I’m no stranger to lack of sleep and what it can do to your body and mind. Burning the midnight oil was the rule in med school, and it only got worse during my early years as a… Continue Reading
Diet & Nutrition
Is Honey Healthy for Your Heart?
If you’re a honey-lover, hold onto your hat because I’ve got some sweet news for you. The health benefits of honey—which date back to ancient civilizations and include treating burns, wounds, infections, and GI upset (to name just… Continue Reading
Foods That Help You Sleep
Recently, one of you asked this question here at HeartMD: Dear Dr. Sinatra, Which foods do you suggest for peaceful digestion and a good night’s sleep? —Johanne M. Oh boy, I could say so much about the importance… Continue Reading
7 Vital Reasons to Lose Weight
If losing that double chin or fitting into your “young” jeans again is your motivation for losing weight, I’m behind you 100 percent. Not just because I want you to feel better about the way you look, but… Continue Reading
Mediterranean Diet: Optimal Body and Brain Fuel
Let’s face it: most of us “eat with our eyes.” We tend to choose food for ourselves and our families that is easy to grab and which looks good. Same with foods that taste and smell great; who… Continue Reading
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 learn that we’ve been studying its benefits for more than 30 years. “How can that be?” they ask. “I’ve never heard of it!” Well, unless you’ve… Continue Reading
5 Diet Myths Debunked
Have you resolved to lose weight in 2017? Join the club. Statistics from last year show that, of the people who made New Year’s resolutions, 37% said their goal was to stay fit and healthy, and another 32%… Continue Reading
Can Eating Pasta Help You Live Longer?
I just love Italian dinners, whether at home or in authentic Italian restaurants. Delicious food that really hits the spot, rich cultural traditions, and the warmth of friends and family—together, a recipe for good times. Admittedly, I’m biased…Growing… Continue Reading
How to Lower Blood Sugar
The term “blood sugar” gets thrown around often in conversations about health and wellness, especially in relation to diabetes. But many people don’t know exactly what blood sugar is and how it impacts the body. Here’s the skinny… Continue Reading
Energize Your Body with High Vibrational Foods
In my 40-plus years of practicing medicine, I’ve seen far too many health problems that could have been improved, healed or even prevented entirely by the simple healing power of something we have access to every day: high… Continue Reading