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  • Heart Health
    • Arrhythmia
    • Blood Pressure
    • Blood Thinners
    • Cholesterol
    • Heart Attack and Stroke / Acute Events
    • Heart Disease / Conditions
    • Heart Health Videos
    • Metabolic Cardiology
    ticks carry lyme disease

    Lyme Disease: Symptoms, Prevention & Treatments

    Most people know about Lyme disease now, but believe it or not...
    myocarditis heart inflammation

    Myocarditis: A Growing Heart Risk

    For at least the last couple of decades, I’ve discussed the dangers...
    Cardiometabolic health congress cmhc stroke in young adults on the rise

    Rising Incidence of Stroke In Young Adults

    By CMHC (Cardiometabolic Health Congress) Although declining in older adults, the incidence of...
    sleep disorders and atrial fibrillation

    Sleep Disorders and Atrial Fibrillation

    By CMHC (Cardiometabolic Health Congress) Lifestyle factors and their modifications have long...
    woman experiencing chest pain from a-fib

    A-Fib: The Most Common Serious Arrhythmia

    Atrial fibrillation, or “a-fib,” is a common and often life-threatening form of...
    sleep disorders and atrial fibrillation

    Sleep Disorders and Atrial Fibrillation

    By CMHC (Cardiometabolic Health Congress) Lifestyle factors and their modifications have long...
    woman experiencing chest pain from a-fib

    A-Fib: The Most Common Serious Arrhythmia

    Atrial fibrillation, or “a-fib,” is a common and often life-threatening form of...
    woman with symptoms of bradycardia low blood pressure

    When Is Heart Rate “Too Slow?”

    It can be frightening to learn that your heart isn’t beating normally,...
    irregular heartbeat ekg - when to worry about heart palpitations

    When to Worry About Heart Palpitations

    At some point in our lives, most all of us will experience...
    Couple relaxing preventing PVC arrhythmias

    Stop PVCs (Premature Ventricular Contractions) Naturally

    In my days of active practice, one of the most common consultations...
    nutritious beets on a cutting board and a recipe

    You Can’t Beat the Health Benefits of Beets

    There are quite a few vegetables that fall into the “love ’em...
    couple discussing lowering blood pressure naturally

    Adjusting to Blood Pressure’s New Normal

    Ever since the blood pressure guidelines were updated a few years ago,...
    High Blood Sugar

    Having High Blood Sugar & Relative with Diabetes May Increase Hypertension Risk

    If you have a close relative (a parent, child, or sibling) with...
    basket of beets

    Relief for High Blood Pressure: Beetroot Juice & Green Leafy Vegetables

    Researchers in England have found for the first time that a daily...
    seniors walking to help lower blood pressure

    Seniors with High Blood Pressure: Walk for a Longer Life!

    A brisk walk on most days can help extend longevity for elderly patients with...
    sleep disorders and atrial fibrillation

    Sleep Disorders and Atrial Fibrillation

    By CMHC (Cardiometabolic Health Congress) Lifestyle factors and their modifications have long...
    interactions between blood thinners and fish oil

    Is It Safe to Mix Fish Oil and Blood Thinners?

    I make no bones about how much I love fish oil. I’ve...
    Are novel oral anticoagulants right for you?

    Novel Oral Anticoagulant Therapies

    So many HeartMD site visitors have asked me lately about the "new...
    finger with a band-aid

    How to Keep Blood Healthy & Reduce Risk of Blood Clots

    Your body is extremely smart, and I’m not talking about your IQ. One...
    pill case and prescription pill bottles

    Prescription Blood Thinners – Caution

    For decades, blood thinning medication has been used by doctors to treat...
    couple wonders can cholesterol levels be too low

    Can Cholesterol Be Too Low?

    When I was a young cardiologist, I lectured on behalf of pharmaceutical...
    Although the VAP test was discontinued, there are alternative ways to test cholesterol particle size

    Why and How to Test Cholesterol Particle Size

    In 2016, I learned that one of my top recommended heart tests—the...
    almonds for healthy HDL cholesterol

    Low HDL? Try Raising It with Almonds!

    Researchers in Pakistan have found that eating a few almonds on a regular basis...
    happy family

    Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    "I do most things right and am in good health, but I...
    happy women

    Finally, Experts Agree – Dietary Cholesterol Isn’t Dangerous!

    Citing scientific evidence, the leading nutrition advisory group in the U.S. has...
    Cardiometabolic health congress cmhc stroke in young adults on the rise

    Rising Incidence of Stroke In Young Adults

    By CMHC (Cardiometabolic Health Congress) Although declining in older adults, the incidence of...
    ministroke symptoms

    Ignoring These 7 Stroke Signs Could Lead to Major Stroke

    Of all sudden cardiac events, I find strokes the most frightening. Not...
    signs of heart attack and stroke

    Is It a Heart Attack or a Stroke? Know the Signs, Save a Life

    Your arm, neck, and jaw ache. A coworker had some similar symptoms...
    woman drinking from water bottle

    Dehydration Can Raise Risk of Stroke and Other Serious Health Problems In the Elderly

    Dehydration among the elderly is a prevalent, often overlooked and serious condition...
    supplements on the store shelves

    Can Supplements Prevent a Stroke? Japanese Study Provides Clues

    Uncertain as to whether supplementing with a multi-vitamin affects stroke risk, Japanese researchers set...
    ticks carry lyme disease

    Lyme Disease: Symptoms, Prevention & Treatments

    Most people know about Lyme disease now, but believe it or not...
    myocarditis heart inflammation

    Myocarditis: A Growing Heart Risk

    For at least the last couple of decades, I’ve discussed the dangers...
    learning about atherosclerosis symptoms and causes is crucial for preventing or reversing this arterial disease

    What Is Atherosclerosis and How You Can Prevent It

    “Atherosclerosis.” It’s part and parcel of having diagnosed cardiovascular disease, but most...
    alcohol’s effects on the heart

    Bottom’s Up? How Alcohol Affects the Heart

    “Would you like a drink?” It’s a question asked millions of times...
    supplement recommendations for cardiomyopathy

    Cardiomyopathy

    What is Cardiomyopathy? Cardiomyopathy is a condition where heart muscle tissue becomes...
    woman doing yoga

    Prevention Is Easier Than Cure

    I’ll bet you didn’t know that the very first symptom in 50...
    high blood sugar caused by eating lots of sweets is a major heart disease risk factor

    Top 12 Risk Factors for Heart Disease

    If you think high cholesterol sets you up for a heart attack...
    an egg in a frying pan, should you worry about cholesterol?

    Worried About Cholesterol?

    Despite decades of public brainwashing about the dangers of cholesterol, I am...
    woman doing research on her laptop outside

    What is Metabolic Cardiology?

    Metabolic cardiology is a new field of medicine which concentrates on the...
    cholesterol facts

    Facts About Cholesterol

    Confused about cholesterol? You're not alone...There are some very pervasive cholesterol myths...
    What are mitochondria and why is healthy mitochondrial function important for heart health?

    What Are Mitochondria?

    What are mitochondria? They are the microscopic “power plants” inside your cells...
    woman doing research on her laptop outside

    What is Metabolic Cardiology?

    Metabolic cardiology is a new field of medicine which concentrates on the...
    metabolic cardiology

    Metabolic Cardiology: Some Patient Success Stories

    Mary "When I first saw Mary in the intensive care unit in...
    magnesium

    Magnesium

    Found in all human tissue, especially bone, magnesium is the fourth most...
    man drinking from water bottle after exercising outdoors

    D-Ribose

    D-ribose is a simple sugar found in every cell of your body....
  • Diet & Nutrition
    • Breakfast Videos
    • Diet & Supplements Videos
    • Diets & Weight Loss
    • Healthy Cooking Videos
    • Healthy Recipes
    • Heart-Healthy Diet
    • Vitamins & Supplements
    natural salt crystals

    Natural Salt vs Table Salt

    Even though I’m a cardiologist, you won’t hear me telling anyone to...
    what you need to know when buying best olive oil

    5 Things to Know Before Buying Olive Oil

    The good news about olive oil – a cornerstone of the heart-healthy...
    turmeric milk

    Turmeric Milk – A Favorite Winter Warmer

    There’s nothing like hot milk to warm you up when the weather...
    grass fed beef chili recipe

    Bring Your A-Game Healthy Beef Chili Recipe

    Never underestimate the power of a healthy chili recipe to nourish and...
    black and white peppercorns

    Pepper Pays Off When It Comes to Health

    Nature – with her unparalleled array of antioxidant, vitamin, and mineral-packed plant-foods–...
    bright colored breakfast shakes

    Light & Healthy Breakfasts: Part 3

    The finale of my 3-part series... Let's recap: In Part 1, I...
    chia seeds

    Light & Healthy Breakfasts: Part 2

    In Part 1 of this breakfast series, I showed you my favorite...
    Healthy breakfast recipe

    Light & Healthy Breakfasts: Part 1

    It's a good idea to eat breakfast to start your morning, however,...
    how much vitamin E is safe to take?

    How Much Vitamin E Is Good for Your Heart?

    Myth: Megadoses of vitamin E are good for your heart. Fact: Megadoses...
    supplements for health

    Why Supplement?

    For many people, nutritional supplementation is a must for improving and maintaining...
    flowers and a small bowl of mixed supplement capsules

    Q & A: Vitamins and Supplements

    Q: Can D-ribose be taken by those who have a defibrillator? The...
    Brightly colored fruits and vegetables contain phytonutrients like carotenoids and flavonoids, pigments and natural chemical compounds that promote health.

    Phytochemicals: Carotenoids and Flavonoids

    Most of us know that fruits and veggies are good for us…maybe...
    spoons filled with healthy herbs and spices

    13 Awesome Herbs and Spices

    Food is a big part of growing up Italian—both eating it and...
    colas with high fructose corn syrup (hfcs)

    High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS): How Sweet It Isn’t

    If you haven’t heard of high fructose corn syrup, then I’m convinced...
    vegan keto foods healthy fats

    Vegan Keto Diets: Difficult, But Not Impossible

    Two of the most popular health “trends” these days are vegan and...
    weight loss may help reduce cancer risk

    Why Losing Weight May Be the Best Way to Prevent Cancer

    When I was seeing patients, my number one priority was helping them...
    salad and weights, 7 reasons to lose weight that will inspire and motivate

    7 Vital Reasons to Lose Weight

    If losing that double chin or fitting into your “young” jeans again...
    benefits of mediterranean diet

    Mediterranean Diet: Optimal Body and Brain Fuel

    Let’s face it: most of us “eat with our eyes.” We tend...
    benefits of dark chocolate

    Benefits of Dark Chocolate and Red Wine

    Is red wine good for you? Are there health benefits of chocolate?...

    Sinatra-Smart Smoothie Recipe

    Making this drink is a daily ritual for me, and I consider...
    healthy diet recipe steamed vegetables

    Steamed Vegetables

    In this video, my son, Step, and I prepare one of the...
    medicinal mushrooms

    Medicinal Mushrooms

    In this video, my son, Step, and I prepare a dish of...
    organic lamb

    Organic Lamb Recipe

    Savory lamb is packed with L-carnitine, a nutrient the body (especially the...
    turmeric milk

    Turmeric Milk – A Favorite Winter Warmer

    There’s nothing like hot milk to warm you up when the weather...
    grass fed beef chili recipe

    Bring Your A-Game Healthy Beef Chili Recipe

    Never underestimate the power of a healthy chili recipe to nourish and...
    healthy summer salad with arugula and blackberries

    Healthy Summer Salad Recipes Packed with Vibrant Flavors

    Without a doubt, summer is one of my favorite times of year…Not...
    chilled fresh tomato gazpacho

    Mediterranean Gazpacho Recipe

    On hot summer days, there’s nothing like gazpacho to cool and vitalize...
    watermelon salad with feta cheese and mint, garnished with lime wheels.

    Refreshing Watermelon Salad Recipes

    As refreshing afternoon snacks or lighter sides for off-the-grill favorites, these watermelon...
    what you need to know when buying best olive oil

    5 Things to Know Before Buying Olive Oil

    The good news about olive oil – a cornerstone of the heart-healthy...
    grass fed beef chili recipe

    Bring Your A-Game Healthy Beef Chili Recipe

    Never underestimate the power of a healthy chili recipe to nourish and...
    gluten free flours almond chickpea rice oat flours

    Gluten-Free Flours – Which Are Healthiest?

    Just a few decades ago, the baking aisle of your local grocery...
    colas with high fructose corn syrup (hfcs)

    High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS): How Sweet It Isn’t

    If you haven’t heard of high fructose corn syrup, then I’m convinced...
    onions and other alliums are top superfoods

    5 Superfoods You Should Be Eating

    You’ve probably heard the word “superfood” being thrown around by nutritionists and...
    healthy foods for magnesium deficiency

    Low on Magnesium? Here are 5 Signs

    As an integrative doctor, one of the things I’m acutely tuned into...
    everyday vitamins and supplements

    So Many Dietary Supplements – How Do You Choose?

    When I started using dietary supplements in my cardiology practice, there weren’t...
    ribose molecule for heart health

    D-Ribose: What It Is and Why Every Heart Patient Needs It

    Whenever I write or speak about D-Ribose, most people are surprised to...
    CoQ10 may help autism

    Can CoenzymeQ10 Improve Symptoms of Autism?

    A research team in Slovakia has found - for the first time...
    help ease MS-related fatigue and depression

    Common Supplement May Help Ease MS-Related Fatigue & Depression

    A widely available nutritional supplement appears to offer effective relief for fatigue and depression...
  • Alt. Medicine
    • Earthing
    • Energy Medicine
    • Natural Remedies
    grounding barefoot and exercising on beach for health

    7 Ways to Get Healthy and Stay Healthy

    In my four-plus decades of practicing medicine, I’ve learned that all the...

    Dr. Sinatra’s Last Book: Get Grounded Get Well

    Dr. Sinatra’s latest book – Get Grounded Get Well – coauthored with Step Sinatra...

    Re-Awaken Masterclass: 7 Natural Laws for Balance

    If you have the desire to reignite your self-healing ability the way...
    ticks carry lyme disease

    Lyme Disease: Symptoms, Prevention & Treatments

    Most people know about Lyme disease now, but believe it or not...
    bone broth health benefits

    The Bountiful Benefits of Bone Broth

    I can’t think of anything better or more comforting than a hot...

    Dr. Sinatra’s Last Book: Get Grounded Get Well

    Dr. Sinatra’s latest book – Get Grounded Get Well – coauthored with Step Sinatra...
    earthing can optimize facial health

    Earthing: An Alternative Anti-Aging Face Therapy?

    Page last updated April 13, 2023. Can “Earthing,” or grounding, for an...
    three kids laying in the grass with barefeet

    Why Walk Barefoot

    Page last updated April 13, 2023. I go barefoot whenever I can....

    Can Earthing Help With Diabetes?

    Page last updated April 13, 2023. Type 2 diabetes ranks as one...
    children lay in the grass earthing with barefeet

    Grounding Q & A

    Page last updated April 13, 2023. Since grounding (as we know it...
    acupuncture needles resting on a stone

    Acupuncture Facts You Need to Know

    Why would anyone voluntarily submit themselves to being poked with a bunch...
    happy couple living high vibrational energy lifestyle

    High-Vibration Is the New Organic

    There’s a saying that “everything old is new again.” We see it...
    woman getting acupuncture for health

    Acupuncture in the Modern World

    By Drew Sinatra, N.D., L.Ac., M.S.A. Most people today have heard about the...

    Dr. Sinatra’s Last Book: Get Grounded Get Well

    Dr. Sinatra’s latest book – Get Grounded Get Well – coauthored with Step Sinatra...

    Re-Awaken Masterclass: 7 Natural Laws for Balance

    If you have the desire to reignite your self-healing ability the way...
    ticks carry lyme disease

    Lyme Disease: Symptoms, Prevention & Treatments

    Most people know about Lyme disease now, but believe it or not...
    bone broth health benefits

    The Bountiful Benefits of Bone Broth

    I can’t think of anything better or more comforting than a hot...
    shitake mushrooms as medicinal mushrooms with health benefits

    Mushrooms as Medicine & More

    Mushrooms…people seem to either love them or hate them. While I fall...
  • Detox & Toxins
    • Avoiding Toxins
    • Detox
    • EMF
    glyphosate and autism

    Does Glyphosate Contribute to Autism?

    Of all developmental disabilities, autism is the fastest-growing. Between 2002–2010, its prevalence...
    impact of toxins on the immune system by A4M

    The Impact of Toxins on the Immune System

    By A4M (The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine) The global population is constantly...
    ticks carry lyme disease

    Lyme Disease: Symptoms, Prevention & Treatments

    Most people know about Lyme disease now, but believe it or not...
    toxic citrus fruit with fungicide

    Toxic Chemicals in Citrus Fruits?

    I’ve long been an outspoken proponent of eating organic foods, for many...
    colas with high fructose corn syrup (hfcs)

    High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS): How Sweet It Isn’t

    If you haven’t heard of high fructose corn syrup, then I’m convinced...
    glyphosate and autism

    Does Glyphosate Contribute to Autism?

    Of all developmental disabilities, autism is the fastest-growing. Between 2002–2010, its prevalence...
    impact of toxins on the immune system by A4M

    The Impact of Toxins on the Immune System

    By A4M (The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine) The global population is constantly...
    toxic citrus fruit with fungicide

    Toxic Chemicals in Citrus Fruits?

    I’ve long been an outspoken proponent of eating organic foods, for many...
    colas with high fructose corn syrup (hfcs)

    High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS): How Sweet It Isn’t

    If you haven’t heard of high fructose corn syrup, then I’m convinced...
    CHMC ASSOCIATION OF CIGARETTE AND E-CIGARETTE USE WITH CVD BIOMARKERS

    Association of Cigarette and e-Cigarette Use with CVD Biomarkers

    By CMHC (Cardiometabolic Health Congress) Although the prevalence of cigarette smoking has significantly declined...
    bowl of bright, colorful and healthy cauliflower salad

    Detox with Delicious Cauliflower Salad

    Looking to eat healthier, more nutritious food, or shed a few extra...
    man listening to music raising his vibration for better health

    10 Ways to Improve Your Health in 5 Minutes or Less

    The stress of difficult times - like a world-wide pandemic- can take...
    how to detox with food

    The Best Ways To Detox in a Toxic World

    Hands down, environmental toxicity is one of the biggest health challenges we...
    how to detox by eating a healthy diet

    4 Yummy Detox Recipes

    Often when people think about detoxification, they envision long cleanses, fasts, and...
    girl smoking an e-cigarette

    E-Cigarettes Not a Good Way to Quit Smoking

    Are you or a loved one vaping with electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes or...
    5g Health Risks - an uncharted road

    Understanding the Invisible Threat: 5G Health Risks

    Photo credit: melpomen © 123RF.com  We are a nation hooked on technology....
    small boy with laptop on lap faces potential wifi dangers

    Wifi Dangers: What You Can’t See Can Hurt You

    Some threats to your health are obvious. For example, you probably won’t...
    cell phone courtesy

    Cell Phone Courtesy – A Little Can Go a Long Way

    By HeartMD Institute Editor-In-Chief Marchann Sinatra Blake Yes, cell phones are entertaining...
    girl laying down talking on cell phone

    Are Cell Phones & Wi-Fi Safe for Children?

    We live in an ever-expanding environment of man-made frequencies that feed an...
    does cell phone radiation affect health?

    Cell Phone Radiation and Our Health

    Cell phones and other wireless technologies like WiFi have certainly brought convenience...
  • Stress & Stress Relief
    • Effects of Stress
    • Emotional Health & Wellness
    • Heart Rate Variability
    • Massage
    • Yoga & Meditation
    adaptogens

    Adaptogens: Nature’s Stress Relievers

    Stress is a constant part of life. There’s really no getting rid...
    girl with muscle tension that disrupted sleep cycles

    Is Nighttime Tension Ruining Your Sleep Cycle?

    You know that feeling when you wake up in the morning feeling...
    woman decluttering fridge to reduce stress

    Want Better Health? Declutter!

    Hands down, keeping your stress in check is one of the best...
    woman copes with stress after natural disaster

    Managing Stress and Rebuilding Your Life After Natural Disaster

    For several years, my wife Jan and I have been splitting time...
    man listening to music raising his vibration for better health

    10 Ways to Improve Your Health in 5 Minutes or Less

    The stress of difficult times - like a world-wide pandemic- can take...
    girl with muscle tension that disrupted sleep cycles

    Is Nighttime Tension Ruining Your Sleep Cycle?

    You know that feeling when you wake up in the morning feeling...
    woman copes with stress after natural disaster

    Managing Stress and Rebuilding Your Life After Natural Disaster

    For several years, my wife Jan and I have been splitting time...
    woman smiling without stress, tips for reducing stress

    7 Powerful Ways to Reduce Stress and Stay Healthy

    When I was 13, I got my first lesson in how profoundly...
    woman feeling stressed, how to lower the stress hormone cortisol

    Dangerous Cortisol Levels: How to Reduce Them

    Dr. Sinatra, I was just diagnosed with elevated cortisol. How can I...
    woman experiencing symptoms of stress

    Acute Stress Can Kill You – What About Chronic Stress?

    Tense, sore shoulders. Snapping or blowing up at others easily. Feeling overwhelmed,...
    woman decluttering fridge to reduce stress

    Want Better Health? Declutter!

    Hands down, keeping your stress in check is one of the best...
    group of women, their unique risk factors for heart disease and heart attack

    Women, Heart Attacks and Emotionality

    A few years back, we lost two Hollywood legends—Debbie Reynolds and her...
    Depressed woman at the beach. Learn facts about depression and natural ways to fight depression

    Depression: Facts, Myths and Remedies

    No one likes when the days get shorter, including me. It’s easy...
    how to prevent stress and tension headaches

    How to Handle Tension, or Stress, Headaches

    At one point or another, we’ve all had a tension headache, also...
    family and friends gathered for the holiday

    The Importance of Family & Friends This Holiday Season

    After making your gift list and checking it twice, don’t forget to...
    doctor looking at heart rate variability chart

    Heart Rate Variability

    Heart rate variability (HRV) - the measure of the variation in time...
    Grounding, or Earthing, is connecting bare feet to the Earth's surface, as on the beach, and offers many benefits, including heart health support

    How Earthing Benefits the Heart

    Page last updated April 13, 2023. In What is "Grounding" or "Earthing"?,...

    7 Reasons to Get a Massage

    Most people enjoy a massage, though some don't believe it's worth the...
    woman gets health benefits from massage

    Massage and Other Touch Therapies

    Over the years, many cultures have practiced “hands-on” healing (sometimes called “spiritual”...
    Attractive young woman in a yoga position on a beautiful beach

    Studies Show Meditation Reduces Anxiety and Risk of Stress-Related Disorders

    Lower your anxiety and risk of stress-related disorders! Improve your energy! Put the...
    yoga scores cardiovascular benefits

    Yoga Gets High Marks for Cardiovascular Benefits

    Add yoga to your list of heart-friendly habits. That’s the conclusion from...
    yoga may help lower blood pressure

    Lower Your Blood Pressure with Yoga

    The beneficial effects of yoga on blood pressure have been studied going...
    the many benefits of meditation

    Benefits of Meditation

    What do Paul McCartney, actor Hugh Jackman, comedian Jerry Seinfeld, shock jock...
    yoga sequence

    Hatha Yoga

    "Yoga is an ancient Sanskrit word meaning "union" - a perfect description...
  • Health A-Z
    • Anti-Aging
    • Asthma & Allergies
    • Cancer
    • Cold & Flu / Immunity
    • Diabetes
    • Drugs
    • Exercise
    • Kids' Health
    • Men's Health
    • Myth-or-Fact? Videos
    • Other Videos
    • Pain Management
    • Women's Health
    grounding barefoot and exercising on beach for health

    7 Ways to Get Healthy and Stay Healthy

    In my four-plus decades of practicing medicine, I’ve learned that all the...

    Dr. Sinatra’s Last Book: Get Grounded Get Well

    Dr. Sinatra’s latest book – Get Grounded Get Well – coauthored with Step Sinatra...
    glyphosate and autism

    Does Glyphosate Contribute to Autism?

    Of all developmental disabilities, autism is the fastest-growing. Between 2002–2010, its prevalence...
    impact of toxins on the immune system by A4M

    The Impact of Toxins on the Immune System

    By A4M (The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine) The global population is constantly...
    ticks carry lyme disease

    Lyme Disease: Symptoms, Prevention & Treatments

    Most people know about Lyme disease now, but believe it or not...
    grounding barefoot and exercising on beach for health

    7 Ways to Get Healthy and Stay Healthy

    In my four-plus decades of practicing medicine, I’ve learned that all the...

    Dr. Sinatra’s Last Book: Get Grounded Get Well

    Dr. Sinatra’s latest book – Get Grounded Get Well – coauthored with Step Sinatra...
    colas with high fructose corn syrup (hfcs)

    High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS): How Sweet It Isn’t

    If you haven’t heard of high fructose corn syrup, then I’m convinced...
    A4M Potential for Oxygen Therapy to Reverse Biological Aging Markers

    Potential for Oxygen Therapy to Reverse Biological Aging Markers

    By A4M (The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine) Characterized by the progressive loss...
    onions and other alliums are top superfoods

    5 Superfoods You Should Be Eating

    You’ve probably heard the word “superfood” being thrown around by nutritionists and...
    peanut_food_allergies_no_more_peanut_butter_sandwiches_in_kids_lunches

    Food Allergies So Common Now —Why?

    Fifty years ago, food allergies were rare—almost unheard of. But that’s certainly...
    asthma and heart disease

    More Evidence of Strong Link Between Asthma & Heart Disease

    Researchers are continuing to find strong evidence linking asthma to the risk...
    dandelion flower with its seeds blowing in the wind

    Fight Allergy Symptoms With These Treatments!

    Experts are predicting a doozy of a season, not good news for...
    allergies and heart disease

    Can Allergies Increase Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease?

    Before I moved to Florida a few years ago, I spent most...
    woman with allergies blowing her nose with a tissue

    Allergies: Symptoms and Treatments

    Do you experience some of these upper respiratory symptoms – seasonally or...
    colas with high fructose corn syrup (hfcs)

    High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS): How Sweet It Isn’t

    If you haven’t heard of high fructose corn syrup, then I’m convinced...
    a4m gut bacteria linked to cancer tumor development

    Gut Bacteria Play a Role in Cancer Tumor Development

    By A4M (The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine) In recent years, the...
    weight loss may help reduce cancer risk

    Why Losing Weight May Be the Best Way to Prevent Cancer

    When I was seeing patients, my number one priority was helping them...
    household cancer prevention tips including radon gas warning

    Cancer Prevention Starts In the Home

    For the last 90 years, heart disease has consistently remained the leading...
    Breast cancer in men

    Can Men Get Breast Cancer?

    It’s October again, which means we’re awash in a sea of pink—the...
    impact of toxins on the immune system by A4M

    The Impact of Toxins on the Immune System

    By A4M (The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine) The global population is constantly...
    bone broth health benefits

    The Bountiful Benefits of Bone Broth

    I can’t think of anything better or more comforting than a hot...
    shitake mushrooms as medicinal mushrooms with health benefits

    Mushrooms as Medicine & More

    Mushrooms…people seem to either love them or hate them. While I fall...
    A4M the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine Role of Hormones in Immunocompetence

    The Role of Hormones in Immunocompetence

    By A4M (The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine) The growing importance of...
    cold and flu prevention

    10 Natural Ways to Stay Healthy During Flu Season

    There are a lot of reasons to love the upcoming winter season......
    colas with high fructose corn syrup (hfcs)

    High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS): How Sweet It Isn’t

    If you haven’t heard of high fructose corn syrup, then I’m convinced...
    onions and other alliums are top superfoods

    5 Superfoods You Should Be Eating

    You’ve probably heard the word “superfood” being thrown around by nutritionists and...
    berries are foods that lower blood sugar

    Delicious Foods that Lower Blood Sugar

    In the US, type 2 diabetes is increasing at an alarming rate....
    couple works on lowering blood sugar

    How to Lower Blood Sugar

    The term “blood sugar” gets thrown around often in conversations about health...
    artichokes for diabetic diet

    12 Food Facts Diabetics Should Know

    Can food protect you against diabetes? You bet it can! My new...
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