Foods to Limit During Pregnancy

foods to avoid during pregnancy

You have confirmed that you are expecting a beautiful ball of joy in just nine months and become frantic about things you need to do to prepare for your baby’s arrival. That means purchasing a crib, clothes, bottles, blankets, diaper bags, and other fun things that will be beneficial for you and your child. Healthy […]

Can Infrared Saunas Help Fight Heart Disease?

man and woman seated in infrared sauna

 Infrared saunas are growing in popularity, with many health-minded consumers investing in an infrared sauna for their home or backyard. A number of celebrities, including Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow, are reported to be using infrared saunas regularly, as part of their health regimen. As a holistic cardiology practice in Los Angeles, the birthplace of many of the […]

Heavy Metal Toxicity

heavy metal toxicity

In today’s world of green living, organic foods, natural products and online resources, people have become more aware and educated about the benefits of being toxin-free.  More and more people chose to eat and live more clean. While that is truly a wonderful breakthrough, the truth is most of us do not live in toxin-free […]

Natural Relief From Anxiety Is Within Your Reach

Natural Relief From Anxiety Is Within Your Reach

Anxiety…. just thinking that word can bring on anxiety, and as most people who suffer from the condition know, it is usually beyond your control. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the population every year. […]

Oh My Aching Heart: Know The Symptoms of Heart Attack in Women

heart attack symptoms in women

Pola is 53, extremely fit, engages in a 30-40 minute cardio workout daily, and predominant eats vegetarian except for fish.  Her cholesterol is perfect and she is at her ideal weight. Which is why when she started experiencing an annoying ache in her collarbone, shoulder and arms, she initially attributed it to over exercising with […]

Fertility Tips From A Naturopathic Doctor

Fertility Tips From a Naturopathic Doctor

How To Get Pregnant Naturally Did you know that 1 in 6 couples in the US could deal with the issue of infertility? That alone is not a pleasant statistic but what complicates it even more is that 25% of infertile couples have more than one contributing factor to their fertility problem. This can seem […]

Flu Prevention: Flu Shot or IV Treatment?

Flu Prevention: Flu Shot or IV Treatment?

Flu Shot 2019 Year after year, during flu season, tens of thousands of people across the United States die of influenza. It is a dangerous condition often underestimated by people who consider it a more serious variety of common cold, and respond in kind. Some even try to work through the symptoms, instead of staying […]

The Role of the Gut in Heart Health

gut microbiome

When you think of your gut, heart health probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. However, ongoing studies show that the gut affects nearly all of the systems in the body including the cardiovascular system. A healthy gut boosts your immune system and produces substances that the body needs to function, while an […]

Dr. Cynthia Voted #1 Cardiologist in Burbank!

Burbank Leader Award 2019

August 2019 Burbank, CA The votes are in and the readers of the Burbank Leader have selected me as “Best Cardiologist of Burbank” in 2019! Thank you Burbank Leader readers for this tremendous recognition. To be voted as the #1 cardiologist in all of Burbank is an incredible and humbling honor. My philosophy has always […]

Manuka Honey: What’s All The Buzz About?

manuka honey benefits

What is Manuka Honey? Honey has long been cultivated for its limitless shelf life and healing properties. The earliest evidence of humans gathering wild honey dates back to over 6,000 years ago in Spain. Due to its antibacterial activity and ability to protect and maintain moist wounds because of its high viscosity, it’s long been […]