Tabloids are full of suggestions for the “magic bullet” that will keep you fit, healthy, and active into your golden years, however, the real magic may be found in our approach to living. Once you have discovered the root of your pain and fatigue issue and have begun to recover, you’ll need to identify the types of changes that will support your new and hard-won health and well-being. The everyday … [Read more...]

The future of medicine is undoubtedly inextricably linked to the development of artificial intelligence (AI). Although this revolution has been brewing for years, the past few months marked a major change, as algorithms finally moved out of the specialized labs and into our daily lives.  The public debut of Large Language Models (LLMs), like ChatGPT which became the fastest-growing consumer … [Read more...]

Most people think that it takes months, or even years, to see the benefits of a lifestyle change. Well, nothing could be further from the truth! In fact, many lifestyle changes can yield noticeable, even measurable, health benefits in as little as 30 days. As a cardiologist, I’ve witnessed, first-hand, many patients quickly improve their health with attainable lifestyle adjustments. Small … [Read more...]

It’s that time of year again. Sending kids back-to-school, back to enclosed classrooms, exposed to illnesses such as COVID, flu, colds, strep, and other infections. So how do we keep our kids healthy and build their immune defense against sickness? Six tips to assist in making back-to-school a healthy and enjoyable time for all! Sleep Getting into a normal sleep pattern is important for building a … [Read more...]

Many of us have been led to believe a piece of conventional “wisdom” that is taking a significant toll on our health—especially on women and children. The conventional wisdom, more accurately described as ignorance, is that we need an abundance of prescription drugs and vitamin supplements, including calcium, to have strong bones and overall good health. Bones are composed of at least a dozen … [Read more...]

I first became interested in vitamin D when I learned that it is not a vitamin. Instead, it is the only known substrate of a seco-steroid neuro-hormone that functions, like all steroids, by turning genes on and off. That means it has as many different mechanisms of action as the genes it regulates. Moreover, vitamin D directly regulates hundreds, if not thousands, of the 21,000 coding genes of the … [Read more...]

The Apricō Broad Spectrum Hemp gummies achieve double the absorption of other leading gummy-based hemp supplements, with effects felt within five minutes and peaking three times faster than conventional hemp gummy brands. These rejuvenated products are a necessity in the supplement industry, which is expected to grow 9% by decade’s end, because of the advanced bioavailability that is activated … [Read more...]

The World Health Organisation (WHO) rang a bell multiple times in the past decade, forecasting a shortfall of 10 million healthcare workers globally by 2030. With over half of the world’s population lacking access to essential healthcare, it is easy to sum up: we’re heading towards a healthcare crisis. Sombre numbers from The 2023 report of the Association of American Medical Colleges … [Read more...]

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects over one billion people worldwide, and is a leading risk factor for heart disease and death. It often has no symptoms, making prevention and early management crucial. Fortunately, you can protect yourself by eating specific, nutrient-rich foods to lower blood pressure naturally. Read on to discover five of these essential foods–but first, … [Read more...]

Natural health experts have known for decades how powerful this particular vitamin is to battle high blood pressure. The big pharmaceutical companies have, however, used endless resources and influence to trash any study that showed positive effects from this essential vitamin. Vitamin D is found in many foods, and a number of common food products are “enriched” with vitamin D. Milk, cereal, and … [Read more...]