Heart Disease & Diabetes

Navigating the Sodium-Potassium Debate: A Layperson’s Guide to Lowering Blood Pressure summarized by Dr. Nicole Maxwell, NMD

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This overview encapsulates the insights from Christopher Labos, MD CM, MSc’s January 29th, 2024 commentary entitled “Sodium vs Potassium for Lowering Blood Pressure.” When it comes to maintaining healthy blood pressure levels, there’s often a tug-of-war between sodium and its lesser-discussed counterpart, potassium. Should we be slashing our sodium intake or upping our potassium consumption? … Read more

Unveiling the Surprising Side Effects of Cardiovascular Disease

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When we think of cardiovascular disease (CVD), we often picture heart attacks and strokes. But did you know there are hidden consequences that can quietly impact your life in unexpected ways? Let’s dive into these lesser-known effects that go beyond the heart and explore how a holistic approach, including a visit to a naturopathic physician, … Read more

Heart Health – Inflammation Increases Risk

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Ask for an hs-CRP when you test for cholesterol. Inflammation is part of the normal healing process. It causes the redness, warmth, swelling, and pain you feel when you get a splinter, for example. But when inflammation sticks around for a while, it can become chronic. Chronic inflammation is linked to many health problems, including … Read more

The Low Down on Lipids

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by Nicole Maxwell, NMD Approximately 50% of patients experiencing a heart attack or stroke have “normal” cholesterol levels.  What does it mean to have “normal” lipid levels?  What parameters might be better to check to accurately identify your risk?   The risk of developing heart disease has traditionally been assessed by measurement of LDL-C (low-density … Read more