Tellurium Toxicity in Your Food: A Hidden Risk to Cardiovascular Health
As concerns about environmental contaminants grow, new research has identified tellurium, a metalloid element, as a potential threat to cardiovascular health. Tellurium is a naturally occurring element found in the Earth’s crust. Still, its presence in the environment has increased due to industrial activities such as mining, coal combustion, and metal refining. These activities release […]
5 Ways to Protect Your Heart During a Pandemic
Sarah Cimperman, ND More than thirty million people in the United States are living with heart disease and it’s the leading cause of death.1 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one person dies from cardiovascular disease every thirty-six seconds.2COVID-19 is catching up now that news outlets report the coronavirus—also known as SARS-CoV-2—kills […]
A New Prescription from Your Cardiologist?
Dr Alethea Fleming, ND Eating a Healthy Plant-Based Diet Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Disease The Journal of the American College of Cardiology normally has articles primarily about cardiovascular surgical interventions or debating different types of drug therapy. In the July 25th 2017 publication one study stands out. This original investigation is the largest exploration to […]
6 Tips for a Heart-Healthy Valentine’s Day
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @drcimperman Research studies show that love plays an important role in cardiovascular health.1 This Valentine’s Day, forget the candy and celebrate with some heart-healthy activities instead. Whether you’re planning a romantic evening, a night out with friends, or time with the family, here are six ways to connect with loved ones […]
Five Simple Steps to Prevent (or Lower) High Blood Pressure
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND Nobody wants high blood pressure. As we age, our hearts aren’t what they used to be and we need to do everything we can to keep our tickers running as we get older. Here are a few tips to help prevent (or lower) high blood pressure. Breathe Most of us tend […]
Managing Grief and Cholesterol with Lifestyle and Homeopathy
Dr. Bianca Garilli, ND @DoctorBianca I recently had the opportunity to work with a 55-year-old female on a combination of concerns ranging from long-standing emotional grief to elevated cholesterol, low energy, sleep concerns and hypertension. The case I am about to review here is not out of the ordinary and is most likely seen in […]
4 Assignments to Empower You to Be Whole Hearted
Dr. Amy Bader, ND @AmyBaderND This Month your Assignments are all about Keepin’ your Heart Healthy I want to share a personal story with you. When I was twenty-five years old, I lost my dad to a sudden, massive heart attack. It seemingly came out of nowhere—POOF, he was gone. It has been 21 years […]
Impact of Mental Stress on Heart Differs with Gender
WASHINGTON — There is a gender difference in cardiovascular and psychological reactions to mental stress, according to a study of men and women who were being treated for heart disease. The study was published recently in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, and examined 56 women and 254 men diagnosed with heart disease […]
Walking In Water: Effectiveness of Water to Treat Fatigue
Sussanna Czeranko, ND Cold Extremities Could Signal Compounded Symptoms Naturopathic doctors counsel their patients to be aware that their lives are inundated with stress. Compounding that unhealthy state of affairs, their patients often find themselves exhausted at the end of the day, likely having woken up in the morning not rested. I personally know the […]
Diagnosing Cardiac Disease, Just by Looking at Your Face
ROCHESTER, NY – Doctors can take one look at a patient’s face and be able to tell if the person is suffering atrial fibrillation, according to a new study. The study, published online in August in the journal Heart Rhythm, says the use of web cameras and software algorithms can help reveal subtle skin color […]