Heart Health

Heart Health

Five Inflammation Inducing Foods

If you suffer from chronic pain and discomfort, your body is in an inflammatory state.  Unfortunately, inflammation is like a double-edged sword. It’s your body’s way of healing cell damage. But in overdrive, it becomes dangerous and can lead to conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Here are five inflammation inducing foods… Read more »

Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes

The food we eat provides us with energy in the form of glucose.  However, if you have diabetes, glucose builds up in your blood and cannot get into your cells to be used for energy.  When glucose levels remain high, over time, it can cause damage to your eyes, kidneys and nerves.  You are at… Read more »

Why Whey is Good for Your Heart

If high blood pressure runs in your family, you’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), nearly half of adults in the United States (108 million, or 45%) have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.  Hypertension rarely presents with symptoms and is caused by factors like obesity, inactivity, smoking and high salt diets.  It’s often referred… Read more »

Exercise for High Blood Pressure

It’s true that any exercise is better than none when it comes to heart health, but how and when you do it can make a significant difference.  You can lower your blood pressure with low-impact exercise like walking, lightweight training and swimming, especially if you spread it throughout the day.   Exercise lowers blood pressure by altering… Read more »