Summer heat waves can be dangerous. A very high body temperature can damage the brain and other vital organs. Some health conditions can make it harder for the body to stay cool in hot weather. This includes old age, obesity, fever, dehydration, heart disease, poor circulation, sunburn, drug and alcohol use. To protect your health … Read More →
All this talk about cholesterol, lipids, and “good” and “bad” can be so confusing! Cholesterol and fat were things that we thought were always unhealthy, but research has shown that there are different types, some that increase the risk of heart disease and some that are actually protective! To check your risk of heart disease, … Read More →
According to the Palmer Chiropractic College, regular chiropractic adjustments may prevent heart attacks, lower blood pressure, reduce heart rate, relieve chest pain and support the cardiovascular system. These claims have steadily gained the attention of traditional medicine, triggering studies by many well-known research hospitals. One such study took place in 2007 at the University of … Read More →
Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease, kidney disease and stroke. Blood pressure is the amount of pressure exerted by the blood on the walls of the arteries as it is pumped from the heart throughout the circulatory system. If your blood pressure is chronically too high, … Read More →
