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Cardiovascular disease kills millions of people each year according to the World Health Organization or WHO. And when it comes to food, what you eat matters to your heart. Good thing there are certain foods that can curb the chances of developing cardiovascular diseases. In today’s post, we are listing down healthy, heart-friendly foods: 1. Salmon Salmon is packed with …

Usually, the raspberries are cultivated as a food source but the red raspberry leaves may be just as beneficial to the health. The red raspberry leaf, which is derived from the shrubby raspberry plant, is prized for its curative and health benefits.  The leaf is often used in folk remedies, especially among expecting women. According to the Berry Health Benefits …

Astragalus refers to a whole genus of herbs and small shrubs that belong to the legume family Fabaceae. The genus, which is native to the Northern Hemisphere, is often used in Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM. Studies show that the herb may help alleviate a number of diseases. In TCM, Astragalus is also used as a pre-emptive measure to certain …

Black cumin seeds are extracted from Nigella sativa, an annual flowering plant. Nigella sativa belongs to the family Ranunculaceae and is native to south and Southeast Asia. Black cumin seeds go by many names. It’s also called Roman coriander, fennel flower or Habbatussauda. Black cumin seeds are exceptionally high in essential nutrients that promote a healthy body. The seeds purify …

Do you love watching professional chefs like Jamie Oliver or Nigella whipping up scrumptious dishes from scratch on TV? Have you tried any of these recipes yourself? It’s easy to believe that these recipes are healthy when they’re being pushed by celebrity chefs. But are these dishes really as healthy? If you think that these seemingly healthy dishes are healthier …

The heart beats from the day it was developed to the day it dies. It’s comprised of smooth muscles that contracts thousands of times per day. Over time, the heart weakens. Daily abuse such as lack of exercise, smoking and poor diet affect how the heart works. Cardiovascular diseases are one of the most preventable conditions there are. The key …

Heart failure is a serious heart condition wherein the heart loses the power to pump blood all over the body efficiently. It’s the weakening of the heart rate and increasing in pressure that slowly leads to the heart’s deterioration. When blood does not circulate in the entire body, the cells do not get oxygenized. If the body’s circulatory system is …

When we talk about heart attack, we usually associate it with men but heart attacks don’t happen to men alone. In fact, there are many cases of women suffering from heart attacks too. However it is not too often that we hear about cases like this but the truth is, both men and women can suffer from heart attacks. Unlike …

Brown rice is less processed than white rice – so it has more nutrients and fiber. Because white rice is stripped of its vitamins, it’s often fortified – a process which adds back some of the lost vitamins and minerals. Because of its higher fiber content, brown rice wins out over white rice in terms of health. Now, there may …

Diabetics are at a higher risk for heart disease than the average population. In fact, diabetic heart disease is the most common cause of death among people with diabetes. The risk of dying of heart disease is up to four times higher in those with diabetes – compared to the average population. Could there be a natural way to prevent …