Cholesterol Levels: Why They’re More Important Than You Think

Cholesterol Levels: Why They’re More Important Than You Think

You’ve probably heard, “Watch your cholesterol levels!” more than you’d like. But, the fact is, your cholesterol level can determine a lot about your health and other factors you may be at high risk of developing. What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fat-like substance found 

Vitamin K: A Powerhouse Nutrient by Nicole Crane, B.S., NTP

Vitamin K: A Powerhouse Nutrient by Nicole Crane, B.S., NTP

Imagine stopping to smell a fragrant red rose and pricking your finger on a hidden thorn. Just a minor puncture, but your body goes to work immediately to stop the bleeding and quickly seal the wound. One of the major nutrients at work is Vitamin K, discovered 

New Study: Lowering Levels of this Common Condition Could Prevent 100,000 Early Deaths Each Year

New Study: Lowering Levels of this Common Condition Could Prevent 100,000 Early Deaths Each Year

Researchers from the University of Utah have projected that aggressively lowering blood pressure could help prevent more than 100,000 deaths in the United States each year. Blood Pressure According to Nicole Crane, BS, NTP of InVite Health, in the United States alone, 72 million adults, 

New Analysis: Blood Pressure Levels Rising Worldwide

New Analysis: Blood Pressure Levels Rising Worldwide

According to a new analysis published in the Journal of the American Medical Association and based on more than 8 million people from 154 countries across 844 studies, elevated blood pressure is a worldwide concern. Certain foods and heart health supplements can make a major 

Can Magnesium Regulate Blood Pressure? by Nicole Crane, BS, NTP

Can Magnesium Regulate Blood Pressure? by Nicole Crane, BS, NTP

Written by Nicole Crane BS, NTP In the United States alone, 72 million adults (nearly one third of all people over the tender age of 20) have high blood pressure, according to the National Heart and Lung Association. Worldwide, the number of people expected to 

Could Vitamin B6 Protect Heart Disease Patients from Sudden Death

Could Vitamin B6 Protect Heart Disease Patients from Sudden Death

What is Coronary Artery Disease? Coronary artery disease (also known as ischemic heart disease) occurs when cholesterol plaque builds up in arteries inside the heart stiffening them and reducing the volume of blood supplied to the heart muscle. It includes a group of diseases that