If you've been feeling fatigued and can't quite seem to drag yourself out of bed lately, you may be wondering, "Why am I sleeping too much?" Given how common insomnia and sleep deprivation are, we don't always hear about the potential harmful effects of oversleeping. However, sleeping too much can be a real concern if it's brought about…
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, red sage has been used for thousands of years for its heart-boosting, antioxidant properties. Researchers have described red sage as a potential "red light" to prevent the development of heart disease. Like clary sage, red sage is known to promote blood circulation and support cardiovascular health. It's also valued for its…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a whopping 70 percent of adults over the age of 65 living in the United States take at least one type of heart medication every day. Among the most commonly prescribed types include beta blockers, which are used by millions of Americans to manage a variety…
What is D-ribose? Ribose, also known as D-ribose, is naturally created by our bodies. Why is it so important? Because it actually helps provide our cells with sufficient energy. This is key to all of our many cells maintaining both their integrity and their function. In fact, scientific studies show that D-ribose may help a number…
Cardiomyopathy, a condition that commonly results in an enlarged heart and reduced blood flow, affects as many as 1 in 500 adults living in developed nations like the U.S. (1) What can you do to help lower the chances you'll experience cardiomyopathy and give yourself the best chance of fully recovering? Not all cases of…
Stomach pain is something that almost everyone feels at one time or another. People with stomach pain (also called abdominal pain) most often have muscle strain, gas pain or an upset stomach. (1) Stomach pain is a general term that covers many conditions. Here we cover many of the most common reasons you may have…
“Coronary” means around the heart. Coronary artery disease (CAD) occurs when the major blood vessels around your heart become diseased. The disease also affects the heart itself, so it is important to take steps to prevent the damage from becoming serious, which can be life-threatening. (1) What Is Coronary Artery Disease? Coronary artery disease (CAD)…
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is currently the leading cause of death among adults in the U.S. — and according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it has maintained this ranking as the No. 1 killer since 1921. (1) Coronary heart disease is a condition caused by the buildup of waxy plaque in…
Dramatically clutching the chest and slowly sinking to the floor is often how heart attacks are presented in television and movies. And while heart attack symptoms can arise suddenly and be quite intense, more often the symptoms start more slowly and are milder, according to the American Heart Association. (1) Heart attack symptoms can present…
As we age, there are a few telltale signs of scary medical conditions it’s normal to observe — one of which is the sharp chest pains signaling a heart attack. But what if you’re young and healthy? What happens when your doctor observes your symptoms and sees no risk factors of heart disease and chooses…
