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What is a Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) score? A CAC score measures the amount of calcium in the walls of the coronary arteries, which are the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart. CAC is measured using a non-invasive CT scan. A higher CAC score indicates a greater buildup of calcium, which is a sign of atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in the arteries). Calcium gets deposited in the artery wall, which contributes to the formation of more ...

The weight loss miracle drugs, Ozempic, Wygovy, and now Zepbound have enhanced the lives of many people affected by Type 2 diabetes and obesity. These medications are GLP/GLP-1 agonists that help lower blood sugar levels and promote weight loss. These medications work well and have become so easy to obtain that even those who don't need them are using them for a quick fix. But are they essential for everyone? Can you lose weight and reverse metab...

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 75%? This is where we come in. There is much more that needs to be investigated, tested, and treated. This is what Na...

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. Causes include testicular injury, obesity, hypopituitarism, head injury, opioid use, age, primary testicular failu...

Most patients who come to see me are looking to prevent taking medications for their health concerns. Whether it be high cholesterol, heart disease, or osteoporosis, they want to do anything they can to avoid having to take medication. Medications that have been in the pharmaceutical industry and used on the world's population for decades, such as Synthroid, Lisinopril, Rosuvastatin, and Metformin are simple medications with minimal side effects ...