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What half an avocado a day does to your blood pressure

Post author By Carolyn Gretton
Post date November 22, 2024

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Avocados have long been considered a superfood. Yes, they’re high in fat and calories but also contain some valuable nutrition. That’s what caught the attention of researchers looking to put the blood pressure-busting effects of avocados to the test…

Tags Blood Pressure Support, Fiber, Magnesium, phytonutrients, Potassium, Superfoods

Health News Healthy Mood Pain

Break the feedback loop that fuels pain

Post author By Dr. Adria Schmedthorst
Post date August 21, 2023

Mid adult woman sitting home alone, worried.

Pain is often poorly understood until you realize that pain, depression and anxiety are frequent fellow travelers, thanks to a bi-directional feedback loop. If you only seek treatment for what’s happening in your muscles, joints and nerves, it could be a painful journey…

Tags Anxiety, Depression, Pain Management

Health News Healthy Living Heart Health

The non-invasive test that’s the best heart attack predictor

Post author By Carolyn Gretton
Post date January 20, 2025

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Calcium accumulates in arteries way before significant blockages develop, which is the best time to catch it. One test that measures it has proven its accuracy for predicting life or death even beyond heart disease…

Tags Calcium, Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Attack

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2 servings a day drops pounds, inches, BMI and disease risk

Post author By Margaret Cantwell
Post date May 6, 2024

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What if adding two specific foods to your day could not only help you drop pounds, lose inches and significantly lower your body mass index, but also rescue everything that’s wrong with your health? It sounds too good to be true, but these are the facts…

Tags Calcium, Fiber, Folate, Magnesium, Nutritional Deficiency, Potassium

Healthy Living

8 ways to ease muscle spasms and cramps [slideshow]

Post author By Easy Health Options Staff
Post date May 5, 2017

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Spasms and cramps account for much of the daily chronic discomfort and pain we feel. Although they are more common than they should be, the good news is that most muscle spasms and muscle cramps can be relieved naturally…

Tags DIY Health

Blood Pressure Featured Nutrients Health Supplements Heart Health

5 supplements that support normal blood pressure levels

Post author By Dr. Adria Schmedthorst
Post date July 8, 2026

The side effects that come with treating high blood pressure include thirst, dehydration, increased urination, dizziness, weakness and fatigue. That’s incentive to keep it at bay with a few healthy changes and 5 supportive supplements to keep your numbers where you want them.

Tags Nutritional Supplements, Wednesday3

Healthy Living

Alkalize your body to rid toxins and promote wellness

Post author By Dr. Isaac Eliaz
Post date January 19, 2016

It makes sense that adopting a dietary lifestyle of ongoing alkalinization can encourage smaller quantities of toxins to be removed from our bodies on a daily basis. Fruits and vegetables high in alkalinizing minerals, and supplements, can get you on track.

Tags Body Detox

Health Supplements Heart Health

Why are more women dying from heart attacks?

Post author By Easy Health Options Staff
Post date September 17, 2016

Close-up of doctor listening to a senior woman's heartbeat

Doctors are more likely to misdiagnose women’s symptoms or miss them altogether, allowing clogged vessels to go undetected, preventing oxygen-rich blood from reaching heart tissue. This can result in angina pain and, ultimately, heart attack.

Tags Nutritional Supplements

Healthy Diet Men’s Health

The best protein on the planet for men over 40

Post author By Craig Cooper
Post date July 27, 2017

Mussels… They may not be at the top of your shopping list but they are a powerhouse of nutrition for men… And if your aim is more muscles — and better health for your brain, heart and more — eat more mussels.

Tags Superfoods

Digestive Health Health News Healthy Living Prescription Drugs

Are you taking one of these deadly stomach pain medicines?

Post author By Dr. Adria Schmedthorst
Post date July 27, 2017

Heartburn, reflux, ulcers and indigestion… If you’re taking prescription or over-the-counter medication to treat any of these common health complaints, you could be taking a chance with your life.

Tags DIY Health, Side Effects

Brain Health Circulation Healthy Diet Heart Health Stroke

The painful sign your stroke risk is growing

Post author By Jedha Dening
Post date September 18, 2017

If you have a family history of heart disease, you’re no doubt aware of the factors that can lower your risk of a heart attack and stroke. However, even if you have no history of heart troubles, there is another factor that can greatly increase your risk…

Tags Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Attack, Stroke

Health Supplements Healthy Living

Injectable nutrients: More ways to feel better fast

Post author By Dr. Michael Cutler
Post date October 23, 2017

Injectable nutrients may seem trendy, but the benefits of this method of rapid nutrition is popular among the nutrient-depleted, jet-lagged and fatigued. Who wouldn’t want to feel better as fast as possible? Here’s everything you to know if you want to try it…

Tags Nutritional Supplements