There’s’ no denying it. Fall is in full swing. The temperatures are dropping. And winter is right around the corner. But even if you aren’t a fall fan like me… or a winter wonderland enthusiast like my husband… it’s not all bad. After all, you still have Thanksgiving, hot chocolate, Christmas, ... Read More ›
Heart Health
Heart Health
With Dr. Steven Masley
UPDATED:November 9, 2018
UPDATED:November 9, 2018
Native American “bush apple” dials down heart disease risk
Long before Europeans set foot on American soil, the Native Americans were using the plants around them to treat and prevent illness. And one, in particular, was a favorite. The fruits, leaves, and twigs of the plant were used to treat everything from cuts to fevers. And the nutrient-packed dried ... Read More ›
UPDATED:November 6, 2018
Another blood pressure medication myth BUSTED!
If your medicine cabinet looks like a pharmacy, you’re not alone. Shockingly, nearly half of folks over the age of 70 take at least five meds every day. And that’s just prescription drugs. It doesn’t include the over-the-counter pills people pop. Doctors are far too quick to whip out their ... Read More ›
UPDATED:November 2, 2018
This common blood pressure drug could give you cancer
If your blood pressure has been creeping up chances are your doc is nagging you about it. Maybe he’s even already suggesting you start taking an ACE inhibitor. Don’t do it. Well, at least not until you’ve read this first. Because if you make that decision without knowing all the facts, it ... Read More ›
UPDATED:October 23, 2018
Baffling high blood pressure “cure” is in YOUR MOUTH!
Maybe your doctor has just started to make comments about your pressure. Or perhaps he’s already put you on a hypertension drug that makes you feel dizzy and sick but isn’t doing enough to bring your numbers down. Either way, you’d give anything for an effective solution to your high blood ... Read More ›
UPDATED:October 15, 2018
Don’t ignore this bizarre heart attack warning sign
Maybe you’re brushing your teeth one morning when you spot it for the first time. But if you’re like most folks, you dismiss it as soon as you see it. After all, you figure it’s just one of those pillow marks. You know the ones that show up when you’ve slept a bit too soundly. But the ... Read More ›
UPDATED:October 19, 2018
Coconut oil backlash is pure bunk… here’s why
“Pure poison.” That’s what one Harvard researcher called it. I’d forgive you if you thought he was talking about dangerous statin drugs. But he wasn’t. And it wasn’t trans-fat-filled junk foods on his hit list either. No, as bizarre as it sounds, coconut oil had triggered such rare passion ... Read More ›
UPDATED:October 12, 2018
Drink 4 cups of this “banned” beverage daily for a teenage heart
It’s no secret how much I love coffee. I’ve only covered the incredible benefits of that daily cup of “black gold” about a billion times here before. Because despite the rumors about this “banned” beverages being bad for you, it’s anything but. And I can show you the research that proves ... Read More ›
UPDATED:October 10, 2018
Slash stroke risk 15% with this “fluffy” blood pressure cure
You choke down the pills your doctor prescribed. Gag on “heart healthy” salads with ingredients you can’t even identify. And drag yourself to the gym religiously. And despite a ton of suffering, it doesn’t seem to make much of a dent in your heart health. But it turns out there’s ... Read More ›
UPDATED:October 9, 2018
The statin lie that’s giving seniors diabetes
It usually happens sometime around your 55th birthday. You stroll into your doctor’s office for a routine check-up. But you walk back out with a prescription for a statin clutched in your hand. And then you’re stuck taking it for the REST OF YOUR LIFE. Sound familiar? The need for ... Read More ›
