1) How does Niaspan ER work? Niaspan ER is a controlled-release medication that treats cholesterol. It works by reducing LDL cholesterol and triglycerides in the body and increasing HDL cholesterol. Niaspan ER contains nicotinic acid which is a B vitamin. When the cholesterol levels are lowered, it reduces the risk for a heart attack, treats ...
Chia is healthy, tasty, filling and easy to make. Originally from Mexico, this new-world superfood was outlawed by Spanish conquistadors because of its close associations with Aztec and Mayan livelihood– their warriors and messengers ate it for strength and endurance. Fortunately, the health benefits of Chia Seed are being rediscovered. This article discusses the health ...
There are two sides to every story. Living a vegetarian lifestyle is said to be healthier as well as ethical, but there are indeed dangers inherent in being a strict vegetarian. There are also a lot of myths and fallacies, and discerning between truth and fiction can sometimes be difficult and confusing. Ultimately, living as ...
A gastric bypass is a surgical procedure to help you lose weight. The stomach is stapled to make it smaller, and part of the small intestine is bypassed. The rest of the small intestine is then reattached to the new, smaller stomach. There is a small opening called a stoma between the stomach and the ...
Fasting to heal and cleanse the body has been practiced for centuries. One of the most common forms of fasting for weight loss and for the healing of certain chronic conditions is water fasting. Those who choose to partake in water fasting will consume only water for a certain amount of days. The typical time ...
