Category: Whole Body Health
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A Daily Dose of This Can Help Fight Chronic Conditions
by Naveed Saleh,MD May 19, 2020 When we think about sunlight and health, we usually associate exposure to the sun with negative consequences like sunburn and skin cancer. And it’s true—ultraviolet A and B radiation exposure can cause sunburn, damage to collagen fibers, vitamin A destruction in the skin, accelerated skin aging, as well as…
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Sugary Drinks Increase Heart Disease Risk In Women
ScienceDaily Top Health|May 15, 2020 Drinking one or more sugary beverages a day was associated with a nearly 20% greater likelihood of women having a cardiovascular disease compared to women who rarely or never drank sugary beverages, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access journal…
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Lower Blood Pressure: Surprising Study
by Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S., CFMP There is now a new natural weapon to combat against the growing population of high blood pressure sufferers. Now this new weapon is as close as your backyard. What I am talking about is good old sunlight. Blood pressure levels are commonly higher during winter months. The question you…
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Ditch the statins: 7 natural ways to lower your cholesterol levels
May 13, 2020 Naveed Saleh, MD, MS, for MDLinx Although statins are remarkably effective at lowering lipid levels, they have been mired in controversy, an imbroglio commonly referred to as the “statin wars.” Much of this controversy centers on the benefits of statins as primary prevention vs their adverse effects, most disconcertingly acute renal failure…
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Red wine and your health: Do the benefits outweigh the risks?
Connie Capone for MDLinx | May 12, 2020 For many, a glass of red wine with dinner is as habitual as brushing one’s teeth. Wine has been a staple of human culture since about 6,000 BCE. And for just as long, the drink has inspired anecdotal claims touting its benefits, ranging from the probable to…
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More berries, apples, and tea may have protective benefits against Alzheimer
MDLinx Newswise: Food Science May 5, 2020 Older adults who consumed small amounts of flavonoid-rich foods, such as berries, apples, and tea, were two to four times more likely to develop Alzheimer disease and related dementias over 20 years compared with people whose intake was higher, according to a new study led by scientists at…
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This Simple Indulgence Once a Day Can Help Lower Blood Pressure
Naveed Saleh, MD, MS, for MDLinx | April 30, 2020 Taking a nap could do more than just renew your energy levels and mood, according to emerging evidence. Several researchers have found that taking a siesta is not only linked to lower blood pressure levels, but also improved sleep quality and wake performance. People have…
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Does Weather Affect Pain?
In this article published in the journal PAIN, the authors find that there are some problems with the studies that were done in the past regarding this issue, and they recommend improvements in 3 main limitations necessary to improve the assessment as to whether, weather affects pain. ~ Dr. Broussard Are weather conditions associated with…
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Probiotic Supplements May Help Blood Pressure
In an article published in the journal Lipids in Health and Disease, the authors searched the medical literature, and found 23 trials totaling over 2,000 people, and they found that there was a moderate and statistically significant reduction for systolic and diastolic blood pressure using probiotics as a dietary supplement. ~ Dr. Broussard The effect…
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Almonds Reduce Cardiovascular Risk
Eating about 1 1/2 ounces of almonds per day is a cost-effective strategy for cardiovascular disease prevention in both short-term and long-term. ~ Dr. Broussard Daily almond consumption in cardiovascular disease prevention via LDL-C change in the US population: A cost-effectiveness analysis BMC Public Health — Wang J, Bravatti MAL, Johnson EJ, et al. |…