Did you know that 1 out of 4 deaths in the United States are caused by heart disease? Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, killing approximately 370,000 people annually. Understanding your risk factors for heart disease Despite the statistics, there’s hope! You could reduce your risk significantly …
Types and Benefits of Magnesium
Have you noticed there seems to be more “buzz” around magnesium lately? It’s often a topic of conversation when it comes to elevating health and wellness. And for good reason! This important mineral boosts your immune system, keeps your heartbeat steady and helps your nervous system send and receive messages to work efficiently. In addition …
What’s All the Hype About an Anti-Inflammatory Diet?
Did you know your diet has a direct impact on the amount of inflammation in your body? It’s important to keep inflammation at a low level in order to reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke, along with several other diseases. In addition to your diet, other lifestyle factors also affect inflammation such as …
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How to Prevent Digestive Problems During the Holidays
Hi! If we haven’t met, yet, my name is Mona, and I am the in-house dietitian and supplement consultant at Clark Professional Pharmacy. I started working in this position a little over a month ago and I have to say, it has been wonderful. I’ve learned quite a bit, had great conversations, and worked towards …
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Which Herbal Supplements Are Best for Lowering Cortisol?
Cortisol is a stress hormone made by the adrenal glands, regulating several processes throughout the body such as metabolism and immune response. Cortisol is responsible for several body functions including the ability to lower inflammation and increase glucose. It serves as a balancing mechanism between salt and water, and can regulate blood pressure as well. Along with …
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10 Tips for a Healthy Liver
Liver disease has been on my radar. I seem to be getting more questions about diet and lifestyle changes for a healthy liver. I am seeing and hearing a lot of cases of decreased liver enzymes levels, non-alcoholic fatty liver and cirrhosis in otherwise healthy adults. This trend is important because liver malfunction not only …