of acidity or alkalinity in an...
Insomnia is More than a Bad Night’s Sleep
Insomnia is a serious condition associated with difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep. Have you ever spent several nights in a row tossing and turning and not being able to fall asleep? Everyone has an occasional time when sleep is difficult. Maybe you’re...
February is American Heart Month: Coronary artery disease — a subject near and dear to your heart.
Coronary artery disease (CAD), which can lead to a heart attack, is the most common type of heart disease in the United States. Lifestyle changes and, in some cases medication, can reduce your risk of a heart attack. Through a process called atherosclerosis,...
