Ahh, sleep. That precious commodity that no one ever seems to get enough of. While most sleep problems can be solved naturally, like going to bed a little earlier (or later) or doing some pre-bedtime yoga, for some people, their insomnia is so bad that they need medication. These people usually buy Ambien or Zolpidem [...]
As we discussed in the last post, the introduction of ancient Chinese medicine has made a tremendous impact on the modern medical landscape. So now let’s turn away from erectile dysfunction to another health topic: lowering high cholesterol. You can take modern medicine to treat high cholesterol, like Tricor Generic or Zetia, you can eat [...]
We live in an era where doctors and other health practitioners are open minded and eager to use ancient and modern techniques to treat all sorts of diseases, including erectile dysfunction, high cholesterol, and insomnia. In the next few blog posts we’ll look at things you can take advantage from the ancient Chinese medical traditions [...]
As we discussed in the last post, the introduction of ancient Chinese medicine has made a tremendous impact on the modern medical landscape. So now let’s turn away from erectile dysfunction to another health topic: lowering high cholesterol. You can take modern medicine to treat high cholesterol, like Tricor Generic or Zetia, you can eat right, you can lose weight, and you can exercise (all things you should definitely do if the doctor says so), but there’s another option as well: turn to Eastern medicine. I recently spoke with a Chinese medical practitioner who suggested two methods for lowering high cholesterol: herbs and acupuncture. First, he said that there are certain herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine that have been proven effecting in treating high cholesterol. A Chinese medical doctor (or your local grocery store, for some) may be able to help you locate the following herbs: Shan Zha (hawthorn fruit), Da Suan (garlic), Mo Yao (myrrh), Monascus purpureus (red... more
Are you getting frustrated with what you see in the mirror? Do you wish everyday that you had clear skin? Maybe you have tried traditional acne medication to no avail, so why not try some all natural home remedies.
1. One of the most popular home rem ...
Unless there’s been an outbreak in your area, then a surgical mask and gloves are unnecessary. You don’t want to walk around town paranoid that everyone around you has swine influenza—if someone’s got swine flu, they won’t be out and about, ...
If you’ve traveled to exotic places before, then you know how important it is to go abroad fully equipped with your own private medicine chest. Who knows where you’ll be when a bout of diarrhea strikes? Or if your twice yearly migraine decides to ...
You don’t need to run a marathon everyday, but you do need to get off your butt and do SOME exercise. Yes, everyday. Even if it’s just a brisk walk around the block or hiking up the stairs to your fifth floor apartment a few times a day. Lazy peo ...
With so many choices out there, it’s hard to know just where to begin. The skin care section at your local drugstore (or your online drugstore) is as full as a used car lot, but with more choices. Moisturizers for dry skin, oily skin, combination s ...
When your doctor told you to stay away from foods with too much cholesterol, he might not have explained the 
difference between good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. Here are a few pointers, to help you tell the difference.
First of all the basic d ...
There are many foods available that help reduce your cholesterol level and ensure a healthy heart. Read food labels before you purchase any products to make sure you’re consuming the following nutrients:
1. High fiber products – Many stud ...
Research shows that a vegetarian diet can help with lowering your cholesterol levels. 
There are 4 different variations in a vegetarian diet:
• Vegan – Vegans only consume foods derived from plant products such as vegetables, fruits, beans, s ...
Studies confirmed that having a high LDL cholesterol level (bad cholesterol) and low HDL level (good cholesterol) contribute to a high risk of cardiovascular disease. Fortunately, there are powerful prescription drugs available to control cholesterol ...
This may come as a surprise, but often there are no cholesterol symptoms. So despite feeling healthy, you can still have high cholesterol levels and not even know it. However, if you ignore high cholesterol, it may eventually lead to serious heart di ...
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