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How Inositol Benefits Cholesterol

How Inositol Benefits Cholesterol

by Maridel Villapando
Inositol is a carbohydrate that was once considered a B vitamin. This carbohydrate is found in certain foods, such as oranges, cantaloupe, nuts, beans, seeds and high-bran cereals. The inositol found in oranges and cantaloupe, as well as in the plant component lecithin, are easily digested and absorbed, which makes them a good source if inositol. That found in nuts, beans, seeds and high-bran cereal aren’t digestible, and therefore aren’t a good source. While you can get inositol from certain foods, you can make sure you’re getting enough of it to help lower your cholesterol by taking it in supplement form.
5 Foods that Kickstart Your Thyroid

5 Foods that Kickstart Your Thyroid

by Maridel Villapando
If you have hypothyroidism, an under-active thyroid, it can put a large damper on your life.  You may experience symptoms like fatigue, constipation, depression, or possibly even more severe health issues.  The thyroid is a very important gland in the body that is responsible for regulating mood, energy levels, metabolism, heart rate, and blood pressure.  Hypothyroidism is the inability of the thyroid to produce enough of those hormones. There are foods that you can eat which will increase hormone production in the thyroid and below are just some of them. 
Top 4 Ways Vitamin B12 Helps Hypothyroidism

Top 4 Ways Vitamin B12 Helps Hypothyroidism

by Maridel Villapando
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin found naturally in foods such as poultry, meat, and fish. Additionally, it is located in every cell of the human body and is required for proper red blood cell formation, cellular metabolism, energy production, DNA synthesis, and the generation and control of the DNA for neurological functions. Deficiencies of vitamin B12 can lead to weight loss, fatigue, anemia, and loss of appetite.
Natural Remedies for Gout

Natural Remedies for Gout

by Maridel Villapando
If you have ever gout, then you know how painful it is to deal with and the restrictions that it causes on your life. Gout is enabled by the sudden, sharp pains in the joints.  A gout attack can be so severe that it can cause you to wake up in the middle of the night and it can feel like your big toe is on fire, and any contact with the affected area can cause intense agony.  Here are some ways to naturally control your symptoms.
Top 8 Things You Need to Know About Vitamin D3 and Heart Health

Top 8 Things You Need to Know About Vitamin D3 and Heart Health

by Maridel Villapando
Stressful schedules, sedentary lifestyles, and poor diet have all contributed to the current epidemic of heart disease. Interestingly, lifestyle and dietary factors are also associated with another possibly related and potentially dangerous epidemic: vitamin D3 deficiency. Scientists have known for over a century that vitamin D3 is associated with bone health, but research now shows it also is an essential factor in heart health and overall wellness, including impaired immunity and cancer.
9 Health Benefits of Calcium

9 Health Benefits of Calcium

by Maridel Villapando
Throughout the course of your life, you have heard about calcium.  Calcium is a mineral that plays an essential part in bone and teeth health. In addition, the heart, nerves, and blood system all need calcium in order to function properly.  A lot of information regarding calcium is out there, but not necessarily know all of the in-depth reasons that makes calcium essential to the body functioning properly.  The following is a list of ten important things that you should know about calcium.
How Taking Fish Oil Benefits Gout Sufferers

How Taking Fish Oil Benefits Gout Sufferers

by Maridel Villapando
When the body produces too much uric acid and fails to effectively secrete the excess, crystals can begin to build up in the joints, causing the painful arthritic condition of gout. This disease causes thousands of sufferers a year constant pain and difficult mobility. While there are many medicines that can be prescribed to relieve symptoms, there are also many natural solutions that can help treat and prevent acute attacks as well as chronic inflammation.
Six Natural Ways To Lower Cholesterol

Six Natural Ways To Lower Cholesterol

by Maridel Villapando
If you have high cholesterol, you know how difficult it can be to manage. Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in the fats of the blood.  Your body needs cholesterol to function, however if you have too much cholesterol it can increase your risk of heart disease. There are two types of cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL).  LDL is commonly referred to as “bad” cholesterol.  It contributes plaque, which help clog the arteries and make them less flexible, this is known as atherosclerosis.  High-density lipoprotein (HDL), which is your “good” cholesterol. HDL helps remove LDL from the arteries.  HDL helps move LDL from the arteries into the liver, where it is then broken down and removed from the body.  If you do suffer from high cholesterol, here are 7 natural ways that you can lower your cholesterol.
Top 6 Ways Vitamin C Helps Gout

Top 6 Ways Vitamin C Helps Gout

by Maridel Villapando
Uric acid originates from purines breaking down. Purines are contained in your body’s tissues and are also found in many foods, including peas, dried beans, anchovies, and liver.
Natural Remedies to Lower Blood Pressure

Natural Remedies to Lower Blood Pressure

by Maridel Villapando
High blood pressure is often referred to as the “silent killer” due to the fact that it presents no symptoms, but it can still be just as harmful as some of the other serious issues such as heart attack, stroke, aneurysms, and kidney failure, among others.  According to the American Heart Association, 28% of people have high blood pressure and don’t even know it.  Most of the time, people will take medication to stop high blood pressure, however; there are many different ways to lower high blood pressure naturally. 
How Nettle Root Extract Benefits Prostate Health

How Nettle Root Extract Benefits Prostate Health

by Maridel Villapando
Prostate health is one of those things that patients may hear about from their doctors, but think they are too young of too fit for it to be much of an issue for them. The truth is, maintaining a healthy prostate should be at the top of every man’s list of health goals, because issues with the prostate are affecting a growing number of men every year.
The Power of B Vitamins

The Power of B Vitamins

by Maridel Villapando
The group of vitamin B is made up of 8 B vitamins and all of which have various functions in the body.  While these vitamins are often categorized into a group and work together in the body, they perform different roles in the body.