High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Often called the silent killer, hypertension damages your heart, kidneys and brain — often without a single warning sign until it's too late.

Common Symptoms:

• Persistent headaches, especially at the back of the head
• Dizziness, blurred vision and chest tightness
• Shortness of breath and fatigue with little exertion
• Pounding in the ears, neck stiffness, irregular heartbeat

Main Causes:

• High salt diet, processed foods and excess alcohol
• Stress, lack of exercise and poor sleep
• Obesity, smoking and family history

High Cholesterol

Too much "bad" LDL cholesterol slowly clogs your arteries, robbing your heart of oxygen and dramatically increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Common Symptoms:

• Chest discomfort or pain (angina)
• Numbness or coldness in hands and feet
• Yellowish bumps around the eyes or skin
• Fatigue, breathlessness and slow recovery after activity

Main Causes:

• Fried, oily and fatty diets common in our culture
• Sedentary lifestyle and weight gain
• Genetics, smoking and chronic stress

High Blood Sugar & Diabetes

When your body can no longer manage sugar properly, every organ suffers. Diabetes silently destroys eyesight, kidneys, nerves and the heart.

Common Symptoms:

• Frequent urination, especially at night
• Excessive thirst and hunger
• Unexplained weight loss and constant tiredness
• Slow-healing wounds, blurred vision, tingling in limbs

Main Causes:

• Sugary drinks, refined carbs and excess starch
• Obesity and lack of physical activity
• Genetics, age and prolonged stress

Stroke Prevention

A stroke happens in seconds — but its causes build up for years. Once it strikes, it can take away your speech, your movement, even your life. Prevention is the only true cure.

Major Risk Factors:

• High blood pressure (the #1 cause)
• High cholesterol and clogged arteries
• Diabetes and uncontrolled blood sugar
• Obesity, smoking, alcohol and chronic stress
• Family history of stroke or heart disease