A 2010 study out of Australia found that garlic is another powerful food-based medicine that naturally lowers cholesterol levels and reduces blood pressure. Taking garlic tablets or capsule supplements is a great way to regularly consume the herb in high enough amounts to derive significant benefits.
An Independent Practice Association, or IPA, is an organization comprised of physicians who maintain their independent practices and also join together as an association. The IPA negotiates with organizations, like HMOs, which will supply both patients and income to physicians.
IPA stands for India Pale Ale. India played a significant role in the development of IPA, as weâll see in a moment. Itâs not the nation that invented the brew, however. IPA was supposedly devised by the British during their efforts to colonize India.