Over the last several decades as a cardiologist, my patients have been my best teachers. They’ve taught me – among other things – that we’re not just treating numbers, we’re treating people…holistic, complicated human beings. It’s all interconnected…… Continue Reading
Q & A
Q & A: Cardiac Drugs
**Q: If you have diabetes managed with medication (not insulin), high blood pressure also managed with medication, take Plavix blood thinner because you had a stroke, and take Prilosec for stomach issues, is it safe to take the D-ribose… Continue Reading
Q&A: Avoiding Toxins & Detox
Clean Water **Q: What kind of water is “clean” and where do you get it? Would a water filter work well enough? Also, where would one get ionized water to assist in getting more alkaline? Thank you! A:… Continue Reading
Q & A: Vitamins and Supplements
Q: Can D-ribose be taken by those who have a defibrillator? The body makes D-ribose so it’s a safe ingredient to take even if you have a defibrillator. Q: I understand that it is not a good idea to… Continue Reading
HMDI Heart Health Q & A
Readers often e-mail us health related questions. Although we do not provide medical advice or consultation through HeartMD Institute, we do post general answers to inquiries with hopes of helping others who may have similar questions. Do you have… Continue Reading
Grounding Q & A
Page last updated April 13, 2023. Since grounding (as we know it today) is so new to medical science, and doctors have only recently started tapping into grounding’s potential health benefits, people all over the Internet have questions… Continue Reading
Q&A: Exercise / Physical Fitness
Q: Exactly what kind of exercise do I have to do to get my heart rate high enough for cardio-vascular benefits? Many forms of exercise have a calming effect, but is it necessary to work up a sweat to actually… Continue Reading
Q & A: Diet & Nutrition
Q: Can you provide me information on how to gain weight in a healthy manner? For some people weight gain is most desirable. In the evermore toxic environment we live in today, over time, things like electropollution, chemical… Continue Reading
Stress / Emotional Health Q & A
*Q: My wife had a triple bypass last year, and she’s doing fine. It’s me I’m worried about. I can’t talk to her because she might get upset. My chest is always tight nowadays, and I can’t get to sleep. I worry all… Continue Reading