By Bonnie Jenkins, Advanced Natural Wellness
Chelation is useful for many things.
One of my colleagues was recently diagnosed with peripheral artery disease (PAD). But instead of opting for stents to open up the clogged leg artery, Jack chose chelation. Continue reading
By Bonnie Jenkins, Advanced Natural Wellness
Nearly everyone knows that having high cholesterol puts you at an increased risk of developing heart disease. And, if you are a long-time reader, you also know the risks of using statin drugs like Lipitor or Crestor. The good news is that, unless your total and LDL (bad) levels are through the roof, you may be able to lower your cholesterol simply by eating certain foods. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D.
Most of my patients are familiar with many of the common risk factors for heart disease—high cholesterol, elevated blood pressure, and even homocysteine. But one of the most critical risk factors is one that slides under the radar of patients and their doctors: inflammation. Continue reading
By Bonnie Jenkins, Advanced Natural Wellness
Do you know what your cholesterol levels are? Cholesterol – a waxy, fat-like substance found in all cells of the body – is one of several key risk factors for cardiovascular disease. It contributes to the buildup of plaque that can block arteries and eventually lead to a heart attack or stroke. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
When I stopped into Walgreen’s the other day, the candy aisle was a complete wreck. It looked like they had just held a frenzied yard sale in that section of store. But it only took me a few moments to realize why… Continue reading
By Bonnie Jenkins
It’s the little things in life that count. And when it comes to keeping your heart healthy, every little bit helps. Case in point: new research suggesting that hibiscus tea can significantly lower your blood pressure. In fact, drinking just 24 ounces of tea brewed from these lovely flower buds appears to lower systolic blood pressure—the top number in the blood pressure reading—by an average of seven points in people with prehypertension or mildly elevated blood pressure. Continue reading
By Bonnie Jenkins, Advanced Natural Wellness
I want to share some sobering statistics with you:
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
I’ve been reading the recent health headlines warning about the threat of inflammation or high homocysteine. It seems mainstream media thinks cholesterol isn’t all that significant anymore.
But, while I agree your cholesterol levels are just one factor in heart health, they’re still important. In fact, every time your total cholesterol goes up 1%, there’s a 2% to 3% increase in the risk of heart disease. Continue reading
By Bonnie Jenkins, Advanced Natural Wellness
The polypill has been a dream of drug researchers for decades – a single pill that combines five different heart medications. Dubbed the “polypill,” scientists claim that this wonder drug would slash the rate of heart disease by 62 percent and stroke by up to 48 percent.
But, as the old saying goes, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
Here’s a hard truth for many men to swallow…
If you are experiencing difficulty achieving an erection, it may be the least of your problems.
I don’t mean to minimize the importance of a healthy sex life. At all. In fact, for many men, being able to perform in bed is their very definition of being a man. Continue reading