Olive Oil: A Look at the Impressive Health-Boosting Benefits
Today we’re going to dive into exactly what the health benefits of olive oil are.
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Is Collagen Really All It's Cracked Up To Be? A Look At The Impressive Benefits of Collagen
While these claims might sound too good to be true, as it turns out, collagen really does have incredible health benefits that might just surprise you. Let’s dive into exactly what collagen is, where it comes from and most importantly – how you can start reaping the benefits of collagen.
How to Choose a Good Integrative and Functional Medicine Doctor
Most people can relate to the frustrating situation of making an appointment to see their doctor, only for the appointment to start an hour or more later. Then, after a very rushed visit, being sent home with a prescription and no new insight into what exactly is happening with their health.
Hormone Replacement Therapy: The Key To Protecting Cardiovascular Health After Menopause?
Menopause is often referred to as “the change of life” due to its transformative nature – marking a significant change in a woman’s life. As women transition through menopause, they face a myriad of changes – not only in their bodies but also in their health concerns. Among the most significant and often overlooked considerations…
Estrogen, Progesterone, And Women's Cardiovascular Health: The Important Connection
What comes to mind when you hear the terms estrogen and progesterone? For many, these hormones immediately conjure thoughts of their roles in reproductive health and the menstrual cycle. However, the influence of these mighty hormones extends far beyond reproductive health. They also play a pivotal role in another important aspect of women’s well-being –…
Could This Bacteria Increase Your Risk for Heart Disease?
Statistics on cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) paint a rather morbid picture of health. They are the #1 cause of death worldwide, and in the United States alone, CVDs claim the lives of about 630,000 – or approximately 1 in every 4 – Americans each year.
Could Eating Fish Increase Your Risk of Heart Disease?
More recently, the scientific and medical communities have been abuzz regarding the topic of gut microbiome due to its potential role as a link between the gut and the heart. Specifically, some believe that a metabolic pathway involving choline and the gut microbiota could contribute to the development of heart disease in humans.
Can This Powerful Hormone be the Key to Treating Type 2 Diabetes & More?
If there is one disease I ask my patients to have on their minds, it’s type 2 diabetes. According to the 2017 report from the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 100 million Americans have diabetes (30.3 million) or prediabetes (84.1 million).1 This means that nearly half of Americans have the disease or its precursor.
Can Coffee Help You Live Longer? The Remarkable Health Benefits of Coffee
Let’s dive into some of the research behind coffee’s incredible effects on health and longevity.
Are Pollutants Causing Heart Disease and Type 2 Diabetes? The Link Between Persistent Organic Pollutants and Metabolic Syndrome
So, if lack of exercise and unhealthy diet don’t explain the whole story, what does? In this article, we’ll find out why some researchers suggest that exposure to environmental pollutants are a major contributing factor to metabolic syndrome.
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