Vitamin D and estrogen can prevent heart disease, stroke, and diabetes in women
Razi Berry Vitamin D and estrogen have already shown well-documented results in improving bone health in women. A new study from China suggests that this same combination could help prevent metabolic syndrome, a constellation of conditions that increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes in postmenopausal women. Results are published online today in […]
Cardiovascular Health: Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
Razi Berry Preliminary findings from a new study reveal that inadequate fruit and vegetable consumption may account for millions of deaths from heart disease and strokes each year. The study estimated that roughly 1 in 7 cardiovascular deaths could be attributed to not eating enough fruit and 1 in 12 cardiovascular deaths could be attributed […]
Increasing Dietary Fiber and Why it’s Important
Razi Berry Many popular diets may be diminishing the amount of fiber that is consumed on a daily basis. Diets like the ketogenic diet or Atkins diet, which concentrate on fats and proteins often limit foods that are high in dietary fiber, such as whole grains and legumes. “Good carbs” & “bad carbs” and how […]
Apple Watch May be Able to Detect Atrial Fibrillation
Razi Berry A preliminary report from Stanford University School of Medicine shows promise of wearable technology being used to detect atrial fibrillation.1 The research was part of the Apple Heart Study, an unprecedented virtual study including over 400,000 enrolled individuals. The study concluded that wearable technology is able to safely identify heart rate irregularities, including […]
Study Argues that Statins are Recommended Far too Often
Razi Berry Many naturopathic and functional medicine practitioners question the function and use of statin medications. A recent study may help support these non-conventional views of the commonly prescribed “preventative measure,” suggesting that statins may be over prescribed, and current guidelines fail to account for risks and side effects from the drug. The research has […]
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 […]
If You Eat Dairy, Go for the Whole Cow
Razi Berry I’ve often thought that low-fat and no-fat dairy products should be cheaper than whole fat options. I mean, after all, you’re getting a lot less of the nutritional content. And, well, it just doesn’t taste as good. A new study suggests that whole fat dairy may be more protective of cardiovascular disease and stroke […]
Saunas May Lower Stroke Risk
Node Smith, ND According to a recent study, using saunas regularly is associated with a reduction in stroke risk.1 Using a sauna 4-7 times per week was seen to lower stroke risk by 61 percent. This is the conclusion after a 15-year follow-up. This study is the first of its kind. The study was conducted […]
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 […]
Breastfeeding Could Lower Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke for Moms!
A recent study shows supporting evidence that breastfeeding could impact the health of the mother in new ways; lowering stroke and heart attack risk.1 It is generally accepted that breastfeeding is superior to formula feeding of infants. After all, why else would mothers produce so much breast milk! It is the perfect mixture of protein […]