High blood pressure if left unchecked results in increased
cardiovascular morbidity and mortality and leads to target organ
damage such as LVH, retinal changes and vascular changes. The
main objective in the management of hypertension is prevention
of target organ damage and reduction of cardiovascular risk. The
management requires a multi-prolonged approach. Although it is
widely accepted that drug therapy is […]
We all know that excess salt is not good for our health. But
did you know that the effects of a high salt diet could
contribute to Alzheimer’s disease, asthma, stomach cancer,
hypertension, and kidney stones? High salt intake is also
speculated to affect intelligence and memory!
Now I know a lot of us, including me, crave that salty flavor
from […]
It seems a new fad diet springs up every other day. Some of
these fad diets work, some do not. Some are popular for a few
months, while others stay popular for a long time. Low carb
diets are quite fashionable, and have been popular for a long
time now. Some specific diets may come and go, but the […]
People somehow don’t pay much attention to their diets. This is
the reason of so many illnesses we see all around. It is
commonly said that a person is what he eats. To overcome this
one of the most important thing is the addition of fiber diets
in our daily routine life. The fiber diets in the long run,
improves […]
Diet plans are a dime a dozen, and that’s why choosing a good
weightloss diet program can get really confusing for the average
person. Because obesity has become such a huge problem in
America, and is a growing problem in the world, maintaining a
healthy diet is more important than ever. In fact, it’s a life
and death struggle for […]
If you have acid reflux disease, you may want to try to use
alternatives before you get into taking harsh medications.
First, try making some lifestyle changes to see if they work for
you. Your doctor can give you some information and help with
that. A change in diet is the first thing that can help reduce
your acid reflux […]
`South Beach Diet’ is a name that comes on the lips of every
person who has even an iota of interest in the world of diet and
dieting. It is formulated by renowned Miami based cardiologist
Dr. Arthur Agatston. The diet is a result of research undertaken
by Dr. Agatston who wanted to reduce the incidence of strokes
and other […]
Sugar has a powerful ability to frustrate dieters. The more
sugar you consume, the more insulin your body produces. And the
more insulin your body produces, the harder it is to burn fat.
And sugar is an insidious creature, because it doesn’t just pop
up where you might expect it, like candy and soda. It can also
appear in foods […]
Throughout human history, plants have played a key role in
treating human diseases. Throughout thousands of years of trial
and error, humans found which plants were good for treating
their ailments and which herbs would cure or help with their
health problems. In recent human history, first the
alchemists,then the chemists and medical scientists began to
break down the plant components […]
The first ingredient towards your new lifestyle starts with
having the ability to identify the behaviors that are impacting
your eating and your resulting weight.
Remember, most people go on a diet, lose the weight and then
put the weight back on. Having the ability to lose weight proves
that the dieter has the discipline to stick with a diet.
Unfortunately […]
