Herb Chicken with Spinach and Tomatoes
Ready in just 20 minutes, this tasty one-skillet recipe is low in calories, yet packed with heart-healthy nutrients. Studies show that tomatoes help reduce inflammation, blood pressure, and levels of oxidized LDL, a form of bad cholesterol that can lead to plaque in the arteries. In addition, researchers report that people whose diet is high in lycopene […]
The Forgotten Heart Risk that Affects Millions of Americans
Sometimes called “the forgotten virus,” hepatitis C (HCV) can not only damage the liver, but the infection is also putting millions of Americans at increased risk for heart disease, according to new research presented at the Bale Doneen Method Post Preceptorship Monthly Scientific Updates for healthcare providers. Chronic HCV is estimated to affect 2.7 to 3.9 million […]
What’s the Best Exercise to Reduce Your Waistline & Heart Attack Risk?
Happy New Year! If one of your resolutions is flatten your belly, congratulations on making an important commitment to improve your arterial health! Large studies show that having a large waistline (above 40 inches for a man and above 35 inches for a woman) can more than double risk for heart disease and more than […]
Recipe Sugar-free Cinnamon Skillet Apples
Along with its delightfully festive aroma, cinnamon has impressive health benefits, including improving blood sugar and lipid levels in people with type 2 diabetes, Prized as a food and medicine for thousands of years, this tasty spice also fights inflammation and oral bacteria, which may help prevent periodontal (gum) disease, according to research published in Journal of Contemporary […]
Landmark Bale Doneen Study Discovers New, Treatable Cause of Heart Disease
A common dental disorder found in millions of Americans can lead to heart attacks and strokes, according to a new peer-reviewed Bale Doneen study published in Postgraduate Medical Journal (PMJ). The study is the first to identify periodontal disease (PD) due to certain high-risk oral bacteria as a contributing cause of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading killer of men and […]
5 Heart-healthy New Year’s Resolutions and How to Keep Them
Chances are that you plan to ring in the New Year with visions of a thinner, fitter and healthier year ahead. Unfortunately, surveys show that 35% of Americans break their resolutions by the end of January. The key to success is to swap grandiose ambitions for smart, specific and achievable goals that do your heart […]
Gluten-free Apple-Cranberry Turkey Stuffing
Research suggests that an apple a day really can help keep the doctor away! Packed with disease-fighting antioxidants, apples have a wide range of health benefits. In studies, they’ve been shown to help lower cholesterol and markers of inflammation in artery walls, and may help regulate blood sugar. This delicious, gluten-free recipe will give your […]
Peak Experience: A Heart Attack Survivor’s Amazing Health Turnaround
On August 2, 2014, Rudy Lindbloom woke up at 2 AM with a burning sensation in his chest. Initially, he thought it was heartburn, but when the pain intensified, he suspected it was something more serious. The then 66-year-old from Boise, Idaho began sweating heavily and asked his wife, Linda, to take him to the […]
The Hidden Cause of Most Heart Attacks
It’s very common for people to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes soon after they’ve suffered a heart attack. While patients often chalk this double whammy up to bad luck, believing they’ve been hit with two seemingly unrelated disorders at once, there is actually a strong link between insulin resistance (IR)–the disorder that leads to […]