Beets have a little of a lot and the combination of the vitamins and minerals contained in this root vegetable pack a powerful punch. One of the beet benefits can be lower blood pressure. This is particularly important for those over the age of 50 and anyone who has chronic high blood pressure. Beets are…
Category: Vitamins-Minerals-Medicines
Health Help From Berry Hawthorn
The Hawthorn berry is a tree berry and it has been credited by science to help improve heart function. It is sometimes administered for people who have heart issues. It is powerful enough for the recommended dosage to be between 160 to 500 mg per day and not to be taken for more than 150…
Bind Bad Cholesterol
Bind the bad cholesterol and free the good cholesterol. There are approximately 7 popular medication to help lower high LDL (Bad) cholesterol levels, but there are more than 20 foods that assist in the same. Would it be better to control your cholesterol levels through what foods you put in your body? Why choose food…
Should You Take L-Arginine Daily?
Companies will market L-Arginine as the superior or ultimate cardio health solution. You will see things like amazing amino acid safeguarding your heart. However, they will not market the reasons to avoid L-Arginine. L-Arginine is an amino acid which the body converts to nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is known to open or widen blood vessels….
Antibiotics: Good or Bad
Avoiding Antibiotics: Good or Bad Decision Some people think it is better to err on the side of taking an antibiotic versus not taking, why? They think that even if they don’t need the antibiotic it won’t hurt taking it to kill off potential issues. The science disagrees with thinking antibiotics should be used based…
Remember Your Health Is Your Responsibility – Part III
Are you taking multiple medications for different health issues? Are those medications being prescribed by different doctors from different areas of medical expertise? Responsible medical professionals will ask you for a list of all medications you are taking before they prescribe a new medication. If you complain to your doctor about a specific health issue…
Vitamin A
The common types of Vitamin A (VA) are retinyl palmitate and beta-carotene. The main form of retinyl palmitate VA is from animal origin and the main form of beta-carotene VA is from plant origin. Vitamin A is in most multiple vitamin formulas. Always investigate not only the type of Vitamin A but the amount. Some…