by Dr. Carla Hightower | Jul 15, 2020 | Control Blood Sugar
The word inflammation comes from the Latin word “inflammo,” meaning I set alight, I ignite. When tissues are inflamed they may swell and even look reddened. When it’s short term, such inflammation is a natural immune system process designed to heal and protect...
by Dr. Carla Hightower | Feb 4, 2019 | Recommendations & Thoughts
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Often, heart attacks occur without warning. Conventional medical interventions can be lifesaving in a crisis, but they do not actually prevent or reverse heart disease. Ultimately, for a healthy heart, we need to...
by Dr. Carla Hightower | Feb 23, 2016 | Eat delicious food
The Standard American Diet (SAD) created an epidemic of people experiencing high cholesterol and heart disease. But, you can dramatically lower your cholesterol by changing the food you eat. Cholesterol is harmful because it causes inflammation and forms plaques in...
by Dr. Carla Hightower | Dec 31, 2015 | Recommendations & Thoughts
Alcohol increases the risk for mortality from accidents, heart disease, liver disease, and several types of cancers, including tumors of the mouth, throat, breast, liver, esophagus, and colon. How much alcohol is too much? Public service announcements routinely inform...
by Dr. Carla Hightower | Jun 19, 2015 | Boost energy
Leafy greens boost your performance, speed your recovery, reduce inflammation, and eliminate pain. Greens are also the most powerful food for improving blood flow and reversing cardiovascular disease. An all around winner. A few weeks ago, I finished a 30-mile bike...
