Love this news reported by Dr. Katz: “The punch line was refreshingly straightforward: The CoQ10 group had half the mortality rate, and half as many adverse cardiac events, as the placebo group. Both findings were of clear statistical significance. That they were of stunning clinical significance is all but self-evident, […]
Heart Health
Eat More Plants
98% of Americans are deficient in potassium according to this article. Guess where you can find an abundant source? Plants!! Go and eat some!! Good for your heart and reduces the risk of stroke.
Keep Eating Those Veggies and Fruits
Gosh, I’ve probably already used this post title before, but the fact remains that research continues to reinforce the importance of including vegetables and fruits in our diets. Here is yet another review. In general, I recommend 9 servings of vegetables daily (no, that does NOT include potatoes) plus several […]
L-Carnitine and Meat-Lover’s GI Bugs May Be Trouble
This research is showing a link between protein (specifically L-carnitine in this study), gut bacteria, and increased risk for heart disease. Yes, it includes supplementation. If you are supplementing with L-carnitine, please schedule an appointment so we can discuss potential options. And, as always, keep your diet plant-based and limit […]
Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease
Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of men and women over 20 years old? And that there can be damage that you may not even know about? This article includes recommendations to reduce your risk. Please also schedule an appointment–laboratory studies can also be ordered […]
Health Benefits of Tea
Tea may help reduce the risk of high blood pressure and heart attacks. And it takes marvelous, too!! Sip a delicious cup of tea while you read this article. 🙂
Fats for Your Health
More research is being revealed that confirms omega-6 consumption with increased risk of death relative to diets rich in animal fats. This report “found that increasing omega-6 PUFA from safflower oil increased death rates from cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, and all-cause mortality when compared to a diet rich in […]
More Exercise for Less Time??
Yes, it seems to be true. Interval training appears to reduce the time needed to gain such benefits as protecting your heart, boosting your metabolism, and protecting from diabetes. Read more here!
Hurray for Fermented Foods!
More research results have indicated that fermented foods are good for our health! So, eat some kimchi, plain yogurt, kombucha, etc. And so delicious, too!!
Calcium Supplementation and Heart Disease
You likely have already heard that there is concern regarding calcium supplementation. The goal of supplementation was to support bone health, but evidence suggests that it increases plaque formation in the arteries (click here). The bottom line is to consult your physician as to whether or not you should be […]
