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 

Combining 3 Ingredients to Fight Against Heart Disease

Combining 3 Ingredients to Fight Against Heart Disease

In April of 2016, scientists from Cardiff University and Cultech Ltd set out to research the benefits of combining three ingredients – marine fish oil, cocoa extract and phytosterols – “as a means of preventing atherosclerosis, or “furring” of the arteries.” According to Science Daily, 

Your Cholesterol Problem by Jerry Hickey, R. Ph

Your Cholesterol Problem by Jerry Hickey, R. Ph

Cholesterol is one of the most confusing topics in today’s medical world. Many times, those who ask me for help have questions regarding their cholesterol. They often start by telling me their total cholesterol number. But, unknown to them and many others, that is just one 

Expert Discussion: Curcumin by Jerry Hickey, R. Ph

Expert Discussion: Curcumin by Jerry Hickey, R. Ph

Jerry Hickey is a pharmacist and radio personality and fills the esteemed role of Scientific Director and President of Invite Health. He has spent his professional life analyzing nutritional information and medical studies with the aim of creating the highest quality and most natural nutraceuticals