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How Our Diet Affects Our Mood
How Our Diet Affects Our Mood

The foods we eat affect how our brain works and alters our mood. Learn more about the direct impact of nutrients in food and how they make you feel.

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BlogPayal Bhandaridiet, mood swings, brain fog, memory, cognition, neurotransmitters, brain, blood-brain barrier, insulin resistance, obesity, high fat diet, high cholesterol, cytokines, interleukins, inflammation, Mediterranean diet, anti-inflammatory diet, plant-based food, dopamine, serotonin
Men’s Health: Lifestyle Tips after 50
Men’s Health: Lifestyle Tips after 50

Many men struggle with societal pressures that make it difficult to admit to health concerns or to ask for help. Part of solution is to overcome these pressures by opening a better dialogue around men’s health. Here are some of the health questions we’ve been asked by men approaching or over the age of fifty.

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BlogPayal Bhandarimen's health, aging, middle ages, nutritionist, diet, healthy diet, physical activity, exercise, smoking, alcohol, strength training, health screening, prostate cancer, colon cancer, blood pressure, HDL cholesterol, low cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, high cholesterol
What Is the Best Treatment for Cardiovascular Conditions?
What Is the Best Treatment for Cardiovascular Conditions?

Over the years there has been an emphasis on prescription drugs to treat heart disease. While this may be necessary for some, there is a tendency for it to be the only treatment sought, a magic solution in the form of a pill. However, the best treatment options for cardiovascular disease are integrative, holistic, and based on making lifestyle changes to drive the greatest impact.

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BlogPayal Bhandariheart health, cardiovascular system, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, blood pressure, heart palpitations, heart rhythm, vascular disease, aneurysm, prevention, high cholesterol, smoking, overweight, high fat, triglyceride, chronic kidney disease, family history, depression, exercise, healthy eating, heart healthy diet, minimizing stress
Disproving High Cholesterol Myths and Facts
Disproving High Cholesterol Myths and Facts

If you don't watch what you eat, it can be easy to accumulate high cholesterol. There are a lot of myths about cholesterol that integrative medicine physician Dr. Payal Bhandari wants to clear up so that more people can take a proactive approach to their health.

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BlogPayal Bhandarihigh cholesterol, integrative medicine, cholesterol, atherosclerosis, bad cholesterol, good cholesterol, American Heart Association, Vitamin D, diabetes, overweight, cardiovascular risk, low cholesterol diet, LDL cholesterol, Low density lipoprotein, high density lipoprotein, cholesterol free food, trans fats, saturated fat, monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, omega-3 fatty acids, alcohol, meat, refined sugar, dairy products, underactive thyroid gland, kidney problem, liver problem, prediabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome PCOS, pregnancy, medicine, medicinal drugs, birth control pills, hormone replacement, family history
Busting the Myths About Cholesterol
Busting the Myths About Cholesterol

Cholesterol has worn a badge of shame for many decades. New studies indicate that what we believe about fat and cholesterol isn’t accurate. Learn the truth about cholesterol.

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BlogPayal Bhandarihigh cholesterol, low cholesterol, saturated fat, Vitamin D, bile acids, high fat diet, fatty liver disease, fatty food, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, thyroid disease, GMO crops, diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome PCOS, insulin resistance, hormone replacement, hormone therapy, birth control pills, smoking, vaping, e-cigarettes, family history, bad fats
Young Love: Why Early Heart Care is Important
Young Love: Why Early Heart Care is Important

When you look after your heart health while you’re young, you’re more likely to feel healthier and live longer. Which means more Valentine’s Days with your loved ones, guaranteed!

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BlogPayal Bhandariheart disease, cardiovascular system, cardiovascular disease, high blood sugar, high fat diet, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, obese, obesity, smoking, sedentary, unhealthy diet, family history, genetics, epigenetics