by PrevMedHealth | Feb 7, 2023 | Inflammation, Stroke, Supplements
Today’s blog discusses the effects of two critical components in meat and some supplements: L-Carnitine and TMAOs. These popular supplements have shown promise in the metabolic health arena and require more attention. Below, I will explain the benefits and risks of...
by PrevMedHealth | Apr 27, 2022 | COVID-19, Inflammation, Plaque, Prediabetes & Diabetes, Stroke
We are covering an update on blood pressure medications and COVID-19, ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) inhibitors, and ARBs (Angiotensin-II Receptor Blockers). There’s been a lot of work going on. The recommendations haven’t changed much, but I thought...
by PrevMedHealth | Mar 1, 2022 | Atrial fibrillation, Inflammation, Plaque, Stroke
The previous blog discussed identifying atrial fibrillation and some of the beneficial aspects of new technologies; now, what happens if you have atrial fibrillation? What’s the next step? Well, if you do have Afib, you need a physical exam by a doctor to listen...
by PrevMedHealth | Nov 23, 2021 | Inflammation, Prediabetes & Diabetes, Stroke
This week’s blog will discuss losing weight with a strategy other than a diet: medications. Weight loss medications have always been notorious for the dangers associated with amphetamine-related components. But not all medications are amphetamine-related. There...
by PrevMedHealth | Nov 1, 2021 | Inflammation, Stroke, Supplements
Today we are reviewing an article regarding olive oil. It is a relatively recent study that touches on some of the other oils but focuses primarily on olive oil. There is some comparison of olive oil as a supplement versus adding it to the diet; it looks at the impact...
by PrevMedHealth | Oct 12, 2021 | Inflammation, Plaque, Stroke, Uncategorized
Inflammation is the more significant cause of heart disease, not cholesterol. But what is inflammation? Inflammation is a body’s natural response to protect itself against harm. However, when inflammation is present for long periods, it can have adverse effects...
