By Bonnie Jenkins, Advanced Natural Wellness
Hypertension – more commonly known as high blood pressure, affects about 27% of all Americans. It’s the first step in the quiet decent towards heart disease and stroke. In fact, according to the American Heart Association, high blood pressure was directly linked to 44,435 deaths in 1998 and indirectly responsible for another 210,000 deaths. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, Advanced Natural Wellness
If you suffer from joint pain, you know how bad inflammation can make you feel. But what about the chronic inflammation inside your blood vessels and arteries? This silent inflammation, while painless, can significantly damage your arteries, reducing your odds of a long and healthy life. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D.
Over the past few years, there’s been a lot of buzz about resveratrol. Oprah, Dr. Oz, Barbara Walters and other celebs have gone wild over this polyphenol found in red wine and grape skins.
So what’s the fuss about? Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D.
A few weeks ago, a study blanketed the Internet linking calcium supplements to an increased risk of heart attack. Since then, many of my postmenopausal patients have come to me wondering if they should stop taking calcium. The short answer is no—but there’s more to the story than you might think. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
Here’s a pretty startling statistic. One out of every 3 people in the U.S. has high blood pressure. And around 25% of them don’t know it!
Of course, if you ask anybody how to put a lid on rising blood pressure, they usually say “cut the salt!” But that’s not the whole story. It’s also important to look at the ratio of sodium to potassium. Continue reading
By Bonnie Jenkins, Advanced Natural Wellness
First it was bad for you. Then it was bad only for those people who had high blood pressure. Now it’s back in the news – and the news isn’t good for those who crave it: salt.
Salt junkies are quick to point out that this tasty mineral is necessary for life. They’re right, of course. Salt is naturally present in every cell in our bodies, in the fluid that surrounds cells and also in our bones. Sodium aids in muscle contraction and nerve transmission, helps transport carbon dioxide and moves amino acids from the gut to cells throughout the body.
But, the problem with this line of thinking is that, when it comes to salt, a little goes a very long way. In fact, we only need 1,000 to 2,000 mg. of salt a day – much lower than the typical 7,000 to 15,000 mg. of salt most of us consume. Continue reading
By Bonnie Jenkins
I’m one of those people that drug companies hate. I have higher than optimal cholesterol levels, but I can’t take statin drugs—not that I’d want to! Statins like Lipitor and Crestor come with a bevy of potential side effects including cognitive impairment, weakness, dizziness, headaches, insomnia and muscle pain. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, Advanced Natural Wellness
Ask any of my patients and they’ll tell you that I’m a big fan of vitamin C. It’s one of the most important nutrients you can take for optimal health and it’s been linked to preventing everything from cancer to the common cold. But here’s something I’ll bet you didn’t know: Vitamin C can also boost the health of your heart. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D.
A few years back, researchers decided that resveratrol was the secret ingredient in red wine that was responsible for the so-called “French paradox.” Not only could it protect the heart from oxidized fat, resveratrol also appeared to reduce platelet aggregation and increase blood flow. The problem was, no one knew how much resveratrol was needed to create these heart-healthy changes … until now. Continue reading
By David Blyweiss, M.D., Advanced Natural Wellness
Heart disease is still the number one killer of both women and men.
You already know the usual advice for heart health: eat right, don’t smoke, exercise regularly and lessen your stress levels. Continue reading