The body is a network of veins, arteries and capillaries – all interconnected, and all trying to complete the vital task of carrying blood to every part of our bodies. Good blood circulation means getting oxygen-rich blood to even the farthest tips of our bodies, from fingers to toes. Normal circulation of blood carries nutrients [...]

Cholesterol is a fatty substance (lipid) found in animal tissue and fat. It is mostly made by the liver and circulates in the blood, and is produced by the body from dietary cholesterol and saturated fats in food. Cholesterol is not harmful if kept within acceptable limits, and is in fact essential to body functioning. [...]

Maintaining healthy water balance in the body is of vital importance to health. As the human body uses water for many biological processes, healthy fluid levels are necessary for bodily systems to function effectively, from the cardiovascular system to the immune system. When this water balance is disrupted and water retention occurs, many people turn [...]

The heart is an incredibly powerful organ that works constantly, without ever pausing to rest. Unlike other types of muscles, the cardiac muscle never gets tired, but relies on a steady flow of oxygenated blood to keep working. In one day, the heart transports all of its blood around the body about 1000 times! But [...]