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Quenching the Fires of Heart Disease

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Summer was the busiest and best season for Ken, the owner of a small-engine repair shop. But Ken’s long hours and hectic schedule were interrupted—permanently. At age 46, overweight and a smoker, Ken’s first symptom of heart trouble was his last—he fell victim to a sudden, fatal heart attack. Ken had been sure he was […]

Herbs to Lower Cholesterol

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Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in all human cells. It is an essential component of the cell membrane and can be manufactured in sufficient quantities by the cell itself. Diets high in animal products contain substantial amounts of cholesterol and saturated fat and tend to elevate blood cholesterol levels. Elevated blood cholesterol levels are […]

Stricken by Stroke? Where Do We Go From Here?

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Stroke is so common that all of us have made personal observations and are interested in an overview of restoration following the acute care of an insult to the brain, our ”command center.” This insult was caused by hemorrhage from a blood vessel, blockage of a blood vessel, or by lack of enough blood flow […]

Benefits of Lowering Blood Pressure Naturally

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By causing a sharp increase in the risk of heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and kidney failure, high blood pressure seriously damages the heart and arteries. A blood pressure of 120/80 to 139/89 mm Hg is in the normal-to-slightly high range and should be monitored once a year to make sure that it is consistent. […]

Platelets – Triggers for Life or Death

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President Eisenhower was astonished. Two fitness scientists, Kraus and Webber, had just shown that American young people were flabby. On average, they were less flexible, had less endurance, and were weaker. Being more active, European youth easily outclassed Americans. it got to lke. None of this second-class status for Americans! He would arise and mount […]

Is Wine Good for the Heart?

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Could it be, that the solution to avoid health problems due to alcohol consumption, is to drink in moderation, as many ads are recommending? Is wine really good for the heart, as some studies are claiming? We will get into details about this subject in this article. The World Health Organization has identified alcohol consumption […]