Doctors prescribe steroids for any number of health conditions—from asthma and multiple sclerosis to ear infections and plantar fasciitis. They’re supposed to work by reducing inflammation. But [...]
Category: Heart Health
[EXPOSED] Marijuana skyrockets risk of heart attack and stroke
After the general election last fall, another round of states further loosened their marijuana laws. Yet, at the same time, we received even more disturbing news about the serious medical [...]
The tiny fruit that packs a big punch for heart and metabolic health
More than one-third of all U.S. adults have metabolic syndrome, which refers to a cluster of five factors that increase your risk of developing cardiovascular disease and Type II diabetes: High [...]
This hidden factor increases stroke risk by a staggering 54 percent
While there are many well-established risk factors for suffering a stroke (or any other type of cardiovascular disease event), we still don’t know what causes roughly 25 to 30 percent of ischemic [...]
Eight deadly warning signs you should never ignore—even during a pandemic!
Last year, I grew gravely concerned about our public health bureaucrats’ hysterical overreaction to the “novel” coronavirus. Very early on, I predicted that the lockdowns and ongoing disruptions [...]
Even so-called “medical marijuana” raises your heart attack risk
More people than ever are signing up to get their “green card” for medical marijuana. Especially older people who grapple with anxiety, pain, or insomnia. But the science tells us that smoking [...]
This pennies-a-day supplement offers optimal heart protection
Year after year, heart disease causes one in every four deaths in the United States. And in my view, much of this dreadful, stagnant statistic relates to the fact that most Americans don’t eat [...]
The supposedly “healthy” diet that can increase your heart disease risk
In recent years, big business has somehow managed to convince millions of Americans that they need to follow a strictly plant-based diet to support their health. But, as an anthropologist, [...]
Add these seven heart-healthy foods to your diet in the New Year
It’s a new year, and cardiovascular disease still remains the No. 1 killer of Americans—as it has been for decades. In fact, each year, it causes more deaths than cancer and respiratory diseases [...]
Add these nutritional powerhouses to your holiday feasts
At Christmastime, I always enjoy listening to Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. It’s a beautiful piece of music that’s easy to keep in the background during the busy holidays. We also have a [...]
