St. Luke's Health and Wellness

03/01/2023

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4947541/

High fructose corn syrup increases blood pressure by increasing sodium absorption, damaging the blood vessel structure, and decreasing nitric oxide (which dilated the blood vessels.)

We are currently in the midst of an epidemic of metabolic disorders, which may, in part, be explained by excess fructose intake. This theory is supported by epidemiological observations as well as experimental studies in animals and humans. Rising consumption ...

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

06/20/2022

Curcumin, found in turmeric, reduces blood cholesterol, pain, and inflammation.

05/02/2022

Patients are seen Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in Swansea, IL. Tuesdays and Thursdays, patients are seen in Creve Coeur, MO.

04/26/2022

Bromelain, found in pineapple fruit and stem, has been found effective in treating arthritis, cardiovascular disease, asthma, sinusitis, colitis, burns, and many other ailments.