N-acetylcysteine (NAC) We as medical professionals are working hard to improve outcomes in patients with COVID-19. In addition to trials on drugs and other procedures it is important to recognize other options. Working to promote the body’s own healing response using knowledge of molecular biology, biochemistry and physiology is foundational. Using naturally occurring molecules often
Conventionally recognized dietary factors known to promote atherosclerosis (plaque in the arteries) and that involve animal products include saturated fat, dietary cholesterol, low fiber intake, and excess iron. Bioaccumulation of environmental toxins such as herbicides, pesticides, antibiotics and hormones are excluded in this article and another matter entirely. There is an interesting fact though; not
Dr. Steve Parcell, ND wants you to know about a clinical trial that the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute sponsored to assess chelation therapy. This clinical trial was done with people who have had heart attacks and it’s the first large-scale, multicenter clinical trial of
White coat hypertension may more than double your risk of a heart attack. About 1 in 5 American adults have white coat hypertension (high blood pressure in the doctor’s office but not at home) In a recent review researchers analyzed 27 studies involving more than 64,000 patients in the United States, Europe and Asia. Findings
Most of you know that ginger is a medicinal herb but its uses in preventive cardiology are not well known. Ginger is a member of a plant family that includes cardamom and turmeric. Its familiar aroma is mainly due to compounds called gingerols. At least 30 gingerol-related compounds are contained in the fresh ginger root
