Toxic Metals Lead to Hardened Arteries
Razi Berry Environmental exposure to low-levels of the toxic metals arsenic, cadmium and titanium appears to increase the risk of plaque buildup in arteries in the neck, heart and legs, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association’s journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology (ATVB). Traces of metal may enter the body […]
Good Cholesterol Lowers Inflammation
Razi Berry Testing how well “good” cholesterol particles reduce inflammation may help predict who is at heightened risk to develop cardiovascular disease caused by narrowed arteries, according to research published today in the American Heart Association’s flagship journal Circulation. Assessing levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, known as “good cholesterol,” are already a standard part […]
Brussels Sprouts and Broccoli for Vascular Health
Razi Berry New research has shown some of our least favorite vegetables could be the most beneficial when it comes to preventing advanced blood vessel disease. Research has found higher consumption of cruciferous vegetables associated with less extensive blood vessel disease in older women Published in the British Journal of Nutrition the research has found […]
Good versus Evil: The Great (or not so Great) Coffee Debate Continues
Razi Berry Drinking coffee might keep us up at night, but new research has given us a reason to sleep easy knowing that the popular drink isn’t as bad for our arteries as some previous studies would suggest. 25 cups a day is a-ok! The research from Queen Mary University of London has shown that […]
How to Optimize Your Cardiovascular Function to Maximize Energy
Dr. Sean X. Hesler, ND Thyroid, adrenals, anemia, stress, infections…oh my! When most health-savvy people think of fatigue, they think of these causes. While these are very common causes of fatigue in my patients, as a whole-patient Naturopathic Physician, I always consider my patients’ cardiovascular health as KEY to their energy levels! Reduced circulation is […]
Energy Drinks May Increase Risk of Heart Attack
Razi Berry Not in everyone, but in those with an increased risk of current cardiovascular disease, energy drinks may not be a good idea. A team of researchers has recently found that consumption of a single energy drink can decrease the diameter of blood vessels by an average of 50 percent.1 As vasculature narrows, the blood […]