High Blood Pressure Dieting – Avoid Medication with Hypertension Natural Alternative

I think numbers are amazing! I think I must have been that geeky kid who would just do math equations for fun all day in school. In fact, the curse of numbers followed me to college and for some reason wooed me into an accounting degree even though my true passion has always been health. […]

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Diet – Are You Eating Your Way to an Early Grave?

Changing what you eat can have a major effect on your blood pressure. And it’s necessary to focus both on what IS in your diet, as well as what’s NOT in your diet. We’ve all heard that the healthy diet includes limiting fats and simple carbohydrates such as sugar. But did you know there’s a […]

Lacking Vitamins Or Minerals Can Lead to an Incredible Loss of Hair

You’ve probably heard a lot about how genetics is responsible for a lot of hair loss in not only men, but also women as well. You should know that genetics plays only a small role in whether or not your hair grows. There are other things that can influence alopecia for the worse. One of […]

7 Vitamins Every Arthritis Sufferer Should Know About

A deficiency of vitamins can lead to a variety of health problems, including some forms of arthritis. These organic nutrients are normally sourced from our intake of fresh fruit and vegetables. Due to the following factors, it is not always possible to get our recommended daily allowance (RDA) of vitamins: 1) Poor soil quality 2) […]

Saving Money on Diabetic Testing Supplies

Everyone knows that diabetic testing supplies are expensive and since diabetes is a chronic condition, it means that your expenses are most likely the same each year. It’s natural that you want to do everything possible to cut down your cost in managing the said disease better and more efficiently. Saving money on blood glucose […]

High Blood Pressure, Potassium and Salt – Is There an Alternative to the Low Salt Diet?

While there is no solid proof of what causes high blood pressure, most physicians will agree that NaCl, salt or sodium, plays an important role in bringing it on. Most people who consume less than 3 grams of salt a day do not have high blood pressure or hypertension. However, the reverse is not true. […]

Fish Oils – Omega-3 For the Nutritionally Challenged (Last of 4)

After dealing with the Essential Fatty Acids, that brings me to that good fish oil food supplement, Cod Liver Oil, and other fish oils. Yeah, they’re good for you. They contain two non-essential Omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, which your body does need. Recent research in UK schools has shown that, because of a […]

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Diet – 5 Foods You Should Consider!

Are you one of the more than 65 million Americans who have high blood pressure? What is even more frightening is that you could be amongst the many who doesn’t even know they have it – and during this time it can harm your heart, your blood vessels and other organs of your body. It […]

Can Memory Vitamins Help Boost Cognitive Function?

Many people are taking memory vitamins these days, and you’re probably wondering why exactly everyone’s taking them and also, and most importantly, what it is about these vitamins that make them so-called memory vitamins. You probably heard a lot about using vitamins for general health as a child; Mom always said ‘You have to get […]