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Heart disease risk: Partnering on lifestyle change can help

Heart disease risk: Partnering on lifestyle change can help

After a heart attack, changing longstanding behaviors that affect heart health can be challenging. Many people have developed habits over 20, 30, or 40 years that are ingrained and can...

Jun 1, 2023ahmad nooristani
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The celebrity diet trend that actually has some science behind it

The celebrity diet trend that actually has some science behind it

In today’s pop culture vernacular, it’s an insult to be called basic — the opposite of cool and trendsetting. But in the nutrition world, being basic, as in alkaline, is...

Jun 1, 2023ahmad nooristani
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Ask Dr. Nooristani: How Can I Reduce My Blood Pressure?

Ask Dr. Nooristani: How Can I Reduce My Blood Pressure?

”How can I reduce my blood pressure?” This is a common question asked by many people who suffer from hypertension. Answer from Dr. Nooristani, a licensed internal medicine specialist with...

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Tips for Grocery Shopping and 5 healthy, kidney-friendly meals that can be on your kitchen table in 30 minutes or less

Tips for Grocery Shopping and 5 healthy, kidney-friendly meals that can be on your kitchen table in 30 minutes or less

Falling into healthy eating habits is easy if you plan ahead. Make a grocery list for the week and shop with specific meals in mind to avoid loading the cart...

Jun 1, 2023ahmad nooristani
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Are You Really Having a Heart Attack or Is It Just Heartburn?

Are You Really Having a Heart Attack or Is It Just Heartburn?

Dr. Nooristani  Heartburn or heart attack? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common clinical problem affecting approximately one-third of the population in the United States according to the American Gastroenterological...

Jun 1, 2023ahmad nooristani
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Have Erectile Dysfunction? Here’s What to Do Next

Have Erectile Dysfunction? Here’s What to Do Next

Dr. Nooristani   Most men will experience some form of erectile dysfunction, known as ED, at some point in their lives. If you’re one of the unlucky ones, don’t panic...

Jun 1, 2023ahmad nooristani
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Can’t Sleep at Night? Welcome to the World of Insomnia

Can’t Sleep at Night? Welcome to the World of Insomnia

Dr. Nooristani   Insomnia. The mere mention of the word conjures up feelings of dread and frustration for many people. From countless tossing and turning in bed, to hours spent staring...

Jun 1, 2023ahmad nooristani
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Arthritis & Alkalinity – Works Wonders

Arthritis & Alkalinity – Works Wonders

Millions of adults are living with arthritis, a painful and movement-impeding condition that can adversely impact the quality of life. Topical creams, acupuncture and medications are some of the common ways...

Jun 1, 2023ahmad nooristani
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Alkaline Diet: How Can It Improve Your Health?

Alkaline Diet: How Can It Improve Your Health?

The alkaline diet – also known as the alkaline ash diet – is designed to regulate and optimize the pH levels in the body. Eating an alkaline-rich diet has shown...

Jun 1, 2023ahmad nooristani
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What Is Psoriasis?

What Is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is an immune-mediated disease* (a disease with an unclear cause that is characterized by inflammation caused by dysfunction of the immune system) that causes inflammation in the body. There may...

Jun 1, 2023ahmad nooristani
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Alkaline Water vs. Filtered Water: Do You Know the Difference?

Alkaline Water vs. Filtered Water: Do You Know the Difference?

What Is Alkaline Water (and How Is It Different from Filtered Water)? Here’s a quick science lesson: Every food and drink has a pH level, from 0 (very acidic) to...

Jun 1, 2023ahmad nooristani
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What Is Mild Cognitive Impairment?

What Is Mild Cognitive Impairment?

Some older adults have more memory or thinking problems than other adults their age. This condition is called mild cognitive impairment, or MCI. There is no single cause of MCI....

Jun 1, 2023ahmad nooristani
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