by PrevMedHealth | Feb 15, 2025 | Inflammation, Insulin Resistance, Plaque, Prediabetes & Diabetes
For years, I followed what I thought was the “right” lifestyle—low-fat diets, marathon running, and avoiding medications or supplements. But despite all my efforts, I discovered that I had arterial plaque, the precursor to heart attacks and strokes. The realization...
by PrevMedHealth | Feb 4, 2025 | Diet, Inflammation, Insulin Resistance, Plaque, Prediabetes & Diabetes
Growing up, many of us heard that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But as we’ve learned, staying healthy isn’t quite that simple. In fact, it wasn’t until I hit my late 50s that I realized some of my most deeply held beliefs about nutrition were leading me down...
by PrevMedHealth | Feb 1, 2025 | Inflammation, Insulin Resistance, Plaque, Prediabetes & Diabetes
When most people imagine a clogged artery, they picture something akin to a hair-clogged drain, a gradual buildup that eventually stops blood flow. Unfortunately, many don’t realize they have arterial plaque until they’re in an emergency room facing a heart attack or...
by PrevMedHealth | Jan 28, 2025 | Inflammation, Insulin Resistance, Plaque, Prediabetes & Diabetes
Introduction: Apple Cider Vinegar—Fad or Functional? Remember the days when a “miracle cure” was a rub-on salve or a tonic hawked at a county fair? Apple cider vinegar (ACV) might feel like the modern equivalent of those too-good-to-be-true remedies. Claims abound: it...
by PrevMedHealth | Jan 20, 2025 | Inflammation, Insulin Resistance, Plaque
Introduction Picture this: you’re standing in your kitchen with a cup of black coffee, staring at the sugar jar. It’s like looking at an old friend you’ve outgrown. What if you decided to part ways? No soda, no cereal, no bread—for 30 days. That’s a tall order, isn’t...
by PrevMedHealth | Jan 12, 2025 | Cholesterol Test, Inflammation, Insulin Resistance, Plaque, Prediabetes & Diabetes
The Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) is a simple, non-invasive diagnostic tool that has revolutionized the way individuals and healthcare providers assess the risk of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and underlying cardiovascular conditions. While the ABI test has...
