It’s American Heart Month once again, a time when health officials scramble to action with trumpets blaring to remind the public about preventing heart disease… To be sure, much of the fanfare and accompanying advice is solid. Like cutting… Continue Reading
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Study Shows Coenzyme Q10 Supports Artery Health
Arterial disease is the leading cause of death in the world, stoking heart attacks and stroke. Now, researchers in China believe they have discovered a hitherto unknown action of a popular nutritional supplement that can potentially put a… Continue Reading
Worried About Cholesterol?
Despite decades of public brainwashing about the dangers of cholesterol, I am amazed at how little people actually know about cholesterol…learn more about cholesterol and liberate yourself from unnecessary anxiety. The word cholesterol remains for most people synonymous… Continue Reading
Do Statins Cause Diabetes?
In 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ordered the manufacturers of statins, the widely prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs, to include a warning on medication labels about the potential for raising blood sugar levels. The action took place after multiple… Continue Reading
Coenzyme Q10 Benefits
As a nutrient essential to energy production, coenzyme Q10, also known as CoQ10, is a VIP (very important particle) within your body. It is one of the best nutrients you can feed your heart to support overall heart… Continue Reading
Facts About Cholesterol
Confused about cholesterol? You’re not alone…There are some very pervasive cholesterol myths out there, and most doctors don’t even realize it. It’s no wonder that patients often are in the dark when it comes to cholesterol and cholesterol… Continue Reading
Heart Disease In Women
Even though it has been the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States for years, cardiovascular disease is often overlooked as a significant women’s health issue. This may be due to a… Continue Reading
Don’t Take That Drug Without the Right Supplement
In my early days as a cardiologist, I treated a woman named Charlotte for high blood pressure. As was (and still is) the medical standard, I prescribed a diuretic. Three days later and in a panic, she called… Continue Reading
Clearing Up Cholesterol Confusion
Every time I hold one of my subscriber seminars, the subject of cholesterol comes up—usually more than once. Obviously, it’s a source of great interest to many of you, as well as a source of ongoing confusion. The confusing… Continue Reading