Study Says That A Vegetarian Diet Improves Health And Is Easy To Stick With
Thursday August 25, 2005
A study published by Dr. Neal D. Barnard and colleagues in the Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation concludes that a low-fat, vegetarian diet can help with weight loss, high blood pressure, ... Read More
A Virtual Tour of the New Food Pyramid
Friday August 19, 2005
In case you haven't heard, a new food pyramid has been released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The last food pyramid was issued by the USDA in 1992 as ... Read More
What is Cholesterol Apheresis?
Friday August 12, 2005
Cholesterol apheresis, or LDL apheresis, is a new treatment for individuals in which lifestyle modifications, natural alternatives, or the highest dosages of prescription medications do not work or cannot be ... Read More
Beta-Glucan
Tuesday August 9, 2005
Beta-glucan, which is found in cereal fibers, such as oats, wheat, and barley, has been found to effectively reduce cholesterol levels in many research studies. Find out how it works. ... Read More
Hibiscus Flowers Fight Heart Disease and LDL Levels
Tuesday August 2, 2005
According to a study performed by Shan Medical University's Institute of Biochemistry in Taiwan, extract from the hibiscus flower (Hibiscus sabdariffa) lowers both low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and the risk ... Read More