Prevention
The results of the recent twin study showing the strong association between high sodium intake and elevated BP that is independent of central adiposity coupled with Dr. Hinderliter’s study of the DASH diet and exercise program described here confirm research conducted at the Pritikin Center 35+ years ago. Overall, it seems clear that most patients diagnosed with elevated BP could lower their BP sufficiently to avoid the need for BP-drugs.
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Lifestyle Change Cuts Need for Blood Pressure Medications
The results of the recent twin study showing the strong association between high sodium intake and elevated BP that is independent of central adiposity coupled with Dr. Hinderliter’s study of the DASH diet and exercise program described here confirm research conducted at the Pritikin Center 35+ years ago. Overall, it seems clear that most patients diagnosed with elevated BP could lower their BP sufficiently to avoid the need for BP-drugs.
Food and Health, Prevention
The food you eat affects every living cell in your body. From providing energy to padding organs, we need food for every part of our bodies. So, if you're looking for good health, try eating from head to toe...
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Good Nutrition from Head to Toe
The food you eat affects every living cell in your body. From providing energy to padding organs, we need food for every part of our bodies. So, if you're looking for good health, try eating from head to toe...
Prevention
Drinking green tea is associated with a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease and cancer where oxidative stress plays an important role...
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Green Tea: A Good Source of Healthful Antioxidants
Drinking green tea is associated with a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease and cancer where oxidative stress plays an important role...
Food and Health, Prevention
In a recent study of over 68,200 men and women (between the ages of 45 and 83) that were monitored for 16 years, subjects that ate an anti-inflammatory diet had an 18% lower risk of dying from any cause compared to subjects who did not follow the diet as closely.
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An Anti-Inflammatory Diet May Improve Your Health
In a recent study of over 68,200 men and women (between the ages of 45 and 83) that were monitored for 16 years, subjects that ate an anti-inflammatory diet had an 18% lower risk of dying from any cause compared to subjects who did not follow the diet as closely.
Food and Health, Prevention
Good news for fruit and veggie lovers! Healthy eating habits may defy aging by maintaining the health and youth of cells. Scientists note that the best indicator of biological aging is cellular aging (examining cellular DNA) versus measuring age in years. Telomeres are the ends of chromosomes that indicate...
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A Plant-Based Eating Pattern May Help You Live Longer
Good news for fruit and veggie lovers! Healthy eating habits may defy aging by maintaining the health and youth of cells. Scientists note that the best indicator of biological aging is cellular aging (examining cellular DNA) versus measuring age in years. Telomeres are the ends of chromosomes that indicate...
Food and Health, Prevention
The holiday season is upon us -- do you have the tools you need to help your clients navigate its pitfalls?
Holiday Challenge: Healthful Drinks
The holiday season is upon us -- do you have the tools you need to help your clients navigate its pitfalls?