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How to Reverse and Prevent Kidney Stones

Kidney stones may be the most painful condition I have ever seen. Heart attacks, gun shots, and gall bladder disease typically do not compare on the p...

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NAC and Your Heart

N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) has been in use for decades. In fact, doctors prescribe NAC for Tylenol overdoses and to people with kidney disease undergoing...

6 Life Hacks to Help Combat Chronic Stress

Stress is at an all-time high. With all the lockdowns, face-coverings, job loss, school closures and lost time with loved ones, this is no surprise. I...

Berberine For Immune Support

In a world full of viruses, bacteria and parasites, a strong immune system is absolutely essential. Fortunately, humans have a very robust immune team...

The Silver Bullet for Immunity

Were you “born with a silver spoon in your mouth?” Me neither. That idiom is usually seen as a reference to someone born into privilege or...

10 Ways to Your Perfect Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a waxy molecule mostly made in your liver. Although vilified over the years, cholesterol is something we need and cannot live without. ...

Holiday Health Gift Guide

Enough of the ugly sweaters, bottles of booze, and fruit cake (is that still a thing?). You are not doing anyone a favor with those gifts.  This holi...

Why You Need to Boost Carnitine

What is carnitine? Carnitine is a molecule derived from two amino acids called lysine and methionine. Synthesis in the body involves metabolic reactio...

Super Immunity Salad Dressing

Do you struggle to find healthy salad dressings and dips? Look no further than this EASY and HEALTHY salad dressing, which can double as a dip. This r...

Top 7 Nutrient Deficiencies

Here are some of the top nutrient deficiencies (extracellular and intracellular) that we see in our clinic. These nutrient deficiencies are root cause...

Top 10 Foods for Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib, is the most common type of heart arrhythmia that can interrupt the normal flow of blood. In AFib, signals in your upper ...

Magnesium for Palpitations

Palpitations or irregular heartbeats can be extremely debilitating.  Going through your normal day, when suddenly your heart feels like it is poundin...

The Cardiac Risk Factor Doctors Aren’t Testing For

Lipoprotein A, or Lp(a) for short (pronounced “LP little a”), is a unique lipoprotein and an established risk factor for cardiovascular di...

The 7 Best Brain Foods

Dr. Wolfson would say that the heart is the most important organ in the body. Would you expect a cardiologist to think otherwise? But just about every...

Oxidized Cholesterol (What it is & How to Lower it)

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. We know that. But what are the major risk factors for heart disease? One major risk f...

Stretching is Great for Your Heart

Stretch to Win is a classic health book that belongs on every shelf. I read it years ago. (Get a copy here). Research proves that stretching is health...

Top 10 Ways to Help Your Body Detox

Today, there are more toxins in our environment than ever before. This is, therefore, a critical time period to detox regularly. It is also crucial to...

Diastolic Dysfunction Natural Treatment Approach

Doctors have long understood that contraction of the heart, known as systole, is an energy-requiring process. The filling of the heart with oxygenated...

20 New Paleo Recipes to Try

Now, more than ever, people are cooking homemade meals and sharing them with loved ones. Perhaps you’re an expert chef, or maybe you’re a ...

Clearing Out Heart Blockages by Increasing Cholesterol Efflux Capacity (CEC)

LDL takes cholesterol from the liver to the rest of the body. HDL takes cholesterol from the rest of the body (including heart plaque) and brings it b...

Coffee and Cardiovascular Health

I have been drinking coffee since I was 10. Many of you have a similar experience. Never was I concerned about if it was a healthy habit or not. Until...

ALLERGY SUPPORT KIT

Seasonal allergies have arrived for many. And with that, comes all of the hallmark allergy symptoms for those affected. The goal with functional medic...

Immunoglobulin G and the Immune System

Immunoglobulins, or antibodies, are known as the defender proteins of the immune system. Immunoglobulin G is the most abundant antibody found in the h...

Natural Treatment Remedies for Seasonal Allergies

Spring is here and so are seasonal allergies. And with that, comes all of the symptoms for those affected. Runny nose, sneezing, nasal congestion, sor...

Top 5 Foods to Fight Seasonal Allergies

Seasonal allergies are a condition experienced by many. They tend to occur during certain parts of the year, namely spring and summer seasons. Hallmar...

How to Eat Healthier Every Day

The truth is that healthy eating is both easy and complicated at the same time. While many people know what to eat to be healthy, they may not always ...

18 Paleo Breakfast Recipes for Busy Mornings

There are many healthy and delicious breakfast ideas that are super easy to make. Look no farther, we have gathered the best, Paleo-worthy breakfast r...

8 Paleo Foods Rich in Vitamin D

What is vitamin D? Vitamin D is known as the “sunshine vitamin”. It is a fat-soluble vitamin, meaning it requires fat for absorption. Whil...

Why Zinc is Key to Immune Function

What is zinc? Zinc is an essential trace mineral meaning the body cannot make it on its own. Therefore, this mineral must be obtained through food and...

We Need Stomach Acid to Prevent Heart Disease

Our stomach is loaded with acid. The acid serves two main purposes: to kill pathogens and to enhance digestion of food. We learned this in medical sch...

Can CBD Oil Help High Blood Pressure

Product recommended in this article- Biotics Full Spectrum CBD Millions of people suffer from high blood pressure. Also known as hypertension, elevate...

The Cellular Process That Is Key to Longevity (And 6 Ways to Boost It)

The longevity-boosting, disease-preventing cellular process that we are referring to is called autophagy. It eliminates damaged cells and debris, and ...

7 Ways to Slow Down the Course of Aging

A recent study found that the rate of biological aging of Americans is significantly lower than it has been in the past twenty years. Biological aging...

Cesium and Your Heart

There are things that belong in your body and things that don’t. We need calcium, magnesium, potassium and more. We don’t need toxic eleme...

Top Health Benefits of Choline and Paleo Foods Rich in Choline

What is choline? Choline is a vitamin-like nutrient. It is an essential nutrient, meaning that even though your liver can make it in small amounts, yo...

How to Eat Healthier Every Day

The truth is that healthy eating is both easy and complicated at the same time. While many people know what to eat to be healthy, they may not always ...

Top Tips for a Morning Bowel Movement

Are you struggling to move your bowels on a daily basis? I can’t tell you how many thousands of patients I have seen over the years who don̵...

Natural Treatments for Bradycardia Slow Heart Rate

Many people are familiar with fast heart rates, otherwise known as tachycardia. Typical diagnoses are atrial fibrillation, SVT, or sinus tachycardia. ...

Can CBD Oil Help Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an abnormal heart rhythm that affects the lives of millions of Americans. Some people have symptoms with AF and some don&#...

Statin Drugs and Memory Loss

Dementia and memory loss are the biggest fear people have regarding their health. This is my observation after seeing 10’s of thousands of patie...

Silymarin and Cholesterol

The benefits of milk thistle have been known for thousands of years. One of the main reasons for the medicinal properties is a molecule in milk thistl...

The Differences & Similarities Between Paleo, Keto and Carnivore Diets

Many people ask about the differences among these dietary approaches. But there is actually more similarity to Paleo, Keto, and Carnivore than there a...

Optimal Insulin and Your Heart

Insulin is a hormone released from the pancreas in response to blood sugar elevation. Blood sugar (glucose) goes up when we eat sugar and other carboh...

Heart Health Benefits of Castor Oil Packs

What is castor oil? Castor oil is an oil made from castor “beans”, which are not beans, but actually the seeds of the plant ricinus commun...

The True Carnivore Superfood

This superfood we are referring to has been eaten by people since ancient times. It is the truest superfood and has been around the longest. It is org...

POTS – The Cause and The Cure

As a cardiologist, I have attended to and consulted on thousands of heart attack and stroke victims. These medical conditions can be scary for both pa...

It’s the Particles, Not the Cholesterol

Most people have probably been told that to assess their individual risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) then calculated laboratory measurements of L...

Green Tea Extract

The medicinal value of green tea has been recognized for centuries. After all, it is loaded with phytonutrients that lower inflammation and oxidative ...

5 Heart Health Benefits of Going Carnivore

Whether you get the news from TV or by surfing the web, you are likely to come across a new diet recommendation. To me, it seems like every day there ...

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12 things in your home that damage your heart.

Discover 12 things in most homes that destroy your heart.

Learn of common household items that destroy your heart, and what you can do about it.