What are adaptogens and how do they work? Part 1 of three on herbs

Posted by on May 9, 2013 in Herbs, Hypertension, Pain, Sleep | 0 comments May is National Herb Month! This is part one of three I’ll be posting on herbs and their uses and health benefits. If you have been drinking green tea for its anti-oxidant properties; taking Valerian root for its ability to relieve muscle tension; or know that sprinkling fresh oregano on foods does more than just make it taste good  then you are experiencing the benefits of therapeutic...
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How do you choose the right essential fatty acid supplement?

Posted by on Apr 4, 2013 in Heart Health, Hypertension, Pain, Prevention | Comments Off   Most people are aware of the many health benefits of either consuming foods high in EPA/DHA or taking a daily  EPA/DHA   supplement. Since it’s difficult for most people to consume enough quantities of omega rich foods many now take some type of EPA/DHA formulation on a daily basis as a method of inexpensive prevention. Numerous studies have shown supplementing with EPA/DHA to helps...
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What are the benefits of alkalizing your body?

Posted by on Jan 3, 2013 in Food & health, Hypertension, Toxins & Detoxification, Weight | Comments Off This time of year many people are considering making changes to their diets and even detoxing. Inevitably the subject of alkalizing comes up when ever someone asks me about improving their diet. This concept of balancing pH (acid/alkaline) is one that is confusing for most people. It’s one I get questions about all the time. Let me try to clear up the confusion …. Yin & Yang ...
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Hypertension risk should be based on ratio of sodium to potassium and not sodium intake alone

Posted by on Aug 11, 2011 in Hypertension | 1 comment Studies have shown that individuals with high sodium and low potassium intake have a higher risk for hypertension, and hypertension is related to cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and mortality. An analysis of the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III)looked at the effect of high sodium intake on the risks of cardiovascular disease mortality; including hypertension...
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Lower your risk of developing chronic disease by changing your diet

Posted by on Nov 2, 2009 in Food Research News, Heart Health, Hypertension, Uncategorized | Comments Off Ask any health care provider (allopathic or naturopathic) and they will confirm that inflammation is the leading cause of chronic health conditions such as; CVD, insulin resistance and diabetes; stroke, arthritis and a host of digestive disorders such as IBD, Crohn’s disease and intestinal permeability. You see inflammation is the body’s way of responding to a health crisis. So if you...
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