Sauna For Your Health Ah, the many claims about the health benefits of saunas Lose weight, cleanse the body of toxins, relieve arthritis symptoms, improve respiratory problems, etc Snake oil or scientific fact? You be the judgeLose WeightWhen you are in a sauna your heart rate increases as your body works to cool itself 300 to 500 calories are burned during a 30-minute sauna sessionTrue, but in a sauna the heart is the only muscle being exerted Building and toning ...

Statins, The New Wonder Drug? Statins are a group of medications used to decrease cholesterol in the body This reduction is shown to prevent heart attacks and strokes Recent research, however, is shedding a new light on the potential benefits of these drugs In a study involving more than 50,000 patients, statins showed a benefit in patients with atherosclerotic disease, or hardening of the arteries Not only do the medications lower cholesterol, they have favorable effects on the blood vessels, kidneys, ...

High Cholesterol - Lowering Your Cholesterol High cholesterol does not really have any recognizable symptoms until it causes more severe damage like reduced artery blood flow or hardening of the arteries However, it is important to discover if you have a high cholesterol problem before it begins damaging your system If you have high cholesterol, it is important to take action to lower it as soon as you canYou can participate in tests that will tell you if you have ...

Cholesterol - Lower It Naturally Ways To Keep It LowThese days we hear a lot of warnings about cholesterol, but the funny thing is, cholesterol isn't all bad Your body produces it naturally and it performs some pretty vital jobs - helping to build new cells, as well as produce hormones and insulate nerves Only when you've got too much do you have a problemUnfortunately, there's a lot of confusion surrounding this substance because it's made up of both good ...

Heart Attack Symptoms, Causes And Treatment: Small Lifestyle Changes Can Help Prevent Heart Attack! Ask a few well informed people over the age of fifty: What are they afraid of the most? Four out of five would answer: Sudden death due to heart attack Heart attack is becoming a common cause of death after the age of fifty Heart attach is preventable to a large extent and we know how to prevent it We also know that by these measures ...

Lycopene, A Powerful Antioxidant May Help Prevent Prostate Cancer Lycope ne, a powerful antioxidant abundant in red tomatoes and processed tomato products, may help prevent prostate cancer and some other forms of cancer, heart disease, and other serious diseases Lycope ne is the subject of recent research revealing its antioxidant properties Lycope ne may be beneficial as part of a balanced diet Research shows that Lycope ne in tomatoes can be absorbed more efficiently by the body if processed into different Hurbs and Supplemnts and for this purpose HOMEHERB Offer's a buyer's ...

New Drugs Bring Health, But At What Cost? The wonder drugs of present times help to keep pain at bay and cholesterol levels low They also guarantee good mood, strong sexual prowess and lots of other benefits Unfortunately, many Amercicans are feeling the pain in their pocketbooks, instead of general relief as the costs of prescription drug reported to be increasing at twice the factor of inflation "These drugs do help a lot of people - that's why it's such a shame that they are so expensive and out ...

Heart Disease And Exercise About 126 million Americans currently have heart disease11 million Americans will experience a serious heart event this yearOne in four Americans have some form of cardiovascular disease Every 34 seconds one American will die as a result of cardiovascular diseaseNo other disease claims as many women's lives as cardiovascular disease One American woman dies each minute as a result of cardiovascular diseaseAround 700,000 Americans will have a stroke this years That's one stroke every 45 secondsHEART ...

An Epidemic Of Heart Failure About 126 million Americans currently have heart disease In the UK, the number is over 25 million11 million Americans will experience a serious heart event this yearIn Australia, cardiovascular disease kills over 49,741 people each yearIn 1998 cardiovascular disease killed over 79,389 CanadiansIn 80 to 100% of cases of fatal coronary artery disease one or more of four risk factors were involved These are:* High cholesterol * High blood pressure * Smoking * DiabetesOne in four Americans have ...

High Blood Pressure: 10 Tips That Could Save Your Life! When most people are told they have high blood pressure (or Hypertension) it comes as quite a shock With many people being diagnosed between the ages of 25-45, it is fast becoming a great concern for both the individual and their young familiesThe problem is, it has no early symptoms You feel good, life’s great Yes, you may be a little unfit and you could eat better, but generally you ...