Parkinson’s Disease Diet Recommendations

Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative brain disorder worldwide. Parkinson’s affects nerve cells in the part of the mid-brain, responsible for muscle movement. The result is tremors, rigidity, slow movements and difficulties with balance. Nutrition is particularly important in patients with Parkinson’s disease for many reasons; the disorder itself often slows transition through […]

Holistic Healing Heart Center

The Holistic Healing Heart Center and Dr. Cynthia Thaik welcome you to our new home at 2211 W. Magnolia Blvd. Suite 140, Burbank, CA! In addition to our exceptional doctor and her team, Dr. Cynthia has been adding new personnel and expanded services to the Holistic Healing Heart Center, including: Nutritional Consultation. Provided in both group […]

Group Visits for Improving Patient Care

Group visits, in which physicians see multiple patients simultaneously, make up an innovative model for health care and are becoming a popular- and perhaps a more satisfying way of seeing your doctor. The group visit model, consisting of shared medical appointments, was first introduced in family practice about 30 years ago and evolved in the […]

Stress and Your Health

At the end of 2015, Google revealed that ‘how to get rid of stress’ was one the most common searched terms, which suggests that reducing stress is a common goal for many of us. In today’s world, we’re more stressed out and burned out than ever before yet the world is not about to slow […]

Best tips for celebrating National Men’s Health Week

National Men’s Health Week will be celebrated this year from June 13 through Father’s Day on June 19. Now is a good time to take action to improve your health and encourage men in your life to make their health a priority. That means eating right, taking the time to exercise, and regular checkups with […]

Foods to Help You Fight Stress | Dr Cynthia Thaik

Chronic stress over a long period of time affects your nervous system, immune system, and endocrine system. Not only does too much period deplete your body of nutrients, leaving you feeling exhausted, it also alters your body’s biochemistry, making it more likely to crave and overeat junk food and storing weight. Excess stress hormones in […]

Alternative Medicine Practices for Healthy Aging

Aging can be a wonderful time of growth, grace and gratitude. To make the most of these years, take good care of yourself, starting with your heart. Here are some proven alternative medicine practices that will help you feel great and age well. Read more about these healthy aging practices in Dr. Cynthia Thaik’s book Your […]

Improve Your Mental Health with Holistic Health

We all know it’s important to stay in good physical health. But what are you doing to stay in good mental health? Each year, nearly 1 in 5 Americans suffer from mental illness symptoms including stress, depression, anxiety, and mood swings. These symptoms can lead to feelings of helplessness and despair. However, research shows that […]

Early Heart Health May Influence Future Mental Health

Young hearts are full of hope and promise. However, a recent study suggests that early heart health may influence future mental health. The study focused on resting heart rate and blood pressure. It reveals that young males with higher resting heart rates – above 82 beats per minute—may be at risk for a future diagnosis of mental […]

4 Ways to Manage the Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a disorder commonly experienced in the winter months due to the lack of sun and inability to spend time outside. Its symptoms are very similar to depression including loss of enjoyment, listlessness, and lack of motivation. SAD can be difficult to cope with and upsetting with the holidays just around […]