The number of people diagnosed with sleep apnea is continuously rising. Sleep apnea is also called Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) because of upper airway collapse while you sleep. I have chosen to …
Benefits of Lowering Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common chronic diseases in our society. The number of patients diagnosed with high blood pressure or hypertension is increasing. According the …
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Link between Ibuprofen, heart attack and stroke risk
I had a discussion last week with one of my patients regarding the link between taking ibuprofen, heart attack and stroke risk. Following this discussion, I decided to write this post to …
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Hypertension: Caused by 10 Most Commonly Used Medications
Managing hypertension is important Hypertension is the major risk factor for heart disease. Roughly every 34 seconds, one American has a heart-related event, and approximately every minute, an …
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Cholesterol Lowering Benefits of Red Yeast Rice
Practitioners of Chinese Medicine have used red yeast rice for centuries. It has been suggested that red yeast rice can increase blood circulation and help with digestive issues. It is a product of …
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Lowering Cholesterol through Diet- Plant Sterols
Sterols are an essential component of the cell membranes of animals and plants. Plant sterols, or phytosterols, are similar in structure and function to cholesterol, the main sterol in …
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