Your Heart Health: When It’s Time to See a Functional Cardiologist
Good heart health is important at all stages of life. Heart disease continues to be one of the leading causes of death in our country. At the Holistic Healing Heart Center we’re doing our part to help patients achieve optimal heart health through a variety of holistic treatments, based on functional medicine. What Is Functional Medicine? […]
Natural Health Supplements For Alternative High Cholesterol Treatment
If you suffer from hypertension, high cholesterol, or diabetes, you may be wondering how you can control the condition without resorting to a cocktail of drugs or injections. Fortunately, there are many ways you can tackle these health conditions naturally and safely. Natural supplements are an excellent alternative to synthetic drugs, and a smart way […]
Make Sure You Laugh Today, It Is Good for Your Heart
Benefits of Laughter Sometimes we have an urge to just get silly. Kids are great at this – they will laugh hysterically at nothing at all, getting supreme enjoyment from lame jokes and crazy antics. Unfortunately, many of us feel a bit embarrassed when we behave in silly ways. We shouldn’t. It’s good for soul […]
Obesity Crisis In America
Obesity Crisis in America Likely to Affect 42% of Americans by 2030 A new study recently released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention projected that by 2030, 42 percent of Americans will be obese and 11 percent will be severely obese. Currently 34 percent of Americans are obese, which is roughly defined as […]
Warning Signs Of A Stroke
How to Prevent a Stroke According to the World Health Organization, more than 5 million people die of stroke worldwide each year. This is a scary statistic, especially considering that many of the risk factors that could lead to stroke include unhealthy lifestyle choices. There are many warning signs of stroke, and it is important […]
Studies Show White Rice May Increase Risk for Diabetes
Switch from White Rice to Brown Rice What causes diabetes? In the United States, over 20 million people have Type 2 diabetes caused by being overweight and over consumption of unhealthy high-glycemic foods such as white rice. White rice is a dietary staple for many people – not just Asian populations. Recent news about this […]
Vacation Retreat to Heal the Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul
Sometimes you need a break to revive the heart, rejuvenate your body, recharge your mind, and soothe your soul. While you could take a holiday to the crowded beaches of the Caribbean, or the well-trodden tourist trail in Europe, why not take a holiday that will teach you skills that will last a lifetime? Vacation […]
New Study Finds Eating More Animal Products and Unhealthful Foods Leads to Worse Aging
Can your diet in midlife predict your risk of disease and worsen future aging? A Whitehall II study, published in the American Journal of Medicine, conducted in London analyzed data gathered from 5,350 adult participants’ dietary patterns to assess risk of disease. After a mean 16-year follow-up using scored dietary patterns and the Alternative Healthy […]
New Study Finds Gut Bacteria Can Cause Heart Attacks and Stroke
Heart disease remains the number one killer in America. Nowadays, after several studies and research we know how to reduce cholesterol, treat blood pressure, and reduce cardiac risks through diet, exercise, and other interventions, but missing data still remains on how to attack heart disease. Scientists search to solve the mystery and get answers as […]
Obesity has officially been declared a disease
The American Medical Association (AMA) has adopted a new policy this Tuesday that declares obesity as a chronic disease. According to an AMA statement, obesity is now a disease “requiring a range of medical interventions to advance treatment and prevention.” Obesity for adults is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or […]