Good For Your Health, But...

MANILA, Philippines - Q: I have been told that garlic is good for the heart. Is this true? How much garlic must a person take per day to avail of its health benefits? What are the other health benefits of garlic, if there are any? Are garlic supplements (pills and capsules) equally as effective as raw or cooked garlic?

Triglycerides explained

Q: My triglyceride level was 419 and my doctor recommended that I take the drug Tricor to lower it. Since I feel fine, do I need to take it? Why is an elevated triglyceride level bad? What raises the triglycerides? — M.R., Huntsville, Ala.

Ask Dr. H: High triglycerides do have a role in heart disease

Question: My triglyceride level was 419 and my doctor recommended that I take the drug Tricor to lower it. Since I feel fine, do I need to take it? Why is an elevated triglyceride level bad? What raises the triglycerides? Answer: Triglycerides are a part of the total cholesterol in your blood. For years, we weren’t quite sure whether or not treating triglycerides made a difference in preventing ...

How to Monitor Tests for Creating Excellent Cardiovascular Health

Dr. Dale has provided a link (http://www.wellnesscenter.net/products/blood_test.htm) for ordering blood testing at a discounted cost with all results being sent directly to the person placing the order. A blood test would serve as a guideline to target Cardio related areas needing improvement.Ventura, CA (PRWEB) May 22, 2012 The Wellness Center for Research and Education has made available ...

Exercise Is Healthy, but Does It Make You Live Longer?

As 10,000 baby boomers a day turn 65, health officials are bracing themselves for a tsunami of chronic ills, from arthritis to osteoporosis. Yet a growing body of evidence shows that regular exercise can delay or prevent many age-related ailments, even among longtime couch potatoes.