For years, maybe decades now, we’ve heard about how essential omega-3s, and more specifically, DHA and EPA, are for our health. Fish oil has been the standard source of omega-3s, and mounds of research support its use. However, some people don’t eat animal products. Others have grown concerned about overfishing … Keep reading…
We protect your nervous and skeletal systems. We provide storage space for carbs and increase your metabolic rate so you won’t get as fat. We are a great indication of your bone density since the same activities that build us build your bones. Those activities are also like all-natural hormone … Keep reading…
If you were to ask the average person, or even the average healthcare practitioner, “What is the most important form of exercise?” the majority would respond with “Aerobic exercise,” like walking or running. That never made sense to me. Such antiquated advice doesn’t match up with scientific evidence, a basic … Keep reading…
Could essential oils help some people who’ve developed heart disease? If so, which ones? And how? A new systematic research review tried to answer those questions. According to the findings, certain essential oils could help people live better with cardiovascular disease, especially if they suffer from poor sleep or anxiety, … Keep reading…
L-arginine is a semi-essential amino acid that increases nitric oxide levels. Nitric oxide plays a crucial role in vascular function, which means low arginine levels leads to cardiovascular problems, erectile dysfunction, and reduced physical performance. Not surprisingly, arginine levels also affect how you respond to a COVID-19 infection. While you … Keep reading…
The chances are good that when you think about body fat, you don’t think about visceral fat, which accumulates over your organs and under your abdominal muscles. Instead, you probably think about your love handles, saddlebags, or other fat that accumulates under your skin. That’s the fat we can see. … Keep reading…
Now that we are twenty-two months into the two weeks to slow the spread, the effects of COVID-19 make the idea that the virus is a bioweapon seem more and more plausible. On top of that, the vaccine initiative seems to be part of the same orchestrated plan that unleashed … Keep reading…
Though many men worry about producing too little testosterone, many deal with elevated estrogen. In either case, the physical and mental health effects can be the same. Natural compounds like chrysin may be part of a solution, as chrysin may act as an aromatase inhibitor, reducing the conversion of testosterone … Keep reading…
Nitric oxide benefits your heart and enhances performance. Interestingly, nitric oxide levels are increased by a dietary substance that’s often demonized as a cancer and cardiovascular disease-causing compound: nitrate. Nitrate, found in some vegetables and processed meats, looks like it offers much more benefit than risk. Here’s what you need … Keep reading…
My doctor recently recommended bergamot oil as part of a cardiovascular health protocol (along with nattokinase and a unique blend of vitamin E). Though I was familiar with the positive effects of inhaling the oil, I hadn’t looked too much into the heart health benefits. I thought, for my own … Keep reading…
Following a review of my most recent lab work, my doctor recommended nattokinase as part of cardiovascular health protocol. Most of my markers for heart disease risk looked excellent, including my triglycerides, c-Reactive Protein, blood pressure, and Hemoglobin A1c. However, my Apo B, PLAC, oxidized LDL, and Lp(a) told a … Keep reading…
Is coffee good or bad for you? Few topics in nutrition create as much confusion as the health benefits of coffee, or its risks. Yet, when you look at the research, the evidence is clear: coffee is good for you. Of course, I’m referring to a plain cup of Joe. … Keep reading…