Vicki's Blog / Metabolic
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Dec 12, 2013
10 Things to Know About Heart Disease
Heart disease is a major cause of death in both men and women. Heart attacks are most frequently caused by plaque buildup in the arteries, which leads to blockage of blood and oxygen flow to heart muscle. So it is imperative to address warning signs as soon as possible in order to prevent further complications with your heart healthy. Make sure you know your family history. If anyone in your immediate family has faced hear problems, your risk can increase so make sure your doctor knows about your family history. Engaging in stress-reducing activities is one of the most natural...
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Nov 25, 2013
4 Benefits of Tea This Winter
Tea has been around for centuries as a homeopathic remedy from everything to stomach aches, heart disease and even cancer prevention. Here are 6 ways sipping on a cup of tea of the right kind can answer your health problems. 1. Green tea may help you see better. Components in green tea are positive for the tissues of the eye and especially beneficial to those tissues in the retina. 2. Black tea can help reduce stress levels. Not only does a cup of black tea aid in reducing the levels of...
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May 31, 2013
Thyroid hormones play a vital role in the development of the human body
Thyroid hormone is vital hormone that is produced by the thyroid gland present in the neck. There are basically two types of thyroid hormones that are produced but there functions are the same. Thyroid hormone has effects on almost every part of the body. From the contractility of the heart to metabolic functions of the cell, thyroid hormones have effect over every aspect. Thyroid hormones increase the metabolic processes that are going on in the body on a cellular level. Carbohydrates, fats and proteins are all used up by the body in order to produce more cells and hence growth...