Cardiovascular disease is a lifestyle disease. Genetics are a minor player. The day in, day out decisions you make guide your health outcomes. In today’s society, all of the known risk factors for heart disease can (and should) be modified by lifestyle. However, if you’re not willing to make the necessary changes, it is highly […]
Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes During 6.8 Years of Hormone Therapy I hate to beat a dead, crumbling dog, but I’m still confused as to why Premarin is one of the top few prescription drugs. No benefit and possible increased risk for heart disease. Increased risk for breast and endometrial cancer. Little, if any benefit on bone […]
When the USDA came out with the Food Guide Pyramid in 1992, smart physicians and researchers predicted increases in heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Guess what we saw? Increases in heart disease, diabetes and cancer. But why? Those of you old enough to remember the Pyramid will recall that fats and oils were at the top […]
CVD, diabetes mortality determined by nutrition during parents’ and grandparents’ slow growth period Hold onto your socks for this one. This study evaluated times of feast and famine and whether this would have an impact on the risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes along the male’s line of CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN. This answer? Definitely so. Low food […]
Phytoestrogens Associated with Favorable Cardiovascular Risk Profile Remember research a few weeks back that found that high dose phytoestrogen did not affect blood lipids? I had to comment that the study used high dose phytoestrogen extract, not the whole food. This article addresses phytoestrogen intake as a part of the diet and found favorable outcomes. […]
