The following health issues are reasonably common for people in their 50’s and 60’s: High Cholesterol High Blood Pressure Pre-diabetes Fatty Liver There are a myriad of factors that can cause these, such as smoking, excess alcohol, saturated fats and a sedentary lifestyle. Additional factors can also be stress, inadequate sleep, lack of hydration, hyper processed food, and a history of medication. For those who have high cholesterol levels, but their cardiovascular risk is low, then lifestyle factors can be implemented, but it is essential to … [Read more...] about Getting on top of your cholesterol management
Flaxseed May Help Reduce Blood Pressure
Flaxseed may help reduce blood pressure: Encouraging results from a recent study have shown that adding flaxseed to the diet of people with high blood pressure (BP) resulted in a significant reduction in both systolic and diastolic pressures. How much flaxseed may help reduce blood pressure? A double-blind, placebo-controlled study showed a significant drop in BP (10mm Hg systolic and 7mm Hg diastolic) following six months of ground flaxseed (30g/day in bagels, muffins, and buns) being added to the diets of people with peripheral arterial disease … [Read more...] about Flaxseed May Help Reduce Blood Pressure