Cardiovascular Conditions
References to phytonutrients, polyphenols and antioxidants continually show up in posts and articles that we encounter in our daily reading of the news. Do you know the potential for better health that these nutrients offer? What are Flavanols (1,2,3) ? First of all, lets clarify a few labels. Phytonutrients are natural compounds found in…
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Chest pain is frightening. No one wants to face the possibility that their heart is not working properly. Granted, there are other causes of pain in the chest besides the heart. Symptoms like a sour taste in the mouth; a feeling of food coming back up into the mouth; trouble swallowing; pain that gets better…
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A new study published by the American College of Cardiology has pointed out that heart disease can be predicted and prevented. (1) This is excellent news. It means that there is something that we can do in our own lives and without medical intervention to reduce our risk of developing heart disease. Researchers analyzed the…
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Lately the news has been full of claims that eating animal-sourced fats are healthier than those sourced from plants. When faced with unsupported claims such as these, we need to go back to what the real science tells us. In May 2025 a study published by JAMA Internal Medicine compared the impact of eating butter…
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A quick search on the internet will hit both sides of the egg question. You can find articles detailing the health hazards of egg consumption as well as those touting the benefits of eating eggs. More surprisingly, some of the major health corporations in the US are backing off on their criticisms of eggs. What’s…
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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.
