Alzheimers, Coronary Heart Disease & Omega 3′s
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009Alzheimer’s and coronary heart disease prevention have in common the benefit of high omega 3 intakes. The American Academy of Neurology followed a study that demonstrated a 42% reduction of Alzheimer’s.
Low Fat Diets-Omega 3 & Heart Disease
Monday, June 1st, 2009Low fat diets are not the best diet for heart disease. Omega 3 essential fatty acids prove to be a dramatic benefit in heart health. Numerous, good studies explode the myth that low fat diets are heart healthy.
Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Disease
Friday, April 10th, 2009Atrial fibrillation occurs when the upper chamber of the heart contracts so frequently that it stops adequate pumping of blood. It tends to increase in frequency with age. Atrial fibrillation is due to malfunction of the electrical conduction. A healthy, strong heart functions well, a weak heart becomes more succeptible to atrial firbrillation. Naturopathic doctor [...]
Heart Disease, Omega 3′s & Atherosclerosis
Saturday, February 7th, 2009What is the relationship of heart disease, omega 3′s & atherosclerosis? What the omega 3’s do is greatly reduce inflammatory triglycerides, raise good (HDL) cholesterol and decrease the bad (LDL) cholesterol, reducing atherosclerosis development. High levels of omega 6’s are detrimental. What omega 3’s also do is stabilize the blood pressure, relax and protect the [...]