Mountain Medicine

Diabetic diet is healthy for all
As those of us who have ever been “on a diet” well know, there are many, MANY of them out there, all claiming to shed pounds. The catch? You have to eat only cabbage or only protein or only grapefruit. If you have ever tried something of this sort,...
April 4, 2010
Cheers to Your Heart Health - Drink a Glass of Red Wine
Recent studies have shown that drinking red wine in moderation can decrease the risk of heart disease as well as providing other health benefits, and it appears the French have taken advantage of these benefits for many years. Despite eating a diet...
Feb. 14, 2010
Heart-Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate
It’s no secret that fruits, vegetables and grains provide many health benefits - we've been told that for years. But did you know that eating chocolate, specifically dark chocolate, could benefit your heart? It’s all about the flavonoids in the...
Feb. 7, 2010
Improve your circulation with exercise
Peripheral arterial disease, or PAD, is the medical term for poor circulation in the legs due to blockage of the arteries. This serious but often misdiagnosed condition will likely show no symptoms until an artery is already more than 60-percent...
Feb. 1, 2010