Simply put, the answer is yes. Chronic diseases and related conditions such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, type 2 diabetes, obesity and arthritis are among the most costly, familiar and preventable health problems. Believe it or not, chronic disease costs the health care system more than $1 billion per day. Yes, I said, “per day.” Most chronic diseases are related to poor diet and lack of nutrition, lack of physical activity, smoking and alcohol. Americans have increased the consumption of … [Read more...] about Can You Reverse Chronic Disease with Diet?
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Why Exercise is Key to Good Health, Weight Loss
Per the Centers for Disease Control, 50% of American adults attempt to lose weight every year. Aside from dieting and fad dieting, exercising is one of the most common methods used by those trying to shred extra pounds. Exercise burns calories, which plays a crucial role in weight loss and has been linked to many other benefits. Those benefits include improved moods and improved anxiety symptoms, improvement in depression symptoms, as well as stronger bones, which leads to less osteoporosis in … [Read more...] about Why Exercise is Key to Good Health, Weight Loss
When is the Best Time to Take Blood Pressure Medication?
In the United States, about one-third of us have high blood pressure. That is roughly 100 million people, and it underlies many chronic illnesses. It is an epidemic, but a treatable one. There are a lot of good medications available; if taken correctly, we lower risk for heart attack, stroke, heart disease and hardening of the arteries. Blood pressure is continually changing from moment to moment in all of us. From sitting to standing, during exercise and rest, it also fluctuates during the … [Read more...] about When is the Best Time to Take Blood Pressure Medication?