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Whole-food Plant-based Diet

Posted to: Wellness Blog on Jul 9, 2015

I am concerned about developing diabetes and heart disease. Everything I read recommends eating a whole-foods plant based diet, but what exactly is that? What foods should I avoid?

Diabetes, heart disease, elevated cholesterol, obesity, and cancer are some of today’s most common health problems. What do these conditions have in common? They share a similar cause – mainly poor diet and lifestyle. Yes there are factors that contribute to these diseases that go beyond what you eat and how much you exercise, but these other factors can be difficult or impossible to address in our modern world. So if you want to prevent the development of these chronic diseases, make changes where you can. One very profound and key change you can make is to eat a who

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Build a Healthy Heart Naturally

Posted to: Wellness Blog on Jun 19, 2015

My cholesterol levels and blood pressure are starting to elevate and my doctor says I have signs of atherosclerosis and am at risk for cardiovascular disease. Are there any natural ways that I can prevent progression of heart disease?

Yes! There are several nutrition and lifestyle practices that can help reduce your risk of developing heart disease. There are also several natural supplements that can help control the risk factors associated with heart attack and other cardiovascular complications.  Below are some tips for building a healthy heart and cardiovascular system. 

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