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Stubborn Hypertension

Sometimes no matter what you do, you just can’t bring down your blood pressure. But if you are over 60, perhaps you should know that the new guidelines for blood pressure (from the famous SPRINT Study [Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention…

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Blueberry, Tart Cherry Vinaigrette

Of course we are the first to make this recipe. It’s purpose is to fight inflammation, the main cause of cardiovascular disease and death in the US (if you don’t count modern medical intervention). Ingredients (as always, as organic as…

Mangosteen fruit opened.

Mangosteen Pericarp

Not long ago the mangosteen was a fad food. I don't eat fad foods. The hullabaloo has died down and we went looking to find out what it was all about. It is truly a powerhouse of nutrition and perfect for this age of metabolic syndrome.

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Blueberry Pomegranate & Beet Vinaigrette

This is a very heart healthy recipe, and tasty enough to get your kids to eat their veggies. This is also the “lite” version; less oil, stevia or erythritol for sweetener. And excuse us while we brag, but when our…

Lightning inside a skull.

Stroke Prevention Basics

Should you experience a stroke, do this immediately (within half an hour of the stroke) IF YOU CAN SWALLOW: Mix some fruit juice with 8 oz of DMSO and chug it. Coincidentally, while I was writing this procedure up in…