TO FAST OR NOT TO FAST
Advantages of fasting during Ramadan 1. Lowers blood pressure In a recently published research paper in the Journal of the American Heart Association the results of fasting on
LONG COVID IS REAL!
1. What is Long COVID? Long COVID – or post-COVID conditions – is a wide range of new, returning or ongoing health problems people may experience more than four
DIABETES 1+2 = HEART DISEASE
What are the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes? Type 1 and type 2 diabetes both occur when the body cannot properly store and
HYPERTENSION IS A PRESSING ISSUE
1. What does HBP do? Blood pressure is the pressure of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Arteries carry blood from your heart
SALT SMART!
Sodium is a mineral that’s essential for life. It’s regulated by your kidneys, and it helps control your body’s fluid balance. It also helps send
HAPPINESS IS HEART HEALTH
Without health there can be no happiness according to Thomas Jefferson, famed American president. Living in the 21st century we are bombarded with a variety of viewpoints about
TAKING OVER THE COUNTER PILLS FOR PAIN RELIEF?
1. What are NSAID’s? Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs are medicines are widely used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and bring down a high temperature, often to
HEART TO HEART WITH MY CARDIOLOGIST
Regardless of the problem, it’s important for you to find a solution because medical miscommunication can hurt your health. Our blog is here to assist
WATER AND HYDRATION FACTS
1. Biology of water and the human body Our bodies are made up of about two-thirds (60%) water, and we become dehydrated when that total level