Understanding cholesterol is one of the major keys to great health. So what is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is found in the blood. This substance is very important because it keeps your cells healthy. Proteins bind to cholesterol and carry the cholesterol through your blood. The binding of cholesterol and protein is called lipoprotein. Take note that there are two types of lipoprotein. One is good for your health and the other puts your health at risk. LDL cholesterol is considered bad and this is why. This type of cholesterol is bad because if the liver produces too much of it the arteries will build up fatty deposits which increase your chance of a heart attack due to lack of blood flow and oxygen. This fatty deposit is known as plaque. What exactly happens to your arteries? Your arteries become narrow and that is due to plaque build up. This plaque tends to build up in the coronary arteries which pump blood to your heart. Good cholesterol is known as HDL cholesterol. This too is produced by the liver. HDL cholesterol is good because it helps remove excess plaque from your cells and artery walls. Where does the excess cholesterol go?

The side effects of chemotherapy can be brutal on your body. In the weeks after your therapy, you could feel fatigued. You could lose your hair at an alarming rate. Your appetite could be drastically reduced and you could lose weight. You could experience bouts of nerve pain. You could bounce between constipation and diarrhea. You could develop anemia. Your skin and nails could change color and you may experience bladder and kidney problems. Finally, your libido will be nearly nonexistent and you will suffer from chemo brain. However, you do not necessarily have to suffer like this. Most of the chemotherapy and radiation therapy’s side effects are temporary and present only in the short term. Typically, patients get passed them within a few weeks to a few months. And better yet, the side effects can be treated with a variety of dietary decisions, such as: 1. Grilled Chicken. Grilled chicken is extremely healthy and beneficial for anybody. The chick supplies tons of nutrients that helps fight off cancer cells. If you grill some chicken with low fat cheese and some peppers, you will have a snack that will make you feel like a new person.  2. Vegetables.  Veggies are always the way to go.

We are made of roughly 60% water, so it’s no surprise that you can feel instantly refreshed by drinking a tall glass of water. We lose water during our daily activities and it’s important to drink the recommended eight cups a day. You might be one of those people that gets bored easily with plain water or maybe the tap water in your city isn’t as appetizing as it used to be. If that’s the case, we recommend trying the next best thing: sparkling water. Sparkling water, also known as carbonated water, club soda, soda water, seltzer water, and fizzy water, is water that has been infused with carbon dioxide gas under pressure, creating a fizzy and bubbly beverage. It is a great alternative to drinking sugar-laden sodas and other sparkling water benefits include: 1. Keeps you hydrated We are always fans of the age-old advice to increase your water consumption. It’s the most basic health advice, but that’s because water is an essential nutrient that our bodies need to survive. Sparkling water offers the same hydrating benefits as drinking a glass of the plain stuff. It’s also filtered, which removes the organic compounds, contaminant, and dangerous chemicals, ensuring that the water you’re drinking is clean and healthful.

Most of the time, breathing is a natural and automatic process. Some patients with COPD, allergies, asthma, and other conditions may struggle with each breath. The symptoms of COPD and asthma include wheezing, shortness of breath, and coughing. Lung problems like COPD, asthma, and allergies cause airways in your lungs to swell and make it difficult to take in air. Certain foods can trigger breathing difficulties. Lessen the number of attacks by steering clear of foods that trigger attacks. The foods listed below are associated with breathing difficulties. By avoiding these foods, you may find that the number and severity of attacks lessen 1. Corn For some people, corn causes bloating and gas, putting pressure on the diaphragm. When there is pressure on the diaphragm, the muscle below our lungs. This muscle expands and contracts, allowing you to breathe. When it cannot do this, you experience difficulty in taking breaths. Rather than grilling corn on the barbeque, choose a green salad. Keep in mind that you need to avoid corn products, not only corn on the cob. Cereal, sauces, tortillas, and snacks, and many other products contain corn 2. Excess salt or sugar Too much salt or sugar affects your breathing.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a condition that occurs when acid backflows from the stomach into the esophagus. This may cause not only mild to severe pain and indigestion, but also long-term damage to the inner lining of the esophagus if left undiagnosed and untreated. One main reason for GERD is when the lower esophageal sphincter (or LES) becomes weakened or damaged from the reactions from irritation. This weakening is what allows the backflow of stomach acid and the resulting acid reflux. The following list of foods are known triggers for heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD 1. Alcohol  Beer and red wine specifically are known for exacerbating these symptoms, but overall all alcohols help in relaxing the LES and allowing stomach acid to creep up. How much it takes to cause these symptoms differs from every person, but if imbibing it is advisable to eat a small snack 2. Spicy foods Foods with chili spice can affect the acid levels in the stomach promoting heartburn. Hot sauces that contain tomatoes, which are highly acidic can also prompt irritation of the esophagus and heartburn. 3. Garlic and onions These sulfur-rich vegetables can also be inflammatory to the gut in some GERD patients.