Diseases and Conditions
Over the last few years you might have noticed lots of discussion about collagen in the news and on the internet along with many offers of collagen-containing products available to help you cover your collagen needs. Is it a good idea to take a collagen supplement? Let’s take a close-up look at this important component…
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It has been known for many years that atherosclerosis, the process of plaque build-up inside blood vessels, leads to coronary heart disease, stroke and peripheral arterial disease (aka atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease or ASCVD). Additionally, studies have shown a connection between higher blood levels of a substance known as trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) and increased risk of…
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Many women are all too familiar with hot flashes… the sudden feeling of warmth in the upper body that is especially intense on the face, neck and chest; the reddened skin; the sweating. If they happen at night they are called night sweats and are a huge sleep disrupter. Most hot flashes occur during menopause,…
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In June 2022 a new study was published that looked into the relationship between eating a plant-based diet and the risk for cancers of the digestive system. This meta-analysis included 49 previous scientific papers, specifically case-control and cohort studies, that had examined the effects of a plant-based diet on cancers of the gastrointestinal system. This…
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Medical screening for early signs of disease are becoming increasingly common. These procedures come in a variety of forms – the simple measurement of blood pressure at a doctor’s visit to screen for cardiovascular disease; for females, a Pap smear looking for abnormal cells that might suggest cervical cancer or undergoing a mammography to look…
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My name is Debra Harley (BScPhm) and I welcome you to my retirement project, this website. Over the course of a life many lessons are learned, altering deeply-rooted ideas and creating new passions.
