I’m sure you’ve heard of turmeric by now. It’s been all the rage the last couple years with people saying that you MUST get it into your diet. But, is it REALLY all that it’s hyped up to be? The short answer is YES!! [Read more…]
Strokez In The Hood
We Recently Lost an Icon…
If you’ve watched the news at all over the last few weeks, you know that we recently lost an icon in the film industry. Writer / Director / Producer John Singleton passed away on April 28, 2019. He died of a stroke.He was only 51 years old. [Read more…]
When Is Hypertension Officially Diagnosed?
In the last couple years, many people that had “normal” blood pressure readings were all of a sudden put in the hypertensive category. Nearly half of all American adults will now be considered hypertensive [Read more…]
New Blood Pressure Guidelines
As you may know by now, the guidelines for high blood pressure were changed in 2017. If you DIDN’T know… well, now you do! 
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In 2017, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association Task Force got together, reviewed a bunch of data, and came up with new guidelines and a more streamlined treatment strategy. [Read more…]
7 Magnesium Rich Foods
What is Magnesium?
Magnesium (Mg) is a mineral / co-factor that is important for well over 300 enzymatic processes in the body. It’s important for functions like protein synthesis (making of proteins), glycolysis (sugar breakdown), ATP Production (making energy), nerve function, and blood pressure regulation. It is also thought to be one of the minerals that we lack the MOST in our bodies. [Read more…]