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Mammograms are Dangerous and Totally Unnecessary

According to the Cochrane Collaborative and their exhaustive review, mammograms are essentially useless and causes stress/anxiety. From the Cochrane C...

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Statins and Muscle Pain

Millions of people have complained about muscle pain after starting statin drugs to lower cholesterol. Most cardiologists have scoffed at the idea tha...

Summertime Fruit That Is Heart Healthy

When I think of summer, childhood memories are conjured up about being outdoors, swimming, and refreshing foods. Nothing is more refreshing than a chi...

Let Them Eat Fat

One of the biggest organs in the body is probably one you have never heard of, the endothelium. The endothelium is the layer of cells that lines all m...

Berberine

Have you heard about berberine, the nutritional supplement that seems to do it all? Summary of berberine: Lowers blood sugar Lowers cholesterol Lowers...

The Edge You Need for Optimal Health

Have you ever heard of ‘the miracle tree’ and its amazing health benefits? What is ‘the miracle tree’? The scientific name is “Moringa,” a...

Why ALA is a Choice Antioxidant

Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is an antioxidant that helps turn glucose into energy. We love science around here, but science is only helpful if you underst...

Pharmaceutical Linked to Dementia

I have seen 1000’s of patients from all around the world. They come to me for many reasons such as high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol, an...

The Importance of Lithium – An Essential Trace Element with Therapeutic Value

A FEW THOUGHTS ON LITHIUM AND ITS BENEFITS We are all aware of the use of high levels of lithium carbonate for bipolar and manic depression, and how c...

Vitamin K – Protector of Arteries

Most people understand that vitamin D is critical to health but know little of vitamin K, the last member of the fat soluble vitamin (A,D,E,K) group. ...

HDL- The Good Cholesterol

HDL is commonly referred to as the “good” cholesterol. LDL, mistakenly, is known as the bad cholesterol. But that is all pharmaceutical company pr...

Skin Health- What Goes On Goes in Your Body

A friend of mine recently bought me a sunscreen/moisturizer from Jack Black. Not the actor, but the #1 selling brand of men’s skincare products....

Spinach Stuffed Chicken

You are sure to please all your guests (or family) with this recipe. Serves 6. Organic Ingredients: 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (pounde...

LDL- Bad or Good?

During cardiology training, we were taught LDL is the bad cholesterol and HDL is the good version. The endless waves of pharmaceutical salespeople aff...

Paralysis in the Golden State

  Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) in California is in the news. Recently, the prestigious medical journal JAMA, reported on cases of sudden paralysis di...

10 Foods to Boost Nitric Oxide

Worried about heart disease? Just say NO! One of the most important molecules for blood vessel health is nitric oxide (NO). It is a major vasodilator,...

Dangers of Laundry Detergent

All human abilities are divine, but I find it amazing that one whiff of something can take you back in time. Smell can remind us of old friends, vacat...

Daily Meal Plan

Many people ask us what we do for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. After all, buying, preparing, eating, and cleaning meals for 4 is not easy. There are ...

Tis The Season To Eat Pumpkin

5 Amazing Health Benefits of Pumpkin Everyone loves to carve and decorate a pumpkin, especially kids. We can all remember scooping out the insides of ...

Why You Need to See a Holistic Doctor

Why You Need to See a Holistic Doctor I assume that you want to live a long, healthy life. Just about everyone has this desire. But the dream is two-f...

The Incredible Edible Egg

For many years, the egg has been vilified as the prototypical dangerous food that causes coronary disease and heart attacks. Health authorities told u...

Temporary Tattoos

[three_fourth_last] What goes on your skin goes directly into your body. When it comes to temporary tattoos, this is a toxic exposure your children ne...

Magnesium

Magnesium is an often overlooked nutrient that is necessary for just about all body functions. Potassium, calcium and even sodium get all the buzz, bu...

Hidden Restaurant Dangers

Restaurants Can Be Dangerous for Your Health The list of problems associated with eating meals away from your house is a long one. Unless you go into ...

Arterial Plaque, Blockage and Treatment

I often get emails and consultation requests from people asking how long they need to continue with blood thinners after a stent procedure. Ideally, t...

Stressed Out Kids

Stressed out kids leads to sick adults. That is the conclusion of a recent study report in the prestigious Journal of the American College of Cardiolo...

Cardiovascular Health Tips

Cardiovascular Health Tips Physical activity and daily exercise are extremely important for a healthy cardiovascular system. Unfortunately, consistent...

Is Paleo A Fad?

Is Paleo A Fad? More than 76 years of research and published works say no! Here’s a partial list of The Drs. Wolfson recommended reading. 1939 – N...

Methylation

Methylation- Big Name with Big Functions The human body is a collection of trillions of cells performing a near infinite amount of activities. Our cel...

The Drs. Wolfson Respond To Pediatrician Critic.

When I made comments in January 2015 concerning the health of our children, one of the first to criticize me was a pediatrician. It is not a surprise ...

Cadmium Dangers

Cadmium is a soft metallic element that is very dangerous to your health. Ironically and tragically, it was used as a medication to treat certain infl...

Apple Cider Vinegar For Heart Health

Can Apple Cider Vinegar Protect Your Heart? The short answer is yes. Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is heart healthy and has a multitude of other health be...

Flexibility For Better Health

Flexibility For Better Health Flexibility is important because it allows a full free range of motion without straining or tearing your muscles and joi...

Go Gluten Free

Get Rid Of Gluten And Watch Health Improve Gluten is the latin word for glue and thats exactly what it is. Gluten a protein composite found in grains ...

Olive Oil Fights Breast Cancer

For those of you who follow The Drs. Wolfson, you know we love fat. Of course we are talking about healthy fats from free-range, grass-fed animals and...

Which door will you choose?

I made a choice. When I opened my office in Paradise Valley, Arizona, my heart was filled with extraordinary emotions. The list is long but includes e...

Do I Need Psyllium?

Should You Add Psyllium Husk Powder to Your Smoothie? Millions of people take psyllium based products every day. I am sure you are familiar with the m...

Stress Management

You’re Stressing Me Out! From a biological point of view, stress is an organism’s response to changes in its environment. It’s a method of react...

It’s Time To Kick The Sugar Habit

The Addiction Is Real Let’s face it, we are all addicted to carbs. Whether it is sweets, bread, or alcohol, the carbohydrate craving is as bad a...

America is Addicted To Sugar

It’s Nothing New. Food processing (preparing and preserving) is a practice that was employed by our early ancestors.  Methods such as slating, dry...

The Buzz on Bee Pollen

Bee pollen is a natural remedy used around the world for many ailments. In addition, it tastes great and the kids love it. My Paleo Fudge recipe uses ...

Still Feeling The Energy From THE WAVE.

We just got back from The Wave, a two-day event hosted by Life West University in San Francisco. I spoke to a standing-room only crowd of over 700 peo...

Looking to Jump Start Your Sex Life? Testosterone Is Not The Answer.

Thinking about starting testosterone to boost libido? Think again. New evidence finds the male hormone can be good for your heart, but it does not tur...

Top 10 Foods to Keep Your Arteries Clean

As a board-certified cardiologist, it is obvious that the best way to treat heart problems is to prevent them. When it comes to prevention, nothing is...

Shilajit

Looking to add some bang to your morning smoothie? Try adding to shilajit (sheela jeet). Shilajit is a natural substance found mainly in the Himalayas...

Sitting Is The New Smoking

I have blogged about how sitting is the new smoking. The cliché is pretty lame, but nonetheless highlights that sitting for eight hours a day is a ma...

Patient Testimonial

DAY 90!!!! Today is the day I dreamed about! I wondered and obsessed about today. Wondering how I would feel, how I would look! Well, I feel human!!!!...

Marijuana

A question was asked to The Drs. Wolfson recently on Facebook. It was regarding the safety of marijuana and cannabis use, particularly related to hear...

Water

Water, water everywhere… Water has been in the news a lot lately and for good reason. Regardless of the label and slick marketing, it has been p...

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12 things in your home that damage your heart.

Discover 12 things in most homes that destroy your heart.

Learn of common household items that destroy your heart, and what you can do about it.