Lately heart health has been on my mind. Maybe it's because my dad is on high blood pressure medication, and has been for the past 5 or 6 years. And as I get a bit closer to 50 than I'd care to admit publicly, the thought of taking medication every day is something I want to ... Continued
How to Reduce High Cholesterol
I don't know about you but when it comes to cholesterol all the focus on "numbers" leaves me confused. Sure, I've heard that high cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease. But "connecting the dots" remains a mystery to me. Which numbers are "good" and which are ... Continued
Centrifugal and Masticating Juicers
With health consciousness on the rise and the awareness that juicing is one of the quickest ways to nourish and heal our cells, the sound of juicers can be heard in so many more homes today! A friend of mine who is about to embark on a cleanse that involves juicing recently ... Continued
What Causes Heart Disease?
How many people do you know who have some sort of heart disease? Perhaps someone in your family or a close friend has been stricken. As a nutrition counselor I often hear about my client’s family history, e.g., “My dad had heart trouble or my aunt has high ... Continued