Cholesterol is not just the demon you may have been led to believe. In fact, it is essential for the healthy functioning of the body. Cholesterol is used in almost every cell. So that it doesnt dissolve in blood, Cholesterol is protected in a protein coating, called Lipoproteins. It is then circulated throughout the body….

Diabetes is a disease that affects blood sugar, also known as blood glucose. While blood sugar levels always fluctuate depending upon when and what weve eaten, individuals with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes experience extreme periods of high blood sugar. Our bodies break down the food we consume into glucose. Glucose then enters the…

Do you have trouble falling asleep at night? Or do you feel tired during the day, even when you have been in bed for the recommended 8 to 9 hours? If so, it is possible that your bedtime routine needs some help. Yes, just like children, adults can benefit from having a bedtime ritual. Our…

A stroke is caused when blood supply to the brain is restricted, usually due to arteries being clogged. When this happens, cells in the brain begin to die. For this reason symptoms of a stroke can vary. It is dependent on the area of the brain that is affected. A stroke can happen very suddenly….

It is commonly known that sharp chest pains, or a pain that carries down the neck and into the arm (or both arms) is likely a sign of an imminent heart attack. This particular warning is hopefully significant enough to encourage you to call the emergency services immediately. Best advice is to do so whilst…

If you have ever slept with someone who snores, then you might wonder if there is anything more annoying. One that that is more annoying is having someone else reveal that you have been the one keeping others awake, sawing logs for the entire house to hear. Are you really just snoring? Or is your…

In the race to prevent and treat the various forms of cancer, researchers have left no stone unturned: diet, exercise, environmental causes, and genetic factors have all been determined to play a role in the proliferation of the disease. While researchers toil away in laboratories, we await eagerly for the smallest indication that something-anything– will…

High cholesterol is a warning sign that you may be developing heart disease. High cholesterol means that there is a build-up of lipids (fat) in your bloodstream. This build-up can block arteries and starve your heart or brain. The higher your cholesterol levels, the greater your risk of experiencing a heart attack or stroke. High…

Some diseases are genetic, and their development may be inevitable. But some are caused, or at least worsened, by what we eat and the way we live. While there is no one cure-all for completely preventing diabetes, certain lifestyle choices can significantly reduce the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes. Our choices can also improve…

High cholesterol levels are common among aging adults. High cholesterol can contribute to the formation of many ailments, including cardiovascular disease and strokes. Pharmaceutical treatments for cholesterol have intense side effects, are not always effective, and do not address the root biological processes that raise cholesterol levels in the first place. Some plant-based treatments for…