by admin | Feb 4, 2014 | Cardiovascular health, Cardiovascular Risk, Testing / Assessment
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States and measures to prevent and control cardiovascular disease receive a lot of media attention. One of the most misunderstood measures of cardiovascular disease risk is the standard fasting...
by admin | Jan 21, 2014 | Cardiovascular health, Immune health, Women's Health
Blueberries are often referred to as one of the healthiest foods a person could eat, and for good reason. Consuming just half a cup of blueberries a day more than doubles the antioxidant intake from food of the average diet. The pigment in blueberries comes from a...
by admin | Jan 14, 2014 | Athletic performance, Cardiovascular health, Motivation, Natural weight loss, Nutrition
Spring and summer are right around the corner – I know it’s hard to believe with the frigid weather we have been having, but it’s true!! If weight loss is one of your New Year’s Resolutions – we can help. “Eat less, exercise more” has been the accepted weight loss...
by admin | Aug 27, 2013 | Cardiovascular health, Cardiovascular Risk, Natural Remedies, Naturopathic health, Nutrition
I reported earlier on a misleading report sensationalized by the media about the supposed effects of carnitine on cardiovascular disease. The headlines of this story asserted that carnitine found in red meat would react with certain gut bacteria in certain individuals...
by admin | Mar 20, 2012 | All natural supplements, Ask the naturopathic doctor, Cardiovascular health, Cardiovascular Risk, Eating Naturally, Gut health, Natural pain relief, Nutrition
I talk a lot about essential fatty acids (EFAs) and I have been asked recently what they are and what they do. These are great questions!! This post will look at the most common EFAs and fill you in on the latest research into what they do and how you can consume...
by Dr. Chad | Mar 8, 2012 | Cardiovascular health, Childhood Obesity, Eating Naturally, Natural weight loss, Nutrition
WHAT???? You thought you weren’t supposed to consume any fat, right? Actually, eating certain kinds of fats can make you happier and smarter! This post is courtesy of Sheila Robertson at Optimal Body Balance. So what fats are the right kind? First let’s...
