“Good Cholesterol” May Be “Bad” for These Women
Razi Berry A new study has suggested that high density lipoprotein (HDL), the “good cholesterol,” may not represent the same cardiovascular risk for post-menopausal women.1 The body needs cholesterol. All cellular membranes and hormones are made from this vital element. It is transported throughout the body by lipoproteins – this allows the hydrophobic cholesterol to […]
12 Natural Ways to Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease & More Accurate Tests to Predict Cardiovascular Risk than Total Cholesterol
Dr Jody Stanislaw, ND Although total cholesterol has long been used as a key predictor of cardiovascular risk, research has proven that it’s actually a very poor indicator. There is a hyper-focus today on lowering total cholesterol to reduce the risk of heart disease but by doing so, we can actually cause more harm than […]
World Health Organization Against Trans Fats
Node Smith, ND The World Health Organization (WHO) has set a precedent for a worldwide ban on artificial trans fats in all foods over the next 5 years. Trans fats are recognized as unhealthy fats that are artificially made by adding hydrogen to vegetable oil. This process creates a solid oil at a lower temperature, […]
Aged Garlic Lowers Inflammation in the Obese
Node Smith, ND Aged Garlic Extract Decreases Painful Inflammation and Lowers Cholesterol Levels A recent study looked at the ability of aged garlic extract to decrease painful inflammation as well as lower cholesterol levels in obese individuals.1 Obesity has become a growing threat to the health of a worldwide population, especially in industrialized nations. In […]
Camelina Oil Reduces LDL Levels
Node Smith, ND Camelina Oil Found to Reduce Overall Cholesterol in Those with Dysfunctional Glucose Metabolism An interesting article on Camelina oil was recently published. The article found that use of Camelina oil reduced overall cholesterol including LDL cholesterol in individuals with dysfunctional glucose metabolism.1 The study was conducted at the University of Finland and […]
Cholesterol is Not the Enemy
We are culturally conditioned to fear cholesterol. It has been explained to many of us that it is a marker that can foretell our heart attack risk, and cardiovascular health. Cholesterol rich foods have in turn been seen as generally unhealthy, and potentially dangerous; foods like eggs, nuts, and meats. All of this is not […]
High-cholesterol Diet, Eating Eggs Do Not Increase Risk of Heart Attack
(NaturalPath) According to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, a relatively high intake of dietary cholesterol (eating an egg every day) is not associated with an elevated risk of incident coronary heart disease. At the beginning of the Kuopio Ischaemic Heart Disease Risk Factor Study, […]
How to Lower Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Naturally
Dr. Jody Stanislaw, ND @DrJodyND When you go to the doctor and discover you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol, the first typical recommendation that they give you unfortunately is a prescription drug. However, there are many natural ways to improve your cardiovascular health that also benefit your entire body, without side effects! Cholesterol […]
4 Assignments to Empower You to Be Whole Hearted
Dr. Amy Bader, ND @AmyBaderND This Month your Assignments are all about Keepin’ your Heart Healthy I want to share a personal story with you. When I was twenty-five years old, I lost my dad to a sudden, massive heart attack. It seemingly came out of nowhere—POOF, he was gone. It has been 21 years […]