An Integrative Team Care Strategy for Children with Congenital Heart Conditions

Holistically-minded practitioners, can play a vital role in helping families of children with congenital heart conditions & other difficult, life-long disorders. Bianca Garilli, ND, a California naturopathic doctor and mother of a child with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, shares her family's story & her hard-won tips on integrative team-building.

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Cordless Phone EMFs Trigger Heart Rhythm Abnormalities

Much of the controversy about cell phone radiation and health has centered around the potential risk of brain tumors. But researchers recently discovered that in roughly 40% of people, the EMF field from a cordless phone system consistently produces measurable and sometimes severe heart rate disturbances. [ ...Login to Read More]

Green Tea and Rooibos Tea Inhibit ACE Activity

Data from a well-designed Swedish study indicate that green tea and Roiboos tea—but not black tea—can significantly inhibit Angiotensin Converting Enzyme, and potentially lower blood pressure. An HerbClip from the American Botanical Council.

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Physicans’ Health Study: Healthy Lifestyle Obviates Risk of Heart Failure

Statistically, the prevalence of heart failure increases with age, but a new prospective study is validating what holistic physicians have known for years: that a healthy lifestyle can markedly reduce the risk.

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Vitamin E Tocotrienols Prevent Post-Stroke Neuronal Death

A new study

shows that tocotrienols, an important component of naturally occurring Vitamin E, can prevent neural damage following ischemic stroke, potentially improving post-stroke outcomes.

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Beyond NTDs, Folic Acid May Also Prevent Congenital Heart Problems

Folic acid supplementation before and during pregnancy is widely recommended for preventing neural tube defects. New data indicate that it can also reduce the risk of cleft lip and congenital heart defects. At the other end of the age spectrum, folic acid in combination with vitamins B6 and B12 can reduce a woman’s risk of age-related macular degeneration.

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Ubiquinol, the “Other CoQ10” May Help When Standard Forms Don’t

Clinical research on CoQ10 continues to point toward new uses including blood pressure reduction, glycemic control and potentially reducing risk of neurodegenration. CoQ10 in its reduced form, known as ubiquinol, often improves outcomes in conditions like as severe heart failure, when the more common ubiquinone form, has proven ineffective.

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Hibiscus Hems Hypertension

Hibiscus, a popular tea herb in many parts of the world, can markedly lower systolic blood pressure in type II diabetic people with mild hypertension, according to a recent clinical trial. On the other hand, black tea tends to increase systolic pressure.

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Digital Pulse Wave Analysis Offers Non-Invasive Early Heart Risk Assessment

Central Aortic Systolic Pressure (CASP) is one of the most powerful early predictors of cardiovascular risk. New digital pulse wave analysis technology is putting this valuable test in the hands of preventive primary care doctors.

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Home Sleep Monitoring Opens Gateway for Better Apnea Control

Sleep apnea is common, debilitating and sometimes deadly. In the past, diagnosis involved costly sleep labs. New home monitoring devices provide greater patient comfort, save money, and generate revenue for primary care. Dr. Lee Surkin shares his clinical experience.

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