Dr. Stephen Parcell, ND, ABAAHP, is excited to announce his custom program for coronary artery disease and vascular longevity. Heart attacks are the #1 cause of death in the United States. Up to 75% of patients admitted for heart attacks have normal cholesterol. Cholesterol is only about 25% of the problem. What about the other
The patient population that the Naturopathic doctor is most likely to encounter is that of the man with late onset hypogonadism (LOH). Male menopause, low T and testicular hypofunction all refer to the fact that male total testosterone (TT) or free testosterone (FT) levels are low. Often the treatment is the same regardless of cause.
Toxic metals are known to cause significant human health problems, and one of the areas where this impact is most prominent is in the development of coronary artery disease (CAD). CAD is a condition in which the arteries that supply blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked due to the buildup of plaque, a
A gluten-free diet is medically necessary for those with celiac disease. Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune condition. It causes damage to the intestinal tract leading to weight loss, iron deficiency, diarrhea, fatigue, and malabsorption. Essentially it tears up the underlining of the intestinal track, especially the small intestine. Confusion arises when gluten-free diets are
Can exercising be bad for your heart? Starting in the early 1980s several studies showed an association between endurance exercise and coronary artery disease. [1] Since the discovery of this unexpected finding, follow-up studies have been able to determine that risk of cardiovascular events is still lower compared to sedentary people. Aengevaeren et al [2]
