Heart Health

Autumn health news roundup

By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

It’s a “Syndemic”: I love this term! It’s the formulation of Australian researchers at the University of New South Wales. In a new paper they assert: “COVID-19 is creating a profound impact on all parts of the community, including the physical and…read more

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Cholesterol guidelines: Epic fail

By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

I’ve weighed in on this subject before: “You should get a second opinion on statin use—and here’s why”. I argue: “When it comes to cholesterol, it’s not how low you go—it’s how you get there! Natural ways always outperform drugs.” Although cholesterol-lowering…read more

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Midsummer musings

By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Twin Epidemics: During the last few months, I’ve often made the point that COVID-19 is a public health crisis superimposed on another epidemic—that of chronic degenerative diseases that are tied to our Western lifestyles. Junk food, sedentary lifestyle, debilitating addictions, and…read more

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Ask Leyla: How can I lower my triglycerides?

By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

Q: You’ve talked about high triglycerides being an important risk factor for heart disease—even more so than cholesterol. What can I do to lower mine? A: Yes, that’s right. It’s not all about cholesterol when it comes to heart disease. High triglycerides are…read more

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Ask Leyla: Should I start drinking red wine for heart health?

By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

Q: I’ve never been a heavy drinker, but I’ve heard red wine has beneficial compounds for heart health. I’d like to start drinking it, but am unsure which wine is best. How do I know which red wine has good…read more

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Leyla Weighs In: The dangers of very low cholesterol

By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

Cholesterol is not a foe in and of itself. Here’s why: Cholesterol is a necessary substance in our bodies. It’s part of all of our cell membranes—the phospholipid membrane. As much as 80 percent of cholesterol is produced by the…read more

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Cardiovascular health: How to care for miles of blood vessels with dietary supplements

By Celine Torres-Moon

Nutrition can support cardiovascular health, and the following article from our friends at Protocol for Life Balance highlights three nutrients that you might consider adding to your wellness portfolio. This article contains content from one of our trusted sponsors. Extremely…read more

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What are the factors affecting Nitric Oxide formation?

By Beth Shirley, RPh, CCN

With a profusion of consumer nitric oxide products out there, it’s nice to know that we’ve garnered the sponsorship of a truly science-based NO booster. Berkeley Life cares about the research, and has formulated a real physician-quality supplement that reliably…read more

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Fish oil supplements are good. No, worthless. Wait—they work!

By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

Amidst the excitement over a major research group’s vindication of meat last week (NYTimes: “Eat Less Red Meat, Scientists Said. Now Some Believe That Was Bad Advice”), news of another stunning reversal was eclipsed. “Omega-3 fish oil supplements linked with lower…read more

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