12 Natural Ways to Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease & More Accurate Tests to Predict Cardiovascular Risk than Total Cholesterol
Dr Jody Stanislaw, ND Although total cholesterol has long been used as a key predictor of cardiovascular risk, research has proven that it’s actually a very poor indicator. There is a hyper-focus today on lowering total cholesterol to reduce the risk of heart disease but by doing so, we can actually cause more harm than […]
Natural Remedies for Common Pregnancy Complaints
Sarah Cimperman, ND Pregnancy can be a magical time. Anticipation of a new baby brings families and couples closer together and inspires positive thoughts about the future. Strangers suddenly display random acts of kindness, offering to open doors, help carry groceries, and give up their seats. Hormone surges and increased circulation promote thicker hair, fuller […]
Anti-Aging Prescription: Resistance Training
Node Smith, ND Exercise of any kind is beneficial to health, but there may be some that are more effective, or efficient at achieving a specific goal. If your goal is to circumvent the effects of aging, and maintain strength and endurance into later years, it looks like resistance training may be your best option. […]
Discontinuing Exercise May Increase Depressive Symptoms
Node Smith, ND A new research study on mental health from the University of Adelaide concludes that cessation of exercise can actually result in an increase of depressive symptoms.1 This supports the well documented finding that exercise is actually one of the most consistently beneficial treatments for mild to moderate depression. The study reviewed many […]
Exercise Reduces Risk for Dementia in Women
Node Smith, ND A recent study found that middle aged women who are engaged in a high level of physical fitness are 90 percent less likely to develop dementia later in life.1 This is a great finding because many people are under the impression that there is little that can be done to actually prevent […]
The Word “Exercise” is Outdated and Here’s Why
Node Smith, ND Let’s Stop Using the Word “Exercise” The word “exercise,” for most people, is associated with a structured regimen, plan, or program that involves a certain level of skill, knowledge or training. This idea places a huge obstacle in front of individuals who have not been “trained” in any specific type of “exercise.” […]
Physical Activity in Teens Lowers Risk of Developing Heart Disease
Node Smith, ND We don’t normally think about teenagers being at risk for heart disease. Youth often holds a certain assumption that the body is healthy, and will continue to be that way simply because its young. To a certain degree this is true, the young body is incredibly resilient. However, just as a journey […]
High Intensity Workouts are Good for Memory
Node Smith, ND Exercise and movement are great for our health Studies have shown that exercise is linked to improvements in virtually every health marker you can think of – cardiovascular health, brain health, blood sugar, weight, emotional health, etc. Exercise even helps us sleep and rest better. So, it shouldn’t come as a surprise […]
Increase Your Brain Size With Exercise
Node Smith, ND Does your Brain get Bigger with Exercise? A recent study says that your hippocampus does.1 The hippocampus is a portion of the limbic system, located within the medial temporal lobe. The limbic system, as a whole, is principal in the regulation of emotions, however, the hippocampus is mainly thought to be associated […]
How Aerobic Exercise Protects the Heart
Research Confirms Exercise Necessary for Heart Failure Patients It’s well known that exercise is good for the body, good for the heart, good for the mind; exercising is something we seldom try and convince ourselves not to do. However, how does this add up in an individual with heart failure? A lack of exercise may […]