I was a medical student learning to deliver babies, bringing new life into the world, as my mom’s life was fading away. I saw all the missed calls from Dad. I knew in my heart something terrible happened. She was in the ICU. Dad told me she had a heart attack. I flew to be …
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My definition of a plant-rich diet is when you eat mostly plants, like vegetables, low-glycemic fruits, and legumes. Plants should be the majority of your diet. From there, it depends on your physiology and health goals. For example, many do well adding organic grass-fed/pasture-raised (high-quality) meat on the side. Many others feel better without meat …
Emergency personnel are trained to recognize the signs of a heart attack, but often it is hard for the untrained person to tell if their loved one is suffering from this medical emergency. Here are some signs that you should be aware of in all genders: 1) Uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing or pain in the …
Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in the United States. In order to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, research on physical activity and exercise have focused primarily on aerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise includes exercises that increase heart rate and breathing rate for a prolonged period of time. Some examples include walking, jogging, …
One of the best ways to prevent heart disease and stroke is by adopting a reduced inflammatory lifestyle. Inflammation plays a huge role in both of these diseases. This means: -Eating more anti-inflammatory foods and less pro-inflammatory meals -Engaging in moderate exercise most days of the week, like brisk walking -Getting enough sleep every night …
Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your brain. In fact, 30 minutes of brisk walking a day on most days of the week has been shown to have benefits for your brain and overall health. Here are 5 reasons why exercise benefits your brain: Helps prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s disease …
I recommend also watching the short video above to better understand the concepts I will explain in this article, especially if you are a visual learner. Having high amounts of antioxidants and low amounts of oxidants is a significant way to lower cell damage in your body. Reducing cell damage in your body is …
You may see information on the internet about how to unclog your arteries naturally. Actually, there isn’t quality evidence that you can ‘unclog’ your arteries naturally. Inflammation plays a huge role in heart disease, and choosing healthy habits can help reduce inflammation. However, you can help prevent making the plaques worse by using natural methods. …
To understand antioxidants, we first have to talk about oxidants. This is an important topic for heart health and overall health. By clicking on the video above, you will see that oxidant atoms like to have a full outer shell of electrons. One of the reasons that oxidants in your body are unstable is …
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