For the past 30 years we have been told that high cholesterol causes heart disease.But evidence from patients admitted to hospitals with cardiovascular diseases tells a different story.More than 50% of admissions of cardiovascular diseases are made with people who have normal cholesterol.More than 50% of people with elevated levels of cholesterol have perfectly normal
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How olive oil can cure chronic inflammation?
Unhealthy dietary practices and changing life styles are resulting in chronic inflammatory diseases. Chronic diseases are now major causes of death in many parts of the word. Some of the chronic diseases are asthma, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, cardiac arrest, hypertension, ulcerative colitis, glaucoma etc. The major polyunsaturated fatty acids that are present in our
How to Increase your HDL Cholesterol?
The recommended levels of cholesterol for both males and females are 60 mg/dL or 1.6 mmol/L of blood. Values lower than 40 mg/dL or 1 mmol/L indicates the risk of heart disease.HDL cholesterol sweeps LDL cholesterol from the blood stream and takes it to the liver for disposal. If you are detected with low HDL
10 cholesterol rich foods we eat everyday
Cholesterol is a fat molecule that is necessary for the functioning of cells and production of hormones. Our body makes the cholesterol required from other lipid compounds and deficiency of cholesterol is a rare thing. However some of our foods we eat contain cholesterol and increases cholesterol levels in blood can lead to heart disease.Cholesterol
Foods that cause and prevent plaque formation in arteries
The blood vessels in our body carry blood from the heart to different parts of the body. Healthy individuals have smooth walls inside the arteries that allow free flow of blood. Some people develop clogged arteries due to deposits of a hard substance known as plaque on the inner walls of the arteries. The plaque
Spices that can prevent cancer
Spices have been used for centuries to give taste and aroma to the food. Most of the spices are used medicinally to treat many ailments and diseases. Researchers have been studying the phytochemicals that are present in these spices and found many health benefits such as protection against cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases etc. Some of
Long term coffee intake reduces diabetes risk
Type 2 diabetes is caused by insulin resistance and/or abnormal insulin secretion. Even though genetic factors are blamed for type 2 diabetes, diet also plays a role in this disease. Many studies have evaluated the effect of coffee on the prevention of diabetes. Coffee is a mixture of thousand chemicals including caffeine,phenolic compounds,minerals, vitamins and
Best cancer fighting fruits
Fruits are an important part of the anti cancer diet one can follow to prevent or fight cancer.A five servings of fruits and vegetables is recommended by nutritionists to lead a healthy life style.Fruits have high levels of anti oxidants which are cancer fighting. Here is a list of top ten cancer fighting fruits. 1. Pomegranate: Pomegranate has been
How to Cure Sciatica(Ciatica) Naturally
Sciatica is a painful condition in the leg caused by the compression of sciatic nerve.The symptoms of Sciatica include pain, weakness, numbness or tingling in the leg. People with Sciatica have difficulty in moving the leg. Severe pain is observed in people living in colder weather. The main cause of this condition is caused by dislocated
Belching may be a symptom of angina pectoris (Chest Pain)
Angina pectoris also known as angina or chest pain is caused by lack of supply of oxygen and nutrients to the heart muscle.The lack of supply is due to obstruction or spasm of the coronary arteries.The symptoms of angina include a feeling of high pressure in the chest,increased shortness for breath after exercise,constricting sensation in the throat, numbness