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Filling Your Plate with Foods that Lower Cholesterol

Filling Your Plate with Foods that Lower Cholesterol. What Is Cholesterol?  Found in the blood, cholesterol is produced by the liver and looks fatty and wax-like. It travels through the bloodstream on lipoproteins, helping the body perform vital functions, from digesting high-fat foods to producing

How to treat venous thrombosis

How to treat venous thrombosis. Venous thromboembolism is a condition in which a blood clot blocks a large vein, causing blood to pool in the legs, causing leg swelling. It is cause by abnormal blood clotting, prolonged inactivity. Injury to the veins in that area, or

Vitamin D Deficiency – Are you getting enough?

Vitamin D Deficiency – Are you getting enough? What is vitamin D? Vitamin D is quite different from most other vitamins; you could say it’s unique. In fact, it’s a steroid hormone produced from cholesterol when your skin is exposed to sunlight or ultraviolet rays.

When arteries and veins are abnormal

When arteries and veins are abnormal. Abnormalities of the arteries come from 2 causes: Aneurysm or Arterial Insufficiency. The danger of aneurysm disease is that when the aneurysm reaches a certain point. It will break away from the artery wall that has stretched and become thinner. The stages of the

Diagnosis & Tests of Psoriasis

Diagnosis & Tests of Psoriasis Here are some common methods use for diagnosing and testing for psoriasis: 1. Physical examination A dermatologist will closely examine the skin, scalp, and nails for signs of psoriasis. Red, scaly patches, nail pitting or separation, and joint tenderness or

How To Reduce Sebum Production On The Face

How To Reduce Sebum Production On The Face If you’re looking to reduce sebum production on your face and achieve a matte, shine-free complexion, here are ten effective ways to do so. Follow these steps and they’ll answer the most common question i.e. How to get