Zinc is a mineral well known to help fight infections. It is also involved in numerous aspects of cellular metabolism and is required for the activity...
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Weight gain is more likely to occur with age. That’s right, the older you become the easier it is to pack on the pounds. Many factors can play a...
High blood pressure affects millions of people. Also known as hypertension, the risks of this are heart attack, stroke, dementia and death. The medica...
If you’re serving desserts this holiday season (and who isn’t?), then make sure they are HEALTHY desserts. Healthy desserts are also great...
Checking your blood pressure (BP) regularly at home is an important part of managing high blood pressure. Home monitoring is key to ensuring normal BP...
Digestive problems affect the great majority of the population. Heartburn, gas, bloating, belching, constipation and diarrhea are daily symptoms for...
Today, I want to talk to you about Low Blood Pressure or Hypotension. I got a lot of people who ask me about low blood pressure and should they be con...
I want to make the case of how mold in your house and in your food can lead to atrial fibrillation. I know your doctor told you there is no reason f...
The doctor told you that your blood pressure is high. They told you that you need to go on a pharmaceutical to lower your numbers down. But did th...
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a term to describe when there is a sudden temporary weakening of the heart muscle. This weakening is usually triggered by ...
Red and golden beets have been prized foods in many different cultures. They can be eaten raw or cooked and even juiced. In fact, there is a ton of sc...
I have seen over 30,000 patients in my career. If there is ONE thing they are scared about, it is having a stroke. Every adult has seen the devastatio...
Magnesium stearate is a compound made up of two components: magnesium and stearic acid. Magnesium is used hundreds of different enzymatic reactions. Y...
Eating quality food, the Paleo way, doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. People think that eating Paleo is expensive, but it doesn’t...
Individuals with excess body fat have an increased risk of a heart attack, but the risk is much higher for those who have an “apple-shaped”...
What is it? The Paleo diet (PD) originates from long ago. It is based on the concept of eating “whole” foods that were consumed by hunter-...
We take the time to cook organic foods that are free from chemicals and additives. We try to avoid all toxins and environmental pollutants. Yet, cookw...
High blood pressure effects millions of people. Also known as hypertension, the risks of this are heart attack, stroke, dementia and death. The medica...
Millions suffer from leg cramps. They are painful and can keep you up at night leading to daytime fatigue and serious health problems. Cramps are from...
Have you ever heard of the Carnivore Diet? Chances are your dog has and thrives on mostly animal foods. Before you click off this article and run back...
Erectile dysfunction strikes millions of men in the U.S. alone. In fact, some sources claim over half of men above age 40 describe some level of erect...
Most people are familiar with mold, the green stuff that grows on old cheese. Of course, you recognize the black stuff in the shower or in the sink dr...
When silicon (an element on the periodic table) binds with oxygen, it creates a compound called silicon dioxide (SiO2), often referred to as silica. S...
What is nitric oxide (NO)? Nitric oxide is a small molecule that is naturally produced by the cells in your body. This means that it is also made by t...
Stressed out? Your cortisol levels could be too high. Chronic stress leads to chronically elevated cortisol levels. High cortisol is related to weight...
Healthy or hype? What does the food label actually tell you? How do food companies try to trick us? These are the questions consumers should be asking...
Heart attacks happen when you are the most vulnerable. By vulnerable I mean that your emotional, mental and physical health status is at its worst. Ca...
It can be hard to stay on top of your health game in a busy world. Meal prepping, work, errands and the list goes on and on. It can be hard to fit eve...
Do you ever feel unfocused, unmotivated, fatigued and just “not all there” mentally? In other words, do you feel like the lights are on bu...
Doctors have recognized for many years that elevated blood pressure is a risk factor for other cardiovascular problems. The good news is, you can cont...
The brain controls all organ function in the body. As you can see from the above anatomy drawing, the heart, lungs, digestive system, urinary system a...
Name any diet. Paleo, Keto, Vegan, Grapefruit. They all can leave you deficient in nutrients. Even if you eat an organic Paleo diet everyday it is sti...
What if there was one food/supplement that could help with blood flow, circulation, hypertension and erectile dysfunction? Well, there IS. Answer...
Finding your soulmate is one of the best things in life. This is the person who you will spend the rest of your life, until death do you part. Likely...
Have you been told that you have coronary artery blockages, plaque, calcification or disease? If so, this article is for you. I want to help you rever...
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....
What is homocysteine? Homocysteine is an amino acid similar to cysteine with only one carbon, hence its name. It is broken down into a benign molecule...
Heart attacks are the number #1 killer worldwide. Your cardiologist knows that. Unfortunately, the cardiologist only has statin drugs and aspirin in t...
Easter 2019 has come and gone. Celebrated by billions around the world for its religious significance, Easter also celebrates family and springtime. F...
Name a sickness symptom, and we will tell you that gluten could be a major cause. That’s right. Fatigue, insomnia, weight gain etc. can be from ...
Summary: Mold can be the cause of your health issues You need to get tested You need to get the mold out of your house and out of your body Could ther...
What is dyslipidemia? Dyslipidemia is the clinical term for an imbalance of lipids (fats) in the blood. It occurs when you have too many or too little...
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia are major health concerns. At the moment there are no...
Intermittent Fasting (IF for short) has quickly become one of the most popular health and wellness trends. It consists of alternating periods of eatin...
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month so we wanted to share with you our top tips to keeping your brain healthy and functioning at all ages!...
The benefits of olives and olive oil have been recognized for millennia. What is known as the Mediterranean Diet has the best science attesting to hea...
I get this question all the time, “Is the Ketogenic diet good or bad for my heart?” The question is a valid one, given the popularity of the Keto ...
Check out these 5 tips for blood pressure reduction supplements. At the end, you will see where to get them and what the appropriate dosing. Beetro...
