heart health

Eggs – Villain or Hero?

May 26, 2022 / Comments Off on Eggs – Villain or Hero?

Eggs have long been caught in the crossfire of controversy. Some doctors and even nutritionists say you should avoid them. But just as passionately, other healthcare professionals tout their incredible health benefits. So if you’re wondering what the real deal is when it comes to including eggs in your diet, we’ve got you covered. Keep…

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Regular Blood Testing: Getting the Real Score of Your Wellness Game

September 17, 2020 / Comments Off on Regular Blood Testing: Getting the Real Score of Your Wellness Game

You get your rest. You practice mindfulness. You watch what you eat and you exercise. That should be enough to ensure your health and well-being along the journey of life, right? Right. Well, almost right. There is one more thing you can do that can impact how well you navigate your health: Have your blood…

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Simple Plate of Food

March 19, 2020 / Comments Off on Simple Plate of Food

The Food Pyramid was first introduced in 1992 and was touted as being the guideline for a perfectly balanced diet. But unfortunately, this perspective was jaded by the greed and power of the food industry giants who had much to gain from guiding people toward consuming processed and refined foods. Nearly 20 years later, the…

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Vitamin B: A Superhero Without a Cape

June 27, 2019 / Comments Off on Vitamin B: A Superhero Without a Cape

If there was one single vitamin that we could label a superhero, it would have to be vitamin B. Although it’s made up of a variety of different B vitamins, when you put them all together they are a powerhouse! Symptoms such as depression, anxiety, hostility, unexplainable fear and even outright rage can show up…

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Is Coconut Oil Bad for Your Heart?

August 30, 2018 / Comments Off on Is Coconut Oil Bad for Your Heart?

Coconut oil has been a holy-grail of sorts for holistic enthusiasts everywhere. From assistance with hair growth to anti-bacterial benefits, this tropical oil is seemingly unstoppable. Although coconut oil is highly praised for its beauty benefits, the correlation between coconut oil and cardiovascular health seems to be up for debate. What the Experts Say The…

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The Truth About Cholesterol

July 12, 2017 / Comments Off on The Truth About Cholesterol

Most of the information you have been told about cholesterol just isn’t true. This faulty belief system was started by a man named Ancil Keys who said that coronary heart disease was caused by the intake of animal fats and the “harmful” cholesterol they contained. Call it a perfect storm if you want, but the…

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