Integrative cardiology Denver and Boulder. Dr. Steve Parcell is the local expert on preventive cardiology, alternatives to statin drugs and similar concerns. Many people today are concerned about the potential side effects of statin drugs and high blood pressure medications.
Were you given a prescription for a medication to control cholesterol by your doctor but are not sure if you should take it? Do you question whether you even have plaque in your arteries? Now there is an easy way to see if you have plaque.
Nutrition plays a role in both the prevention and treatment of cancer. We will discuss diet and nutrients in general as these apply to your individual case. Adequate protein, calories and high-nutrient foods are essential if you are undergoing treatment for cancer. As a part of your plan we will recommend dietary options specific to you, including immune boosting foods designed to reduce side effects of cancer treatment.
Herbal medicine/ botanical medicine is nature’s answer to ailments that arise in our bodies. We are an extension of nature, and the active constituents in the plants in our environment can help to restore health.
Naturopathic doctors are trained to use herbal medicine as a first line therapy for health conditions. We are the experts in herb/drug interactions and when to give or not to give herbs with prescription drugs.
Some people do not tolerate statin medications. There are alternatives that work but patients should not go it alone. Cholesterol is only a small part of what gives people atherosclerosis but it should still be addressed. Cholesterol is essential for life but also involved in atherosclerosis, strokes and heart attacks. Humans make important adrenal and sex hormones from cholesterol but if you have the wrong type of cholesterol your risk of an early death from a heart attack is increased.