Author: Chukwuebuka Martins

Good blood flow throughout the body provides oxygen and essential nutrients to cells, tissues and organs. Poor blood flow may give rise to many symptoms including: numb, tingling, or cold hands and feet swollen belly, legs, ankles, or feet digestive problems weakness muscle cramping or joint pain paler or blueish skin slow healing time erectile chest dysfunction pain discomfort or lightheadedness Taking drugs that improve blood flow can help manage conditions that cause poor circulation. Nonetheless, other vitamins and supplements may also contribute to increased circulation or a healthy blood flow. Learn about them in this post, and what the…

New research has found that there are high levels of a blood biomarker related to heart disease in people who follow the Paleolithic, or Paleo diet. The result raises some red flags about this type of diet, which is not safe enough to ensure good health, the researchers suggest. A new study finds that a Paleo diet could endanger heart health. For short, the Paleolithic diet— also known as the Paleo diet— attempts to mimic what modern-day human ancestors used to consume. People who follow a Paleo diet have a high intake of meat, fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds but…

A comprehensive meta-analysis provides comprehensive evidence that consistently following a healthy, plant-based diet could help reduce the risk of type 2 diabete. Statistics on thousands of people show that having a plant-based diet may help to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. More than 100 million adults in the United States have diabetes or prediabetes— the set of conditions that precede the development of type 2 diabetes, according to data from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Diet is one of the major risk factors for type 2 diabetes— the most common form of diabetes. However, this…

Research has suggested that various supplements— including vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, and herbal remedies— can help relieve anxiety symptoms. We mention the top 10, and the evidence that supports them, here. Anxiety may come in many different forms. It can cause anxiety, pain, fear or panic. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) affects about 6.8 million adults according to the American Anxiety and Depression Association. Complex vitamin D and vitamin B can help to ease anxiety symptoms. Many anxiety disorders include phobia and panic disorders. The anxiety disorder treatment options include therapy, medication or a combination of both. Many natural supplements may…