QUESTION: How much does my family medical history influence my approach to optimizing my heart health? What, specifically, do I need to know? ANSWER: Whenever a person gets sick, we always look for the root cause of the illness. We ask, “Why this? Why now?” Most illnesses in Western cultures result from the interaction of…...
QUESTION: Can taking calcium supplements make you have a heart attack? ANSWER: A recent study published in The British Medical Journal reported that taking 500 mg or more a day of calcium increased the risk for heart attacks in healthy women by 20 to 30 percent. However, it did not increase the risk of strokes…...
QUESTION: What should I be aware of when it comes to blood work and other tests to assess my risks for heart disease? ANSWER: As you work to create the greatest health and wellness possible, it is vitally important to know your health numbers before you begin. In this way your efforts can be measured…...
