by clinicadmin | Dec 15, 2016 | Heart Disease
Concerns about beta-blockers Beta-blocker drugs for high blood pressure almost double the chances of a heart attack, and even death in patients who are undergoing general surgery. What are the risks? The risk is even worse if the drugs are taken in combination with...
by clinicadmin | Dec 2, 2016 | Cancer, Diet and Nutrition
Good for the gut? Eating prunes (or dried plums) can improve gut health and reduce the risk of colon cancer, the second most lethal cancer in the West. The fruit is packed with healthy properties that re-establish the gut’s good bacteria that can naturally fight off...
by clinicadmin | Nov 16, 2016 | Cancer
How can I help myself? Post-menopausal women can lower their risk of breast cancer by taking omega 3 fatty acid supplements. Conclusion Their anti-inflammatory properties are as powerful as drugs, new research has found. The supplement is especially effective in...
by clinicadmin | Nov 9, 2016 | Heart Disease
How does it work? Garlic extract can clear the arteries of plaque, usually the precursor of a heart attack. It slows the accumulation of ‘soft plaque’ by up to 80 per cent, and reduces the amount of fatty deposits in the arteries, a new study has found. Researchers...
by clinicadmin | Oct 14, 2016 | Heart Disease
Is it effective as a statin? For people at low risk of developing heart disease, an apple a day is just as effective as a cholesterol-lowering statin, a leading heart specialist says. The facts More than 80 per cent of cardiovascular disease is attributable to...
