Author: PipeTabor

Heart Health

High Blood Pressure? Check for Sleep Apnea . . .

There is increasing evidence that sleep apnea is associated with high blood pressure.  I have seen this in my practice–and more:  loss of sleep for any reason seems to be related to increased blood pressure.  So, if you have high blood pressure, ask your doctor if you should be checked […]

Heart Health, Nutrition and Diet

An Apple A Day . . .

This research has linked eating an apple everyday for 4 weeks with reducing LDL (the so-called “bad” cholesterol).  LDL can accumulate in blood vessels causing plaque build-up and cause hardening of the arteries.  And we’re in luck–it’s apple season!  So, get to the farmers market and grab a bushel of […]

Digestion, Nutrition and Diet

Probiotics–Good for You!

Research is bearing out what was first proposed 100 years ago–that consuming foods rich in microorganisms is beneficial to our health.  They refer to yogurt in this article, but please also include kimchi, sauerkraut, pickles, etc.–just be sure you are finding truly fermented foods, not just pickles in vinegar.  Good […]