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  • Jun8

    What are the foods that seem to help in Osteoarthritis? Why?

    Posted in: Aging and Costs of Aging, Arthritis, Food FAQ's, Wellness and Health

    Foods that seem to help in OA are in 2 categories: those which have specific medicinal effects, such as pineapple, which contains bromelain, and those which help with symptom-relief.  Read More

     
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  • Jun8

    Osteoarthritis vs. rheumatoid arthritis: what’s the difference?

    Posted in: Arthritis, Food FAQ's

    Osteoarthritis is by far the most common type of arthritis–hip, back, knee and hand are common sites. It is a degenerative process that can be controlled and managed, in many cases, with the right foods at the right time in the right amount. Read More

     
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  • Jun8

    Which foods have anything to do with stroke?

    Posted in: Food FAQ's, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Stroke

    These foods, when prepared correctly and eaten in the right amounts, help to diminish the risk for stroke:
    *Whole grains, especially those rich in soluble fiber Read More

     
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  • Jun8

    How can I lower my risk for stroke?

    Posted in: Aging and Costs of Aging, Diabetes, Food FAQ's, Hypertension, Stroke, Wellness and Health

    *Know your blood pressure and lower it if it’s high.
    *Lower your cholesterol–high blood cholesterol and triglycerides increase your risk.
    *Prevent and treat heart disease–most people who survive of stroke die of heart disease. Read More

     
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  • Jun8

    How many carbs should you count to lose weight?

    Posted in: Diabetes, Food FAQ's, Hypertension

    Some people with diabetes have been taught to count carbohydrates as a way of controlling their weight (so have some people who have tried the Atkins and other diets like it). Read More

     
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