Heart Rate Variability & Oxidative Stress: Impact on Resilience
Reviewed by Wally Taylor, MD of Forum Health Austin At-A-Glance Learn about HRV and how it offers insights into stress tolerance and emotional resilience. Watch Dr. Wally Taylor explain how oxidative stress and HRV are connected. Discover why a higher HRV indicates better stress adaptability and emotional recovery. Understand the role […]
Women’s Heart Health in Depth: Do You Know the Silent Warning Signs?
At a Glance: Hormones and Heart Health: Estrogen offers heart protection, but risks rise after menopause as hormone levels drop. Gender Differences in Heart Disease: Women and men present heart disease differently—women often experience subtler, less recognized symptoms. Heart Attack Warning Signs: Learn the 10 critical symptoms women should watch for, including […]
Men’s Cardiovascular Health: Risk Factors, Advanced Testing and Strategies for Prevention
Reviewed by Connie Casebolt, MD, MPH of Forum Health Greenville At-A-Glance: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among men worldwide, often affecting men 10-15 years earlier than women. Traditional medicine treatments focus on symptom management (e.g., lowering cholesterol and blood pressure), whereas functional and integrative medicine targets the root causes. […]
Nurturing Harmony: Exploring the Gut-Heart Axis
In the intricate symphony of the human body, a fascinating connection has been unveiled – the gut-heart axis. You might already know that the gut is often hailed as the “second brain,” hosting a bustling community of trillions of microorganisms known as the gut microbiota. These microbes play a pivotal role in various physiological processes, […]
Preventing Stroke and Heart Attack: Essential Steps for a Healthy Heart
By Staff of Forum Health Vienna One must maintain a healthy heart in order to live a long and healthy life. Heart disease, including stroke and heart attack, continues to be a leading cause of mortality worldwide. Fortunately, there are crucial steps you can take to reduce your risk and promote a healthy heart. In […]
Hormones for Your Heart: How to Decrease Disease Risk by up to 50%
Did you know Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy is for more than menopause or low testosterone? We all know it’s important to keep the heart strong and fit for overall wellness, but did you know your hormones also play a critical role in heart health? The hormones estrogen, progesterone and testosterone, often referred to as sex […]
7 Survival Tips To Help Keep Your Blood Pressure Regulated
Did you know that over 77 million American adults suffer from high blood pressure? That’s about 1 in 3 people. And of those people, 70,000 will die from their high blood pressure each year. These are scary numbers, and rightfully so – high blood pressure can cause devastating diseases throughout your entire body including […]
Nutritionist Weighs in on the Truth About a Heart Healthy Diet
By Carolyn Burris, MS, Nutrition of Forum Health Knoxville My hope is that I will encourage you to be your own best health advocate on what you should eat. One word I want you to consider while reading this article is indoctrination. As I research and study the many recommendations… low carb, paleo, low […]
How Heart Disease Affects Women and Why Hormones Can Help
By Staff of Forum Health Akron Most people think of February and think of Valentine’s Day (except those of us in Northeast Ohio who think snow and cold!). In the medical community, we also think of the heart…but the actual organ. Cardiovascular disease is the NUMBER ONE killer of women, causing one out of three […]
Build a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle: 4 Steps to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
By Staff of Forum Health Rochester Hills Maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle is crucial for overall well-being, regardless of age, and with functional medicine you can focus on prevention of chronic disease and addressing the root causes of health issues. Heart disease is a leading cause of mortality worldwide, but the good news is that […]
Loving Your Heart to Great Health!
Heart Health! We all know that our heart sustains our life, as much as the breath, but oftentimes we take its inherent beating rhythm for granted. We may choose lifestyles that negatively impact our hearts vital functioning. In doing so, we run the risk of developing significant cardiovascular disease, including high blood pressure, arterial […]
Women and Heart Health
The most common cause of heart attacks in women is coronary artery disease, a narrowing of one or more of the arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the heart. This narrowing is due to the formation of plaque in the arteries. Plaque is thick, waxy, yellowish substance consisting primarily of cholesterol, smooth muscle cells […]
Dark Chocolate Walnut Protein Cookies
Reviewed by Health Coach Beth Kaczmar of Forum Health Akron These heart healthy dark chocolate chip cookies are high in fiber and low in carbs. Each cookie contains 2g of blood sugar stabilizing protein and 4g of anti-inflammatory fats, both of which help to protect against heart disease. (4g net carbs each!) Ingredients […]
Beyond Cholesterol: The Future of Heart Disease Prevention Starts with Reducing Inflammation
Reviewed by William Epperly, MD, Forum Health Bloomingdale At a Glance: Inflammation in the body poses a real threat to your cardiovascular system and may increase your risk for heart disease. Dr. Eppery shares his first-hand experience from a two-day preceptorship on cardiovascular disease detection and prevention. The tests available to measure inflammation to inform […]