Articles
Q&A: Diet Sodas and Stroke Risk Factors
Consuming as little as one diet soda a day could increase your risk of stroke or heart attack by 48 percent, according to one study.
Filed Under: General Health
Q&A: Do I Really Need a Multivitamin?
If you eat the perfect diet; live a calm lifestyle; and avoid toxins such as pesticides, heavy metals, prescription drugs and radiation, then perhaps you wouldn't need to take additional vitamins. But we live in the modern world, and a multi is a necessity.
Filed Under: Q&As
Q&A: Are Microwave Ovens Safe?
Little is known about what possible effects may result from "officially" low levels of microwave exposure. Still, I shun microwave ovens because of the electromagnetic radiation (EMR) they emit.
Filed Under: General Health
Blending Vitamins Into Smoothies
It is okay to blend vitamins into smoothies if that is an easier way to take vitamins. But you should open up any vitamin capsules and dump the content in separately.
Filed Under: Q&As
Q&A: Overactive Thyroid and Your Heart
An overactive thyroid speeds the metabolic rate in the body, which can drain the body of its CoQ10 supply and put your heart at risk. Here's how.
Filed Under: General Health
Q&A: Roundup on Grapefruit and Drug Interactions
Grapefruit juice interacts with many prescription medications, but especially with drugs prescribed for cardiovascular concerns. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.
Filed Under: Q&As
Pill Swallowing Strategies
Pill swallowing can become difficult as you get older. Here are five tips on how to swallow pills easily.
Filed Under: General Health
