Hyperlipidemia is the elevation of lipids (fats) in the bloodstream. These lipids include cholesterol, cholesterol esters (compounds), phospholipids, and triglycerides. Does Ghee raise cholesterol? Read on to find out! Hyperlipidemia or elevated lipids lead to atherosclerosis (blockage) of the heart’s vessels leading to vascular diseases. Hyperlipidemias may be associated with …
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Most people have never heard of Vitamin K2. Vitamin K2 may just be the “missing link” between diet and several killer diseases. Vitamin K was discovered in 1929 as an essential nutrient for blood clotting. There are two main forms of Vitamin K. K1 (phylloquinone) is found in plant foods …
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Spices are considered medicine within Ayurveda, the traditional medical system of India. You may associate them with meat rubs for barbecue or the occasional curry but you may not realize what a profoundly positive effect they could have on your health. Spices are the most nutrient-dense and antioxidant-rich foods on the planet. As …
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The Classical Ayurveda perspective on Heart Disease or Hrud Rog is based on understanding the nature of the heart as an organ within Ayurvedic physiology. Diagnosis of Hrud Rog may or may not map onto western medical diagnosis of heart disease. There are several other Ayurvedic diseases that are seen …
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