Taming the Silent Killer: Strategies to Combat Hypertension
April is National High Blood Pressure Education Month – so in this blog, we’ll share causes, consequences, and powerful lifestyle changes that can help you…
Category: Heart
5 Lifestyle Interventions to Battle Hypertension
Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a catalyst for heart disease and stroke, two of the leading causes of death in the United…
Risk Factors for Hypertension
Picture this: you’re sitting in your favorite café, enjoying a leisurely afternoon with friends, when suddenly you feel a pounding in your chest that just…
Buyer Beware: 3 More Food Marketing Tricks to Avoid
In our previous blog, we covered four health myths perpetuated by the food industry via their marketing of certain foods. And believe it or not,…
7 Hypertension Fighters in Your Kitchen
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects nearly half of Americans across the country. As we recounted in a recent blog, hypertension is often called the…
What’s in a Label? What You Need to Know to Make Healthy Food Choices
What’s black, white, and red all over? The nutrition label on a pack of Twizzlers! Reading a nutrition label is a must-have skill in today’s…
Hypertension: 5 Ways to Stop the “Silent Killer” Before it Stops You
“The Silent Killer.” The bearer of the name is far more dangerous and deadly than the subject of any true crime podcast or serial killer…
5 Natural Ways to Improve Heart Rate Variability
Happy Heart Month! February is American Heart Month, which means today we’re sharing all things heart health. Specifically, we’re diving into Heart Rate Variability (HRV)…
Managing Mental Wellness With a Chronic Illness
Nearly sixty percent of all Americans struggle with sometype of chronic illness, whether it’s hypertension, heart disease, diabetes or cancer, as reported by the CDC.…
Cardiovascular Disease is Not Just About the Heart
I listened to another great podcast on Dr. Mark Hyman’s Farmacy – Longevity Roadmap series. He and his guests from The Ultrawellness Center where they…
Hypertension – It’s Not Just About the Salt
Hypertension is one of the most prevalent medical conditions in the nation, affecting nearly half of all adults in the US. However, many people are…
Wherever You Go, Go with All Your Heart — Confucius
“Oh the places you’ll go! There is fun to be done! There are points to be scored. There are games to be won.” ― Dr. Seuss, Oh, The…
You are the Salt of the Earth – Common Myths About Hypertension
Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a catalyst for heart disease and stroke, two of the leading causes of death in the United…
Don’t Go Breaking Your Heart – Myth-busting and Top Tips for a Healthier Heart
I recently listened to a healthy heart masterclass sponsored by the Food Revolution Network where Dr. Mimi Guarneri, a holistic cardiologist, shares tips on how…
Heart Disease Fighting Foods
As mentioned in my previous blog, cholesterol is just one factor in a comprehensive approach to managing risks for heart disease. Lifestyle factors such as…
More Natural Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure
According to the latest statistics from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), if you have high blood pressure, you are among almost half of all…
Heart Disease and the Role of Cholesterol
Cholesterol has certainly gotten a bad rap over the years – remember the low fat craze where butter and eggs were considered ‘bad’ for vascular…
11 Natural Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure
The American Heart Association estimates that over 100 million American adults have high blood pressure or hypertension. If left untreated, this can lead to serious…
Preventing Heart Disease the Functional Medicine Way
I listened to a fascinating series of podcasts called the Longevity Roadmap offered by Dr. Mark Hyman and his Ultrawellness Center. In one episode, a…
Dr. Joel Kahn Podcast Review: Heart Health, Mitochondria & The Gut
I recently listened to one of the earlier podcasts by Dave Asprey (the Bulletproof Executive) on heart health where he interviewed Dr. Joel Kahn, a…