High Cholestrol

Can you help me devise a diet to lower my cholestrol naturally rather than take statins for the rest of my life. Answer Hi Catherine, you did not say how high your cholesterol is but in my opinion you do not want to reduce it too much because cholesterol is important for the functioning of Read More…

Are you an ‘apple’ or ‘pear’?

Often people are concerned about the shape of their body and the way this makes them look and feel. However your body shape could be an indicator to a potential health problem. An ‘apple’ shaped body tends to have fat above the waist, whereas a ‘pear’ shaped body carries fat below the waist. Men with Read More…

Statin drugs – a Gentle Decline

So now the medical profession want to put everyone over the age of 55 on statins and blood pressure drugs, whether they need them or not and without examining them for any problems. Supposedly it will cut costs! My question is: Are the side effects associated with statins worth the risk? Just in my practice Read More…

The Healthy Heart Check

Heart disease is the number one killer in this country. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 2 men die from heart disease. So, contrary to popular belief, women die of heart attack almost as much as men – and more often than they die of breast cancer. Cardiovascular disease affects 2/3rds of the affluent Read More…

Statins Cause Infections and Inflammation!

Researchers have discovered that one of the most widely prescribed drugs for lowering cholesterol has a serious side effect that causes widespread infection and inflammation. The statin drug, simvastatin, blocks the body’s natural abilities to kill infections, and it also encourages the growth of other molecules that increase inflammation in the body. Scientists from the Read More…

Eating Healthily

The summer is a great time to think about your eating habits.  Whilst the sun is out you can go for lovely green salads, raw green vegetables and the beautiful fruits such as berries that are around. If possible try and eat organic foods as it puts less strain on the liver. Why do I Read More…

Plastic chemical causes heart disease and more

Researchers have confirmed that the chemical found in plastic food and drink containers causes heart disease. Traces of the chemical, BPA (Biphenol A), are detectable in 90 per cent of people. Researchers from the Peninsula Medical School at the University of Exeter studied BPA levels in a large US population over a three-year period and Read More…

Could this be the reason you have difficulty losing weight?

From Total Health Breakthroughs By John Herring Editorial Director There are two types of hunger… 1. Physical hunger is the feeling you get at the end of a long day. It is how you feel after a vigorous workout. Your stomach growls. You become tired and weak and your thinking slows down. This is your Read More…

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT COACHING for a healthy heart

Heart problems – Possible cause:  Long standing emotional problems.  Lack of joy.  Hardening of the heart.  Belief in strain and stress.  New thought pattern:  Joy, joy, joy – I lovingly allow joy to flow through my mind and body and experience.  Extract from ‘You Can Heal Your Life’ by Louise L Hay.  Learn how to Read More…

Healthy Heart

What is a healthy heart?  One that pumps your blood and nutrients around your body at a pressure of 120/80. 120 is the systolic pressure, when the heart beats, 80 is the diastolic pressure, when the heart relaxes. The slower our heart rate the longer we live. To do this it requires healthy arteries, healthy Read More…

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