Tag Archives: Cholesterol

One Apple a Day… BUT: Pesticide-Free + With Peel

Posted on October 5, 2017 by admin

It is October and apples abound everywhere. They are crispy and tangy, lovely stuff, particularly when fresh (like now) and from your own (or a friend’s) garden and when free from pesticides. Need some more reasons to consume apples? Apples … Continue reading →

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Tai Chi and its Health Benefits

Posted on November 21, 2015 by admin

TAI CHI Tai chi is  “movement meditation”, so even if you cannot sit or lie down long enough to meditate, consider tai chi instead. Research has confirmed [1] many similarities between meditation and Tai chi. In a study [2], elderly … Continue reading →

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Drink WATER to Lower Cholesterol, Fight Diabetes, for More Energy and Better Health

Posted on August 3, 2015 by admin

DRINK MORE WATER? You may have received the advice to drink more water “for health reasons” or “to suppress hunger” and even “to lose weight”. But if you found the advice not very compelling, you are not the only one. … Continue reading →

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Walking Reduces Cardiovascular Risk As Much As Running

Posted on April 30, 2013 by admin

Brisk walking can reduce a person’s risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol just as much as running can. Perhaps even a little more. The finding came from a study published in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular … Continue reading →

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