Chronic Diseases

Have You Ever Had Your Homocysteine Levels Checked? Homocysteine is a naturally occurring by-product of the breakdown of the essential amino acid methionine in the body. It represents a crucial intermediate step in the chemical conversion (demethylation) of methionine to...

A 5-year study of men with heart disease showed that those who went through 4 months of stress management training were less likely to need a heart procedure such as bypass surgery over the study period. Adding stress management to...

The Buteyko breathing method is a strategy to retrain dysfunctional breathing based on the postulation that many disorders can result from an abnormal breathing pattern. To be more specific, disorders such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, hypertension (high blood pressure), sleep apnoea, panic disorders,...

A heart-healthy lifestyle is about the whole-package approach. Some people just think about eating well without thinking about how stress affects their heart, whereas others don't include any physical activity but just eat well. Our recommendations are not to fall into the trap of just focusing...

High Blood Pressure Diet: What to Eat High Blood Pressure Diet: When it comes to following a heart healthy diet, many people are searching for that one magic food to optimize their health. However, heart health isn't just about oatmeal...

Understanding High Blood Pressure Medication If you've been diagnosed with high blood pressure, your doctor may have prescribed certain medications. High blood pressure medication is commonly used to manage this condition, especially if you've had high cholesterol, a heart attack,...