High blood cholesterol is considered a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. The official methods of treating this disorder are lowering LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and raising HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol) and changing your lifestyle. How can you support the treatment process? Read more
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Are natural dietary supplements safe?
When you hear “natural”, you automatically think that it is safe. However, even natural and organic food supplements or herbs may have unwanted side effects. Both used alone and in combination with other medicines should always be approved by the doctor. Read more
The most valuable advantages of green tea
Certainly there is no person who would not hear about green tea and the health benefits of drinking it. Do you drink this strong antioxidant every day? Do you know all the positive aspects of drinking green tea? And what does the issue of green tea overdose look like? Read more
Is eating chocolate healthy?
Chocolate lowers blood pressure, is healthy for the heart, and brings even more benefits. However, not all types of chocolate have beneficial properties. More popular types of chocolate have no positive effect on your health. Read more
Do you have high cholesterol?
Dietary fiber has the ability to bind cholesterol in the digestive tract. Eating foods rich in dietary fiber means that cholesterol does not enter the bloodstream. This is the first step in lowering cholesterol. The second step is to provide the right amount of polyunsaturated acids in the diet. Omega 3 acids directly reduce LDL cholesterol. Read more
Turmeric, spice or medicine?
In the western world turmeric is known mainly as an oriental spice, but in some regions it is considered a natural source of health. For several thousand years turmeric has been used in traditional Chinese medicine and Indian Ayurveda. Are the turmeric’s health properties confirmed by scientific research? How to use turmeric to achieve eternal health? What is the difference between turmeric extract and the powdered spice available in the grocery store? Read more