When Bananas Aren’t a Beta Blocker People love to believe that food can replace medicine. We talked about this in Episode One, where I explained that Hippocrates never said “let food be thy medicine.” Still, the myth endures. Food does matter. The right eating pattern can lower blood pressure. One of the best-studied is the…
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Citing over 80 studies there is no proof that primary prevention of heart disease or cancer can be achieved through vitamins and supplements. Some, like vitamin A types, may cause harm.
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What is a cardiac clearance and why do we want our pre-op patients to have one before surgery?
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Should you be taking statins to prevent a heart attack?
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Silent heart attacks make up almost half of all heart attacks. The prognosis of them is just as deadly. Three symptoms of a silent heart attack as well as dietary advice to avoid refined carbohydrates.
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Obesity is a risk factor for several serious health conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, and heart disease. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease and is the leading cause of death in the United States in both men and women.
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Are oxidants a bad thing? We used to think oxidants were linked to heart disease, cancer, and aging. Recent studies show that’s NOT true, and our bodies actually need oxidants to maintain healthy functions.
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