Imagine a healthier heart: doctors can...so can you!

Doctors and researchers have amazing new views on the human heart. Improved imaging means healthier hearts. See for yourself how modern technology and imaging techniques are teaching us about the human heart, and improving your health:

Reduce inflammation and c-reactive proteins: don't overlook greater health problems by using statins for heart disease

The American Heart Association shares the annual conference's hottest news about statin drugs for heart disease:

According to the study, if you have high CRPs (C-Reactive Proteins), your cardiologist might consider prescribing statins. CRPs are an indication of inflammation.

Inflammation is just one indicator for disease in the body. It seems premature to prescribe a medication for heart disease if you have greater problems that might be "hiding" under the inflammation. Also, the doctor interviewed noted that they do not know the long-term effects of using statins! This should be a huge red flag!

If you have high CRPs, you should consider urgently changing your lifestyle and begin to Eat Healthier and get more Exercise.

Watch this video and cardiologist interview:


Before you consider the use of statins, Learn more about CRPs and inflammation. Weight the risks- Which is more important? Using a statin to reduce early indicators for heart disease, versus practicing Healthier Lifestyle habits (like eating more nutritious foods and getting more exercise) that will reduce inflammation and reverse the disease process.

If you choose to attack the CRPs yourself, with natural lifestyle changes, then you will prevent disease on a larger scale for yourself. And heart disease may be just one of the diseases that you can prevent!

Coffee isn't as unhealthy as some say

Coffee has been enjoyed by people of most cultures around the world. But some myths have turned people away from drinking coffee.

Learn as this medical expert clarifies the truth about coffee consumption and debunks some of the rumors about its less-healthy qualities:


Note: she was describing coffee-drinking, but not talking about drinking the 800-calorie frappuccino with extra syrup. Be careful when you order specialty coffee drinks: some beverages can contain huge amounts of calories, sugar, and even artifical/chemical sweeteners. Watch out for those hidden ingredients that destroy the healthier qualities of your cup o' joe!

Cities with Heart-Smarts for Women

Do you know what the greatest killer of women is? Heart Disease kills more women than any other ailment or condition!

Dr. Jordan Metzel discusses a study by physicians and health educators. It revealed the lifestyle habits that contribute to healthy hearts in women. They applied these to a study of American communities to find the "Cities with heart-smarts". Watch his interview with Dr. Jennifer Perez as they discuss the findings:



Information from the American Heart Association tells us that lifestyle habits like exercise, awareness, nutritious eating, relieving stress, and community programs all contribute to healthier hearts and reduced heart disease.

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