(NaturalHealth365)  The fear of diabetes and heart disease can cause many people to think that fat is the ‘enemy.’  Nothing could be further from the truth – especially when it comes to eating (healthy) fats like, tree nuts. You see, there are many misguided theories out there suggesting that nuts have fat, therefore they are ‘bad for you.’  And, while ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) There’s no doubt about it: scientific studies on quercetin have generated an undeniable “buzz” among mainstream and natural healers alike – and the excitement centers around the natural compound’s healing properties.   A flavonoid found in fruits and vegetables, quercetin is being credited with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties – as well as the ability to combat such life-threatening conditions ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that one in every four people die of heart disease in the United States every year.  And, coincidentally (or not?), that same ratio are taking cholesterol lowering drugs like, Crestor, Lipitor and Zocor. These medications are promoted as ‘the answer’ for high cholesterol levels.  And, most heart patients are ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) A study from the Midwest Biomedical Research’s Center for Metabolic and Cardiovascular Health and published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology have shown that eating EPA and DHA omega 3 compounds reduce the risk of cardiac death by 8 percent.  And, with heart disease being the number one reason for premature death, you would think this is big news ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) A relatively new study provides further confirmation of something most of us know already: that fruits and vegetables are extremely good for you. The Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology study (PURE) has shown that eating just three to four portions of fruits and vegetables – per day – improves heart health and reduces the risk of early death. The researchers ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), sixty percent of the adult population of the United States will experience some type of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, within a 12-month period – with 20 to 30 percent experiencing weekly symptoms.  Commonly referred to as heartburn, GERD costs sufferers a staggering $8 billion a year in prescription and ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) Quercetin – a flavonoid and plant pigment found in vividly-colored fruits and vegetables – is beginning to emerge as the darling of researchers for its confirmed ability to help prevent heart disease and promote cardiovascular health. In fact, extensive population studies have shown that people with diets rich in quercetin have lower cholesterol, as well as decreased incidence of ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) A Danish study completed this past May found that nearly half of Americans feel alone – this despite technological innovations ‘connecting us’ like never before in history. To make matters even more disturbing: these feelings of loneliness are being linked to an increased risk of heart problems and premature death. For the research, the scientists from Denmark assessed 13,463 ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) 75 million adults in the United States currently have high blood pressure, which dramatically raises the risk of suffering a heart disease or stroke. In fact, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that high blood pressure is a primary or contributing cause of death for 410,000 Americans – close to half a million people – ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) We all know that eating fruits and vegetables is good for your health. Now new research out of Harvard Medical School is confirming that eating more berries can contribute greatly to heart health. In fact, blueberries and strawberries (in particular) contribute dramatically to this area of health, lowering the risk of a heart attack. For the study, health data ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) Heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women in the United States, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting that over 630,000 people die from this condition – every year. Thankfully, recent research has shown that a natural sugar molecule, D-ribose, can improve heart function and blood flow, renew metabolic energy ... Read More »

(NaturalHealth365) When it comes to the benefits of exercise on cardiovascular health, it turns out a little goes a long way. New research out of the Liverpool John Moores University in the United Kingdom has found that just one vigorous bout of exercise can bring immediate protection against cardiovascular disease. The researchers found that this was triggered through a mechanism ... Read More »