Anyone who has suffered from chronic migraines knows the feeling of not being able to think, just wanting to sleep and turn off the pain. For me, the headaches started in high school and continued into my early married years. They were sporadic but intense. I couldn’t tolerate light or noise. Sometimes I missed school and work. Then they were…
Cholesterol is a naturally occurring substance made by the liver and required by the body for the proper function of cells, nerves, and hormones. Cholesterol travels in the lipids (fatty acids) of the blood stream, also called plaque, can build up in the walls of the arteries decreasing the flow of blood to vital areas of the body. If plaque…
Did you know some sodium is essential to your diet? Learn these sodium myths and facts to help you eat heart-healthy every day. Myth: Eliminate sodium completely for good health. Fact: Some sodium is essential to your diet. Myth: Sea salt has less sodium than table salt. Fact: Just like table salt, sea salt contains about 40% sodium. Myth: If…
Important findings in recent years have deepened our understanding of resilience—the ability to recover quickly from difficult situations—and how important it is for human health. One of the leading organizations in this research is the HeartMath Institute (HMI). Devotees of Rewire Me are well acquainted with HMI. Rollin McCraty, Ph.D., its Director of Research, has been with IHM since…
Red wine benefits your skin, sleep and longevity Since the discovery of the Mediterranean diet, it’s been understood that there are health benefits from red wine. In fact, enjoying this drink in moderation can provide a boost to your heart, skin, hair, sleep and even your longevity! How red wine is made Red wine is produced from dark-colored grapes, which…
Here are six tasty ways to boost your intake of lutein. If you’ve been meaning to eat more greens, a new study out from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign may give you the extra nudge you need. It found that middle-aged people with higher levels of lutein—a nutrient that occurs in green, leafy vegetables like spinach and kale, as…
Heart disease tests are important. After all, heart disease kills 610,000 people in the United States every year. That’s one in every four deaths, making it the leading cause of death for both men and women. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, obesity, poor diet, physical inactivity and excessive alcohol use all contribute to this life-threatening disease. But what if…
Nutrition tips to support heart health February is American Heart Month, and we are doing all we can to promote heart health. In partnership with the American Heart Association for Go Red for Women, we are working hard to spread information about heart disease – which kills a woman in the United States every 80 seconds. But lifestyle changes like…
Nutrient-packed foods to include in your diet this year As you move deeper into your nutritional goals for 2018, it’s time to look at the top ten superfoods for this year. Now that you can find superfoods in your grocery store and many local restaurants, the benefits of these nutritious, healing nutrients are available to most of us. And they…
